Rule 105 ↗
You MUST obey signals given by police officers, traffic officers, traffic wardens (see ‘Signals by authorised persons’) and signs used by school crossing patrols.
Laws RTRA sect 28, RTA 1988 sect 35, TMA sect 6 & FTWO art 3
Rules of the Road : Mandatory Signals from Authorized Personnel ( UK )
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Rules of the Road : Mandatory Signals from Authorized Personnel ( UK )
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MANDATORY COMPLIANCE ( Rule 105 ) : Drivers must strictly follow manual signals given by authorized officials to ensure road safety and traffic flow .
Authorized Personnel You MUST Obey
Legal Framework
Traffic Officers & Wardens
This includes both specialized Traffic Officers and Traffic Wardens who are tasked with managing road incidents and parking enforcoment .
Police Officer: Uniformed police officers have the primary authority to direct traffic and provide manual signals that override existing signs or lights .
Statutory Authority
School Crossing Patrols
Often known as ' lollipop ' persons , drivers must stop when signaled to allow children and pedestrians to cross safely .
Signals by Authorized Persons
Drivers should famillarice themselves with the specific hand signals used by these authorities to manage traffic effectively .
UK Driving Context
Left - Hand Traffic Flow: All signals and compliance must be executed while adhering to the UK standard of driving on the left side of the road .