Nobody realises simple show of ‘thanks’ could land them NINE points on their licence and an unlimited fine
DRIVERS are being warned that being nice on the road could actually cost them thousands of pounds.
Simple acts of courtesy that are against the law could land drivers with up to nine points on their licence and mean unlimited fines.
According to a study by there are three main scenarios where drivers could get stung.
The first is flashing your lights at drivers coming the other way to warn them about an upcoming speed camera.
Doing this could mean a £1,000 fine and three points on your licence.
According to the Highway Codes, Rule 114 states: 'you MUST NOT use any lights in a way which would dazzle or cause discomfort to other road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.'
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The next is beeping your horn to let people know you're there on tight blind bends.
This won't get you any points on your licence, but it could land you a fine of up to £1,000.
That's because Rule 112 which deals with horn use says: 'Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence.
'Never sound your horn aggressively.
'You MUST NOT use your horn while stationary on the road (or) when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am.'
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But the most shocking is flashing your hazard lights to say thank you to other drivers.
Unbelievably, this could result in nine points on your licence and an unlimited fine.
According to the Highway Code Rule 116: 'These may be used when your vehicle is stationary, to warn that it is temporarily obstructing traffic.
'Never use them as an excuse for dangerous or illegal parking.
'You MUST NOT use hazard warning lights while driving or being towed unless you are on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway and you need to warn drivers behind you of a hazard or obstruction ahead.
'Only use them for long enough to ensure that your warning has been observed.'
