The Highway Code
Essential reading for everyone. Search rules, road signs, and laws for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
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24 rules
Introduction
3 rules
Rules for pedestrians (1 to 35)
35 rules
Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters (36 to 46)
11 rules
Rules about animals (47 to 58)
13 rules
Rules for cyclists (59 to 82)
24 rules
Rules for motorcyclists (83 to 88)
6 rules
Rules for drivers and motorcyclists (89 to 102)
14 rules
General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158)
65 rules
Using the road (159 to 203)
49 rules
Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225)
22 rules
Driving in adverse weather conditions (226 to 237)
12 rules
Waiting and parking (238 to 252)
15 rules
Motorways (253 to 274)
23 rules
Breakdowns and incidents (275 to 287)
12 rules
Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307)
20 rules
Light signals controlling traffic
4 rules
Signals to other road users
5 rules
Signals by authorised persons
2 rules
Traffic signs
8 rules
Road markings
3 rules
Vehicle markings
4 rules
Annex 1. You and your bicycle
1 rule
Annex 2. Motorcycle licence requirements
2 rules
Annex 3. Motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements
2 rules
Annex 4. The road user and the law
3 rules
Annex 5. Penalties
5 rules
Annex 6. Vehicle maintenance, safety and security
2 rules
Annex 7. First aid on the road
2 rules
Annex 8. Safety code for new drivers
3 rules
Other information
5 rules
Index
24 rules
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