When it comes to driving there are many laws to abide by, however some are less well known than others.
Despite the rules being quite obscure, if you break one them, you could face a hefty fine or points on your licence.
Offences which could land drivers in trouble include saving a space, using the pavement and parking badly.
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Tim Alcock, of LeaseVan.co.uk, said: “Vehicle owners across the country could be breaking the law simply by parking their vehicles and not even realise it.
“It’s easy to use common sense and we’ve all got used to the wide array of rules that can apply in private car parks and where permits are required.
“But there are many more obscure rules that drivers could still fall foul of when parking on a public road.
“To help Brits avoid getting caught out by the relevant authorities, we’ve highlighted ten of the strangest parking laws in the UK and urge all motorists to take note.”
Here are some of the strangest parking laws in the UK.
Keep it clean
If a motorist allows their vehicle to build up too much dirt while it’s parked they’re breaking the law, as having an unreadable number plate is illegal.
Only load big items
Vehicle owners can only use double yellow lines for loading if the goods being dropped off or collected are of sufficient size, weight or difficulty.
Grabbing a quick coffee or lunch time meal deal doesn’t count.
No beeping
Pulling up outside a friend, relative or colleague’s address and announcing your arrival with a beep is not permitted, as any use of a vehicle’s horn while it’s stationary is against the law.
Hug the kerb
Bad drivers who essentially abandon their vehicle in the middle of the road by parking more than 50cm away from the kerb could be faced with an immediate on the spot fine.
Give junctions a wide berth
It doesn’t matter if it’s the only space close to your house or work – parking within 10m of a junction is prohibited, to maintain road safety.
Don’t use cycle lanes
Parking over a designated cycle lane that’s painted on the carriageway isn’t allowed – it would, technically, be blocking a lane – so drivers should look elsewhere for a space.
Avoid the pavement
Though it’s commonplace on tight residential streets across the country, parking on the pavement has been outlawed by default in London since the 1970s unless permission is otherwise granted.
For the rest of the UK, the practice isn’t allowed where it might cause an obstruction.
Leave the lights on
Vehicles parked on a road where the speed limit is more than 30mph, facing away from the traffic or outside of a designated parking area should technically have their side lights left on overnight, to help prevent a nasty collision.
Check all mirrors
Drivers and passengers need to check all their mirrors before exiting a parked vehicle, as it’s always the occupants’ responsibility to make sure that opening doors won’t impede passing pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles.
Don’t save a space
Using wheelie bins, cones or other objects to reserve a parking space near your house or workspace could see drivers fined as it may be seen as causing a dangerous obstruction on the road.
