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The Highway Code
The Highway Code
Online version
This version has been adapted for online use from the Department for Transport's current printed version of the Highway Code. In any proceedings, whether civil or criminal, only the Department for Transport's current printed version of the Code should be relied upon
Introduction
An explanation of the rules and wording found in The Highway Code
Pedestrians
Rules for pedestrians, first aid on the road and more…
Powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Using the road, road users requiring extra care and more…
Horse riders and animals
Rules about animals, road users requiring extra care and more…
Cyclists
Rules for cyclists, you and your bicycle, first aid on the road and more…
Motorcyclists
Rules for motorcyclists, motorcycle licence requirements, driving in adverse weather conditions and more...
Drivers and riders
Rules for drivers, waiting and parking, breakdowns and incidents, safety code for new drivers and more…
Signs and markings
Signals to other road users, warning signs, signals by authorised persons and more...
Full contents
Full contents of The Highway Code, from the introduction to signs and markings
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