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This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. It contains 307 numbered rules and 9 annexes. Its rules apply to all road users: pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists, as well as motorcyclists and drivers. A complete copy of the Highway Code is available online.
Many of these rules are legal requirements and must be adhered to in order to avoid penalty - fines, penalty points, disqualification or even prison. All road users need to be aware of the new rules. The rules also include a reference to the legislation that creates the offence. The Official Highway Code reflects the most up-to-date legislation that road-users must adhere to, advice on road safety, and best practice. Knowing and applying the rules contained in The Highway Code could significantly reduce road casualties. Cutting the number of deaths and injuries that occur on our roads every day is a responsibility we all share. The Highway Code can help us discharge that responsibility.
Below are the contents:
Rules for pedestrians - Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters - Rules about animals - Rules for cyclists - Rules for motorcyclists - Rules for drivers and motorcyclists - General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders - Using the road - Road users requiring extra care - Driving in adverse - weather conditions - Waiting and parking - Motorways - Breakdowns and incidents - Road works - Level crossings - Tramways - Light signals controlling traffic - Signals to other road users - Signals by authorised persons - Traffic signs - Road markings - Vehicle markings
Below are the Annexes:
You and your bicycle - Motorcycle licence requirements - Motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements - The road user and the law - Penalties - Vehicle maintenance, safety and security - First aid on the road - Safety code for new drivers
Get your online version of “The Official Highway Code” in PDF format
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