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The vehicle accessory retailer CarMats.co.uk has revealed that four in five UK motorists regularly break driving laws.<\/p>\n
According to a nationwide survey conducted by the company, the most commonly broken driving law is flashing the vehicle\u2019s headlamps in order to give way, which 39 percent of drivers admitted to.<\/p>\n
Whilst stopping to let a pedestrian cross a road or let another driver through a tight gap may be seen as a kind thing for a motorist to do, it can come with serious consequences.<\/p>\n
Since flashing the headlamps is open to interpretation, surrounding road users may be confused, believing that the driver has told them they can cross, even when it is not safe to do so.<\/p>\n
The RAC advised that drivers should only flash their headlamps to warn other drivers of their presence on the road.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Petrol alternative offers ‘better’ performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Another law that 28 percent of UK drivers said they have broken is playing music too loudly when behind the wheel.<\/p>\n According to the Highway Code, loud music can distract a motorist from the road, putting them more at risk of accidents.<\/p>\n Whilst it is unlikely that a police officer will pull a driver over for blasting their music, formal complaints from annoyed neighbours can be placed, which may result in the stereo system being confiscated.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n CarMats.co.uk noted that, whilst some of the most commonly broken driving offences may seem insignificant, they can have deadly consequences.<\/p>\n Many offences, such as using a phone while driving, can easily distract a motorist, meaning it can take significantly longer to react to surrounding obstacles.<\/p>\n The company encouraged drivers to regularly read up on the latest motoring rules and refamiliarize themselves with the Highway Code in order to avoid accidentally breaking the law.<\/p>\n However, whilst some offences could lead to warnings, CarMats.co.uk also noted the most serious driving laws and the consequences of breaking them.<\/p>\n At the top of the list was drink driving, an offence that nine percent of motorists admitted to, which could result in an unlimited fine, up to six months in prison and a driving ban of at least a year.<\/p>\n Eight percent of those taking part in the study also noted that they had previously texted while driving or splashed a pedestrian by driving through a puddle, both of which can land motorists a fine of over \u00a31,000 and points on their licence.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/flashing-headlights-4961583.jpg?r=1694803323791\")
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