The Highway Code – Traffic-calming measures

 

Traffic-calming measures

 
When learning to drive (and indeed long afterwards) you will encounter all manner of ways used to slow traffic down.
 

The Highway code gives great advice to help you…
 
Rule 153
 
Traffic-calming measures. On some roads there are features such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings which are intended to slow you down. When you approach these features reduce your speed.
 

Rule 153: Chicanes may be used to slow traffic down
 

Allow cyclists and motorcyclists room to pass through them. Maintain a reduced speed along the whole of the stretch of road within the calming measures. Give way to oncoming road users if directed to do so by signs.
 
You should not overtake other moving road users while in these areas.
 

Laws RTA 1988 sects 34, 41a, 42, 47, 63 & 66, HA 1835 sect 72 & R(S)A sect 129
 

 
 
 
 

Highway Code Advice from the DVSA –
The Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales and is essential reading for everyone.
 
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