Is it safe to have sex in a car?

FOR some people with an adventurous edge, car sex is a great way to spice things up.

But besides the fun, having sex in a car can be really complicated and could get you in a lot of trouble.

Is it safe to have sex in a car?

First and foremost, you should be respectful of your surroundings.

The last thing you want to do is give people a sight they won't forget.

So make sure you find a safe place to park, where you won't be interrupted.

Secondly, if you’re going to give it a try, make sure the car is turned off - with the handbrake on. 

Thirdly, size matters. Make sure your car is spacious enough, and avoid using the driver's seat where you could inadvertently hit the vehicle's horn.

It’s also a good idea to have a conversation with your partner about what you both want to get out of your risky experience.

Is it illegal to have sex in a car?

While there are no specific UK laws against having sex inside a vehicle, you should not have sex in public view.

Make sure you are safely parked up in a secluded spot away from public eyes before taking part in any sexual activity.

Motorists could be fined for careless driving if they are caught performing or receiving sex acts in a vehicle while driving.

Road users could be given a £100 fixed penalty notice and up to three points on their driving licence.

But if the police consider that the driver has put other road users at risk, the fine could rise to £5,000 and result in nine points on your licence.

There are no laws in place for road users who commit an act inside their vehicles away from the public, for example a private driveway.

Can you get arrested for having sex in a car?

If you are reported by a member of the public for being naked in the car you face being charged with indecent exposure.

If caught by the police you are most likely be issued with a warning and be told to move on immediately.

In the Sexual Offences Act 2003, indecent exposure is outlined as intentionally showing your genitals in a public place in order to cause alarm or distress.

A survey, conducted by GAP insurance brokers ALA, found that 49% of drivers have engaged in sexual activity inside a vehicle.

Younger drivers between 18 and 24 were found to be least likely to have sex inside a car with 35-44-year-olds the most adventurous.

Shockingly, a total of thirty per cent of road users revealed they had committed a sex act while driving a vehicle.