Vanarama have looked into driving offences that you’ve probably never heard of that could leave you with points on your license as well as a hefty fine.
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There are over 300 rules in The Highway Code, it’s almost impossible that road users will be able to remember every single one.
2. Warning others of speed traps
Up to £1,000 fine. Warning other drivers of police speed traps can land you with a £1000 fine for breaking section 89 of the Police Act 1996.
3. Night time parking
Up to £1000 fine. Rule 248 of the Highway Code states that at night, “a car must not be parked at the side of the road facing against the direction of traffic unless in a recognised parking space”.
4. Refusing To Submit An Eyesight Test
3 points. Remains on driving record for 4 years from the date of offence. Under Section 96 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 police officers can ask you to submit an eyesight test. If the officer has a reasonable suspicion that you have been driving while your eyesight is such that you could not pass the test.