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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion pages/annex-1-you-and-your-bicycle.md
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Annex 1. You and your bicycle
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Information and rules about you and your bicycle.
Information and rules about you and your bicycle.

You and your bicycle
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Annex 2. Motorcycle licence requirements
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Information and rules about motorcycle licence requirements.
Information and rules about motorcycle licence requirements.

Motorcycle licence requirements
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Annex 3. Motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements
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Information and rules about motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements.
Information and rules about motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements.

Documents
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Annex 4. The road user and the law
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Information about the road user and the law, including acts and regulations.
Information about the road user and the law, including acts and regulations.

Road traffic law
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Annex 5. Penalties
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Information and rules about penalties, including points and disqualification, a penalty table, new drivers and other consequences of offending.
Information and rules about penalties, including points and disqualification, a penalty table, new drivers and other consequences of offending.

Penalties and The Highway Code
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Annex 6. Vehicle maintenance, safety and security
===================================================

Information and rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
Information and rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.

Vehicle maintenance
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Annex 7. First aid on the road
================================

Information about first aid on the road, including dealing with danger, getting help, helping those involved, and providing emergency care.
Information about first aid on the road, including dealing with danger, getting help, helping those involved, and providing emergency care.

The following information was compiled with the help of St John Ambulance, the British Heart Foundation and the British Red Cross. It’s intended as a general guide for those without first-aid training but shouldn’t be considered a substitute for proper training. Any first aid given at the scene of an incident should be looked on only as a temporary measure until the emergency services arrive.

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Annex 8. Safety code for new drivers
======================================

Information about the safety code for new drivers, including the New Drivers Act and further training.
Information about the safety code for new drivers, including the New Drivers Act and further training.

Once you have passed the driving test you will be able to drive on your own. This will provide you with lots of opportunities but you need to remain safe. Even though you have shown you have the skills you need to drive safely, many newly qualified drivers lack experience. You need to continue to develop your skills, especially anticipating other road users’ behaviour to avoid having a collision. As many as one new driver in five has some kind of collision in their first year of driving. This code provides advice to help you get through the first 12 months after passing the driving test, when you are most vulnerable, as safely as possible.

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Breakdowns and incidents (275 to 287)
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Rules for breakdowns and incidents, including rules for motorways, obstructions, incidents, incidents involving dangerous goods and documents.
Rules for breakdowns and incidents, including rules for motorways, obstructions, incidents, incidents involving dangerous goods and documents.

Place of relative safety (rule 275)
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Driving in adverse weather conditions (226 to 237)
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Rules for driving in adverse weather conditions, including wet weather, icy and snowy weather, windy weather, fog and hot weather.
Rules for driving in adverse weather conditions, including wet weather, icy and snowy weather, windy weather, fog and hot weather.

Overview (rule 226)
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General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158)
==============================================================================

Signals, stopping procedures, lighting, control of the vehicle, speed limits, stopping distances, lines and lane markings and multi-lane carriageways, smoking, mobile phones and sat nav.
Signals, stopping procedures, lighting, control of the vehicle, speed limits, stopping distances, lines and lane markings and multi-lane carriageways, smoking, mobile phones and sat nav.

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.

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**Traffic light signals and traffic signs.** You **MUST** obey all traffic light signals (see ‘[Light signals controlling traffic](/pages/light-signals-controlling-traffic.md)’) and traffic signs giving orders, including temporary signals & signs (see ‘[Traffic signs](/pages/traffic-signs.md)’). Make sure you know, understand and act on all other traffic and information signs and road markings (see ‘[Traffic signs](/pages/traffic-signs.md)’, ‘[Road markings](/pages/road-markings.md)’ and ‘[Vehicle markings](/pages/vehicle-markings.md)’).

**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 3 part 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/3/made), [schedule 9 parts 7 and 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/9/made), [schedule 14 parts 1 and 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/14/made), [schedule 7 part 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/7/made), [schedule 15 part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/15/made)**
**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 3 part 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/3/made), [schedule 9 parts 7 and 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/9/made), [schedule 14 parts 1 and 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/14/made), [schedule 7 part 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/7/made), [schedule 15 part 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/15/made)**

### Rule 110

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**Double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid.** This means you **MUST NOT** cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises or a side road. You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.

**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 9 part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/9/made)**
**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 9 part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/9/made)**

### Rule 130

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* If the area is bordered by a broken white line, you should not enter the area unless it is necessary and you can see that it is safe to do so.
* If the area is marked with chevrons and bordered by solid white lines you **MUST NOT** enter it except in an emergency.

**Laws [MT(E&W)R regs 5](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made), [9](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made), [10](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made) & [16](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made), [MT(S)R regs 4](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/4/made), [8](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/8/made), [9](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/9/made) & [14](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/14/made), [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 9 part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/9/made)**
**Laws [MT(E&W)R regs 5](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made), [9](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made), [10](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made) & [16](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/1163/contents/made), [MT(S)R regs 4](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/4/made), [8](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/8/made), [9](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/9/made) & [14](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2507/regulation/14/made), [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 9 part 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/9/made)**

### Rule 131

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Index
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An A to Z index of topics covered by The Highway Code.
An A to Z index of topics covered by The Highway Code.

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Introduction
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Who The Highway Code is for, how it's worded, the consequences of not following the rules, self-driving vehicles, and the hierarchy of road users (Rules H1 to H3).
Who The Highway Code is for, how it's worded, the consequences of not following the rules, self-driving vehicles, and the hierarchy of road users (Rules H1 to H3).

Introduction
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Light signals controlling traffic
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Light signals used to control traffic, including traffic light signals, flashing red lights, motorway signals and lane control signals.
Light signals used to control traffic, including traffic light signals, flashing red lights, motorway signals and lane control signals.

[Download ‘Light signals controlling traffic’ (PDF, 80KB)](https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/560aa3f9e5274a036900001c/the-highway-code-light-signals-controlling-traffic.pdf)

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Motorways (253 to 274)
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Rules for motorways, including rules for signals, joining the motorway, driving on the motorway, lane discipline, overtaking, stopping and leaving the motorway. A number of the rules for motorways also apply to other high-speed roads.
Rules for motorways, including rules for signals, joining the motorway, driving on the motorway, lane discipline, overtaking, stopping and leaving the motorway. A number of the rules for motorways also apply to other high-speed roads.

A number of the rules for motorways also apply to other high-speed roads. Many other Rules apply to motorway driving, either wholly or in part: Rules [46](/pages/rules-for-users-of-powered-wheelchairs-and-mobility-scooters-36-to-46.md#rule-46), [57](/pages/rules-about-animals-47-to-58.md#rule-57), [83](/pages/rules-for-motorcyclists-83-to-88.md#rule-83) to [126](/pages/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158.md#rule-126), [130](/pages/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158.md#rule-130) to [134](/pages/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158.md#rule-134) , [139](/pages/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158.md#rule-139), [144](/pages/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158.md#rule-144), [146](/pages/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158.md#rule-146) to [151](/pages/general-rules-techniques-and-advice-for-all-drivers-and-riders-103-to-158.md#rule-151), [160](/pages/using-the-road-159-to-203.md#rule-160), [161](/pages/using-the-road-159-to-203.md#rule-161), [219](/pages/road-users-requiring-extra-care-204-to-225.md#rule-219), [221](/pages/road-users-requiring-extra-care-204-to-225.md#rule-221) to [222](/pages/road-users-requiring-extra-care-204-to-225.md#rule-222), [225](/pages/road-users-requiring-extra-care-204-to-225.md#rule-225), [226 to 237](/pages/driving-in-adverse-weather-conditions-226-to-237.md#rule-226), [274](/pages/breakdowns-and-incidents-274-to-287.md#rule-274) to [278](/pages/breakdowns-and-incidents-274-to-287.md#rule-278), [280](/pages/breakdowns-and-incidents-274-to-287.md#rule-280) and [281](/pages/breakdowns-and-incidents-274-to-287.md#rule-281) to [290](/pages/road-works-level-crossings-and-tramways-288-to-307.md#rule-290).

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Other information
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Metric conversions, useful websites, further reading, the blue badge scheme and code of practice horse-drawn vehicles.
Metric conversions, useful websites, further reading, the blue badge scheme and code of practice horse-drawn vehicles.

Metric conversions
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Road markings
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Road markings used, including those across the carriageway, along the carriageway, along the edge of the carriageway, on the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway and other road markings.
Road markings used, including those across the carriageway, along the carriageway, along the edge of the carriageway, on the kerb or at the edge of the carriageway and other road markings.

[Download ‘Road markings’ (PDF, 715KB)](https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/560aa6c7ed915d035900001a/the-highway-code-road-markings.pdf)

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Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225)
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Rules for road users requiring extra care, including pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists, other road users and other vehicles.
Rules for road users requiring extra care, including pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists, other road users and other vehicles.

Overview (rule 204)
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Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307)
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Rules for road works (including on motorways and other high-speed roads), level crossings and tramways.
Rules for road works (including on motorways and other high-speed roads), level crossings and tramways.

Road works (rule 288)
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* Works vehicles may be used to close lanes or carriageways for repairs. Where large ‘Keep Left’ or ‘Keep Right’ signs are displayed on the back, you **MUST** move over and pass the works vehicle on the side indicated and not return to the closed lane until you can see it is safe to do so.
* Where a vehicle displays the sign ‘CONVOY VEHICLE NO OVERTAKING’, you **MUST NOT** pass the vehicle. A flashing light arrow or red ‘X’ may also be used to make the works vehicle more visible from a distance and give earlier warning to drivers.

**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36/), [TSRGD reg 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/regulation/3/made) and [sched 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/13/made)**
**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36/), [TSRGD reg 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/part/1/regulation/3) and [sched 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/13/made)**

### Rule 290

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**Overhead electric lines.** It is dangerous to touch overhead electric lines. You **MUST** obey the safe height warning road signs and you should not continue forward onto the railway if your vehicle touches any height barrier or bells. The clearance available is usually 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches) but may be lower.

**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 2 part 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/2/made)**
**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 2 part 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/2/made)**

### Rule 293

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* Never zig-zag around half-barriers, they lower automatically because a train is approaching.
* At crossings where there are no barriers, a train is approaching when the lights show.

**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 14 parts 1 and 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/14/made)**
**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 14 parts 1 and 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/14/made)**

![Rule 293: Stop when the traffic lights show](../images/the-highway-code-rule-293.jpg)

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**Railway telephones.** If you are driving a large or slow- moving vehicle, a long, low vehicle with a risk of grounding, or herding animals, a train could arrive before you are clear of the crossing. You **MUST** obey any sign instructing you to use the railway telephone to obtain permission to cross. You **MUST** also telephone when clear of the crossing if requested to do so.

**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 9 parts 7 and 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3113/schedule/9/made)**
**Laws [RTA 1988 sect 36](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/section/36) & [TSRGD schedule 9 parts 7 and 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/9/made)**

### Rule 295

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Rules about animals (47 to 58)
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Rules about animals, including horse-drawn vehicles, horse riders and other animals.
Rules about animals, including horse-drawn vehicles, horse riders and other animals.

Horse-drawn vehicles (rules 47 to 48)
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