Highway Code | 2 Malawi Pdf

The original code was published decades ago. Due to the evolution of vehicles (introduction of electric vehicles, ABS brakes), new road signs, and changes in legal penalties (fines and imprisonment terms), the government released a comprehensive update. Road users colloquially call this updated version "Highway Code 2" to distinguish it from the old, out-of-print version.

The development of Highway Code 2 (HC2) was not a solo effort. The Malawian Ministry of Transport, Public Works, and Works in the Ministry of Local Government partnered with the World Bank and local NGOs. Over two years, committees studied best practices from South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda, blending them with Malawi’s unique challenges. Key issues addressed included: highway code 2 malawi pdf