[IanMSpencer]

There is the published Highway Code, but after some years, we all realise that there is a real Highway Code that is shared between drivers.

I think it is important for safety that the true highway code is properly documented.

Perhaps you can help.

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[Hirsute]

Saw this earlier

JustTryingToGetFromAtoB wrote:

You may park, if it safe to do so, unless there is nowhere safe to park in which case park where you like and make it some other fuckers problem. 

 

Saw this earlier on twitter

“Hazard in Duke Street, Darlington earlier today. Yep, the red Defender is parked so they owner can pop to the shops.”

 

[quiff]

An organising principle:

An organising principle:

C1: This Code revolves around actual harm. Ask yourself: did I actually hit them? Yes, but did I hit them? But did I? If the answer is ‘no’; as you were. (Other exemptions may apply where the answer is ‘yes’).

[JustTryingToGetFromAtoB]

You may parek, if it safe to

You may park, if it safe to do so, unless there is nowhere safe to park in which case park where you like and make it some other fuckers problem. 

[ShutTheFrontDawes]

Rule 666
Rule 666
If you see a cyclist ride through a red light, it is your moral duty to drive as close as possible to any cyclist you come across. For the avoidance of any doubt, this is not just limited to the cyclist you witnessed cycling through a red light, but applies to all cyclists on the basis that cyclists are all the same.

[essexian]

The Highway Code does not

The Highway Code does not apply to BMW drivers.*

 

 

 

*yes, I do drive one. 

[mark1a]

When overtaking on a rural

When overtaking on a rural lane, having passed a cyclist, place your nearside wheels in the verge as soon as is possible, in order to spray the rider with dust, stones and other debris. 

[Backladder]

Handheld mobile phone use is

Handheld mobile phone use is compulsory at all times if you are a farmer or driving a tractor.

[Steve K]

The moment you overtake a

The moment you overtake a cyclist, they cease to exist, so don’t worry about braking sharply; stopping; turning left etc.

[PRSboy]

The 1.5m rule may be broken

The 1.5m rule may be broken if there is an oncoming vehicle. Hopefully the cyclist will also shove over a bit, after all they don’t pay road tax.

[ShutTheFrontDawes]

IanMSpencer wrote:

IanMSpencer wrote:

You MUST stop at a red light, unless:

A) You have been a bit held up just before they changed.

B) They didn’t stay on green long enough.

C) It’s not an ‘established’ red light.

(Sorry, couldn’t help myself)

[Rendel Harris]

Rule 123. The driver and the

Rule 123. The driver and the environment. You MUST NOT leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running or leave a vehicle engine running unnecessarily while that vehicle is stationary on a public road. UNLESS:

A) It’s too cold and you want to keep the heater running;

B) It’s too hot and you want to keep the aircon running;

C) You simply can’t be arsed to turn the key.

[PRSboy]

It doesn’t matter if you pull

It doesn’t matter if you pull out in front of another road user and make them brake,

a) as long as you intend to turn off the road shortly after and/or;

b) if the other road user is a cyclist

[ktache]

BOLAS!

BOLAS!

[Simon_MacMichael]

You MUST give cyclists at

You MUST give cyclists at least 1.5 metres of space when overtaking, unless you are approaching a traffic island in which case fair game, what are they doing on the road anyway?

[IanMSpencer]

You are entitled to obstruct
You are entitled to obstruct highway, pavements, and bike lanes and you may park on zebra crossings if:

A) You are a delivery driver.

B) You are in the building trade or otherwise employed.

C) Your car costs more than £50k (when new).

D) Your partner is wearing Jimmy Choos.

[Author]

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