Review of The Highway Code to improve safety on motorways and high-speed roads

This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to The Highway Code to improve safety for users of motorways and high-speed roads.

The proposed changes include new and additional guidance on:

• the availability, appearance, and safe use of emergency areas
• the use of variable speed limits to manage congestion
• the use of the red ‘X’ sign to close lanes and provide a safer area for the people and vehicles involved in incidents and roadworks
• the use of hard shoulders that become extra lanes during periods of congestion
• how road users can help keep themselves safe in the event of a breakdown
• how safety cameras are employed to promote compliance with speed limits and lane closures