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National Highways is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
The Highway Code is essential reading for all road users, including pedestrians, mobility scooter users, cyclists, horse riders, drivers and motorcyclists.
Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads.
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 motorists, cyclists and pedestrians and road safety
Lists all Highways Act inspectors' reports and decision letters.
Apply for a stopping up order to remove highway rights to permanently close or divert a highway.
Get up-to-date information about traffic problems and road conditions across the UK.
Highways Agency annual reports and accounts of activity and services.
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