Motorists in the North East have been left 'baffled' after branding a driving rule that police have shared as 'crazy'.

While out on the road, people may see something as fairly considerate to their fellow drivers - but police have now dispelled these myths and have warned that some may even land you a £1000 fine. 

After taking to social media, Durham Armed and Road Policing team highlighted that they had been seeing a few posts that said “Drivers are being warned they may face fines for flashing their headlights at other drivers.”

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However, after admitting that there's no specific offence for flashing headlights, although it is contrary to the Highway Code rule 110, and could form part of an offence of driving without due care and attention, they shared some other pointers for drivers.

Depending on the motivation for the headlight flashing, the specialist policing team have said that the action can land a motorist in trouble with the law.

They then quoted the law, which is: "A motorist flashing another driver to warn of a speed trap ahead is a breach of section 89 of the Police Act 1996 – Obstructing a constable in the execution of his/her duty.

"First prosecuted in Betts v Stevens, 1910. Yes, 113 years ago."

This could come with a heft £1000.

Despite the clarity of their post - some commenting on the road policing page were left a little confused - calling the driving rule 'crazy' and 'outdated'.

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Taking to the comments section, one social media user wrote: "Is it really an obstruction though as surely the officer can still carry out their duty. The only problem is slowing people down and raising awareness."

Another added: "How could you prove that an individual is flashing to warn motorists of a camera ahead?"

However, the police weren't in any mood for a conversation about the post, responding to a select few comments with "The law is the law".