rules of the road

rules of the road
The law of the road, as established by statute or long-continued custom or usage, regarding the rights of vehicles and persons meeting or passing in a highway, the purpose being to prevent or minimize collisions and other accidents. Packard v O'Neill, 45 Idaho 427, 262 P 881, 56 ALR 317. Navigation rules for small watercraft. 12 Am J2d Boats § 14. See traffic regulations.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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