Here’s when it’s illegal to honk your horn – and it could cost you a £1k fine

A DRIVING instructor has revealed when it’s illegal to honk your horn – with drivers facing a £1,000 fine.

Rage-filled drivers can often be tempted to sound the horn while on the roads but the alert should only be used in certain situations.

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Driving instructors Weareotimo shared their handy tips on Instagram, helping out their 2,400 followers.

Your car horn should only be used when warning someone of any danger, not to indicate your anger.

So, when are you banned from using your car horn?

You should not honk your horn when your car is stationary.

And when you are driving in a built-up area – with street lights and a 30 mph limit – between 11:30 pm and 7 am, it is also illegal to beep your horn.

The Highway Code says: “The horn. Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence.

“Never sound your horn aggressively. You MUST NOT use your horn while stationary on the road when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30pm and 7.00am, except when another road user poses a danger.”

Police can issue drivers with a fine for illegal use of a car’s horn which often means a fixed penalty notice of £30.

However, if a driver challenges the decision through the courts, and they lose, they could be slapped with a fine of up to £1,000.

This isn’t the only driving rule that could see you hit with a hefty fine.

Motorists have been warned they could be fined £2,500 for simply standing next to their car whilst under the influence of alcohol.

And you could even face a whopping £1,000 fine for not keeping your licence plate clean.

Ignoring lane closure signs is another offense drivers are urged not to ignore.