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Drivers warned of £1,000 fines for doing this common gesture on UK roads
First Response Finance said tailgating and horn use are major road-rage triggers, and improper beeping can bring a £1,000 penalty.
- UK drivers face warnings that improper car horn use can result in fines reaching £1,000, as using horns to signal anger or say goodbye violates the Highway Code.
- According to Rule 112 of the Highway Code, motorists should only sound horns to warn other road users of their presence while moving, making usage while stationary illegal.
- Tom Preston, CEO at Hippo Leasing, explained that improper honking could result in an immediate £30 Fixed Penalty Notice, which can escalate to £1,000 if challenged in court and left unpaid.
- Preston warned that other seemingly harmless gestures, such as waving or flashing headlights, can be classed as careless driving, potentially leading to penalty points.
- New data from First Response Finance shows 33% of drivers find tailgating the most frustrating road behavior, while 30% of Brits admit to using beeping or honking to communicate frustration.
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