Rule 267 Do not overtake unless you are sure it is safe and legal to do so. Overtake only on the right. You should: check your mirrors take time to judge the speeds correctly make sure that the lane you…

Rule 270 You MUST NOT stop on the carriageway, hard shoulder, slip road, central reservation or verge except in an emergency, or when told to do so by the police, HA traffic officers in uniform, an emergency sign or by…

Rule 272 Unless signs indicate that a lane leads directly off the motorway, you will normally leave the motorway by a slip road on your left. You should: watch for the signs letting you know you are getting near your…

Rule 274 If your vehicle breaks down, think first of all other road users and: get your vehicle off the road if possible warn other traffic by using your hazard warning lights if your vehicle is causing an obstruction help…

Rule 275 If your vehicle develops a problem, leave the motorway at the next exit or pull into a service area. If you cannot do so, you should: pull on to the hard shoulder and stop as far to the…

Rule 279 If anything falls from your vehicle (or any other vehicle) on to the road, stop and retrieve it only if it is safe to do so. Rule 280 Motorways. On a motorway do not try to remove the…

Rule 281 Warning signs or flashing lights. If you see or hear emergency or incident support vehicles in the distance, be aware there may be an incident ahead (see Rule 219). Police Officers and Highways Agency Traffic Officers may be…