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title: Built-Up Areas
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# Built-Up Areas

## Driving in Built-Up Areas

In town centres and residential streets:

- Use **dipped headlights** at night.
- Be alert for **pedestrians**, **cyclists**, and **joggers**, especially in shadows caused by street lighting.
- Approach pedestrian crossings at a speed that allows you to stop safely.

> **Reminder:** In built-up areas, a 30 mph (48 km/h) limit usually applies unless signs indicate otherwise.

## Noise at Night

Be considerate to residents:

- Avoid revving your engine.
- Close car doors quietly.
- Set or disarm alarms discreetly.

> **Law:** Do not use your horn between **11:30 pm and 7:00 am** in built-up areas, except to avoid danger.

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