Football superfan covers his home in England flags for World Cup

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Drivers risk £2,500 fine for flying England flags ahead of first World Cup game.

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Football fans could be slapped with hefty fines today if they display flags on their vehicles ahead of England's first World Cup game tonight.Experts are warning drivers planning on displaying flags on their cars during the World Cup, as it could land them with a fine of up to £2,500.Many drivers up and down the country may be planning to display flags over the summer as the Three Lions attempt to win their second World Cup.However, incorrectly flying a flag from a vehicle can break road safety laws and could land drivers in hot water with authorities.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations state that anything fitted to a vehicle must be properly secured so as not to create a hazard for themselves and other road users.This could include incorrectly secured flags, which may be categorised as unsafe if they come loose at speed.Experts have highlighted that drivers not attaching flags to the vehicle securely are at risk of a £100 fine and...

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A football superfan has covered his North Yorkshire home in St George's flags and Three Lions memorabilia in support of England, ahead of the team's first FIFA 2026 World Cup match this evening.Benny Elcock, 63, who lives in Clifton, near York, has draped his house with England flags covering his windows and garden gates, as well as England hats, scarves, and flower pots.A garden gnome and an ornamental meerkat are also in keeping with the display, sporting the England strip and standing with their own ball on a shelf above the front door.Even the family's Yorkshire Terrier, Reggie, has his own outfit in keeping with the spirited display of support.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Everton and England supporter Benny Elcock told GB News that he is 'mad' about football, which he played as a younger man in midfield for local pub teams - The Imperial and the Clifton Hotel.For decades, he has decorated every inch of his home with dozens of England flags and ornaments during international...

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A: TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations state that anything fitted to a vehicle must be properly secured so as not to create a hazard for themselves and other road users.This could include incorrectly secured flags, which may be categorised as unsafe if they come loose at speed.Experts have highlighted that drivers not attaching flags to the vehicle securely are at risk of a £100 fine and...

B: TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Everton and England supporter Benny Elcock told GB News that he is 'mad' about football, which he played as a younger man in midfield for local pub teams - The Imperial and the Clifton Hotel.For decades, he has decorated every inch of his home with dozens of England flags and ornaments during international...