Drink Driving, speeding and using a mobile phone while driving are what motorists most commonly known as offences and are often hitting the headlines.
A huge amount of police forces from across the country including Lincoln and Humberside are cracking down on the use of mobile phones behind the wheel. However there are many other sins which motorists could be breaking on a day to day basis without even knowing.
Here we take a look at some of the rules and laws that you may have forgotten.
1. Drivers must only flash their lights to let other road users know where they are- not for anything else or to intimidate others.
2. You should not use your car horn when the vehicle is not moving-unless it proves to be in danger.
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Drivers should not park on the road at night with their car facing down the flow of traffic. Unless there is a dedicated place.
5. A rear facing baby seat must not be used in a seat with a front facing airbag.
6. Vehicles towing a caravan must not exceed 60-70mph.
7. Drivers should not stop or pick up children outside a school entrance.
8. Drivers must place their children in the correct size according to the weight of the child up until their 12th birthday or until they are 135cm tall.
9. It is illegal to use a hand held or similar device when supervising a learner driver.
10. On roads which have more than one lane. It is important to remember to stay on the left lane unless overtaking or turning right.
11. You must not drive on a pavement, bridleway or footpath unless gaining access to a property or in an emergency.
12. Drivers should not throw anything out of a car window including Junk food, Wrappers or Cigarette Ends.
13. You should not wait on single yellow lines during any times which are stated.
14. Drivers should not park within ten meters of a junction unless there is a place to park.
15. It is illegal to change your name or address and not tell the