Official Highway Code Rules Directory

Study all 310 official Highway Code rules (Rules H1-H3 & 1-307) with instant text search.

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Rule 73
Rule 73 : Navigating Junctions Safely on a Bicycle
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Rule 74
Master the Turn :
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Rule 75
Mastering the Two - Stage Right Turn : A Cyclist's Guide to Rule 75
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Rule 76
Master the Junction : Rule 76 Safety Guide
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Rule 77
Safety First : Mastering Rule 77 for Crossing Busy Roads
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Rule 78
Cyclist Safety at Roundabouts : Navigating Rule 78
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Rule 79
Cyclist's Guide : Turning Right at a Roundabout ( Rule 79 )
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Rule 80
Safety at Roundabouts : Sharing the Road with Long Vehicles
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Rule 81
Rule 81 : Safe Crossing Guide for Cyclists
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Rule 82
Masterining the Crossing :
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Rule 83
Rule 83 : Motorcycle Helmet Regulations & Safety
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Rule 84
Ride Safe : The Essential Guide to Rule 84 Protective Gear
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Rule 85
Motorcycle Pillion Rules : Understanding Rule 85
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Rule 86
DAYLIGHT RIDING : BE SEEN , STAY SAFE
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Rule 87
Be Seen , Stay Safe : Riding in the Dark
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Rule 88
Rule 88 : The Essentials of Safe Manoeuvring
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Rule 89
Rule 89 : Vehicle & Trailer Compliance
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Rule 90
Rule 90 : Your Duty to Be Fit to Drive
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Rule 91
Beat the Fatigue : A Guide to Rule 91 Safety
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Rule 92
Rule 92 : The Vision Standard for Drivers
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Rule 93
RULE 93 :
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Rule 94
Clear Sight , Safe Night : Understanding Rule 94
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Rule 95
Rule 95 : Alcohol and Your Ability to Drive
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Rule 96
Driving , Drugs , and the Law : Understanding Rule 96
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Rule 97
Rule 97 : Your Pre - Drive Essential Checklist
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Rule 98
Rule 98 : The Essential Guide to Safe Towing
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Rule 99
UK Seat Belt Laws :
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Rule 100
Child Passenger Safety : Understanding Rule 100
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Rule 101
Rule 101
A rear-facing baby seat MUST NOT be fitted into a seat protected by an active frontal airbag, as in a crash it can cause serious injury or d...
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Rule 102
Rule 102
Children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles. Drivers who are carrying children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles should also ensure...
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Rule 103
Rule 103
Signals warn and inform other road users, including pedestrians (see ‘Signals to other road users), of your intended actions. You should a...
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Rule 104
Rule 104
You should also
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Rule 105
Rule 105
You MUST obey signals given by police officers, traffic officers, traffic wardens (see ‘Signals by authorised persons’) and signs used b...
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Rule 106
Rule 106
Police stopping procedures. If the police want to stop your vehicle they will, where possible, attract your attention by
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Rule 107
Rule 107
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency officers have the power to stop vehicles on all roads, including motorways and trunk roads. They will at...
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Rule 108
Rule 108
Traffic officers have powers to stop vehicles on most motorways and some ‘A’ class roads, in England and Wales. If traffic officers in u...
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Rule 109
Rule 109
Traffic light signals and traffic signs. You MUST obey all traffic light signals (see ‘Light signals controlling traffic’) and traffic s...
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Rule 110
Rule 110
Flashing headlights. Only flash your headlights to let other road users know that you are there. Do not flash your headlights to convey any ...
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Rule 111
Rule 111
Never assume that flashing headlights is a signal inviting you to proceed. Use your own judgement and proceed carefully.
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Rule 112
Rule 112
The horn. Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence. Never sound your horn aggressively. ...
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Rule 113
Rule 113
You MUST
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Rule 114
Rule 114
You MUST NOT
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Rule 115
Rule 115
You should also
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Rule 116
Rule 116
Hazard warning lights. These may be used when your vehicle is stationary, to warn that it is temporarily obstructing traffic. Never use them...
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Rule 117
Rule 117
In normal circumstances. The safest way to brake is to do so early and lightly. Brake more firmly as you begin to stop. Ease the pressure of...
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Rule 118
Rule 118
In an emergency. Brake immediately. Try to avoid braking so harshly that you lock your wheels. Locked wheels can lead to loss of control.
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Rule 119
Rule 119
Skids. Skidding is usually caused by the driver braking, accelerating or steering too harshly or driving too fast for the road conditions. I...
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Rule 120
Rule 120
ABS. If your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes, you should follow the advice given in the vehicle handbook. However, in the case of an...
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Rule 121
Rule 121
Brakes affected by water. If you have driven through deep water your brakes may be less effective. Test them at the first safe opportunity b...
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Rule 122
Rule 122
Coasting. This term describes a vehicle travelling in neutral or with the clutch pressed down. It can reduce driver control because
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Rule 123
Rule 123
The driver and the environment. You MUST NOT leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running or leave a vehicle engine running unn...
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Rule 124
Rule 124
You MUST NOT exceed the maximum speed limits for the road and for your vehicle (see the table below). A speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h), or ...
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Rule 125
Rule 125
The speed limit is the absolute maximum and does not mean it is safe to drive at that speed irrespective of conditions. Unsafe speed increas...
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Rule 126
Rule 126
Stopping distances. Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you can see to be clear.
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Rule 127
Rule 127
A broken white line. This marks the centre of the road. When this line lengthens and the gaps shorten, it means that there is a hazard ahead...
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Rule 128
Rule 128
Double white lines where the line nearer to you is broken. This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can co...
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Rule 129
Rule 129
Double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to ent...
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Rule 130
Rule 130
Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road. These are to separate traffic lanes or to protect traffic turning right.
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Rule 131
Rule 131
Lane dividers. These are short, broken white lines which are used on wide carriageways to divide them into lanes. You should keep between th...
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Rule 132
Rule 132
Reflective road studs may be used with white lines.
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Rule 133
Rule 133
If you need to change lane, first use your mirrors and if necessary take a quick sideways glance to make sure you will not force another roa...
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Rule 134
Rule 134
You should follow the signs and road markings and get into the lane as directed. In congested road conditions do not change lanes unnecessar...
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Rule 135
Rule 135
Where a single carriageway has three lanes and the road markings or signs do not give priority to traffic in either direction
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Rule 136
Rule 136
Where a single carriageway has four or more lanes, use only the lanes that signs or markings indicate.
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Rule 137
Rule 137
On a two-lane dual carriageway you should stay in the left-hand lane. Use the right-hand lane for overtaking or turning right. After overtak...
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Rule 138
Rule 138
On a dual carriageway with three or more lanes, you may use the middle lanes or the right-hand lane to overtake but you should return to the...
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Rule 139
Rule 139
Climbing and crawler lanes. These are provided on some hills. Use this lane if you are driving a slow-moving vehicle or if there are vehicle...
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Rule 140
Rule 140
Cycle lanes and cycle tracks. Cycle lanes are shown by road markings and signs. You MUST NOT drive or park in a cycle lane marked by a solid...
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Rule 141
Rule 141
Bus lanes. These are shown by road markings and signs that indicate which (if any) other vehicles are permitted to use the bus lane. Unless ...
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Rule 142
Rule 142
High-occupancy vehicle lanes and other designated vehicle lanes. Lanes may be restricted for use by particular types of vehicle; these restr...
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Rule 143
Rule 143
One-way streets. Traffic MUST travel in the direction indicated by signs. Buses and/or cycles may have a contraflow lane. Choose the correct...
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Rule 144
Rule 144
You MUST NOT
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Rule 145
Rule 145
You MUST NOT drive on or over a pavement, footpath or bridleway except to gain lawful access to property, or in the case of an emergency.
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Rule 146
Rule 146
Adapt your driving to the appropriate type and condition of road you are on. In particular
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Rule 147
Rule 147
Be considerate. Be careful of and considerate towards all types of road users, especially those requiring extra care (see Rule 204).
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