Car gesture could breach Highway Code and incur £1,000 fine

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Car experts warn a common driving gesture may breach the Highway Code and result in a £1,000 fine.

Car experts have issued a warning that a common driving gesture used by motorists could constitute a breach of the Highway Code. According to reports, drivers who make this gesture risk incurring a fine of up to £1,000.

The warning has been circulated by car safety experts, though the specific nature of the gesture is not detailed in the available information. The Highway Code sets out rules and regulations that drivers are expected to follow whilst operating a vehicle on UK roads.

No further details have been provided about which gesture is being flagged or the specific circumstances under which the fine might be applied.

How it is being reported

• Highway Code warning issued as common act could see UK drivers fined £1,000Cumberland News · 1 Oct, 09:30
• Highway Code warning issued as common act could see UK drivers fined £1,000Westmorland Gazette · 1 Oct, 09:30
• Highway Code warning issued as common act could see UK drivers fined £1,000NW Evening Mail · 1 Oct, 09:30
• Highway Code warning issued as common act could see UK drivers fined £1,000Whitehaven News · 1 Oct, 09:30

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