Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

New guidance for overtaking cyclists has since been introduced in the Highway Code.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025

He believes the best solution would be a kind of "Highway Code" for dog owners.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 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

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

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com