Noun
The laws that govern driving, especially of motorists and cyclists.
(figuratively) A set of standard procedures or regulations governing the way something is done.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgIn this new era of social media the rules of the road have changed significantly, yet the basic yearning for true connectivity and love have not. Matthew Hussey
An' though the rules of the road have been lodged It's only people's games that you got to dodge. Bob Dylan