Road safety 

Drive safely

Driving safely is your responsibility.

Bad driving puts lives at risk, and driving is a skill that needs 100% concentration at all times.

The Highway Code (opens new window) is essential reading for everyone. Many of the Code’s rules are legal requirements – if you disobey them, you are committing a criminal offence.

In this section, you can find out about:

• Seatbelt law and child car seat safety.
• The correct driving documents.
• Advice for motorists and horse riders.
• Riding mini motorcycles legally and safely.
• The Safe Drive Stay Alive project, aimed at young drivers.
• The Safer Rider campaign, aimed at motorcyclists.
• Penalties for using a handheld mobile phone/similar device.
• Traffic and travel information.

Please also read our crime prevention advice on auto crime for tips about how to:

• Make sure that your car is secure while you are driving.
• Buy and sell vehicles privately - and safely.
• Protect your vehicle from crime.
• Protect your caravan from crime.
• What to do if your vehicle breaks down.