The Highway Code, road safety and vehicle rules

Rules for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, road and boat safety

Driving law

• The Highway Code
• Legal obligations of drivers and riders
• Know your traffic signs

Road and driving safety

• Check your vehicle is safe to drive
• Speed limits
• Driving eyesight rules
• Using a phone, sat nav or other device when driving
• The drink drive limit
• Drug use and driving
• Motorcycle helmets: the law
• Seat belts: the law
• Child car seats: the law

Rules for different vehicles

• Legal obligations of drivers and riders
• Towing with a car
• Tow a trailer or caravan with a car: safety checks
• Electric bikes: licensing, tax and insurance
• Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs: the rules
• Quad bikes: the rules
• Tinted vehicle windows: the law

Vehicle recalls and faults

• Vehicle recalls and faults
• Check if a vehicle, part or accessory has been recalled

Boat safety

• Boatmasters' licence
• Register your boat with the coastguard’s safety scheme