The Highway Code book

The Highway Code is a set of information, advice, guides and mandatory rules for all road users in the United Kingdom. Its purpose is to promote road safety by providing the foundational rules for driving, cycling, and walking on public roads. The publication is a critical resource for both learner and experienced drivers, often updated to reflect emerging technologies like self-driving cars and new safety protocols for vulnerable road users.

Originally published in 1931 by the Ministry of Transport, the brand and content are rooted in the British government's commitment to public safety. Today, the code is produced and maintained by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), an executive agency of the UK Department for Transport. While the manufacturing of the physical books is primarily centered in the United Kingdom via official government printers and authorized publishers like TSO (The Stationery Office), it remains the intellectual property of the Crown.