Rules for Drivers & Motorcyclists

During towing, as a driver you should be aware that your stopping distance may increase significantly when towing. - [Rule 98](rule_98)

You MUST ensure that both your vehicle and your trailer are in a roadworthy condition. This includes checking that all tyres are legal, the trailer braking system is in full working order and all trailer lights are working correctly. - [Rule 98](rule_98)

If you feel sleepy, stop in a safe place. Do not stop in an emergency area or on a hard shoulder of a motorway. - [Rule 91](rule_91)

It is recommended for emergency use that you have a mobile telephone containing emergency contacts (e.g. breakdown assistance) and you have high-visibility clothing. - [Rule 97](rule_97)

Your trailer MUST be fitted with a secondary coupling device, such as a safety chain. - [Rule 98](rule_98)

Drivers who are carrying children in cars, vans and other goods vehicles should also ensure that children do not sit behind the rear seats in an estate car or hatchback, unless a special child seat has been fitted. - [Rule 102](rule_102)

In Scotland the legal limits are lower. You MUST NOT drive with a breath alcohol level higher than 22 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or a blood alcohol level of more than 50 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood. - [Rule 95](rule_95)

Carrying a load or pulling a trailer may require you to adjust your headlights. - [Rule 98](rule_98)

Drivers who are carrying children should ensure that the child safety door locks, where fitted, are used when children are in the vehicle. - [Rule 102](rule_102)

In England and Wales you MUST NOT drive with a breath alcohol level higher than 35 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath or a blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood. - [Rule 95](rule_95)