Fareham police fine uninsured driver after he made a 'costly' hand gesture to passing police car

By Richard Lemmer

Published 22nd Feb 2021, 08:29 BST

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A MAN from Fareham has been found driving without insurance – after he made an attention-grabbing hand gesture to a passing police car.

Fareham police stopped the car near Brockhurst Gate on Saturday, discovering that the driver was uninsured

Officers said the man’s expressive hand-sign proved to be a ‘costly wave’.

In a social media post, Fareham police said: ‘Word of advice...If you are driving a vehicle without insurance, do not make a hand gesture to a passing police vehicle drawing attention to yourself.

Fareham police officers discovered an uninsured driver after he made an attention-grabbing hand gesture in their direction.

Fareham police officers discovered an uninsured driver after he made an attention-grabbing hand gesture in their direction.

‘A male from Fareham was stopped driving a motor vehicle without insurance.

‘He was reported for summons and can expect a £300 fine and six points on his driving licence.’

By law, drivers must have at least third party motor insurance.

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