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Where you are allowed to ride an e-scooter rented as part of a government trial, how to travel safely, licensing guidance and the rules of the road.
Rules for pedestrians, including general guidance, crossing the road, crossings, and situations needing extra care.
Measures will help protect law-abiding cyclists, pedestrians and other road users while ensuring justice is done.
Service for local highway authorities, utility companies or contractors within England to plan, manage and record street and road works.
Report your lost, stolen or damaged Blue Badge and get a replacement.
Rules for cyclists, including an overview, road junctions, roundabouts and crossing the road.
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.
Find out if your child is eligible for help with the cost of home to school transport
If you're a Blue Badge holder, find out if your council provides parking spaces for you and where you can park
Guidance for traffic authorities on the use of traffic signs and road markings.
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
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).
Rules for drivers and motorcyclists, including vehicle condition, fitness to drive, alcohol and drugs, what to do before setting off, vehicle towing and loading, and seat belts and child restraints.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
You must tell DVLA if you have obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) or any sleep condition or apnoea which causes excessive sleepiness.
Trade licence plates - who can use them, when they can be used and how to get a trade licence
Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses.
Check which electric (plug-in) and hybrid vans, trucks and motorbikes are available for a grant.
If your car or other vehicle has seat belts you must use them, with only a few exceptions
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