MONTERRY: Motorists in northern Mexico who are caught dabbing on lipstick, shaving or carrying a pet at the wheel will now face hefty fines as authorities try to cut down on traffic accidents.

Putting on make-up or shaving with an electric razor will land drivers fines of up to 16 pounds in the northern Mexican city of Torreon.

New misdemeanours included throwing trash out of a car window, and driving with another person or an animal on a motorist’s lap.