Three Lions supporters in Spain could face the risk of being fined up to £500 for breaking new public rules in some parts of the countryJames D Roger, Kate Wilson Executive Editor and James Rodger
15:58, 26 Jul 2025
Three Lions supporters in Spain could face the risk of being fined up to £500 for breaking new public rules in some parts of the country.
England supporters could be hit with £500 penalties for donning Lionesses jerseys during the Euro 2025 final, experts have cautioned. Three Lions fans visiting Spain may risk substantial fines of up to £500 for breaching new public regulations in certain regions of the country.
One Sure Insurance has highlighted that some Spanish authorities enforce stringent regulations with penalties for wearing inappropriate attire, reports Birmingham Live.
A spokesperson from One Sure Insurance explained: “We are seeing increasing numbers of British tourists head to their holiday destinations to enjoy matches in the sun. This has meant increasing bans on specific clothing items including football shirts and novelty wear to promote a more respectful environment.
“Majorca has seen multiple restaurants targeting clothes associated with drunken tourism. We’ve also seen that wearing just a bikini or being bare chested with swimming shorts away from the beach could land tourists fines of up to £500 in various locations.”
The warning emerges as motorists have been alerted about flags and emblems during the Euros, with dangerous attachments potentially resulting in substantial penalties in the UK. Improperly secured flags and decorations could be deemed an obstruction.
Police officers can issue drivers with a £300 on-the-spot fine for an unsecured load, potentially leading to court proceedings where sanctions can reach up to £2,500. Regulation 30 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations states: “Every motor vehicle shall be so designed and constructed that the driver thereof while controlling the vehicle can at all times have a full view of the road and traffic ahead of the motor vehicle.”
Government guidance from 2010 clarified: “It is not a specific offence to fly a flag on a vehicle and the majority of vehicle flags currently on sale are legal, provided they are fitted to the vehicle in a sensible manner.
“However, it is worth noting the following points: flags which are so large that they obscure the driver’s view of traffic ahead of the vehicle may contravene Regulation 30 of The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.
“Flags which are constructed or positioned in such a way that they can cause danger to pedestrians or other road users could contravene Regulations 53 or 100 of the above regulations.”