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Synonyms and antonyms of the word: Highway Code

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Drivers are permitted to cross the solid white line of a cycle lane when turning left or accessing private property, according to the Highway Code.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11779457/Jeremy-Vine-triggers-cycling-row-blasting-maniac-van-driver.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Drivers told to 'give more space' to cyclists after Highway Code change.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1726289/driver-warning-highway-code-cyclists-space-speeding-exclusive

He stressed that drivers were allowed to drive across the lines as the normal Highway Code applied.

Source: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/motoring/baffling-white-lines-painted-east-8899859

However, drivers have been urged to be aware of certain Highway Code rules that they might even not know they're breaking, in order to avoid getting slapped with a fine or penalty points.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/motoring/drivers-face-major-1000-fine-27052994

It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions testing candidates’ knowledge of the Highway Code and guidance on driving skills, and drivers must get 43 correct answers to pass.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/04/learner-driver-passes-theory-test-59th-attempt-spending-nearly-1-400-19921790/

It was a case of many motorists forgetting their Highway Code – or rather ignoring it – on a new road layout in Leyland recently as video footage shows.

Source: https://www.lep.co.uk/news/people/wrong-turn-video-footage-shows-21-motorists-caught-in-just-90-minutes-ignoring-new-road-layout-in-leyland-4159273

Pet owners could be risking a hefty fine if they fail to heed a little known rule of the Highway Code.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/highway-code-means-pet-owners-27607824

Rule 112 of the Highway Code states the horn should only be used when the vehicle is moving and there's a need to warn other drivers of their presence.

Source: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/common-school-run-errors-could-27758873

Rule 191 of the Highway Code states that drivers “must not park on a crossing or in the area covered by the zig-zag lines.”

Source: https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23474065.driver-punished-parking-zigzags-westbourne/?ref=rss

"Rule 229 of the Highway Code states that 'you MUST ensure that lights are clean', and motorists caught breaking this, with lights that are obscured could land an on-the-spot fine of anywhere between £30-£100.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/real-life/drivers-could-hit-1000-fine-31313856

The Highway Code advises staying 'well back from vehicles' in wet weather.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/real-life/drivers-could-fined-5000-splashing-31323850

The Highway Code already addresses the behaviour of drivers of autonomous vehicles, saying: “While a self-driving vehicle is driving itself in a valid situation, you are not responsible for how it drives.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/autonomous-vehicles-cyber-attacks-danger-b2411929.html

The Highway Code often modifies its rules, while motorists could see speed limits reduced.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/real-life/major-motoring-laws-coming-october-31062739

There is no advice given in the Highway Code for drivers and 91 per cent of British respondents to a 2016 survey said they simply didn't know what to do.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/sittingbourne/news/show-some-respect-funeral-director-hits-out-at-rude-drive-281779/

This was picked up by contributor Kris Johansson who said: “It's now in the Highway Code that car drivers must be alert and allow all pedestrians to cross regardless of a crossing.”

Source: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/row-rages-over-pedestrians-just-8795234