Using the road 4.The road user and the law  The following list can be found abbreviated throughout the Code. It is  not intended to be a comprehensive guide, but a guide to some of the  important points of law. For the precise wording of the law, please  refer to the various Acts and Regulations (as amended) indicated in the  Code. Abbreviations are listed below.  Most of the provisions apply on all roads throughout Great Britain,  although there are some exceptions. The definition of a road in  England and Wales is ‘any highway and any other road to which the  public has access and includes bridges over which a road passes’ (RTA  1988 sect 192(1)). In Scotland, there is a similar definition which is  extended to include any way over which the public have a right of passage (R(S)A 1984 sect 151(1)).  It is important to note that references to ‘road’ therefore generally  include footpaths, bridleways and cycle tracks, and many roadways and  driveways on private land (including many car parks). In most cases,  the law will apply to them and there may be additional rules for  particular paths or ways. Some serious driving offences, including  drink-driving offences, also apply to all public places, for example  public car parks.  Acts and regulations from 1988 can be viewed on the UK legislation  site. Acts and regulations prior to 1988 are only available in their  original print format which may be obtained from The Stationery  Office as detailed inside the back cover.  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 169 