A warning has been issued to drivers over a new motorway rule that could catch drivers out over Christmas.
Figures from the RAC and data firm INRIX estimates 5.3 million car journeys will take place across the UK on Christmas Eve as people travel to visit family during the festive period.
The motoring experts at LeaseCar.Uk have urged drivers to be aware of a new addition to the Highway Code that could affect anyone driving on a motorway today.
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A spokesperson said: "People that hog lanes on fast roads are often moaned about for being a nuisance, but it is also an extremely dangerous thing to do.
"An update to the Highway Code rule number 138 states that road users on a dual carriageway with three or more lanes, can use righthand lanes to overtake, but they should return to the left-hand lane. Rule 264 now states ‘keep in the left lane unless overtaking."
The car leasing company said changes are regularly made to the Highway Code and urged drivers to stay up to date to remain safe on the road.
They added: “The laws make being a road user safer and it’s important for every driver to understand the updates. The Highway Code has more than 300 rules and many people don’t give the 150-page book a second thought after passing their theory test.
“Some of their recent amendments, like asking drivers to ‘focus on the road ahead when passing an incident’ are generally common sense, but it's better to be written down.
“Acknowledging, applying and sharing these new and updated rules could save a life.”
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