Driving with AirPods and spooking horses can land you with hefty fines in the UK

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As many drivers are aware, there are many laws and regulations you must follow in order to stay safe on the road.However, there are a couple of ways that motorists could be caught out, and end up dealing with hefty fines and penalty points if they're not careful.Thanks to the International Drivers Association, we have a list of 11 of the weirdest driving laws that apply in the UK, and the fines you could face if you are caught breaking them.Read on below to find out more.If deemed to be a distraction, you could face a fine for driving with headphones.

This includes in-ear buds, wired earphones and over-ear headphones.The fine for this offence can be up to £5,000, and nine penalty points.According to the UK Road Traffic Act of 1988, if you cause "alarm, distress, or annoyance" to a horse, the rider can report you.

If you are found guilty of not driving cautiously while passing a horse and it gets spooked, you could theoretically be charged.The fine is up to £1,000 if you are caught and found guilty.In a built-up area, it's illegal to use your horn between 11:30pm and 7am, except in an emergency.If you are caught breaking this law, you could be charged up to £300 by the police.You can actually be fined for playing music too loudly if it's believed to be a nuisance to others.If you are caught, you could be fined up to £1,000.It’s illegal to drive with an unrestrained pet, as they could distract the driver.If you drive with your pooch not buckled in, you could be fined up to £5,000 and receive nine penalty points.If a police officer believes that the state of your car (dirt on windows or mirrors) is obstructing your view and poses a danger, you can be fined.You can be fined up to £1,000 if you are caught driving about in a