Other types of vehicle
On a motorway a Traffic Officer in uniform signals you to pull over and stop. Must you obey?
- No, only the police can make you stop
- Only if you have done something wrong
- No, Traffic Officers just manage cones and signs
- Yes, you MUST obey, as Traffic Officers can lawfully stop and direct trafficCorrect
Why?
Rule 108 of The Highway Code explains that Traffic Officers have powers to stop vehicles on most motorways and some 'A' roads in England and Wales, and you MUST obey their signals and directions, just as you would the police.
Highway Code rule 108