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Highway Code

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) an official government booklet giving guidance to users of public roads

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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While the Highway Code does advise drivers to avoid "stopping in front of property entrances or driveways" the rule is just advisory.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

"Young people are among our most vulnerable road users, which is why the Highway Code emphasises the need to drive slowly and carefully around schools, and when passing a stationary bus carrying schoolchildren."

From BBC Mar. 27, 2025

The Highway Code says that a driver can be stopped by police to have his driving documents checked at any time without any visible violation of the law.

From Reuters Jun. 28, 2023

While the Highway Code and road safety groups encourage cyclists of any kind to use a helmet, this isn't actually a legal requirement under UK law.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2023

Dad bought the updated 1982 Highway Code the day it came out, and he says old ones could cause accidents if they’re not destroyed.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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