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Rules of the Road

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Respecting other road users

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Shared Spaces

Shared spaces are low-speed driving areas in which pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter users and vehicles all share the road. Drivers should be aware that shared spaces are substantially different to normal built-up areas and that they should drive very slowly in them.

Animal traffic

Always slow down and be prepared to stop when approaching or overtaking animals. If a person in charge of animals gives a signal to slow down or stop, you must obey it. Avoid using your horn if animals are in front of you, as it might frighten them.

If you are travelling on a road where animals are common, you will see a warning sign like the ones below.

Cattle and farm

Deer or wild

animals animals Sheep Horses

Extracted from the RSA Rules of the Road, Revision 9, May 2026. Source PDF · reuse permission unconfirmed.