Road traffic

U-turns and reversing

The Road Code restricts where and how these manoeuvres may be made. Reversing briefly into a space and reversing to reach a motorway exit raise different issues.

What to check in your case

State the visibility in each direction, distance travelled and any need to reposition the vehicle. Identify where other road users were during the manoeuvre.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Location, road photographs and traffic direction

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.