Aussie drivers warned of fines of more than $300 over new trend

Drivers attempting to get into the holiday spirit by decorating their cars with Christmas lights could be fined more than $300.

Videos on social media show cars decorated in fairy lights, tinsel and other festive decorations.

But people have warned how the festive trend can cost drivers up to $300.

In Queensland, drivers are fined $322 for breaching vehicle standards and safety.

The lights are in violation of lighting regulations, with only police vehicles allowed to sport red and blue lights while red and green lights could be confused for an ambulance.

One driver, posting videos of his decked out ute to TikTok, said it cost him $150 to set up the lights on his ute.

“Imagine how many kids will be smiling at woollies and kmart, that’s so cool,” one person commented.

“Looks sick mate,” another wrote.

However, one was quick to jump in question the legality of the practice, with another chiming in “definitely not but still cool”.