Drivers Warned 'Horny' Spiders Could Land Them With £2,500 Fine

What did the spider say after having sex? without restrictions.

But joking aside, drivers have been cautioned that 'horny' spiders might impair visibility and result in a hefty fine.

And failing to remove spiderwebs from your wing mirror could get you into some problems as it could result in an accident or give you a nasty shock when hundreds of spiders start crawling out.

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"The reason we get really big webs at this time of year is that the females get large because they’ve mated and are full of eggs," Dr. Geoff Oxford of the British Arachnological Society explains.

"They were still around when they were smaller, but they just weren’t noticed as much."

As a result, the Road Traffic Act of 1988, which specifies that the "condition of a motor vehicle is such that its usage poses a danger of injury to any person," could be violated.

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Additionally, there might be a fine of up to £2,500 and potentially three points as penalties for such behavior.

Select Car Leasing's managing director, Graham Conway, stated: “There is no middle ground with spiders.”

“You are either terrified of them or the nominated person in a house who has to get rid of them.”

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“But when it comes to motoring this has obviously become a major concern as any shocks or surprises while behind the wheel can lead to accidents and injuries.”

“Killing spiders hanging around in your car is one extreme option.”

“But thankfully there are some other methods that are more humane and ultimately more successful in bidding adios to arachnids.”

A side note: It appears that house spiders are growing to their fullest size because it is the mating season if you are one of those people who simply dread the concept of creepy crawlies.

Dave Clarke, head of invertebrates at London Zoo, said: "While searching for a mate they are so active you are bound to see one or two running across the carpet."

According to the Highway Code, drivers must have a clear vision of the road at all times. If a police officer believes you are operating your car dangerously, especially if you cause an accident, you may be held responsible and charged.

It will be more crucial than ever to have undamaged wing mirrors, according to RAC road safety spokesperson Simon Williams.

He said: "Broken wing mirrors are sadly far too common a sight on our roads.”

"With the Highway Code due to change in 2022 to give cyclists traveling straight ahead priority over drivers turning at junctions, it will be more important than ever to have undamaged wing mirrors."