Highway Code
/ˈhaɪw.eɪ koʊd/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of official rules and guidelines governing the use of public roads, including conduct of drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
The driver was penalized for violating the Highway Code.
Forms
- highway code
- highway codes
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Commentary
While not itself a statute, the Highway Code reflects and supplements statutory traffic laws and is often used as a reference in legal proceedings related to road use.
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