Know exactly what to say when the police stop you.
The plain-English handbook for the moment it counts — police powers, stop & search, arrest, and the whole of UK road traffic law. No jargon. No politics.
- The five calm lines that work in almost every encounter
- What you must do vs what you don’t have to say
- 127 pages + 6 printable quick cards
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The mistake almost everyone makes
“Most people don’t lose their rights because they’re guilty. They lose them because, in the moment, they didn’t know what to say — so they said too much.”
Nobody hands you a rulebook at the roadside. The officer is trained; you are not. This book closes that gap — calmly, lawfully, and in words you can actually use.
Three parts. Every situation you’ll actually face.
Written step by step, topic by topic — with the real section of law behind every rule, so you can quote it.
You and the police
- Your right to silence & the caution, decoded
- Stop and account vs stop and search (GOWISELY)
- “Am I being detained?” — explained
- Arrest, custody, and the free duty solicitor
- When police can enter your home — and cannot
- Filming the police, obstruction, protest
Road traffic law
- Speeding: limits, cameras, bands, real penalties
- Mobile phones — £200 and 6 points
- Drink & drug driving, and refusing a specimen
- Careless vs dangerous driving
- Points, totting up, exceptional hardship
- Accidents: your legal duties at the scene
Defending yourself
- Fixed penalties & the 21-day SJP trap
- How to challenge a ticket properly
- Complaints against the police
- 10 word-for-word scripts
- Quick-reference tables & glossary
- All endorsement codes explained
Real pages. No filler.
Every rule shows the actual statute — PACE 1984, the Road Traffic Act 1988, the Highway Code.
6 printable quick cards
This is the Wallet Card — the five lines that work in almost every police encounter, plus what you must do and what you never have to say. Five more cards cover driving stops, your front door, penalties, tickets and complaints.
Every question police ask — and the answer.
For every question: what it’s really for, whether you must answer, and the exact words to use.
Who it’s for — and what it isn’t
This is for you if
- You drive in England or Wales
- You want to handle a stop calmly and correctly
- You’ve had a ticket, or want to avoid one
- You want plain English, not legal textbook
What it is not
- Not legal advice — it’s legal education
- It never tells you to refuse what the law requires
- Not anti-police: knowing the rules protects everyone
- Scotland & Northern Ireland have different rules
Not opinions. Sections of law.
Anyone can tell you “know your rights”. This book shows you exactly where each right comes from — so you can name it, and so you can check it yourself.
Before you buy
What exactly do I get?
Two PDFs in one payment: the 127-page handbook, and a separate 6-page pack of printable quick cards (wallet, glovebox, door, penalties, letters, and a complaint template). Delivered instantly by email and on-screen download.
Is this current for 2026?
Yes — this is the 2026 edition for England & Wales, including the 2022 mobile phone rules, current speeding bands, the Highway Code hierarchy of road users, and the Single Justice Procedure. The law does change, so always verify current rules at gov.uk.
Can I read it on my phone?
Yes. It’s a standard PDF — phone, tablet, laptop or printed. The quick cards are designed to be screenshotted and kept on your phone.
Does it work for Scotland or Northern Ireland?
The book is written for England & Wales. Much of road traffic law is similar UK-wide, but police powers, procedures and some limits differ — the book flags these where relevant.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general legal information for education. If you are arrested or facing action, take the free legal advice you are entitled to at the police station and speak to a qualified solicitor.
What if it’s not what I expected?
Email me and I’ll refund it. No arguments, no forms.
Know your rights before you need them.
The best time to learn this is not at the roadside, or at the custody desk. It’s now, quietly, for the price of a takeaway.
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Know Your Rights UK — 2026 Edition by Hudson Calloway. England & Wales.
This website and book provide general legal information for educational purposes only. They are not legal advice and must not be relied upon as such. The law changes; penalties and procedures may have been amended since publication. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate legal systems. If you are arrested, prosecuted or face any legal problem, consult a qualified solicitor — at a police station that advice is free of charge.