The Official Highway Code

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General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders

This section should be read by all drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and horse riders. The rules in The Highway Code do not give you the right of way in any circumstance, but they advise you when you should give way to others. Always give way if it can help to avoid an incident.

Signals

Other stopping procedures

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Traffic light signals and traffic signs. You MUST obey all traffic light signals (see page 102) and traffic signs giving orders, including temporary signals and signs (see pages 106-111). Make sure you know, understand and act on all other traffic and information signs and road markings (see pages 106-117).

Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10, 15, 16, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 36, 38 & 40