Some simple motoring actions - including common ones to alert other drivers, break the Highway Code
When we think of the rules of the road, most of us think of wearing a seatbelt and following the speed limit. The truth is, there are some strange and super-specific laws that even the most seasoned drivers might not know.
Sam said: “We’ve all heard someone beep their horn with road rage, but they’re only really for warning others of danger. Avoid using them past a certain time, or at the wrong time, or you might end up in hot water. This law aims to reduce emissions, so drivers are expected to turn off their engines if they expect to sit there for more than a few minutes. This includes when you’re at a railway crossing or in heavy traffic.
The law says that ‘it’s an offence to wilfully obstruct a constable in the execution of their duty’, which includes warning other drivers about speed checks. This law is there to make sure road safety measures are as effective as possible.
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