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[JamesV6CDX]

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For what offence?

[Jimbob]

worst I can think of is (not) driving without due car and attention.

Prove it though  

[Gaffers]

You can flash your lights though while stationary as they are to be used to say 'I'm here, notice me' rather than the accostomed 'after you' which has been adopted into common usage nowadays.

[JamesV6CDX]

The offence of driving without due care and attention, contained in section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1998, can usually only be heard in the magistrates court.

The Law does not actually state what is meant by careless driving, but courts say that the standard of driving has to be that of a reasonable and careful driver. In certain circumstances, the court may look to the Highway Code as a source of advice on what constitutes good driving, but the guidelines in it do not all carry the weight of law.

The following types of behaviour may constitute careless driving:

tailgating another vehicle
pulling out in front of a vehicle, creating a risk of collision
driving inappropriately fast according to the road conditions
otherwise not paying attention to the road
Inconsiderate Driving

A similar offence to careless driving is inconsiderate driving, which includes driving which unreasonably upsets other road users, because it is particularly aggressive or selfish. If a car purposely and repeatedly tailgates, flashes or beeps its horn at another driver, then the charge of inconsiderate driving could be made out.

I don't think you'd suceed with a due care and attention, Jimbob

[Kevin Wood]

Whilst using the horn at such an occasion might not be to the letter of the highway code, if it's the only tool at your disposal to alert another driver to their lack of attention to road conditions I'd be rather surprised if a court would find you guilty of any of the above.

Kevin

[Darth Loo-knee]

I think you did the best thing Bill although annoying...

[JamesV6CDX]

Whilst using the horn at such an occasion might not be to the letter of the highway code, if it's the only tool at your disposal to alert another driver to their lack of attention to road conditions I'd be rather surprised if a court would find you guilty of any of the above.

Kevin

Fully agree - although I'd possibly go with a quick light flash

[Martin_1962]

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For what offence?

Being a complete knob!

I have reported Police to the Police on quite a few occasions. They do tell the drivers that their have been complaints about them.

Oh mainly Pandas being driven by prats. And a friendly traffic Policeman told me to do this.

[JamesV6CDX]

Being a complete knob!

Which section of the Road traffic act does this come under

[Martin_1962]

Sitting at green lights could be construed as DWDCAT.

They probably do it regularly.

A couple of complaints will make their bosses discuss it with them.

[shyboy]

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For what offence?

For holding me up, James. That's almost a capital offence!

[shyboy]

Good God! I'm starting to sound like Jaime.

[ians]

Whilst using the horn at such an occasion might not be to the letter of the highway code, if it's the only tool at your disposal to alert another driver to their lack of attention to road conditions I'd be rather surprised if a court would find you guilty of any of the above.

Kevin

Fully agree - although I'd possibly go with a quick light flash

..you'd definiteley have been booked for that..

[Danny]

i would have also given a pip on the horn, after all, its there to warn others of your presence... i'd want him/her to know i was there waiting to proceed through a green light!

[Tony H]

I know the junction well Bill "fiveways" outside Ormskirk, it's a bit of a "pig" I think you did the right thing, you had of probably disturbed him counting his do-nuts and made him have to start again.