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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Zahra Khaliq

Drivers could face £1,000 fines for using this common fuel-saving hack

British drivers could face a hefty fine for using a common fuel-saving hack on the road.

The technique, known as ‘coasting’ is defined by Rule 122 of the Highway Code as a vehicle travelling in neutral, or with the clutch pressed down.

Motorists could incur fines of up to £1,000 if they’re caught coasting - or as much as £2,500 for larger vehicles.

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