What road rules should overseas visitors know before driving in Britain?
What you need to know
Do not use an insurance site as your only source of driving-law information. GOV.UK publishes the Highway Code and official driving guidance.
Plan the first journey carefully if you are unfamiliar with left-side driving.
Insurance does not protect you from penalties or consequences of breaking road traffic law.
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