Other types of vehicle
On a motorway with three lanes, which vehicle is not allowed to use the right-hand lane?
- A private car overtaking
- A solo motorcycle
- A goods vehicle with a laden weight over 7.5 tonnesCorrect
- An empty van under 3.5 tonnes
Why?
Rule 265 of The Highway Code says the right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes must not be used by goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, vehicles towing a trailer, or larger buses and coaches. Heavy lorries must keep to the left or middle lanes.
Highway Code rule 265