What are the rules on motorways?
There are three questions you should be able to answer at any time when you’re driving on the motorway:
- What’s the speed limit?
- Which lanes can I use?
- Where should I stop safely in an emergency?
National Highways has created short videos to explain some of the key things you need to know.
Variable Speed Limits
Red Xs
What to do if you break down
Live-lane breakdowns
They have also created a handy graphical guide to Red Xs.
You’ll find the following sections of the Highway Code especially useful when driving on the motorway:
You’ll find more information on how to stay safe and legal on motorways on the National Highways website.
Part of Useful Information and Links for:
Motorways