Rule 244: Parking on the pavement
You MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London or Scotland. Exceptions are allowed in limited circumstances. You should not park partially or wholly on the pavement elsewhere unless signs permit it. Parking on the pavement can obstruct and seriously inconvenience pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or with visual impairments and people with prams or pushchairs.
Why the capitals matter. The Highway Code writes a rule in capitals — MUST or MUST NOT — when it is backed by law, so breaking it is a criminal offence. The rules that do not use capitals are advice.
5 theory test questions on this rule
From the DVSA revision question bank. These are not the questions asked in the real theory test. Each one shows the answer, the explanation, and our own note on why every other option is not it.
Car
- There are no speed limit signs on the road. In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland how is a 30 mph limit generally indicated? Rules of the road
- In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland what will the speed limit usually be where you can see street lights but no speed limit signs? Rules of the road
Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
- You're driving a bus with 18 seats on a day trip from London to Scotland. Which drivers' hours rules should you use? Drivers' hours and rest periods
- You've stopped for an elderly pedestrian who's slowly crossing the road. What should you do if traffic behind you is being held up? The driver
- What condition could prevent you from holding a lorry or bus licence? Essential documents