The car hacks that could land you in hot water revealed – know them to avoid a £5k fine or losing your licence
DRIVERS have been warned that trending hacks on social media could cost them £5,000 in fines or mean losing their licence.
As the cost of living crisis kicks in, younger drivers have started trying numerous TikTok hacks to save money.
One hack encourages drivers to ignore the Highway Code by not signalling property to overtake or avoid traffic.
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It isn't illegal, but drivers who don't indicate when manoeuvring could be slapped with a £5,000 fine and as many as nine penalty points.
Motorists who do not signal before changing lanes or exiting a roundabout could confuse others on the road.
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If this caused an accident you could be accused of ‘Careless Driving’, an offence under the Road Traffic Act. and possible lose your licence.
Another TikTok hack suggests using your car as a bottle opener, but it could mean your car fails its MOT test.
In videos on the social media platform, people show how you can use the buckle of the seatbelt to open a bottle.
Another set of videos suggests a way to avoid getting a parking ticket, but you put yourself at risk of a fine.
The hack suggests pretending you're broken down, but this is a risky tactic, as you could face court for fraudulent claims under the Fraud Act and even jail time.
Other trends promote adding LED strip lighting to your car to make it stand out on the road.
But these lights are only legal when the car is parked.
If you are caught using these lights while driving, you can expect a £200 fine if caught.
"But there are some popular TikTok tips that could hinder rather than help you.
"Some of these risky #DrivingHacks might tempt drivers to cut corners to save money, modify your car, or cut down journey time but could actually land you in hot water – from damaging your car to flouting Highway Code rules. "