The Highway Code permits headlight usage only to signal presence, not for sharing warnings online. Violating section 89 of the Police Act 1996 can lead to penalties, such as one month's imprisonment or fines up to £1,000 for obstructing police. A 2019 incident involved a driver warning others about a speed camera, attracting the attention of an unmarked police car, which led to legal repercussions. Sharing police trap locations online can also result in similar penalties, and drivers should be aware of the legal implications.
According to the CPS, "A person obstructs a constable if he prevents him from carrying out his duties or makes it more difficult for him to do so."
In 2019, a driver was waving frantically at other motorists to warn them of an upcoming mobile speed camera on the A30, inadvertently alerting an unmarked police car.
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