The history of the Highway Code, in its 90th year

Post by **Hooli** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:29 am

I found this quite an interesting read.

https://heritagecalling.com/2021/02/12/ ... ghway-code

Mike D · Post by **Mike D** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:57 am

Great share

Post by **paulplom** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:22 pm

I think the traffic cop told me that the highway code isn't legally binding and is mostly advisory. Would that be right?

Post by **Hooli** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:04 pm

paulplom wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 2:22 pm I think the traffic cop told me that the highway code isn't legally binding and is mostly advisory. Would that be right?

I believe so, it's not law just a guide.

treehugger · Post by **treehugger** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:24 pm

But there are penalties for some things?

mercrocker · Post by **mercrocker** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:31 pm

The Code covers items which are legislative as well as general driving etiquette and behaviour in certain situations. It is these advisory elements that are not legally binding simply by their inclusion in the Code. Only those directions which are in the Road Traffic Act or similar are prosecutable.

Post by **paulplom** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:38 pm

One is indicating when joining from a slip road. You won't get prosecuted for not doing it, it just makes you look like an ignorant prick.

PhilA · Post by **PhilA** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 5:53 pm

Not that many people think that the code applies to them anyway.

SiC · Post by **SiC** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:16 pm

I thought if it was MUST then it's in the RTA. If should then it's advisable.

treehugger · Post by **treehugger** » Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:15 pm

Well in my copy it says you MUST switch engine off when getting out of your car, so can you be done if you dont?

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