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
  • Powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters Using the road, road users requiring extra care and more.
  • Cyclists Rules for cyclists, you and your bicycle, first aid on the road and more.
  • Drivers and riders Rules for drivers, waiting and parking, breakdowns and incidents, safety code for new drivers and more…
  • Full Contents Full contents of The Highway Code, from the introduction to signs and markings
  • Pedestrians Rules for pedestrians, first aid on the road and more.
  • Horse riders and animals Rules about animals, road users requiring extra care and more.
  • Motorcyclists Rules for motorcyclists, motorcycle licence requirements, driving in adverse weather conditions and more…
  • Signs and markings Signals to other road users, warning signs, signals by authorised persons and more…

The Highway Code Plus The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone. Its rules apply to all road users: pedestrians, horseriders and cyclists, as well as motorcyclists and drivers. If you do not know the Highway Code rule number or section you are looking for use the Highway Code index which provides an electronic reference by various subject headings. The copy of the Highway Code and supplementary notes have been reproduced here as an aid to anyone learning to drive for their sole private study. See copyright message at the bottom of this page for further restructures.