Middle lane hogging really does drive motorists round the bend — and could also land drivers with an on the spot fine and three penalty points. The Bolton News has reported a number of incidents when police have stopped drivers on the region's motorways for hogging the middle lane. National Highways is currently running a campaign urging motorists to carefully consider the way they drive stating 'as little changes can change everything'.
Lane hogging and tailgating both fall under the offence of careless driving with police officers having the power to hand out on-the-spot fines of £100 and three penalty points, meaning failing to keep left on the motorway and close following could hit people in the pocket. One in four motorists say they have been guilty of tailgating on some of the nation's roads Tailgating was among the most likely to make them feel anxious, stressed or unsafe. Lane hogging can disrupt the flow of traffic leading to congestion and cause frustration to other road users.
It can also lead to other drivers undertaking. READ MORE: Drivers warned of fines for flashing lights as warning UK drivers warned they could be fined £1000 over little-known parking error Highway Code: UK drivers warned of strict new motoring laws coming into effect The middle lane should be used for overtaking, letting traffic onto the road, and when traffic conditions do not allow for driving in the left lane. When t raffic conditions allow, people should drive in the left-hand lane .