The Highway Code is something all road users must abide by; if they fail to do so, some of the penalties can be a criminal offence, leading to prosecution. Knowing the rules in the Highway Code is essential.
The Highway Code is a series of rules created for all road uses in England, Scotland, and Wales. The reading and understanding of it is essential for everyone. It affects:
- Pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people
- Cyclists
- Motorcyclists
- Horse riders
- Drivers
Not all sections of the Highway Code are legal requirements; however, they can be used in compensation or claims to assess who is at fault.
The government says that knowing and applying the rules contained in The Highway Code could ‘significantly reduce road casualties’.
With ongoing campaigns to cut the number of deaths and casualties on the roads, it is important that we do everything we can to protect the safety of ourselves and of other road users. We all know that the roads are a dangerous place, and the simplest mistake can cause an accident.
The government are constantly updating the law on road safety, and it is our responsibility to keep up to date with it. If you are unsure where to find information about the latest driving regulations, selected government websites should give you all the information you need to know.
Although the government with The Highway Code are doing everything they can to cut down the number of road accidents, unfortunately, in some cases, they are unpreventable. If you become involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to make a claim for injury compensation.
If you have been involved in an accident and would like some free legal advice about a claim, contact The Injury Lawyers today for free and friendly legal advice.
