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.

General advice

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You MUST NOT

  • drive dangerously
  • drive without due care and attention
  • drive without reasonable consideration for other road users.

Law RTA 1988 sects 2 & 3 as amended by RTA 1991