US EditionDrivers Warned Little-Known Parking 'Blunder' Could Lead to £1,000 Fine
Flashing headlights to warn of speed cameras is illegal and considered obstructing police duties, with penalties reaching £1,000, officials said.
- Drivers are facing alerts that a common ‘friendly gesture’ could land them in hot water with a £1,000 fine.
- According to regulations, flashing headlights to warn others breaches the Highway Code and counts as ‘obstructing police duties’.
- Enforcement teams deploy mobile speed vans to deter speeding, while drivers face fines of up to £1,000 for warning others through headlight flashes, breaching the Highway Code.
- Consequently, drivers warning others could face fines, risking aiding reckless drivers while breaching the Highway Code.
- Experts recommend drivers stick to speed limits and avoid flashing, as warnings could breach the Highway Code and lead to fines up to £1,000.
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