Highway Code

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer

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Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits

These are the rules you need to know about when it comes to cycling on the pavement in the UK

These are the rules you need to know about when it comes to cycling on the pavement in the UK

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Is it against the law to ride a bike on the pavement? These are the rules

The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

The Highway Code states that you must not hold and use a mobile phone to text, make calls, take photos or videos, or browse the web, while behind the wheel

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Drivers warned they could be risking fines while waiting at drive-throughs

UK drivers have been told to be 'patient' when passing horses

UK drivers have been told to be 'patient' when passing horses

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Highway Code issues updated guidance for drivers passing horses on roads

The Highway Code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of

The Highway Code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of

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Drivers warned of £5,000 for travelling with dogs in your car

One motoring expert has urged Brits to ditch the earpieces, which can also be used to make and receive phone calls, to avoid prosecution

One motoring expert has urged Brits to ditch the earpieces, which can also be used to make and receive phone calls, to avoid prosecution

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Driving with headphones could land you £5,000 fine, expert warns

More than half of motorist on UK roads are unaware that flashing your lights could result in a fine

More than half of motorist on UK roads are unaware that flashing your lights could result in a fine

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Drivers warned they face fines for commonly used 'friendly warning'

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

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Motorists warned of £1,000 fine for driving in summer clothing

The UK wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday, April 23

The UK wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday, April 23

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Drivers told not to switch off Emergency Alert warning in car or risk fines

These are the top tips to avoid facing a £5,000 fine as a result of a low sun

These are the top tips to avoid facing a £5,000 fine as a result of a low sun

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Warning drivers could face £5,000 fines as a result of low sun - how to avoid

Scrolling on your phone while waiting in a queue at a drive-through could land you a massive fine

Scrolling on your phone while waiting in a queue at a drive-through could land you a massive fine

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Drivers warned they could be risking fines while waiting at drive-throughs

To stay safe while driving and avoid the hefty fine, ensure your dog (or any other pet) is restrained appropriately

To stay safe while driving and avoid the hefty fine, ensure your dog (or any other pet) is restrained appropriately

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Warning UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in the car

More than half of motorists admit they have done this in the past, despite risking a fine of £60, potentially rising to £2,500 fine

More than half of motorists admit they have done this in the past, despite risking a fine of £60, potentially rising to £2,500 fine

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UK drivers warned of offence majority admit to that could land you £2,500 fine

If you drive through a puddle and splash a pedestrian, it could result in you receiving a £5,000 fine

If you drive through a puddle and splash a pedestrian, it could result in you receiving a £5,000 fine

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UK drivers face £5,000 fine for immature action when driving

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

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Warning UK drivers could face £5,000 for driving in winter clothes

Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass.

Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass.

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UK drivers could face £1,000 fines for letting ambulances and police cars pass

Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass.

Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass.

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UK drivers could face £1,000 fines for letting ambulances and police cars pass

More than half of motorist on UK roads are unaware that flashing your lights could result in a fine

More than half of motorist on UK roads are unaware that flashing your lights could result in a fine

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Drivers warned they face fines for 'friendly warning' commonly used on UK roads

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

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New Highway Code rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine

Highway Code: UK drivers warned of strict new motoring laws coming into effect. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers warned of strict new motoring laws coming into effect. (PA)

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UK drivers warned of strict new motoring rules coming into effect

Highway Code: UK drivers warned over four driving law changes in the UK. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers warned over four driving law changes in the UK. (PA)

Warning over four driving law changes you should know or risk fines

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in their car. (PA)

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in their car. (PA)

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Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in their car

Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new UK laws. (PA)

Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new UK laws. (PA)

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Cyclists could be forced to get number plates and insurance under new laws

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over sunglasses amid Met Office heat warning. (Canva)

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over sunglasses amid Met Office heat warning. (Canva)

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Drivers could face £5,000 fine over sunglasses amid Met Office heatwave warning

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

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Drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in car amid UK heatwave

Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines.

Highway Code: UK drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead to £2,500 fines.

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Drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead £2,500 fines and prison

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for common driving mistake. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for common driving mistake. (PA)

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Drivers could face £2,500 fine for common bad driving habit

UK drivers could face fines of up to £2,500 as Met Office predicts 34C heatwave. (PA/Canva)

UK drivers could face fines of up to £2,500 as Met Office predicts 34C heatwave. (PA/Canva)

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Drivers could face fines of up to £2,500 this weekend amid '34C' heatwave

Updated Highway Code: All of the changes in 2022 - What UK drivers need to know. (PA)

Updated Highway Code: All of the changes in 2022 - What UK drivers need to know. (PA)

Highway Code rule changes 2022: Everything you need to know

UK drivers issued warning over 8 driving laws they could be breaking this summer. (Canva)

UK drivers issued warning over 8 driving laws they could be breaking this summer. (Canva)

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8 UK driving laws you could be breaking this summer ahead of '30C heatwave'

7 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban. (Canva)

7 clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban. (Canva)

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Seven clothing items that could land you a £5,000 fine and a driving ban

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car. (PA)

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UK drivers could face £5,000 fine over air conditioning in their car

8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this Bank Holiday. (PA/Canva)

8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this Bank Holiday. (PA/Canva)

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8 UK driving laws you could break without realising this bank holiday

Highway code: Drivers warned to expect fines over yellow box junction rule changes. (PA)

Highway code: Drivers warned to expect fines over yellow box junction rule changes. (PA)

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Drivers warned to expect 'avalanche' of fines over upcoming road rule change

Highway code changes causing confusion among motorists and cyclists, survey says. Picture: PA

Highway code changes causing confusion among motorists and cyclists, survey says. Picture: PA

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Highway code: Changes causing confusion among motorists and cyclists, survey says

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car. (Canva)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car. (Canva)

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You could face a £5,000 fine for driving with your dog in the car

Highway Code: New rule could see car passengers hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

Highway Code: New rule could see car passengers hit with £1,000 fine. (PA)

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New Highway Code rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for simple driving mistake. (PA)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for simple driving mistake. (PA)

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Drivers could face £2,500 fine for this bad driving habit

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 for driving with dog in the car. (Canva)

Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 for driving with dog in the car. (Canva)

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Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with a dog in the car

New Highway code 2022: Test yourself on new rules starting today. (PA)

New Highway code 2022: Test yourself on new rules starting today. (PA)

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Test your knowledge of the new Highway Code rules coming into effect today

New Highway Code rules: Full list of changes the UK roads starting tomorrow . (PA)

New Highway Code rules: Full list of changes the UK roads starting tomorrow . (PA)

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Full list of Highway Code changes affecting UK roads from tomorrow

New Highway Code rules 2022: AA issue warning to UK drivers. (PA)

New Highway Code rules 2022: AA issue warning to UK drivers. (PA)

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AA issue urgent warning to UK drivers amid changes to Highway Code next week

Drivers have been urged to brush up on the Highway Code amid new changes to laws. Photo via Canva/Pixabay.

Drivers have been urged to brush up on the Highway Code amid new changes to laws. Photo via Canva/Pixabay.

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Drivers warned over roundabout rule change amid Highway Code update in January

UK drivers face £200 fine amid Highway Code rule change in January. (PA)

UK drivers face £200 fine amid Highway Code rule change in January. (PA)

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Highway Code rule change this month means all drivers face £200 fine

Highway Code changes 2022 – new rules and regulations come into effect in January. Picture: PA

Highway Code changes 2022 – new rules and regulations come into effect in January. Picture: PA

Department for Transport

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Major changes to Highway Code coming into effect this month

UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for wearing winter boots and Christmas jumpers. (PA)

UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for wearing winter boots and Christmas jumpers. (PA)

Drivers could face £5,000 fine for wearing winter boots and Christmas jumpers

Highway Code changes will create 'hierarchy' prioritising walkers and cyclists. (PA)

Highway Code changes will create 'hierarchy' prioritising walkers and cyclists. (PA)

Highway Code changes will create 'hierarchy' prioritising walkers and cyclists