A warning has been issued to drivers as they could be fined £1,000 for using a common 'thank you' gesture. Many drivers pride themselves on being a polite and considerate road user but this one gesture could backfire.
Simply taking your hands off of the steering wheel even for a quick 'thank you' wave to a fellow driver is a fineable offence. Even so, some 60 percent of drivers admit to doing this gesture, which could also see them hit with three penalty points.
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