Drivers could be hit with a £1,000 fine for flashing their lights at other road users, under a rule in the Highway Code.
Major Highway Code changes were introduced in January, with motoring organisations urging drivers to familiarise themselves with the driving rules again. Rules 110 and 111 outline the general rules which apply to drivers when they and other motorists use their headlights.
The code states you can "only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there". This means you shouldn't flash your light to say "thanks" or "go ahead".
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In some cases, flashing your lights is also against the law. Flashing your headlights can be used to signal to other drivers that there is a speed camera or police ahead.
But this gesture could see you slapped with a huge fine, as it could be in breach of section 89 of the Police Act 1997. This law states that an offence is something that tries to “wilfully obstruct a constable in the execution of his/her duty.”
The maximum fine for this is £1,000.
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