The obscure driving laws you could be breaking without realising
Every driver knows that breaking the speed limit or jumping a red light will land them in trouble with the law but not every driving offence is quite so obvious.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse but a new poll of drivers has found that many could be accidentally risking fines of as much as £1,000 because they aren’t aware their actions are illegal.
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Hide AdFor instance, the study found that more than half (52 per cent) didn’t know that swearing or making rude gestures at another driver can carry a fine of up to £1,000. Road rage incidents like that might happen in the heat of the moment but if police catch you, you can be charged with disorderly conduct.