Flashing car headlights could backfire (Image: Getty)
Thousands of motorists are unaware they could be slapped with and up to nine penalty points on their for simply
Previous analysis from experts at findandfundmycar.com found that half of 2,000 individuals polled were not aware of the little-known .
Although a thank you, the move was for an ulterior motive.
It is against the rules to such as alerting them to the location of an upcoming speed camera.
Some headlight flashing could be constituted as “aggressive” road rage or considered to intimidate other road users.
Drivers may be fined and issued penalty points (Image: Getty)
Phil Morgan, head of findandfundmycar.com, stressed it was “not worth the risk” even if the chances of being fined were still low.
He explained: “While some of the offences might not be commonly known, nobody wants to risk their safety or have to pay a hefty fine for something that they didn’t know was going to cost them, so it’s best to know these sooner rather than later.
“What may be considered a friendly warning to other drivers can actually have consequences. Speed cameras and police officers are there to keep everyone safe so it’s vital they are respected.”
According to the , motorists should only flash their headlights to “let other road users know” where they are.
The rules state that road users should not “flash headlights to convey any other message or to intimidate other road users”.
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Finally, the Highway Code also insists individuals should never assume that flashing headlights is a signal to proceed.
Instead, the Code warns that motorists should still “use their own judgement and proceed carefully” when pulling out.
In some situations, road users are likely to be slapped with a hefty £1,000 fine with penalty points also an option if the flashing is considered to be dangerous.
urged road users to ignore other motorists if they are flashing their headlights as road users could find themselves in a “dangerous situation”.
They commented: “If a driver behind you flashes their headlights, they are probably telling you to speed up, move over – or want to get your attention for another reason.
“You are most likely to encounter this behaviour on the motorway (or on a road with a lower speed limit, where other drivers may pressure you to meet or exceed the limit).
“If a driver flashes their headlights for any of the above reasons, it’s best not to rise to it. You could potentially contribute to a dangerous situation – or at a minimum, distract yourself from driving.”