Nigeria Highway Code
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    • Part One - Pre-Road Use Activities
    • Part Two - Road Use Activities
    • Part Three - Post Road Use Activities
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The Revised Highway Code

The Nigeria Highway Code is the Code of Conduct for human activities related to the open road in a technological age. 


Content

Part One - Pre-Road Use Activities

Section A: THE ROAD
I. TYPES OF ROAD
II. INTERCHANGES
III. ROAD JUNCTIONS

Section B: CATEGORIES OF ROAD USERS
I. THE MOTORIST
II. PEDESTRIAN
III. THE CYCLIST
IV. THE MOTORCYCLIST
V. THE CHILD
VI. ANIMAL
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Section C: QUALIFYING FOR DRIVER'S LICENCE
I. OBTAINING LEARNER'S PERMIT
II. CLASSES OF DRIVER'S LICENCE
III. HOW TO OBTAIN DRIVERS' LICENCE
IV. RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENCE
V. REPLACEMENT OF DRIVERS LICENCE
VI. SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF DRIVERS LICENCE

Section D: VEHICLE REGISTRATION
I. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
II. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION MARK
III. ROUTINE INSPECTION FOR ROAD WORTHINESS
IV. VEHICLE INSURANCE

​Section E: VEHICLE CHECKLIST

Section F: BASIC VEHICLE SAFETY CHECK
I. First "parade"
II. Second "Parade"
III. Third Parade

Section G: REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST IN NIGERIA

Section H: SERVICES FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS

Section I: CAUSES OF ROAD CRASHES
I. Human Factor
II. Mechanical Factor
III. Environmental Factor

Part Two - Road Use Activities

​Section A: HOW TO DRIVE SAFELY
I. BEFORE TAKEOFF
II. DURING TAKEOFF
III. BRAKING
IV. REVERSING
V. U-TURNS
VI. PARKING
VII. ROAD JUNCTIONS
VIII. OVERTAKING RULES
IX. SPEED LIMITS ON DIFFERENT ROADS AND FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES
X. EXPRESSWAV DRIVING
XI. FOLLOWING AND STOPPING DISTANCE

Section B: ROAD SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS
I. REGULATORY SIGNS (Prohibitory)
II. WARNING SIGNS
III. REGULATORY SIGNS (Mandatory)
IV. INFORMATION SIGNS
V. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
VI. HANDS SIGNALS
VII. ROAD MARKINGS

Section C: LANE DISCIPLINE

Section D: DRIVING UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Section E: DEFFENSIVE DRIVING

Section F: DRIVING HOURS

Part Three - Post Road Use Activities

Section A: RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE EVENT OF ROAD CRASH
I. DRIVERS OF VEHICLES
II. VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
III. VOLUNTEERS
IV. FIRST AID AND CASUALTY HANDLING
V. THE RECOVERY POSITION

Section B: VEHICLE FIRE PREVENTION, DRILLS

Section C: WARNING DANGER LABELS FOR HARZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Section D: TRAFFIC OFFENCES AT A GLANCE

A road is a path established over land for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals. It provides dependable pathway for moving people and goods from one place to another. 
Roads are typically smooth, paved, or otherwise, prepared to allow easy travel. Historically many roads were simply traditional or local routes without any formal construction or maintenance. 

Learning and Following this Highway Code will help you stay alive while using the road. It will help you avoid penalties due to road offences. It will also teach you how to use the road in a safe and civilized manner. 

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Nigeria Highway Code, 2015-2023