With almost 200 road rules to remember from the Highway Code, it is understandable that some rules may be less familiar to drivers than others.

There are dozens of bizarre rules that many drivers may fall foul of, with some being stranger than others.

However, the driving experts over at Vertu Motors, have compiled a list of the most obscure driving rules motorists are breaking that could land them massive fines and points on their licenses.

Bizarre rules that could land drivers £5000 fines and points on their driving licence

Here are the driving rules that drivers are breaking that could land them fines and points on their license according to Vertu Motors:

1. Signalling 'thank you' to other drivers

One common mistake drivers made in the UK is being too polite as British motorists love to show displays of gratitude to other drivers for good deeds.

One way that this is done is through the use of flashing from headlights.

However, this could land offenders £1000 fines as the Highway Code states that drivers should only flash their headlights to let other drivers know that they are present.

The code also states that drivers should only drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

2. Driving too slowly 

While motorists need to ensure that they are not driving too fast on the nation's roads, they also need to make sure they are not driving too slowly.

Slow driving on fast-moving roads like motorways and duel carriageways could increase the risk of collisions and accidents.

As a result, a driver could be found to be partaking in dangerous, careless, and inconsiderate driving, seeing a major fine and up to nine points off their licence.

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3. Splashing pedestrians with puddles

While this action is widely considered to be rude, it is also illegal and could see offending drivers fined up to £5000.

Splashing pedestrians is technically careless and inconsiderate driving and could see points deducted from the driver's licence.

4. Letting pets hang out the car window

While pooches love nothing more than to hang out the window of a car to relax, it is highly dangerous and could see you fined £5000.

The Highway Code states that when a dog or other animal is in a vehicle, it should be safely retrained so that it cannot move about the car and distract the driver.

This can be done using a harness, pet carrier, or dog cage.

5. Hogging the middle lane of a motorway

Sticking to the middle lane is inconvenient to other drivers and is punishable with a £100 fine.

The Highway Code dictates that drivers should stick to the left lane unless overtaking.

6. Using a mobile phone in a stationary vehicle

While everyone knows you can't use your mobile phone when driving, many may be less familiar with rules against using it when stationary.

New rules introduced earlier this year, state that a handheld device cannot be used by drivers in stationary traffic.

A breach of this could land drivers a £200 fine and six points off their driving license.