Highway Code

How to make a safe U-turn

A U-turn is a 180-degree turn in the road, so your car ends up facing in the opposite direction. Here is how to make the manoeuvre safely.

The Highway Code rules you might not know

From driving too slowly on a motorway to furious cycling (yes, really), these are some of the Highway Code rules you may have broken.

Highway Code gains new section for self-driving vehicles

The updated Highway Code has a new section that clarifies who is responsible for a self-driving car when in use on the road.

Drivers face being wrongly fined in yellow box junctions, says RAC

Local authorities across the UK will soon to be allowed to enforce yellow box junction offences. But the RAC wants greater clarity on rules.

What is The Highway Code Hierarchy of Road Users?

A Hierarchy of Road Users is among new regulations for The Highway Code in 2022. We explain what the three rules– H1, H2 and H3 – all mean.

Have your say on proposed changes to the Highway Code

The government has launched a public consultation into proposed changes to the Highway Code. You have until 29 March to voice your opinion.

Motorists oppose Highway Code safety proposals

Almost two-thirds of drivers surveyed disagreed with idea of giving cyclists and pedestrians priority over cars.

Highway Code: cyclists could get priority on the roads

The government is proposing a raft of changes to the Highway Code to provide greater protection for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.