There's so many motoring laws out there.
Now there's a rule which many drivers could be guilty of breaking. Driving experts warned thanking someone by flicking hazard warning lights could result in a fine.
The Highway Code states drivers shouldn't use the lights unless it's warning someone behind them of an obstruction or hazard. But many motorists might use them.
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Over the past decade, more than 13,000 car collisions were caused by motorists incorrectly using car signals. Now the experts at TrackDays.co.uk issued a warning.
The simple act of using your vehicle's hazard lights as a thank you gesture might not be against the law, but it could result in a fine due to breaching the Highway Code.
Rule 116 of the Highway Code states drivers "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".
Dan Jones, operations manager at TrackDays.co.uk, warned drivers that being polite could be costly. He said: "One of the issues is that although the motorist you're responding to may understand the gesture, others may not be aware why your hazard lights are on.
"Pressing the hazard button is meant to be a warning to others that there is an obstruction or hazard they should be alert to. Incorrectly using it may cause someone else to suddenly brake and cause an accident."
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In fact, a recent report by the Department for Transport (DfT) revealed 13,559 car collisions over the last decade were caused by drivers failing to signal correctly or give a misleading signal.
Dan concluded: "The darker autumn and winter seasons makes it harder for drivers to see further ahead down the road which impacts hazard perception reactions.
"Us Brits tend to have a reputation for being overly polite and apologetic, so it is worth considering whether you really need to pop your hazards on if someone lets you out."
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