"Richard Madeley Caught Picking His Nose While Driving – £2k Fine Warning for Careless Drivers!"

GOOD Morning Britain star Richard Madeley has been snapped picking his nose behind the wheel.

The ITV host, 70, was spotted with his left pinky finger up his snout as he drove through Hampstead, north London.

Exclusive pictures taken by The Sun show the presenter cruising along in a cream VW Beetle with its roof down, donning a pair of aviator sunnies.

Madeley wore a white shirt, with a loose navy tie and a black leather watch – his gold wedding ring was also visible – as he plucked away at his beak.

In one snap, the TV star appears to put the same pinky finger near his mouth before reclaiming the steering wheel with two hands.

There is no suggestion here that Madeley was driving carelessly.

However some motorists may not know the seemingly innocent habit could potentially land drivers in trouble.

Motoring expert Michael Bissona, of the International Drivers Association, .

Bissona said: “Most people don’t realise that such a seemingly innocuous action could have legal repercussions.

“The key thing here is distraction. Even something as tiny as this momentary lapse in concentration could result in a serious accident.

“This is precisely why the is put into place – not to punish nose pickers, but to encourage .”

The offence carries a fine of up to £2,000, with careless driving covering situations where a motorist’s standard falls below that expected of a competent and careful driver.

However, an AA spokesperson said drivers would have to be “pushing it” to justify fining someone simply for clearing their nose.

In Mr Madeley’s case, his driving seemed unaffected by his decision to briefly pick his nose.

The AA explained the circumstances would be key, with , prosecutors, or a court ultimately deciding whether a driver had been distracted or their driving had fallen below the required standard.

The said enforcement of road traffic law is a matter for the police.

It added that if someone was prosecuted, the court would decide whether an offence had been committed and what penalty, if any, was appropriate.

It comes as Madeley was.

The GMB host had interviewed the icon on and struggled to compose himself while recalling the encounter during a tribute.

He paused to fight back tears before remembering how Dolly kept sticking out her “little legs” during their satellite interview.

her she had “really small feet”, prompting Dolly’s legendary quip: “Nothing grows in the shade honey!”

He said the line was spontaneous, adding that while many of her one-liners were crafted, some came naturally in the moment.

The Sun has approached ‘s team for comment.