Motorists could find themselves falling foul of the Highway Code
Drivers are being warned that a 'polite' gesture on the roads could see them fined. A new study from private plate supplier Regtransfers has revealed that a majority of British road users may be unaware of the repercussions.
While these might seem like harmless friendly gestures, this means that almost all of the UK’s road users could find themselves falling foul of the Highway Code and facing hefty fines. Depending on the circumstances, a quick wave or a thumbs up could be seen as temporarily removing your control of the vehicle - something covered by Rule 160 of the Highway Code, which states that road users should “drive or ride with both hands on the wheel or handlebars where possible”.
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