DRIVERS have been warned they face a £1,000 fine if they use common ‘thank you’ gestures. Most motorists think waving to other drivers is polite, but it can actually put others at risk.…
has found many drivers don't know that certain actions, which are often perceived as good manners, are actually illegal.
Julie Daniels, a motoring expert from the company, shared some tips and warnings on these ‘unofficial rules’ of the road to ensure you stay safe and avoid aShe says that alerting other drivers of upcoming speed traps, such as mobile speed camera vans, puts drivers at risk of a fine of up to £1,000. Alerting other drivers of mobile speed camera vans is interfering with police duties, which is an offence under section 89 of the Police Act.If you want to thank other drivers for any reason, you should get your passenger to wave on your behalf.
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