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Highway Code


Please find below, a copy of the highway code in pdf format PDF Document.
Due to the size of the document, we have made it available as a single document and as a number of smaller parts, so you can down load only the parts you require.
  1. Highway Code - The Full Document (3.25MB)PDF Document Opens new Window

Contents

  1. Introduction (176KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  2. Rules for pedestrians (185KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  3. Rules about animals (104KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  4. Rules for cyclists (165KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  5. Rules for motorcyclists (186KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  6. Rules for drivers and motorcyclists (325KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  7. General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (427KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  8. Using the road (881KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  9. Road users requiring extra care (175KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  10. Driving in adverse weather conditions (169KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  11. Waiting and parking (137KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  12. Motorways (78KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  13. Breakdowns and Collisions (108KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  14. Road works (71KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  15. Railway level crossings (124KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  16. Tramways (71KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  17. Light signals controlling traffic (117KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  18. Signals to other road users (173KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  19. Signals by authorised persons (116KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  20. Traffic signs (555KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  21. Road markings (183KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  22. Vehicle Markings (172KB)PDF Document Opens new Window

Annexes

  1. Choosing and maintaining your bicycle (177KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  2. Motorcycle licence requirements (77KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  3. Motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements (84KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  4. The road user and the law (80KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  5. Penalties (188KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  6. Vehicle maintenance safety and security (141KB)PDF Document Opens new Window
  7. First aid on the road (118KB)PDF Document Opens new Window