A motoring expert has warned drivers could be hit with a fine for breaking a Highway Code motorway rule.
Rule 264 of the Highway Code states drivers "should always drive in the left-hand lane when the road ahead is clear". It adds: "If you are overtaking a number of slow-moving vehicles, you should return to the left-hand lane as soon as you are safely past.”
The director of car insurance at Direct Line said their analysis of traffic flows shows millions of drivers risk prosecution by travelling in the middle and outside lanes when the inside lanes are entirely clear - as Birmingham Live reports.
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Rob Miles added: "It’s important that we increase awareness of the rules and penalties, primarily because they exist to keep road users safe but also drivers face serious fines and endorsements that will stay on their record for four years.
“Many motorists claim they want to avoid changing lanes to overtake, but this is a crucial skill and in-car technologies such as blind spot and safe distance warnings can help drivers to travel safely."
It is a driver's responsibility to remain up-to-date with changes to the Highway Code. Hogging the middle lane can be classed as careless driving and could see you hit by three points on your licence.
You could also be hit by a £100 fine.
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