90 Years if the Highway Code

Anniversaries

90 Years of the Highway Code

Ninety years ago, in April 1931, the first edition of the Highway Code was published. It’s changed a lot over the years and here are just a few of the many newer rules that you may not be aware of.

Sat Nav

If you are using your mobile phone as a sat nav, it must be mounted in the car, not just lying on your lap or the passenger seat. Maximum penalty: £200 fine and 6 points.

Drive Through Payment

if you use a drive through eatery and want to pay for your food using your mobile, your engine needs to be switched off and handbrake on, otherwise it could be considered that you are using a mobile whilst in charge of a vehicle.

Warning of Speed Traps

You might think you are being a good Samaritan by indicating to other drivers of a speed trap, but the law won’t look on it so favourably. Maximum penalty: £1000.

Unrestrained Pets

For both your pet’s safety and to prevent your distraction, your pet must be harnessed or kept in a pet carrier when you are driving. Maximum penalty: £5000 and 9 points.

Splashing Pedestrians

If you drive through a puddle and splash pedestrians you can be prosecuted for “driving without reasonable consideration for other persons”. Maximum penalty: £100 and 3 points.