Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009

1Short title

This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 or as the Queensland Road Rules.

2Commencement

(1)This regulation, other than sections 266 and 267(1), (1AA), (1AB), (1A), (1B) and (1C), commences on 12 October 2009.

(2)Sections 266 and 267(1), (1AA), (1AB), (1A), (1B) and (1C) commence on 11 March 2010.

3Object

The object of this regulation is to provide road rules in Queensland that are substantially uniform with road rules elsewhere in Australia.

4Definitions

The dictionary in schedule 5 defines particular words used in this regulation.

5Compliance with standards

(1)In this regulation, unless otherwise stated—

(a)a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and

Example—

‘AS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS 1754–1991.

(b)a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and

Example—

‘AS/NZS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS/NZS 1754–1995, AS/NZS 1754–2000 or AS/NZS 1754–2004.

(c)a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘UN ECE’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation.

Example—

‘UN ECE 22’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, UN ECE 22.06.

(2)If this regulation requires a person to fit or use a thing that complies with a standard mentioned in subsection (1), the person complies with the requirement if, when the thing was manufactured, the thing complied with the standard in force under the designation at that time.

(3)In this section—

standard means AS, AS/NZS or UN ECE.

6Examples

A diagram under a provision is an example for the provision.

7Sections 7–10 not used

Note—

This regulation is based on the Australian Road Rules. Some provisions of the Australian Road Rules contain provisions that are not relevant to the operation of this regulation. To maximise uniformity between this regulation and the Australian Road Rules, the numbers of some sections that are not relevant have not been used in the numbering of this regulation, unless required for provisions particular to the State.

11Regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas

(1)This regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas.

(2)A reference in this regulation (except in this division) to a road includes a reference to a road-related area, unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation.

Examples for subsection (2)—

1A reference in section 146 (which deals with driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic) to the road includes a reference to the road-related area of the road.

2A reference in section 200(1) (which deals with certain heavy or long vehicles stopping on roads) to a length of road includes a reference to the road-related area of the length of road.

3A reference in section 31 (which deals with starting a right turn from a road, except a multi-lane road) to a road does not include a reference to a road-related area, because of the definition in subsection (5) of that section.

12Section number not used

13What is a road-related area

(1)A road-related area is any of the following—

(a)an area that divides a road;

(b)a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road;

(c)an area that is not a road and that is open to the public and designated for use by cyclists or animals;

(d)an area that is not a road and that is open to, or used by, the public for parking vehicles.

(2)However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this regulation (except this division) to a road-related area includes a reference to—

(a)any shoulder of a road; and

(b)any other area that is a footpath or nature strip as defined in the dictionary.

(3)In this section—

shoulder, of a road—

(a)includes any part of the road that is not designed to be used by motor vehicles in travelling along the road; and

(b)includes—

(i)for a kerbed road—any part of the kerb; and

(ii)for a sealed road—any unsealed part of the road, and any sealed part of the road outside an edge line on the road; but

(c)does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path.

14Road users

A road user is a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian.

15What is a vehicle

A vehicle includes—

(a)a motor vehicle, trailer and tram; and

(b)a bicycle; and

(c)an animal-drawn vehicle, and an animal that is being ridden or drawing a vehicle; and

(d)a combination; and

(e)a motorised wheelchair that can travel at over 10km/h (on level ground);

but does not include another kind ofa motorised mobility device, a wheelchair, a train, a wheeled recreational device, a wheeled toy or a personal mobility device.

15APersonal mobility devices—Act, sch 4

For schedule 4 of the Act, definition personal mobility device, paragraph (b), a vehicle is a personal mobility device if the vehicle—

(a)has 1 or more wheels; and

(b)is propelled by an electric motor; and

(c)has an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control; and

(d)when propelled only by the motor, can not reach a speed of more than 25km/h on level ground; and

(e)is not more than—

(i)1,250mm in length by 700mm in width by 1,350mm in height; or

(ii)700mm in length by 1,250mm in width by 1,350mm in height; and

(f)weighs 60kg or less when the vehicle is not carrying a person or other load; and

(g)has no sharp protrusions; and

(h)is not a motorised scooter or a motorised wheelchairmobility device.

16Who is a driver

(1)A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motorbike, bicycle, animal or animal-drawn vehicle).

(2)However, a driver does not include a person pushing a motorised wheelchair.

17Who is a rider

(1)A rider is the person who is riding a motorbike, bicycle, animal or animal-drawn vehicle.

(2)A rider does not include—

(a)a passenger; or

(b)a person walking beside and pushing a bicycle.

18Pedestrian includes personal mobility device user

A pedestrian includes a person who is using a personal mobility device, unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation.

Note—

See also the Act, schedule 4, definition pedestrian.

19Reference to driver includes rider etc.

Unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation, a reference in this regulation (except in this division)—

(a)to a driver, includes a reference to a rider; and

(b)to driving, includes a reference to riding.

20Obeying the speed limit

A driver must not drive at a speed over the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving.

Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.

Note—

See also the Criminal Code, section 328A (Dangerous operation of a vehicle) and sections 83 (Careless driving of motor vehicles) and 84 (Dangerous driving of vehicles (other than motor vehicles) etc.) of the Act.

21Speed limit where a speed limit sign applies

(1)The speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a speed limit sign applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign.

(2)A speed limit sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following—

(a)a speed limit sign on the road with a different number on the sign;

(b)an end speed limit sign or speed derestriction sign on the road;

(c)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road.

Examples—

Speed limit sign (Standard sign)		Speed limit sign (Variable illuminated message sign)
Other signs
End speed limit sign		Speed derestriction sign

22Speed limit in a speed limited area

(1)The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a speed limited area is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the area speed limit sign on a road into the area, unless another speed limit applies to the driver for the length of road under another section of this part.

Example of another speed limit—

Although an area speed limit sign on a road into a speed limited area may indicate a speed limit of 60km/h, a particular length of road in the area may have a school zone sign indicating a 40km/h speed limit for that length of road.

(2)A speed limited area is the network of roads in an area with—

(a)an area speed limit sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and

(b)an end area speed limit sign on each road out of the area.

(3)In this section—

road, in subsection (2)(a) and (b), does not include a road-related area.

Examples—

Area speed limit sign

End area speed limit sign

23Speed limit in a school zone

(1)The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a school zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the school zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone.

(2)A school zone is—

(a)if there is a school zone sign and an end school zone sign, or a speed limit sign with a different number on the sign, on a road—that length of road; or

(b)if there is a school zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no sign mentioned in paragraph (a), on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road.

Examples—

School zone sign

End school zone sign

24Speed limit in a shared zone

(1)The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a shared zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the shared zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone.

(2)A shared zone is—

(a)if there is a shared zone sign and an end shared zone sign on a road and there is no intersection on the length of road between the signs—that length of road; or

(b)if there is a shared zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no intersection on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road; or

(c)a network of roads in an area with—

(i)a shared zone sign on each road into the area indicating the same number; and

(ii)an end shared zone sign on each road out of the area; or

(d)a road related area that is between a shared zone sign that relates to the area and an end shared zone sign that relates to the area.

(3)In subsection (2)(c)(i) and (ii)—

road does not include a road-related area.

Examples—

Shared zone sign

End shared zone sign

24ASpeed limit for certain vehicles

(1)This section applies to a driver despite a higher speed limit that would otherwise apply to the driver under this part.

(2)The speed limit applying to the following drivers for a length of road where the driver is driving is—

(a)for a driver driving a tractor towing a sugar cane trailer—50km/h;

(b)for a driver driving an oversize vehicle that is required to travel with a pilot or escort vehicle—80km/h;

(c)for a driver driving a road train—90km/h;

(d)for a driver driving a bus with a GVM over 5t, or another vehicle with a GVM over 12t—100km/h.

(3)In this section—

sugar cane trailer means a trailer—

(a)with an ATM within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 of not more than 20t; and

(b)designed for carrying sugar cane.

tractor does not include a motor vehicle built to tow a semitrailer.

25Speed limit elsewhere

(1)If a speed limit sign does not apply to a length of road and the length of road is not in a speed limited area, school zone or shared zone, the speed limit applying to a driver for the length of road is the default speed limit.

(2)The default speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road is—

(a)for a road in a built-up area—50km/h; or

(b)for a road that is not in a built-up area—100km/h.

26Application of division to roundabouts, road-related areas and adjacent land

(1)This division does not apply to a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.

(2)This division applies to a driver turning left from a road into a road-related area or adjacent land, or from a road-related area into a road, as if the driver were turning left at an intersection.

(3)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

27Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)

(1)A driver turning left at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(1A)Subsection (1) also applies to a rider of a bicycle who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area.

(1B)Despite subsection (1), if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles to be next to each other, the rider on the right may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the right side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section.

(2)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

Example—

Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)

28Starting a left turn from a multi-lane road

(1)A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the left lane unless—

(a)the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane under section 88(1), 92 or 159; or

(b)the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or

(c)subsection (1A) or (2) applies to the driver; or

(d) the lane is a bus only lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example for subsection (1)(a)—

Starting a left turn on a multi-lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under section 92

(1A)A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road that has a slip lane must approach and enter the intersection—

(a)from within the slip lane; or

(b)if there is an obstruction that prevents the driver from entering the intersection from within the slip lane—from within the left lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and

(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

(c)any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and

(d)it is not practicable for the driver to turn left from within the left lane; and

(e)the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn left at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

Example—

Long vehicle turning left from the left lane and next marked lane

(2A)If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle turning left must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the left marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the left side of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)In this section—

left lane means—

(a)the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or

(b)if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.

Examples of do not overtake turning vehicle signs—

29Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

(1)If a driver is turning left at an intersection and there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line unless—

(a)the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or

(b)subsection (2) applies to the driver.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

(2)A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and

(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

(c)it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and

(d)the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line.

Examples of do not overtake turning vehicle signs—

30Application of division to certain right turns

(1)This division does not apply to—

(a)a driver turning right at an intersection where there is a hook turn only sign; or

(b)the rider of a bicycle making a hook turn under division 3; or

(c)a driver making a U-turn; or

(d)a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.

(2)This division applies to a driver turning right from a road into a road-related area or adjacent land, or from a road-related area into a road, as if the driver were turning right at an intersection.

(3)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

31Starting a right turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)

(1)A driver turning right at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection in accordance with this section.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If the road has a dividing line or median strip, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip.

(3)If the road does not have a dividing line or median strip and is not a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the centre of the road.

(4)If the road is a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far right side of the road.

(4A)Subsections (2), (3) and (4) also apply to a rider of a bicycle who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area.

(4B)Despite subsections (2), (3) and (4), if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles to be next to each other, the rider on the left may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the left side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section.

(5)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

Examples—

Example 1 Starting a right turn from a road with a dividing line

Example 2 Starting a right turn from a one-way road

32Starting a right turn from a multi-lane road

(1)A driver turning right at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the right lane unless—

(a)the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane in accordance with section 89(1), 92 or 159; or

(b)the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or

(c)subsection (2) applies to the driver; or

(d) the lane is a bus only lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example for subsection (1)(a)—

Starting a right turn on a multi-lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under section 92

(2)A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and

(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

(c)any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and

(d)it is not practicable for the driver to turn right from within the right lane; and

(e)the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn right at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

(2A)If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle turning right (but not making a hook turn) must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the right marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the right side of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)In this section—

marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.

right lane means—

(a)the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road; or

(b)if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

Examples of do not overtake turning vehicle signs—

33Making a right turn

(1)A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this section unless—

(a)the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or

(b)subsection (4) applies to the driver.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line.

(3)If there is no turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn so the driver—

(a)passes as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection; and

(b)turns into the left of the centre of the road the driver is entering, unless the driver is entering a one-way road.

Examples—

Making a right turn as indicated by turn lines

Making a right turn from a road with no turn lines indicating how to make the turn (diagram shows the location of the centre of the intersection)

(4)A driver may turn right other than as indicated by a turn line if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and

(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

(c)it is not practicable for the driver to turn right as indicated by the turn line; and

(d)the driver can safely make the turn other than as indicated by the turn line.

Examples of do not overtake turning vehicle signs—

34Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign

(1)A driver turning right at an intersection with traffic lights and a hook turn only sign must turn right by making a hook turn in accordance with this section.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)To make a hook turn, the driver must take, in sequence, each of the following steps—

1Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the driver is leaving.

2Move forward—

(a)keeping as near as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and

(b)keeping clear of any marked foot crossing;

      until the driver is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the driver is entering.

3Remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the driver is entering change to green.

4Turn right into the road that the driver is entering.

(3)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

Examples—

Hook turn only sign

Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign

35Optional hook turn by a bicycle rider

(1)The rider of a bicycle turning right at an intersection, without a hook turn only sign or a no hook turn by bicycles sign, may turn right at the intersection by making—

(a)a right turn under division 2; or

(b)a hook turn under this section.

(2)The rider must make a hook turn under this section in accordance with subsection (3).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)To make a hook turn under this section, the rider must take, in sequence, each of the following steps—

1Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the rider is leaving.

2Move forward—

(a)keeping as near as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and

(b)keeping clear of any marked foot crossing; and

(c)keeping clear, as far as practicable, of any driver turning left from the left of the intersection;

      until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering.

3If there are traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the rider is entering change to green.

4If there are no traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the rider has given way to approaching drivers on the road that the rider is leaving.

5Turn right into the road that the rider is entering.

(4)To make a hook turn under this section at an intersection that has a bicycle hook turn storage area on the left side of the intersection as the rider approaches the intersection, the rider must take the following initial 2 steps instead of the initial 2 steps listed in subsection (3)—

1Approach the intersection from the far left side of the road the rider is leaving and enter the intersection by moving into the bicycle hook turn storage area, keeping clear of any marked foot crossing.

2Move forward in the bicycle hook turn storage area until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering.

Example 1—

Bicycle rider making a hook turn at an intersection without traffic lights where there is a bicycle hook turn storage area

Example 2—

Bicycle rider making a hook turn at an intersection without traffic lights

(5)In this section—

bicycle hook turn storage area—

(a)means an area between an intersection and a marked foot crossing, or if there is no marked foot crossing, a stop line, before the intersection that has painted on it 1 or more bicycle symbols and 1 or more right traffic lane arrows; and

(b)includes any line that delineates the right side of the area, and any line that delineates the left side of the area that is not also a stop line or part of a marked foot crossing and excludes any bicycle storage area.

36Bicycle rider making a hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign

The rider of a bicycle must not make a hook turn at an intersection that has a no hook turn by bicycles sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

No hook turn by bicycles sign

37Beginning a U-turn

A driver must not begin a U-turn unless—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)the driver can safely make the U-turn without unreasonably obstructing the free movement of traffic.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

38Giving way when making a U-turn

A driver making a U-turn must give way to all vehicles and pedestrians.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

39Making a U-turn contrary to a no U-turn sign

(1)A driver must not make a U-turn at a break in a dividing strip on a road if there is a no U-turn sign at the break in the dividing strip.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver must not make a U-turn on a length of road to which a no U-turn sign applies.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)A no U-turn sign on a road (except a no U-turn sign at an intersection or at a break in a dividing strip) applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following—

(a)the next intersection on the road;

(b)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road.

Example of no U-turn signs—

No U-turn sign (Standard sign)

No U-turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign)

40Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights

A driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example of U-turn permitted sign—

41Making a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights

A driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights if there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

42Starting a U-turn at an intersection

A driver making a U-turn at an intersection must start the U-turn—

(a)if the road where the driver is turning has a dividing line or median strip—from the marked lane nearest, or as near as practicable, to the dividing line or median strip; or

(b)in any other case—from the left of the centre of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Starting a U-turn on a road with a median strip

43Making a U-turn at particular crossings

A driver must not make a U-turn at any of the following crossings, with or without traffic lights, unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the crossing—

(a)a children’s crossing;

(b)a level crossing;

(c)a marked foot crossing;

(d)a pedestrian crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

43AMaking a U-turn on a road-related area with traffic lights

A driver must not make a U-turn at a place with traffic lights where a road and road-related area intersect unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the place.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

44Division does not apply to entering or leaving a roundabout, lane filtering or repositioning

This division does not apply to—

(a)a driver entering, in or leaving a roundabout; or

(b)the rider of a motorbike while lane filtering in compliance with section 151A; or

(c)the rider of a motorbike while repositioning the motorbike within the same lane in order to avoid a hazard or reduce the risk of a crash.

45What is changing direction

(1)A driver changes direction if—

(a)the driver changes direction to the left; or

(b)the driver changes direction to the right.

(2)A driver changes direction to the left by doing any of the following—

(a)turning left;

(b)changing marked lanes to the left;

(c)diverging to the left;

(d)entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the left;

(e)moving to the left to, or from, a stationary position;

(f)turning left into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area;

(g)at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.

(3)A driver changes direction to the right by doing any of the following—

(a)turning right;

(b)changing marked lanes to the right;

(c)diverging to the right;

(d)entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the right;

(e)moving to the right to, or from, a stationary position;

(f)turning right into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area;

(g)making a U-turn;

(h)at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the left—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.

Examples for subsections (2)(g) and (3)(h)—

Example 1 Driver indicating change of direction at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right and the driver is proceeding straight ahead onto the terminating road

Example 2 Driver indicating change of direction at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the left and the driver is proceeding straight ahead onto the terminating road

46Giving a left change of direction signal

(1)Before a driver changes direction to the left, the driver must give a left change of direction signal in accordance with section 47 for long enough to comply with—

(a)subsection (2); and

(b)if subsection (3) applies to the driver—subsection (3).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

(3)If the driver is about to change direction by moving from a stationary position at the side of the road or in a median strip parking area, the driver must give the change of direction signal for at least 5 seconds before the driver changes direction.

(4)The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)This section does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

47How to give a left change of direction signal

The driver of a vehicle must give a left change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s left direction indicator lights.

48Giving a right change of direction signal

(1)Before a driver changes direction to the right, the driver must give a right change of direction signal in accordance with section 49 for long enough to comply with—

(a)subsection (2); and

(b)if subsection (3) applies to the driver—subsection (3).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

(3)If the driver is about to change direction by moving from a stationary position at the side of the road or in a median strip parking area, the driver must give the change of direction signal for at least 5 seconds before the driver changes direction.

(3A)Subsection (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle that is stopped in traffic but not parked.

(4)The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)This section does not apply to—

(a)the driver of a tram that is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or

(b)the rider of a bicycle making a hook turn.

49How to give a right change of direction signal

(1)The driver of a vehicle must give a right change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s right direction indicator lights.

(2)However, if the vehicle’s direction indicator lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights, the driver must give the change of direction signal by—

(a)giving a hand signal in accordance with section 50; or

(b)using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.

50How to give a right change of direction signal by giving a hand signal

To give a hand signal for changing direction to the right, the driver must extend the right arm and hand horizontally and at right angles from the right side of the vehicle, with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

Example—

Giving a hand signal for changing direction to the right

51When use of direction indicator lights permitted

The driver of a vehicle must not operate a direction indicator light except—

(a)to give a change of direction signal when the driver is required to give the signal under this regulation; or

(b)as part of the vehicle’s hazard warning lights.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

52Division does not apply to bicycle riders or certain tram drivers

This division does not apply to—

(a)the rider of a bicycle; or

(b)the driver of a tram that is not fitted with brake lights.

53Giving a stop signal

(1)A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with section 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If the driver is stopping, the driver must give the stop signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other road users.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)If the driver is slowing suddenly, the driver must give the stop signal while slowing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

54How to give a stop signal

(1)The driver of a vehicle must give a stop signal by means of the vehicle’s brake lights.

(2)However, if the vehicle’s brake lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with brake lights, the driver must give the stop signal by—

(a)giving a hand signal in accordance with section 55; or

(b)using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.

55How to give a stop signal by giving a hand signal

(1)To give a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing, the driver must extend the right arm and hand at right angles from the right side of the vehicle with—

(a)the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and

(b)the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

(2)However, the rider of a motorbike may give the hand signal by extending the left arm and hand at right angles from the left side of the motorbike with—

(a)the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and

(b)the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

Example—

Giving a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing

56Stopping on a red traffic light or arrow

(1)A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red traffic light—

(a)must stop—

(i)if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or

(ii)if there is a stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or

(iii)if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic lights; and

(b)must not proceed until—

(i)the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow or show no traffic light; or

(ii)a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow is showing, if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example for subsection (1)(a)(ii)—

Stopping at a stop here on red signal sign on a road the driver is entering

(1A)However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping.

(1B)Subsection (2) applies to a driver—

(a)approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow; or

(b)approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow, in a marked lane with a traffic lane arrow applying to the lane indicating a single direction that is the same direction as the red traffic arrow.

(2)The driver—

(a)must stop—

(i)if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or

(ii)if there is a stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or

(iii)if there is no stop line or stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic arrows; and

(b)must not proceed until—

(i)the traffic arrows change to green or flashing yellow; or

(ii)the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light and there is no red or yellow traffic arrow showing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples—

Stop here on red signal sign

Stop here on red arrow sign

(3)If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subsection (1)(a) or (2)(a)—

(a)in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike), is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or

(b)in the case of a rider of a bicycle or a motorbike, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.

57Stopping for a yellow traffic light or arrow

(1)A driver who is approaching, or at, traffic lights showing a yellow traffic light—

(a)must stop—

(i)if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the stop line; or

(ii)if there is no stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the nearest traffic lights; or

(iii)if the traffic lights are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subparagraph (i) or (ii), but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection; and

(b)must not proceed until the traffic lights—

(i)change to green or flashing yellow; or

(ii)show no traffic light.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver who is approaching, or at, traffic arrows showing a yellow traffic arrow, and turning in the direction indicated by the arrow—

(a)must stop—

(i)if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the stop line; or

(ii)if there is no stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the nearest traffic arrows; or

(iii)if the traffic arrows are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subparagraph (i) or (ii), but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection; and

(b)must not proceed until the traffic arrows—

(i)change to green or flashing yellow; or

(ii)show no traffic arrow.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)If the traffic lights or arrows are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subsection (1) or (2) and enters the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subsection (1)(a) or (2)(a)—

(a)in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike), is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or

(b)in the case of a rider of a bicycle or a motorbike, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.

58Exceptions to stopping for a red or yellow traffic light

(1)A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red or yellow traffic light does not have to stop if a green traffic arrow is also showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow.

(2)A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights who approaches, or is at, a red traffic light on the road that the driver is entering does not have to stop for the red traffic light if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic light.

59Proceeding through a red traffic light

(1)If traffic lights at an intersection, bicycle crossing or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic light, a driver facing the red traffic light must not enter the intersection, bicycle crossing or marked foot crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left before the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow.

Example—

Left turn on red after stopping sign

(3)Subsection (1) does not apply to a driver if section 58(1) applies to the driver.

60Proceeding through a red traffic arrow

If traffic arrows at an intersection or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, the driver must not enter the intersection or marked foot crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

60AProceeding through a bicycle storage area before a red traffic light or arrow

(1)If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic lights that are showing a red traffic light, a driver of a motor vehicle (other than the rider of a motorbike) must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic arrows that are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver of a motor vehicle (other than the rider of a motorbike) is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, the driver must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

61Proceeding when traffic lights or arrows at an intersection change to red or yellow

(1)This section applies to a driver—

(a)at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light who has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red signal sign, or nearest or only traffic lights, at the intersection and is not making a hook turn at the intersection; or

(b)at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow and has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red arrow sign, or nearest or only traffic arrows, at the intersection.

Example—

A driver may stop after the stop line at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light, and not proceed through the intersection, because traffic is congested.

(2)If the traffic lights or arrows change to red or yellow while the driver is stopped and the driver has not entered the intersection, the driver must not enter the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping.

(4)Also, subsection (2) does not apply to a driver if section 58(1) applies to the driver.

(5)If the traffic lights or arrows change to red or yellow while the driver is stopped and the driver has entered the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

62Giving way when turning at intersection with traffic lights

(1)A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—

(a)any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and

(aa)any rider of a bicycle at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering on a marked foot crossing; and

(b)if the driver is turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign at the intersection—

(i)any vehicle approaching from the right, turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering, or making a U-turn at the intersection; and

(ii)any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle at or near the intersection who is on the road the driver is leaving; and

(c)if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)However, a driver who is turning at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow need not give way to an oncoming vehicle if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the green traffic arrow.

Examples—

Example 1 Giving way to a pedestrian crossing the road the driver is entering		Example 2 Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle going straight ahead
Example 3 Driver turning right does not have to give way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left into the road the driver is entering using a slip lane In example 1, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian. In examples 2 and 3, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

63Giving way at an intersection with traffic lights not operating or only partly operating

(1)This section applies to a driver at an intersection if—

(a)traffic lights at the intersection are not operating; or

(b)the traffic lights are showing only a flashing yellow traffic light.

(2)If there is a traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must comply with section 67 as if the sign were a stop sign at an intersection without traffic lights.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)If there is no traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must give way to vehicles and pedestrians at or near the intersection in accordance with section 72 or 73 as if the intersection were an intersection without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Traffic light-stop sign

(4)Subsection (3) does not apply if the intersection is a roundabout.

(5)If the intersection is a roundabout, the driver must comply with section 114.

64Giving way at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection

A driver turning in the direction indicated by a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—

(a)any vehicle travelling on the road the driver is entering; and

(b)any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and

(ba)any rider of a bicycle at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering on a marked foot crossing; and

(c)if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

65Giving way at a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light

(1)This section applies to a driver approaching or at a marked foot crossing (except at or near an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light at the crossing.

(2)The driver must—

(a)give way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering the crossing; and

(b)not obstruct any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on the crossing; and

(c)not overtake or pass a vehicle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)If there is no pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering the crossing, and no other vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver that is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing, the driver may proceed through the crossing.

66Stopping for twin red lights (except at level crossings)

(1)A driver approaching or at twin red lights on a road (except at a level crossing) must stop in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If there is a stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line.

(3)If there is no stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the lights, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the lights.

(4)If the driver stops for the lights, the driver must not proceed until the lights are not showing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

67Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights

(1)This section applies to a driver at an intersection without traffic lights who is facing a stop sign or stop line.

(2)The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching—

(a)the stop line; or

(b)if there is no stop line—the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except—

(a)an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or

(b)a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or

(c)a vehicle making a U-turn.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)If the driver is turning left or right or making a U-turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian at or near the intersection crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)For this section, an oncoming vehicle proceeding through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.

Examples—

Example 1 Stop sign		Example 2 Stop line
Example 3 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to vehicles on the left and right		Example 4 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to an oncoming vehicle at a stop sign
In example 3, vehicle B must stop and give way to each vehicle A.
Example 5 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to an oncoming vehicle that is not at a stop sign or give way sign In examples 4 and 5, vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A.

68Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places

(1)This section applies to a driver approaching or at a place with a stop sign or stop line, unless the place is—

(a)an intersection; or

(b)a children’s crossing; or

(c)an area of a road that is not a children’s crossing only because it does not have—

(i)children crossing flags; or

(ii)children’s crossing signs and twin yellow lights; or

(d)a level crossing; or

(e)a place with twin red lights.

Examples—

•a stop sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road

•a stop sign on an exit from a carpark where the exit joins the road

(2)The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching—

(a)the stop line; or

(b)if there is no stop line—the stop sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the stop line or stop sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples—

Example 1 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a break in a dividing strip		Example 2 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign where a carpark exit joins a road
In each example, vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A.

69Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection, other than a roundabout

(1)This section applies to a driver at an intersection, other than a roundabout, who is facing a give way sign or give way line.

(2)Unless the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except—

(a)an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or

(b)a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or

(c)a vehicle making a U-turn.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2A)If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a)a vehicle, other than a vehicle making a U-turn at the intersection, that is—

(i)on the road that the driver is entering; or

(ii)turning right at the intersection into the road that the driver is entering; and

(b)a vehicle or a pedestrian on the slip lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)If the driver is turning left or right or making a U-turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian at or near the intersection crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)For this section, an oncoming vehicle proceeding through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.

Examples—

Example 1 Give way sign		Example 2 Give way line
Example 3 Giving way at a give way sign to vehicles on the left and right		Example 4 Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle at a give way sign
Example 5 Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle that is not at a stop sign or give way sign		Example 6 Driver turning right at a give way line does not have to give way to a vehicle turning left using a slip lane
In example 3, vehicle B must give way to each vehicle A. In examples 4, 5 and 6, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

69ATwo or more drivers facing various signs or lines at an intersection

If 2 or more drivers at an intersection are each facing a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line, each driver must give way to the other or others, as required under division 2, as if none of the drivers were facing a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

70Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road

A driver approaching a bridge or length of narrow road with a give way sign must give way to any oncoming vehicle that is on, or approaching, the bridge or length of road when the driver reaches the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples—

Example 1 Giving way at a bridge

Example 2 Giving way at a length of narrow road In each example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

71Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places

(1)A driver approaching or at a place (except an intersection, bridge or length of narrow road, level crossing, or a place with twin red lights) with a give way sign or give way line must give way in accordance with this section.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples—

•a give way sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road

•a give way sign on a road at a place where a bicycle path meets the road

(2)The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the give way sign or give way line.

Examples—

Example 1 Giving way at a give way sign at a break in a dividing strip		Example 2 Giving way at a give way sign where a bicycle path meets a road
In example 1, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. In example 2, the motor vehicle must give way to the bicycle.

72Giving way at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout)

(1)A driver at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout) who is not facing traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line, must give way in accordance with this section.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If the driver is going straight ahead, the driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line).

Examples—

Example 1 Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead		Example 2 Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right
In each example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

(3)If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane), the driver must give way to—

(a)any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and

(b)any pedestrian at or near the intersection crossing the road the driver is entering.

Examples—

Example 3 Driver turning left giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead		Example 4 Driver turning left giving way to a pedestrian crossing the road the driver is entering
In example 3, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. In example 4, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

(4)If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a)any vehicle approaching from the right or turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle making a U-turn at the intersection); and

(b)any pedestrian on or entering the slip lane.

Example—

Example 5 Driver turning left using a slip lane giving way to a vehicle that is turning right into the road the driver is entering

In this example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

(5)If the driver is turning right, the driver must give way to—

(a)any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and

(b)any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane or a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and

(c)any pedestrian at or near the intersection crossing the road the driver is entering.

Examples—

Example 6 Driver turning right giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right into the road the driver is leaving		Example 7 Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead on the road the driver is leaving
In examples 6 and 7, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.
Example 8 Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left into the road the driver is entering		Example 9 Driver turning right giving way to a pedestrian crossing the road the driver is entering
In example 8, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. In example 9, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

73Giving way at a T-intersection

(1)A driver at a T-intersection who is not facing traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line, must give way in accordance with this section.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) or right from the terminating road into the continuing road, the driver must give way to—

(a)any vehicle travelling on the continuing road except—

(i)a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line; or

(ii)a vehicle making a U-turn on the continuing road at the T-intersection; and

(b)any pedestrian crossing the continuing road at or near the intersection.

Examples—

Example 1 Driver turning right from the terminating road giving way to a vehicle on the continuing road		Example 2 Driver turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the terminating road giving way to a pedestrian crossing the continuing road
In example 1, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. In example 2, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

(3)If the driver is turning left from the terminating road into the continuing road using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a)any vehicle travelling on the continuing road (except a vehicle making a U-turn on the continuing road at the T-intersection); and

(b)any pedestrian on or entering the slip lane.

(4)If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the continuing road into the terminating road, the driver must give way to any pedestrian crossing the terminating road at or near the intersection.

Example—

Example 3 Driver turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the continuing road giving way to a pedestrian crossing the terminating road In this example, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

(5)If the driver is turning from the continuing road into the terminating road using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a)any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle making a U-turn from the terminating road at the T-intersection); and

(b)any pedestrian on or entering the slip lane.

(6)If the driver is turning right from the continuing road into the terminating road, the driver must give way to—

(a)any oncoming vehicle that is travelling through the intersection on the continuing road or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and

(b)any pedestrian crossing the terminating road at or near the intersection.

Examples—

Example 4 Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to an oncoming vehicle travelling through the intersection on the continuing road		Example 5 Driver leaving the continuing road to go straight ahead on the terminating road giving way to a vehicle going through the intersection on the continuing road
Example 5 shows a T-intersection where the continuing road (marked with broken white lines) goes around a corner. Vehicle B is leaving the continuing road to enter the terminating road. In examples 4 and 5, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.
Example 6 Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to an oncoming vehicle turning left from the continuing road		Example 7 Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to a pedestrian crossing the terminating road
In example 6, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. In example 7, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

(7)In this section—

(a)turning left from the continuing road into the terminating road, for a driver, includes, where the continuing road curves to the right at a T-intersection, leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road; and

(b)turning right from the continuing road into the terminating road, for a driver, includes, where the continuing road curves to the left at a T-intersection, leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.

74Giving way when entering a road from a road-related area or adjacent land

(1)A driver entering a road from a road-related area, or adjacent land, without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line must give way to all of the following—

(a)a vehicle travelling on the road or turning into the road, except a vehicle turning right into the road from a road-related area or adjacent land;

(b)a pedestrian on the road;

(c)a vehicle or a pedestrian on a road-related area that the driver crosses to enter the road;

(d)for a driver entering the road from a road-related area—

(i)a pedestrian on the road-related area; and

(ii)another vehicle ahead of the driver’s vehicle or approaching from the left or right.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

Example—

Driver entering a road from a road-related area giving way to a pedestrian on the footpath and a vehicle on the road In this example, vehicle B must give way to the pedestrian on the footpath and to vehicle A.

75Giving way when entering a road-related area or adjacent land from a road

(1)A driver entering a road-related area or adjacent land from a place on a road without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line must give way to—

(a)any pedestrian on the road; and

(b)any vehicle or pedestrian on any road-related area that the driver crosses or enters; and

(c)if the driver is turning right from the road—any oncoming vehicle on the road that is going straight ahead or turning left; and

(d)if the road the driver is leaving ends at a T-intersection opposite the road-related area or adjacent land and the driver is crossing the continuing road—any vehicle on the continuing road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

Examples—

Example 1 Driver turning right from a road into a road-related area giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead and to a pedestrian on the footpath		Example 2 Driver crossing a continuing road at a T-intersection to enter a road-related area giving way to a vehicle on the continuing road
In each example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. In example 1, vehicle B must also give way to the pedestrian on the footpath.

76Keeping clear of trams travelling in tram lanes etc.

(1)A driver must not move into the path of an approaching tram travelling in a tram lane, or on tram tracks marked along the left side of the tracks by a broken or continuous yellow line parallel to the tracks.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If a driver is in the path of an approaching tram travelling in a tram lane, or on tram tracks marked along the left side of the tracks by a broken or continuous yellow line parallel to the tracks, the driver must move out of the path of the tram as soon as the driver can do so safely.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

77Giving way to buses

(1)A driver driving on a length of road in a built-up area where the speed limit applying to the driver is not more than 70km/h, in the left lane or left line of traffic, or in a bicycle lane on the far left side of the road, must give way to a bus in front of the driver if—

(a)the bus has stopped, or is moving slowly, at the far left side of the road or in a bus-stop bay; and

(b)the bus displays a give way to buses sign and the right direction indicator lights of the bus are operating; and

(c)the bus is about to enter or proceed in the lane or line of traffic in which the driver is driving.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

left lane, of a road, means—

(a)

the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road (the first lane) or, if the first lane is a bicycle lane, the marked lane next to the first lane; or

(b)if there is an obstruction in the first lane (for example, a parked car or roadworks) and the first lane is not a bicycle lane—the marked lane next to the first lane.

left line of traffic, for a road, means the line of traffic nearest to the far left side of the road.

Example—

Give way to buses sign

78Keeping clear of police and emergency vehicles

(1)A driver must not move into the path of an approaching police vehicle or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If a driver is in the path of an approaching police vehicle or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm, the driver must move out of the path of the vehicle as soon as the driver can do so safely.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)This section applies to the driver despite any other section of this regulation.

79Giving way to police and emergency vehicles

(1)A driver must give way to a police vehicle or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)This section applies to the driver despite any other section that would otherwise require the driver of a police vehicle or emergency vehicle to give way to the driver.

79AGiving way to escorted vehicles

(1)A driver must give way to an oversize vehicle that is being escorted by a pilot or escort vehicle.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)This section applies to the driver despite any other section that would otherwise require the driver of an oversize vehicle to give way to the driver.

80Stopping at a children’s crossing

(1)A driver approaching a children’s crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver approaching or at a children’s crossing must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line at the crossing if—

(a)a hand-held stop sign is displayed at the crossing; or

(b)a pedestrian or rider of a bicycle is on or entering the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)If a driver stops at a children’s crossing for a hand-held stop sign, the driver must not proceed until—

(a)there is no pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle, on or entering the crossing; and

(b)the holder of the sign—

(i)no longer displays the sign towards the driver; or

(ii)otherwise indicates that the driver may proceed.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)If a driver stops at a children’s crossing for a pedestrian or rider of a bicycle, the driver must not proceed until there is no pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle, on or entering the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)For this section, if a children’s crossing extends across a road with a dividing strip, the part of the children’s crossing on each side of the dividing strip is taken to be a separate children’s crossing.

(6)A children’s crossing is an area of a road—

(a)at a place with stop lines marked on the road, and—

(i)children crossing flags; or

(ii)children’s crossing signs and twin yellow lights; and

(b)indicated by—

(i)2 red and white posts erected on each side of the road; or

(ii)2 parallel continuous or broken lines on the road surface from 1 side of the road completely or partly across the road; and

(c)extending across the road between the posts or lines.

Examples—

Children crossing flag		Children’s crossing sign
Hand-held stop signs
Example 1 Driver stopped at stop line for pedestrians on a children’s crossing with children crossing flags		Example 2 Driver stopped at stop line for pedestrians on a children’s crossing with children’s crossing signs and twin yellow lights
In each of these examples, the driver must stop at the stop line because there are pedestrians on the children’s crossing.

81Giving way at a pedestrian crossing

(1)A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver must give way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering a pedestrian crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)A pedestrian crossing is an area of a road—

(a)at a place with white stripes on the road surface that—

(i)run lengthwise along the road; and

(ii)are of approximately the same length; and

(iii)are approximately parallel to each other; and

(iv)are in a row that extends completely, or partly, across the road; and

(b)with or without either or both of the following—

(i)a pedestrian crossing sign;

(ii)alternating flashing twin yellow lights.

Examples—

Pedestrian crossing sign
Example 1 Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing		Example 2 Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing at a slip lane
In each of these examples, the driver must give way to the pedestrian on the crossing.

82Overtaking or passing a vehicle at a children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing

A driver approaching a children’s crossing, or pedestrian crossing, must not overtake or pass a vehicle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and is stopping, or has stopped, to give way to a pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Driver not passing a vehicle that has stopped to give way to a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing In the example, vehicle A has stopped to give way to a pedestrian on the crossing. Vehicle B must not overtake or pass vehicle A.

83Giving way to pedestrians in a shared zone

A driver driving in a shared zone must give way to any pedestrian in the zone.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

84Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip

(1)If a driver drives through a break in a dividing strip that has no stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line, the driver must give way to—

(a)any tram on the dividing strip; and

(b)any vehicle travelling on the part of the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle to which a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line, applies).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

Examples—

Example 1 Giving way when driving through a break in a median strip		Example 2 Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip to leave a service road
Example 3 Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip to enter a service road In each of the examples, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

85Giving way on a painted island

A driver entering a turning lane from a painted island must give way to any vehicle—

(a)in the turning lane; or

(b)entering the turning lane from the marked lane, or line of traffic, immediately adjacent to the turning lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples—

Example 1 Driver entering a turning lane from a painted island giving way to a vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane immediately to the right of the turning lane		Example 2 Driver entering a turning lane from a painted island giving way to a vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane immediately to the left of the turning lane
In the examples, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

86Giving way in median turning bays

(1)A driver entering a median turning bay must give way to any oncoming vehicle already in the turning bay.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

median turning bay means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane—

(a)to which a median turning lane sign applies; or

(b)where traffic lane arrows applying to the lane indicate that vehicles travelling in opposite directions must turn right.

Examples—

Example 1 Median turning lane sign		Example 2 Giving way in a median turning bay
In example 2, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

87Giving way when moving from a side of a road or a median strip parking area

(1)A driver entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from the far left or right side of a road must give way to any vehicle travelling in the lane or line of traffic.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)However, the driver of a bus does not have to give way to a vehicle if—

(a)the driver of the vehicle is required to give way to the bus under section 77; and

(b)it is safe for the bus to enter the lane or line of traffic in which the vehicle is driving.

(3)A driver turning from a median strip parking area into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, must give way to any vehicle travelling in the lane or line of traffic.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area, but includes any shoulder of the road.

88Left turn signs

(1)If there is a left turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn left at the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If there is a left lane must turn left sign at an intersection, a driver who is in the left marked lane when entering the intersection must turn left at the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples—

Left turn only sign

Left lane must turn left sign

89Right turn signs

(1)If there is a right turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn right at the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If there is a right lane must turn right sign at an intersection, a driver who is in the right marked lane when entering the intersection must turn right at the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)In this section—

turn right does not include make a U-turn.

Examples—

Right turn only sign

Right lane must turn right sign

90No turns signs

If there is a no turns sign at an intersection, a driver must not turn left or right, or make a U-turn, at the intersection.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

No turns sign

91No left turn and no right turn signs

(1)If there is a no left turn sign at an intersection, or another place on a road, a driver must not turn left at the intersection or place.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If there is a no right turn sign at an intersection, or another place on a road, a driver must not turn right or make a U-turn at the intersection or place.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples of no left turn signs—

No left turn sign (Standard sign)

No left turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign)

Examples of no right turn signs—

No right turn sign (Standard sign)

No right turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign)

(3)However, a driver may make a U-turn at the intersection or place if there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection or place.

92Traffic lane arrows

(1)If a driver is driving in a marked lane at an intersection (except a roundabout) and there are traffic lane arrows applying to the lane, the driver must—

(a)if the arrows indicate a single direction—drive in that direction; or

(b)if the arrows indicate 2 or more directions—drive in 1 of those directions.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)However, this section does not apply to a driver if—

(a)the arrows indicate a direction to the right (whether or not they also indicate another direction) at an intersection and the driver is making a U-turn at the intersection; or

(b)a traffic sign indicates that the driver may drive in a direction different to that indicated by the traffic lane arrows; or

(c)the driver is driving in the direction indicated by traffic lane arrows that apply to 1 or more marked lanes and there is an obstruction in each of those lanes; or

(d)the driver is turning at an intersection in accordance with section 28(2) or 32(2).

Examples—

Example 1 Traffic lane arrows on the surface of marked lanes

Example 2 Traffic lane arrows on a traffic sign

(3)The existence of a bicycle storage area in a marked lane does not alter a driver’s obligation to comply with this section.

93No overtaking or passing signs

(1)A driver must not—

(a)drive past a no overtaking or passing sign if any oncoming vehicle is on the bridge or length of road to which the sign applies; or

(b)overtake a vehicle on a bridge or length of road to which a no overtaking or passing sign applies.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A no overtaking or passing sign on a road applies to the length of road (including a length of road on a bridge) beginning at the sign and ending—

(a)if information on or with the sign indicates a distance—at that distance past the sign; or

(b)if the sign applies to a bridge—at the end of the bridge; or

(c)at an end no overtaking or passing sign on the road.

Examples—

No overtaking or passing sign

End no overtaking or passing sign

94No overtaking on bridge signs

A driver on a bridge with a no overtaking on bridge sign must not overtake a vehicle between the sign and the far end of the bridge.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

No overtaking on bridge sign

95Emergency stopping lane

(1)A driver must not drive in an emergency stopping lane unless—

(a)the driver needs to drive in the emergency stopping lane to avoid a collision, to stop in the lane, or because the driver’s vehicle is disabled; or

(b)the driver is permitted to drive in the emergency stopping lane under another section; or

(c)the driver is edge filtering in compliance with section 151B.

Note—

Only the rider of a motorbike may edge filter.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)This section does not apply to the rider of a bicycle.

(3)In this regulation—

emergency stopping lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, to which an emergency stopping lane only sign applies.

Example—

Emergency stopping lane only sign

96Keep clear markings

(1)A driver must not stop on an area of a road marked with a keep clear marking.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

keep clear marking means the words ‘keep clear’ marked across all or part of a road, with or without continuous lines marked across all or part of the road.

Examples—

Keep clear marking bounded by line road markings

Keep clear marking with no line road markings

97Road access signs

(1)A driver must not drive on a length of road to which a road access sign applies if information on or with the sign indicates that the driver or the driver’s vehicle is not permitted beyond the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A road access sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign (including any road into which the length of road merges) and ending—

(a)if the sign is on a freeway—at an end freeway sign or end road access sign on the road; or

(b)if the sign is not on a freeway—at the nearer of the following—

(i)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road;

(ii)an end road access sign on the road.

Examples—

A road access sign on an access ramp to a freeway applies to the access ramp and the freeway into which the access ramp merges.

Road access sign		End freeway sign
End road access sign

98One-way signs

(1)A driver must not drive on a length of road to which a one-way sign applies except in the direction indicated by the arrow on the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A one-way sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following—

(a)a two-way sign on the road;

(b)a keep left sign on the road;

(c)another sign or road marking on the road that indicates that the road is a two-way road;

(d)if the road ends at a T-intersection—the end of the road.

(3)This section does not apply to the rider of a motorbike that is a postal vehicle, the rider of a bicycle or the rider of an animal if the rider—

(a)is riding on a bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path adjacent to the length of road; and

(b)is permitted to ride on the bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path under this regulation.

Examples—

One-way sign

Two-way sign

99Keep left and keep right signs

(1)A driver driving past a keep left sign must drive to the left of the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver driving past a keep right sign must drive to the right of the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)This section does not apply to the rider of a motorbike that is a postal vehicle, the rider of a bicycle or the rider of an animal if the rider—

(a)is riding on a bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path; and

(b)is permitted to ride on the bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path under this regulation.

Examples—

Keep left sign

Keep right sign

100No entry signs

A driver must not drive past a no entry sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

No entry sign

101Hand-held stop signs

(1)A driver approaching a hand-held stop sign must stop before reaching the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)The driver must not proceed until the holder of the sign—

(a)no longer displays the sign towards the driver; or

(b)otherwise indicates that the driver may proceed.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)This section does not apply to a driver approaching or at a hand-held stop sign at a children’s crossing.

Examples of hand-held stop signs—

101ASafety ramp and arrester bed signs

(1)A driver must not drive on a safety ramp or arrester bed unless it is necessary for the driver to do so in the interests of safety.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

arrester bed means an area to which an arrester bed sign applies.

safety ramp means an area to which a safety ramp sign applies.

Examples—

Arrester bed sign

Safety ramp sign

102Clearance and low clearance signs

(1)A driver must not drive past a clearance sign, or a low clearance sign, if the driver’s vehicle, or any vehicle connected to it, is higher than the height (in metres) indicated by the sign.

Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

vehicle includes any load carried by the vehicle.

Examples—

Clearance sign

Low clearance sign

103Load limit signs

(1)A driver must not drive past a bridge load limit (gross mass) sign or gross load limit sign if the total of the gross mass (in tonnes) of the driver’s vehicle, and any vehicle connected to it, is more than the gross mass indicated by the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver must not drive past a bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign if the mass (in tonnes) carried by an axle group of the driver’s vehicle, or any vehicle connected to it, is more than the mass indicated by the sign for the axle group.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)In this section—

vehicle includes any load carried by the vehicle.

Examples—

Bridge load limit (gross mass) sign		Gross load limit sign
Bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign

104No trucks signs

(1)A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not contravene a no trucks sign that has information on or with it indicating a mass if the GVM of the driver’s vehicle (or, if the driver is driving a combination, any vehicle in the combination) is more than that mass.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not contravene a no trucks sign that has information on or with it indicating a length if the length of the driver’s vehicle (or, if the driver is driving a combination, the length of the combination) is longer than that length.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver of a truck must not contravene a no trucks sign that has no information on or with it indicating a mass or length.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)It is a defence to a charge under subsection (1), (2) or (3) for the driver to prove—

(a)the destination of the driver’s vehicle was on or near the road on which the no trucks sign was located; and

(b)the driver—

(i)could not reach the vehicle’s destination by another route; or

(ii)could reach the vehicle’s destination by another route only by contravening another no trucks sign in a way mentioned in subsection (1), (2) or (3).

(5)For subsections (1) to (4), a driver contravenes a no truck sign by—

(a)if the sign applies to 1 or more, but not all, marked lanes on a road—driving in a marked lane while the sign applies to the lane; or

(b)otherwise—driving past the sign.

(6)Subsections (1) to (3) do not apply to a driver of a motorised caravan on the Brisbane Urban Corridor or on the part of the Ipswich Motorway between Granard Road and the Albert Street pedestrian bridge at Goodna.

(7)In this section—

Brisbane Urban Corridor means the route between Archerfield and Wishart consisting of Mt Gravatt–Capalaba Road west of the Gateway Motorway, Kessels Road, Riawena Road and Granard Road.

motorised caravan means—

(a)1 vehicle with a GVM over 4.5t, designed mainly for people to live in; or

(b)a combination of 2 vehicles with a GVM over 4.5t if 1 of the vehicles is designed mainly for people to live in and the other has a GVM of less than 4.5t.

Example of a no trucks sign—

No trucks sign

105Trucks must enter signs

If the driver of a truck drives past a trucks must enter sign, the driver must enter the area indicated by information on or with the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Trucks must enter sign

106No buses signs

(1)The driver of a bus must not drive past a no buses sign that has information on or with it indicating a mass if the GVM of the bus is more than that mass.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)The driver of a bus must not drive past a no buses sign that has information on or with it indicating a length if the bus is longer than that length.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver of a bus must not drive past a no buses sign that has no information on or with it indicating a mass or length.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

No buses sign

107Buses must enter signs

If the driver of a bus drives past a buses must enter sign, the driver must enter the area indicated by information on or with the sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Buses must enter sign

108Trucks and buses low gear signs

(1)If the driver of a truck or bus is driving on a length of road to which a trucks and buses low gear sign applies, the driver must drive the truck or bus in a gear that is low enough to limit the speed of the truck or bus without the use of a primary brake.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to the driver of a bus if information on or with the sign indicates that it applies only to trucks.

(3)A trucks and buses low gear sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending—

(a)if information on or with the sign indicates a distance—at that distance on the road from the sign; or

(b)in any other case—at an end trucks and buses low gear sign on the road.

(4)In this section—

primary brake means the footbrake, or other brake, fitted to a truck or bus that is normally used to slow or stop the vehicle.

Examples—

Trucks and buses low gear sign

End trucks and buses low gear sign

109What is a roundabout

A roundabout is an intersection—

(a)with either—

(i)1 or more marked lanes, all of which are for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction around a central traffic island; or

(ii)room for 1 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction around a central traffic island; and

(b)with or without a roundabout sign at each entrance.

Example—

Roundabout sign

110Meaning of halfway around a roundabout

A driver leaves a roundabout halfway around the roundabout if the driver leaves the roundabout on a road that is straight ahead, or substantially straight ahead, from the road on which the driver enters the roundabout.

111Entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road or a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction

(1)A driver entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road, or a road with room for 2 or more lines of traffic, other than animals, bicycles, motorbikes or motorised wheelchairsmotorbikes, travelling in the same direction as the driver, must enter the roundabout in accordance with this section.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If the driver is to leave the roundabout less than halfway around it, the driver must enter the roundabout—

(a)from the left marked lane; or

(b)if the road is not a multi-lane road—as near as practicable to the left side of the road.

Example—

Example 1 Leaving a roundabout less than halfway around it

(3)If the driver is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it, the driver must enter the roundabout from—

(a)the right marked lane; or

(b)if the road is not a multi-lane road—the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip of the road.

Example—

Example 2 Leaving a roundabout more than halfway around it

(4)If the driver is to leave the roundabout halfway around it, the driver may enter the roundabout from—

(a)any marked lane; or

(b)if the road is not a multi-lane road—any part of the road on which vehicles travelling in the same direction as the driver may travel.

Example—

Example 3 Leaving a roundabout halfway around it

(5)Despite subsections (2) to (4), if the driver is entering the roundabout from a marked lane and there are traffic lane arrows applying to the lane, the driver must—

(a)if the arrows indicate a single direction—drive in that direction after entering the roundabout; or

(b)if the arrows indicate 2 or more directions—drive in 1 of those directions after entering the roundabout.

Examples—

Example 4 Roundabout with 3 entry points

Example 5 Roundabout with 5 entry points

(5A)Subsection (2)(b) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle.

(6)Subsection (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or animal.

(7)Subsection (5) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or an animal if the rider is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it.

(8)Despite subsection (2), a driver may approach and enter the roundabout from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is at least 7.5m long; and

(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

(c)any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the roundabout; and

(d)it is not practicable for the driver to leave the roundabout less than halfway around it from within the left lane; and

(e)the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely leave the roundabout less than halfway around it by occupying the next marked lane or both lanes.

(9)Despite subsection (3), a driver may approach and enter the roundabout from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is at least 7.5m long; and

(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

(c)any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the roundabout; and

(d)it is not practicable for the driver to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it from within the right lane; and

(e)the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely leave the roundabout more than halfway around it by occupying the next marked lane or both lanes.

(10)In this section—

left lane means—

(a)the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or

(b)if there is an obstruction, including, for example, a parked car or roadworks in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.

right lane means—

(a)the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip of the road; or

(b)if there is an obstruction, including, for example, a parked car or roadworks in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

112Giving a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout

(1)This section applies to a driver entering a roundabout if—

(a)the driver is to leave the roundabout at the first exit after entering the roundabout; and

(b)the exit is less than halfway around the roundabout.

(2)Before entering the roundabout, the driver must give a left change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver must continue to give the change of direction signal until the driver has left the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)This section does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

113Giving a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout

(1)This section applies to a driver entering a roundabout if the driver is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it.

(2)Before entering the roundabout, the driver must give a right change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver must continue to give the change of direction signal while the driver is driving in the roundabout, unless—

(a)the driver is changing marked lanes, or entering another line of traffic; or

(b)the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or

(c)the driver is about to leave the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

114Giving way when entering or driving in a roundabout

(1)A driver entering a roundabout must give way to—

(a)any vehicle in the roundabout; and

(b)a tram that is entering or approaching the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver driving in a roundabout must give way to a tram that is in, entering or approaching the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

115Driving in a roundabout

(1)A driver driving in a roundabout must drive—

(a)to the left of the central traffic island in the roundabout; or

(b)if subsection (2) applies to the driver—on the edge of the central traffic island, to the left of the centre of the island; or

(c)if subsection (3) applies to the driver—over the central traffic island, as near as practicable to the left of the centre of the island.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)This subsection applies to a driver if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle is too large to drive in the roundabout without driving on the edge of the central traffic island; and

(b)the driver can safely drive on the edge of the central traffic island.

(3)This subsection applies to a driver if—

(a)the driver’s vehicle is too large to drive in the roundabout without driving over the central traffic island; and

(b)the central traffic island is designed to allow a vehicle of that kind to be driven over it; and

(c)the driver can safely drive over the central traffic island.

116Obeying traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout

If a driver is driving in a marked lane in a roundabout and there are traffic lane arrows applying to the lane, the driver must—

(a)if the arrows indicate a single direction—drive in or leave the roundabout in that direction; or

(b)if the arrows indicate 2 or more directions—drive in or leave the roundabout in 1 of those directions.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

117Giving a change of direction signal when changing marked lanes or lines of traffic in a roundabout

(1)A driver driving in a roundabout must give a left change of direction signal before the driver changes marked lanes to the left, or enters a part of the roundabout where there is room for another line of traffic to the left, in the roundabout, unless the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver driving in a roundabout must give a right change of direction signal before the driver changes marked lanes to the right, or enters a part of the roundabout where there is room for another line of traffic to the right, in the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

118Giving a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout

(1)If practicable, a driver driving in a roundabout must give a left change of direction signal when leaving the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver has left the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)This section does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

119Giving way by the rider of a bicycle or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout

The rider of a bicycle or animal who is riding in the far left marked lane of a roundabout with 2 or more marked lanes, or the far left line of traffic in a roundabout with room for 2 or more lines of traffic, other than animals, bicycles, motorbikes or motorised wheelchairsmotorbikes, must give way to any vehicle leaving the roundabout.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

120What is a level crossing

(1)A level crossing—

(a)is an area (the primary area) where—

(i)a road and a railway meet at substantially the same level, whether or not there is a level crossing sign on the road at all or any of the entrances to the area; or

(ii)a road and tram tracks meet at substantially the same level and that has a level crossing sign on the road at each entrance to the area; and

(b)includes any other area adjacent to the primary area that has cross-hatched road markings painted on it.

(2)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

Examples of level crossing signs—

121Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a level crossing

A driver at a level crossing with a stop sign must—

(a)stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line or, if there is no stop line, as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop sign; and

(b)give way to any train or tram on, approaching or entering the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Stop sign

122Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at a level crossing

A driver at a level crossing with a give way sign or give way line must give way to any train or tram on, approaching or entering the crossing.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Give way sign

123Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.

A driver must not enter a level crossing if—

(a)warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are operating or warning bells are ringing; or

(b)a gate, boom or barrier at the crossing is closed or is opening or closing; or

(c)a train or tram is on or entering the crossing; or

(d)a train or tram approaching the crossing can be seen from the crossing, or is sounding a warning, and there would be a danger of a collision with the train or tram if the driver entered the crossing; or

(e)the driver can not drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example for paragraph (e)—

The crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, may be blocked by congested traffic, a disabled vehicle, a collision between vehicles or between a vehicle and a pedestrian, or by stock on the road.

124Leaving a level crossing

A driver who enters a level crossing must leave the level crossing as soon as the driver can do so safely.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

125Unreasonably obstructing drivers or pedestrians

(1)A driver must not unreasonably obstruct the path of another driver or a pedestrian.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)For this section, a driver does not unreasonably obstruct the path of another driver or a pedestrian only because—

(a)the driver is stopped in traffic; or

(b)the driver is driving more slowly than other vehicles (unless the driver is driving abnormally slowly in the circumstances).

Example of a driver driving abnormally slowly—

a driver driving at a speed of 20km/h on a length of road to which a speed limit of 80km/h applies when there is no reason for the driver to drive at that speed on the length of road

126Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles

A driver must drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle travelling in front of the driver so the driver can, if necessary, stop safely to avoid a collision with the vehicle.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

127Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles

(1)The driver of a long vehicle must drive at least the required minimum distance behind another long vehicle travelling in front of the driver, unless the driver is—

(a)driving on—

(i)a multi-lane road; or

(ii)a length of road in a built-up area; or

(b)overtaking.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

long vehicle means a vehicle that, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer.

required minimum distance means—

(a)for a road train—200m; or

(b)otherwise—60m.

128Entering blocked intersections

A driver must not enter an intersection if the driver can not drive through the intersection because the intersection, or a road beyond the intersection, is blocked.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

The intersection, or a road beyond the intersection, may be blocked by congested traffic, a disabled vehicle, a collision between vehicles or between a vehicle and a pedestrian, or by a fallen load on the road.

128AEntering particular blocked crossings

A driver must not enter a bicycle crossing, children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing if the driver can not drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

The crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, may be blocked by congested traffic, a disabled vehicle, a collision between vehicles or between a vehicle and a pedestrian, or a fallen load on the road.

129Keeping to the far left side of a road

(1)A driver on a road, other than a multi-lane road, must drive as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)This section does not apply to—

(a)the rider of a motorbike; or

(b)the rider of a bicycle when entering or riding in a roundabout.

(3)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area.

130Keeping to the left on a multi-lane road

(1)This section applies to a driver driving on a multi-lane road if—

(a)the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving is over 80km/h; or

(b)a keep left unless overtaking sign applies to the length of road where the driver is driving.

(2)The driver must not drive in the right lane unless—

(a)the driver is—

(i)turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of the road; and

(ii)giving a right change of direction signal; or

(b)the driver is overtaking; or

(c)a left lane must turn left sign or left traffic lane arrows apply to any other lane and the driver is not turning left; or

(d)the driver is required to drive in the right lane under section 159; or

(e)the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or

(f)the traffic in each other lane is congested; or

(g)the traffic in every lane is congested; or

(h)the right lane is a special purpose lane in which the driver, under another provision of this regulation, is permitted to drive; or

(i)there are only 2 marked lanes and the left lane is a slow vehicle turn out lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)A keep left unless overtaking sign on a multi-lane road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following—

(a)an end keep left unless overtaking sign on the road;

(b)a traffic sign or road marking on the road that indicates that the road is no longer a multi-lane road;

(c)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road.

(4)In this section—

lane, for a driver, means a marked lane for vehicles travelling in the same direction as the driver, but does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.

slow vehicle turn out lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, to which a slow vehicle turn out lane sign applies.

Note—

A slow vehicle turn out lane is designed for slow-moving vehicles to move into to allow faster vehicles to pass in an adjacent marked lane.

Examples—

Keep left unless overtaking sign		End keep left unless overtaking sign
Slow vehicle turn out lane sign

131Keeping to the left of oncoming vehicles

(1)A driver must drive to the left of any oncoming vehicle unless—

(a)the driver is turning right at an intersection; and

(b)the driver is passing an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection; and

(c)there is no traffic sign or road marking indicating that the driver must pass to the left of the oncoming vehicle.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)This section does not apply to the rider of a motorbike that is a postal vehicle, the rider of a bicycle or the rider of an animal if—

(a)the rider is riding on a footpath, nature strip or shared path; and

(b)the rider is permitted to ride on the footpath, nature strip or shared path under this regulation; and

(c)either—

(i)the oncoming vehicle is not on the footpath, nature strip or shared path; or

(ii)the oncoming vehicle is not permitted, under this regulation, to be on the footpath, nature strip or shared path.

Examples—

Example 1 Driving to the left of an oncoming vehicle

Example 2 Oncoming vehicles turning right passing to the right of each other

132Keeping to the left of the centre of a road or the dividing line

(1)A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip must drive to the left of the centre of the road, except as permitted under section 133, 139(1) or 139A(1).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver on a road with a dividing line (except 2 continuous dividing lines) must drive to the left of the dividing line, except as permitted under section 134, 139(2) or 139A(2).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2A)A driver on a road with a single continuous dividing line, a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line or 2 parallel continuous dividing lines must not drive across the dividing lines to perform a U-turn.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)A driver on a road with 2 continuous dividing lines must drive to the left of the dividing lines, except as permitted under section 139(2) or 139A(2).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)This section, and sections 133, 134, 139(1) and (2) and 139A apply to a service road to which a two-way sign applies as if it were a separate road, but do not apply to any other service road.

(5)In this section—

road does not include a footpath, nature strip, bicycle path, separated footpath or shared path.

Example of two-way sign—

Two-way sign

Examples for subsection (2)—

Example 1 Driving to the left of a single continuous dividing line only		Example 2 Driving to the left of a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line
Example 3 Driving to the left of 2 parallel continuous dividing lines

Examples for subsection (2A)—

Example 4 Driving across a single continuous dividing line to perform a U-turn is not permitted

Example 5 Driving across a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line to perform a U-turn is not permitted

Example 6 Driving across 2 parallel continuous dividing lines to perform a U-turn is not permitted

133Exceptions to keeping to the left of the centre of a road

(1)This section applies to a driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip.

(2)The driver may drive to the right of the centre of the road—

(a)to overtake another driver; or

(b)to enter or leave the road; or

(c)to enter a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane).

(3)The driver may also drive to the right of the centre of the road if—

(a)because of the width or condition of the road, it is not practicable to drive to the left of the centre of the road; and

(b)the driver can do so safely.

134Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line

(1)This section applies to a driver on a road with a dividing line.

(2)If the dividing line is a single broken dividing line only, a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line—

(a)to overtake another driver; or

(b)to perform a U-turn, unless the driver is prohibited from performing the U-turn under another provision of this regulation.

(3)If the dividing line is a single continuous or broken dividing line, a broken dividing line to the left or right of a single continuous dividing line or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line—

(a)to enter or leave the road; or

(b)to enter a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane); or

(c)to park in angle parking on the opposite side of the road.

Examples—

Example 1 Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted—overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line only		Example 2 Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted—overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line
Example 2A Driving across a single continuous dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road		Example 2B Driving across a single continuous dividing line is permitted to leave the road to enter a road-related area
Example 2C Driving across a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road
Example 3 Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted—overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line only		Example 4 Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted—overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line
Example 5 Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted—overtaking on a road with 2 parallel continuous dividing lines

135Keeping to the left of a median strip

(1)A driver on a road with a median strip must drive to the left of the median strip, unless the driver is—

(a)entering or driving in a median strip parking area; or

(b)required to drive to the right of the median strip by a keep right sign.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

median strip does not include a painted island.

Example—

Keep right sign

136Driving on a one-way service road

A driver on the part of the road that is a service road (except a service road to which a two-way sign applies) must drive in the same direction as a vehicle travelling on the part of the road closest to the service road must travel.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Two-way sign

137Keeping off a dividing strip

(1)A driver must not drive on a dividing strip, except as permitted under this section or section 139(4) or 139A(3).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver may drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road, and marked at each side by a continuous line—

(a)to enter or leave the road; or

(b)to enter or leave an area on the dividing strip to which a parking control sign applies if the driver is permitted to park in the area.

(2A)For subsection (2), a dividing strip is taken to be at the same level as the road even if the dividing strip contains 1 or more pavement bars or markers.

(3)In this section—

dividing strip does not include a painted island.

pavement bar means a raised rectangular block, with an approximately hemispherical cross-section, attached to an area of road, including, for example, a dividing strip—

(a)perpendicular to the direction of travel of vehicles on the road; and

(b)to—

(i)augment the visibility of the area; and

(ii)discourage, but not prohibit, movement of a vehicle in or across the area.

138Keeping off a painted island

(1)A driver must not drive on or over a single continuous line, or 2 parallel continuous lines, along a side of or surrounding a painted island, except as permitted under this section or section 139(4) or 139A(3).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Painted island surrounded by 2 parallel continuous lines In this example, vehicle B is contravening the section.

(2)A driver may drive on or over a single continuous line along the side of or surrounding a painted island for up to 50m—

(a)to enter or leave the road; or

(b)to enter a turning lane that begins immediately after the painted island; or

(c)to enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane); or

(d)to park in angle parking on the opposite side of the road.

(3)Subsection (2)(a) does not apply in the case of a painted island—

(a)that separates a road that takes vehicles in 1 direction from another road that takes vehicles in the same direction at a place where the roads merge; or

(b)that separates 1 part of a road from other parts of the road to create a slip lane.

Examples—

Example 1 Painted island separating traffic flow in the same direction		Example 2 Painted island separating traffic flow in the same direction
In examples 1 and 2, vehicle B is contravening the section.

139Exceptions for avoiding obstructions on a road

(1)A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip may drive to the right of the centre of the road to avoid an obstruction if—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)it is necessary and reasonable, in all the circumstances, for the driver to drive to the right of the centre of the road to avoid the obstruction; and

(c)the driver can do so safely.

(2)A driver on a road with a dividing line may drive to the right of the dividing line to avoid an obstruction if—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)it is necessary and reasonable, in all the circumstances, for the driver to drive to the right of the dividing line to avoid the obstruction; and

(c)the driver can do so safely.

(3)For subsection (2), if the dividing line is a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line, a single continuous dividing line only or 2 parallel continuous dividing lines, the hazard in driving to the right of the dividing line must be taken into account in deciding whether it is reasonable to drive to the right of the dividing line.

(4)A driver may drive on a dividing strip, or on or over a single continuous line, or 2 parallel continuous lines, along a side of or surrounding a painted island, to avoid an obstruction if—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)it is necessary and reasonable to drive on the dividing strip or painted island to avoid the obstruction; and

(c)the driver can do so safely.

139AExceptions for passing bicycle rider

(1)A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip may drive to the right of the centre of the road to pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)the driving is necessary to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; and

(c)the driver can do so safely.

(2)A driver on a road with a dividing line may drive to the right of the dividing line to pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)the driving is necessary to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; and

(c)the driver can do so safely.

(3)A driver may drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road, or on or over a single continuous line, or 2 parallel continuous lines, along a side of or surrounding a painted island to pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)the driving is necessary to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; and

(c)the driver can do so safely.

Note—

For the requirement to give a left or right change of direction signal, see section 46 or 48.

(4)For subsection (3), a dividing strip is taken to be at the same level as the road even if the dividing strip contains 1 or more pavement bars or markers.

140No overtaking unless safe to do so

A driver must not overtake a vehicle unless—

(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

(b)the driver can safely overtake the vehicle.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

141No overtaking etc. to the left of a vehicle

(1)A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not overtake a vehicle to the left of the vehicle unless—

(a)the driver is driving on a multi-lane road and the vehicle can be safely overtaken in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle; or

(b)the vehicle is turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right change of direction signal and it is safe to overtake to the left of the vehicle; or

(c)the vehicle is stationary and can be safely overtaken to the left of the vehicle; or

(d)the driver is lane filtering in compliance with section 151A or edge filtering in compliance with section 151B.

Note—

Only the rider of a motorbike may lane filter or edge filter.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(1A)Without limiting subsection (1)(c), it is not safe to overtake to the left of a stationary vehicle if it is reasonably likely the driver’s vehicle could strike a pedestrian who is on or about to enter the road.

(2)The rider of a bicycle must not ride past, or overtake, to the left of a vehicle that is turning left and is giving a left change of direction signal.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)In this section—

turning right does not include making a hook turn.

vehicle does not include a tram, a bus travelling along tram tracks, or any vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

142No overtaking to the right of a vehicle turning right etc.

(1)A driver must not overtake to the right of a vehicle if the vehicle is—

(a)turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of the road; and

(b)giving a right change of direction signal.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)In this section—

turning right does not include making a hook turn.

vehicle does not include a tram, a bus travelling along tram tracks, or any vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

143Passing or overtaking a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign

(1)A driver must not drive past, or overtake, to the left of a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign, unless—

(a)if the vehicle is turning left and is giving a left change of direction signal—

(i)the driver is driving on a multi-lane road and it is safe to pass, or overtake, in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle; or

(ii)it is otherwise safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle; or

(b)otherwise—

(i)the driver is driving on a multi-lane road and it is safe to pass, or overtake, in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle; or

(ii)the vehicle is turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right change of direction signal and it is safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle; or

(iii)the vehicle is stationary and it is safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle; or

(iv)it is otherwise safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver must not drive past, or overtake, to the right of a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign if the vehicle is turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right change of direction signal, unless it is safe to do so.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

A driver driving on a multi-lane road who is turning right at an intersection to which a right turn only sign applies may drive past a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is turning right from another marked lane, and giving a right change of direction signal, if it is safe to do so.

(3)In this section—

turning right does not include making a hook turn.

Examples of do not overtake turning vehicle signs—

144Keeping a safe distance when overtaking

Subject to section 144A(1), a driver overtaking a vehicle—

(a)must pass the vehicle at a sufficient distance to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle; and

(b)must not return to the marked lane or line of traffic where the vehicle is travelling until the driver is a sufficient distance past the vehicle to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

144AKeeping a safe lateral distance when passing bicycle rider

(1)The driver of a motor vehicle passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver must pass the bicycle at a sufficient distance from the bicycle.

Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.

Note—

Section 129 generally requires the rider of a bicycle on a road, other than a multi-lane road, to ride as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.

(2)A sufficient distance from the bicycle is—

(a)if the applicable speed limit is not more than 60km/h—a lateral distance from the bicycle of at least 1m; or

(b)if the applicable speed limit is more than 60km/h—a lateral distance from the bicycle of at least 1.5m.

(3)For subsection (2), the lateral distance is the distance between the following points—

(a)the furthermost point to the left on the driver’s vehicle or any projection from the vehicle (whether or not attached to the vehicle);

(b)the furthermost point to the right on the bicycle, any bicycle trailer towed by the bicycle, the rider or any passenger in or on the trailer.

Example of what is part of a bicycle for paragraph (b)—

a basket or pannier bags attached to the bicycle

Example of what is not part of a bicycle for paragraph (b)—

a flag or stick, whether or not flexible, attached to the bicycle, that projects sideways from the bicycle

145Driver being overtaken not to increase speed

If a driver is overtaking another driver on a two-way road by crossing a dividing line, or crossing to the right of the centre of the road, the other driver must not increase the speed at which the driver is driving until the first driver—

(a)has passed the other driver; and

(b)has returned to the marked lane or line of traffic where the other driver is driving; and

(c)is a sufficient distance in front of the other driver to avoid a collision.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

146Driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic

(1)A driver on a multi-lane road must drive so the driver’s vehicle is completely in a marked lane, unless the driver is—

(a)entering a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or a shoulder of the road); or

(b)entering or leaving the road; or

(c)moving from 1 marked lane to another marked lane; or

(d)avoiding an obstruction; or

(e)obeying a traffic control device applying to the marked lane; or

(f)permitted to drive in more than 1 marked lane under this regulation; or

(g)passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and the driver’s vehicle is not completely in a marked lane in order to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; or

(h)lane filtering in compliance with section 151A.

Note—

Only the rider of a motorbike may lane filter.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver on a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction as the driver, but without marked lanes, must drive so the driver’s vehicle is completely in a single line of traffic unless—

(a)it is not practicable to drive completely in a single line of traffic; or

(b)the driver is entering a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or a shoulder of the road); or

(c)the driver is entering or leaving the road; or

(d)the driver is moving from 1 line of traffic to another line of traffic; or

(e)the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or

(f)the driver is passing a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and the driver’s vehicle is not completely in a single line of traffic in order to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; or

(g)the driver is lane filtering in compliance with section 151A.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

147Moving from 1 marked lane to another marked lane across a continuous line separating the lanes

(1)A driver on a multi-lane road must not move from 1 marked lane to another marked lane by crossing a continuous line separating the lanes unless—

(a)the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or

(b)the driver is obeying a traffic control device applying to the first marked lane; or

(c)the driver is permitted to drive in both marked lanes under subsection (2); or

(d)either of the marked lanes is a special purpose lane in which the driver is permitted to drive under this regulation and the driver is moving to or from the special purpose lane; or

(e)either of the marked lanes is a special purpose lane during specified times only and the driver—

(i)is moving to or from the lane when it is not a special purpose lane; and

(ii)is permitted to drive in the lane when it is not a special purpose lane under this regulation; or

(f)the driver is lane filtering in compliance with section 151A.

Note—

Only the rider of a motorbike may lane filter.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver on a multi-lane road may move from 1 marked lane to another marked lane by crossing a continuous line separating the lanes if—

(a)the driver makes the move to approach or enter an intersection from the multi-lane road and section 28(2) or 32(2) applies to the driver for the purpose of making the move; or

(b)the driver makes the move to approach or enter a roundabout from the multi-lane road and section 111(8) or (9) applies to the driver for the purpose of making the move; or

(c)both of the following apply—

(i)the driver is passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and the movement is necessary to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider;

(ii)the driver can perform the movement safely.

148Giving way when moving from 1 marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic

(1)A driver who is moving from 1 marked lane (whether or not the lane is ending) to another marked lane must give way to any vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver in the marked lane to which the driver is moving.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Examples—

Example 1		Example 2
In these examples, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

(2)A driver on a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction as the driver, and who is moving from 1 line of traffic to another line of traffic, must give way to any vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver in the line of traffic to which the driver is moving.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)Subsection (2) does not apply to a driver if the line of traffic in which the driver is driving is merging with the line of traffic to which the driver is moving.

148AGiving way when moving within a single marked lane

If a driver diverges to the left or right within a marked lane, the driver must give way to any vehicle that is in the lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

149Giving way when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic

A driver in a line of traffic that is merging with 1 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction as the driver must give way to a vehicle in another line of traffic if any part of the vehicle is ahead of the driver’s vehicle.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Example—

Giving way when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic In this example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

150Driving on or across a continuous white edge line

(1)A driver must not drive on or over a continuous white edge line on a road unless subsection (1A), (1B) or (1C) applies to the driver.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(1A)A driver may drive on or over a continuous white edge line on a road if the driver is—

(a)overtaking a vehicle that is turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right change of direction signal; or

(b)driving a slow-moving vehicle, and it is necessary for the driver to drive on or over the edge line to allow the vehicle to be overtaken or passed by another vehicle; or

(c)driving a vehicle that is too wide, or too long, to drive on the road without driving on or over the edge line; or

(d)avoiding an obstruction.

(1B)A driver may drive on or over a continuous white edge line on a road for up to 100m if the driver is—

(a)turning at an intersection; or

(b)entering or leaving the road; or

(c)entering a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road, a shoulder of the road or an emergency stopping lane); or

(d)stopping at the side of the road (including any shoulder of the road).

(1C)The rider of a motorbike may ride on or over a continuous white edge line on a road if the rider is edge filtering in compliance with section 151B.

(2)This section does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or animal.

(3)For this section, a driver drives over a continuous white edge line on a road if—

(a)for a line on the far left side of the road—the driver’s vehicle is completely or partly to the left of the line; or

(b)for a line on the far right side of the road—the driver’s vehicle is completely or partly to the right of the line.

151Riding a motorbike or bicycle alongside more than 1 other rider

(1)The rider of a motorbike or bicycle must not ride on a road that is not a multi-lane road alongside more than 1 other rider, unless subsection (3) applies to the rider.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)The rider of a motorbike or bicycle must not ride in a marked lane alongside more than 1 other rider in the marked lane, unless subsection (3) applies to the rider.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The rider of a motorbike or bicycle may ride alongside more than 1 other rider if the rider is overtaking the other riders.

(4)If the rider of a motorbike or bicycle is riding on a road that is not a multi-lane road alongside another rider, or in a marked lane alongside another rider in the marked lane, the rider must ride not over 1.5m from the other rider.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)In this section—

road does not include a road-related area, but includes a bicycle path, a shared path and any shoulder of the road.

151ALane filtering between slow or stationary vehicles on a motorbike

(1)The rider of a motorbike is lane filtering along a length of road if the rider rides the motorbike between—

(a)two adjacent lines of traffic travelling in the same direction as the motorbike; or

(b)two vehicles (regardless of whether the rider remains within a single marked lane), each vehicle travelling in—

(i)the same direction as the motorbike; and

(ii)separate, but adjacent, marked lanes.

(2)The rider of a motorbike must not unlawfully lane filter along a length of road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)For subsection (2), if 1 or more of the following circumstances apply while a rider is lane filtering along a length of road, the rider is taken to have unlawfully lane filtered along the length of road—

(a)the rider does not hold an O type licence for the class of the motorbike;

(b)the rider rides at a speed of more than 30km/h;

(c)the rider rides in a school zone;

(d)a no filtering sign applies to the length of road;

(e)it is not safe to lane filter.

(4)A no filtering sign on a road applies to a length of road starting at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following—

(a)if the length of road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the length of road;

(b)the next end no filtering sign that is on the road.

(5)In this section—

end no filtering sign means a traffic sign—

(a)with a symbol displaying a motorbike positioned between two vehicles with a black diagonal line across the symbol; and

(b)with a symbol positioned below the symbol mentioned in paragraph (a) displaying the word ‘END’ in black letters.

no filtering sign means—

(a)a traffic sign with a symbol displaying a motorbike positioned between two vehicles with a red diagonal line across the symbol; or

(b)a traffic sign displaying the words ‘no filtering’.

school zone means a school zone under section 23(2) but only during the times when a lower speed limit applies to a driver in the school zone than the speed limit that applies to a driver for a length of road immediately outside the school zone.

151BEdge filtering past slow or stationary vehicles on a motorbike

(1)The rider of a motorbike is edge filtering along a length of road if the motorbike enters the edge of the road while the rider is passing 1 or more vehicles on the road.

(2)The rider of a motorbike must not unlawfully edge filter along a length of road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)For subsection (2), if 1 or more of the following circumstances apply while a rider is edge filtering along a length of road, the rider is taken to have unlawfully edge filtered along the length of road—

(a)the rider does not hold an O type licence for the class of the motorbike;

(b)the speed limit for the length of road, other than indicated by a variable illuminated message sign, is less than 90km/h;

Example for paragraph (b)—

The speed limit for a length of road is 100km/h. A variable illuminated message sign indicates a speed limit of 80km/h for the length of road. In the circumstances, it is lawful for the rider to edge filter along the length of road.

(c)the rider rides at a speed of more than 30km/h;

(d)the length of road is in a tunnel;

(e)there are roadworks on the length of road;

(f)the rider rides on any unsealed part of the road;

(g)it is not safe to edge filter.

(4)In this section—

edge, of a length of road—

(a)means the part of the road that is—

(i)to the left of the left edge line on the road; or

(ii)to the right of the right edge line on the road; and

(b)includes an emergency stopping lane along the road.

152Complying with overhead lane control devices

(1)A driver in a marked lane to which an overhead lane control device applies must comply with this section.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If the device displays an illuminated red diagonal cross or is a traffic sign displaying a red diagonal cross, the driver must not drive in the marked lane past the device.

(3)If the device displays a flashing illuminated red diagonal cross, the driver must leave the marked lane as soon as it is safe to do so.

(4)If the device displays an illuminated white, green or yellow arrow pointing downwards or indicating 1 or more directions, the driver may drive in the marked lane past the device.

Example—

Overhead lane control device applying to marked lanes

(5)Also, if the device displays a speed limit sign (variable illuminated message sign), the driver may drive in the marked lane past the device.

Note—

See also section 20.

(6)A lane control ends sign on a road has the effect that once the driver has passed the sign, the overhead lane control device for which the sign is displayed no longer regulates which marked lanes the driver may or must drive in or must leave.

Example—

Lane control ends sign

153Bicycle lanes

(1)A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not drive in a bicycle lane, unless the driver is permitted to drive in the bicycle lane under this section or section 158.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)If stopping or parking is permitted at a place in a bicycle lane under this regulation, a driver may drive for up to 50m in the bicycle lane to stop or park at that place.

(3)A driver may drive for up to 50m in a bicycle lane if the driver is—

(a)driving a bus or taxi; and

(b)dropping off, or picking up, passengers.

(4)A bicycle lane is a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane—

(a)beginning at a bicycle lane sign applying to the lane, or a road marking consisting of a white bicycle symbol and the word ‘lane’ painted in white; and

(b)ending at the nearest of the following—

(i)an end bicycle lane sign applying to the lane, or a road marking consisting of a white bicycle symbol and the words ‘end lane’ painted in white;

(ii)an intersection (unless the lane is at the unbroken side of the continuing road at a T-intersection or continued across the intersection by broken lines);

(iii)if the road ends at a dead end—the end of the road.

Examples—

Bicycle lane sign

End bicycle lane sign

154Bus lanes

(1)A driver must not drive in a bus lane, unless the driver is—

(a)driving—

(i)a bus; or

(ii)a bicycle or taxi; or

(b)permitted to drive in the bus lane under section 158.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A bus lane is a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane—

(a)beginning at a bus lane sign (whether or not there is also a bus lane road marking) and ending at the nearest of the following—

(i)an end bus lane sign;

(ii)a traffic sign that indicates the beginning of another special purpose lane; or

(b)beginning at a bus lane road marking (if there is no bus lane sign) and ending at the next intersection.

(3)In this section—

bus lane road marking means a road marking consisting of—

(a)the letters ‘BL’; or

(b)the words ‘bus lane’.

Examples—

Bus lane sign

End bus lane sign

154ABus only lanes

(1)A driver must not drive in a bus only lane, unless the driver is—

(a)a person permitted to drive on a busway under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, section 336; or

(b)permitted to drive in the bus only lane under subsection (2).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver may drive in a bus only lane if—

(a)it is necessary for the driver to drive in the bus only lane to avoid an obstruction; and

(b)the driver does not obstruct the path of a bus travelling in the bus only lane; and

(c)if the driver is approaching the bus only lane from the same direction as vehicles travelling in the bus only lane—the driver approaches the bus only lane from the lane nearest to the bus only lane; and

(d)the driver gives way to any vehicle travelling in the bus only lane.

(3)A driver must not drive across a bus only lane, unless the driver is permitted to drive across the bus only lane under subsection (4).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)A driver may drive across a bus only lane only if—

(a)the driver is driving across the bus only lane to—

(i)enter or leave a road; or

(ii)enter a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind, including, for example, moving to or from a service road, the shoulder of the road or an emergency stopping lane; and

(b)if the driver is approaching the bus only lane from the same direction as vehicles travelling in the bus only lane—the driver approaches the bus only lane from the lane nearest to the bus only lane; and

(c)the driver gives way to any vehicle travelling in the bus only lane.

(5)A driver turning at an intersection immediately after a bus only lane must give way to any vehicle travelling in the bus only lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(6)A bus only lane is a marked lane or the part of a marked lane—

(a)beginning at a bus only lane sign (whether or not there is also a bus only lane road marking) and ending at the nearest of the following—

(i)an end bus only lane sign;

(ii)a traffic sign that indicates the beginning of a special purpose lane;

(iii)a traffic sign that indicates drivers of vehicles may drive in the lane beyond the sign;

(iv)an intersection with traffic lights or traffic arrows; or

(b)beginning at a bus only lane road marking (if there is no bus only lane sign) and ending at the next intersection; or

(c)that is marked with a continuous line starting at the beginning of a bus only lane road marking and ending at an end bus only lane road marking.

Examples—

Bus only lane sign
	End bus only lane sign

(7)In this section—

bus only lane road marking means a road marking consisting of the words ‘bus only’.

end bus only lane road marking means a road marking consisting of the words ‘end bus only’.

155Tram lanes

(1)A driver must not drive in a tram lane, unless the driver is—

(a)driving—

(i)a tram, tram recovery vehicle or bus; or

(ii)a bicycle, bus or taxi; or

(b)permitted to drive in the tram lane under this section or section 158.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver may drive in a tram lane if the driver is driving a truck and it is necessary for the driver to drive in the tram lane to reach a place to drop off, or pick up, passengers or goods.

(3)A tram lane is a part of a road with tram tracks that—

(a)is between a tram lane sign and an end tram lane sign; and

(b)is marked along the left side of the tracks (when facing the direction of travel of a tram on the tracks) by a continuous yellow line parallel to the tracks.

Examples—

Tram lane sign		End tram lane sign
Tram lane

155ATramways

(1)A driver (except the driver of a tram, tram recovery vehicle or bus) must not drive in a tramway, unless the driver is permitted to drive in the tramway under subsection (2).

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A driver may drive in a tramway if—

(a)it is necessary for the driver to drive in the tramway to avoid an obstruction; and

(b)when driving in the tramway, the driver does not move into the path of an approaching tram or bus travelling in the tramway.

(3)A tramway is a part of a road with tram tracks that—

(a)is between a tramway sign and an end tramway sign; and

(b)is marked along the left side of the tracks (when facing the direction of travel of a tram on the tracks) by either—

(i)2 continuous yellow lines parallel to the tracks; or

(ii)a structure (for example, a dividing strip, pedestrian refuge, traffic island, row of bollards or separation kerb), whether or not the structure is also being used to indicate a safety zone;

but does include any part of the road where vehicles are permitted to cross the tramway.

(4)For the purposes of subsection (3)(b)(i), a line is to be considered to be continuous despite any break in it that is designed to permit vehicles to cross the tramway.

Examples—

Tramway sign		End tramway sign
Tramway with double yellow line		Tramway with separation kerb

156Transit lanes

(1)A driver must not drive in a transit lane, unless—

(a)the driver is driving—

(i)a bicycle, bus, motorbike, taxi or tram; or

(ii)if the transit lane sign applying to the transit lane is a transit lane (T2) sign—a vehicle carrying at least 1 other person; or

(iii)if the transit lane sign applying to the transit lane is a transit lane (T3) sign—a vehicle carrying at least 2 other people; or

(b)the driver is permitted to drive in the transit lane under section 158.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A transit lane is a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane—

(a)beginning at a transit lane sign; and

(b)ending at an end transit lane sign.

Examples of transit lane signs—

Transit lane (T2) sign

Transit lane (T3) sign

Examples of end transit lane signs—

End transit lane (T2) sign

End transit lane (T3) sign

157Truck lanes

(1)A driver must not drive in a truck lane, unless—

(a)the driver is driving a truck; or

(b)the driver is permitted to drive in the truck lane under section 158.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A truck lane is a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane—

(a)beginning at a truck lane sign; and

(b)ending at an end truck lane sign.

Examples—

Truck lane sign

End truck lane sign

158Exceptions to driving in special purpose lanes etc.

(1)The driver of any vehicle may drive for up to the permitted distance in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane if it is necessary for the driver to drive in the lane—

(a)to enter or leave the road; or

(b)to enter a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road, the shoulder of the road or an emergency stopping lane); or

(c)to overtake a vehicle that is—

(i)turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road; and

(ii)giving a right change of direction signal; or

(d)to enter a marked lane, or a part of the road where there is room for a line of traffic, other than animals, bicycles, motorbikes or motorised wheelchairsmotorbikes, from the side of the road.

(2)The driver of any vehicle may drive in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane if—

(a)it is necessary for the driver to drive in the lane to avoid an obstruction; or

(b)information on or with a traffic sign applying to the lane indicates that the driver may drive in the lane.

(3)It is a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this division for driving in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane if—

(a)it is necessary for the driver to drive in the lane to stop at a place in the lane; and

(b)either—

(i)the driver is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation; or

(ii)it is a defence under section 165 for the driver to stop at that place; and

(c)if the lane is a bicycle lane—the driver drives in the lane for no more than the permitted distance.

(4)In this section—

permitted distance means—

(a)for a bicycle lane or a tram lane—50m; or

(b)for any other lane—100m.

159Marked lanes required to be used by particular kinds of vehicles

(1)If information on or with a traffic sign applying to a length of road indicates that a vehicle of a particular kind must drive in a particular marked lane, a driver driving a vehicle of that kind on the length of road must drive in the indicated lane, unless—

(a)the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or

(b)the driver is obeying a traffic control device applying to the indicated lane; or

(c)the driver is permitted to drive in the indicated lane and also another marked lane under this regulation; or

(d)the driver is intending to turn off the road or to make a U-turn and, in order to do so safely without disrupting other vehicles on the road, it is necessary to position the vehicle in another lane before starting or making the turn.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A traffic sign mentioned in this section that is on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following—

(a)a traffic sign or road marking on the road that indicates that the first traffic sign no longer applies;

(b)the next intersection on the road;

(c)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road.

Examples of a traffic sign mentioned in the section and a traffic sign indicating that the first traffic sign no longer applies—

Trucks use left lane sign

End trucks use left lane sign

160Passing or overtaking a tram that is not at or near the left side of the road

(1)This section applies to a driver driving on a road with tram tracks that are not at or near the far left side of the road.

(2)The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram to the right of the tram, unless a traffic sign or a road marking indicates that the driver may drive past, or overtake, the tram to the right of the tram.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram if the tram is turning left or is giving a left change of direction signal, unless—

(a)the driver is turning left; and

(b)there is no danger of a collision with the tram.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

161Passing or overtaking a tram at or near the left side of a road

(1)This section applies to a driver driving on a road with tram tracks at or near the far left side of the road.

(2)The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram to the left of the tram unless the driver is turning left and there is no danger of a collision with the tram.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram if the tram is turning right or is giving a right change of direction signal.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

162Driving past a safety zone

(1)A driver driving past a safety zone—

(a)must not drive on the safety zone; and

(b)must drive to the left of the safety zone at a speed that does not put at risk the safety of any pedestrian crossing the road to or from the safety zone.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(2)A safety zone is an area of a road—

(a)at a place with safety zone signs at or near a tram stop; and

(b)indicated by a structure on the road (for example, a dividing strip, pedestrian refuge or traffic island).

Example—

Safety zone sign

163Driving past the rear of a stopped tram at a tram stop

(1)This section applies if—

(a)a driver is driving behind the rear of a tram travelling in the same direction as the driver; and

(b)the tram stops at a tram stop, other than a tram stop at the far left side of the road; and

(c)there is no safety zone, dividing strip or traffic island between the tram and the part of the road where the driver is driving.

(2)The driver must stop before passing the rear of the tram.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)After stopping under subsection (2), the driver must not drive past the tram if—

(a)one or more of the doors on the side of the tram closest to the driver are open or opening; or

(b)a pedestrian is entering or crossing the road between the tram tracks and the far left side of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)Also, after stopping under subsection (2), if the tram remains at the tram stop and subsection (3)(a) and (b) do not apply, the driver must not drive past the tram at a speed over 10km/h.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)Subsections (2) to (4) do not apply to a driver if the driver is directed to drive past the tram by an authorised officer.

(6)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

164Stopping beside a stopped tram at a tram stop

(1)This section applies if—

(a)a driver is driving alongside, or overtaking, a tram travelling in the same direction as the driver; and

(b)the tram stops at a tram stop, other than a tram stop at the far left side of the road; and

(c)there is no safety zone, dividing strip or traffic island between the tram and the part of the road where the driver is driving.

(2)The driver must stop when the tram stops.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)After stopping under subsection (2), the driver must not drive past, or overtake, the tram if—

(a)one or more of the doors on the side of the tram closest to the driver are open or opening; or

(b)a pedestrian is entering or crossing the road between the tram tracks and the far left side of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)Also, after stopping under subsection (2), if the tram remains at the tram stop and subsection (3)(a) and (b) do not apply, the driver must not drive past, or overtake, the tram at a speed over 10km/h.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(5)Subsections (2) to (4) do not apply to a driver if the driver is directed to drive past the tram by an authorised officer.

(6)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

164AA Staying stopped if a tram comes from behind a stopped driver and stops

(1)This section applies if—

(a)a driver is stopped beside a tram stop; and

(b)a tram stops at the tram stop, other than at the far left side of the road; and

(c)there is no safety zone, dividing strip or traffic island between the tram and the part of the road where the driver is driving.

(2)The driver must not proceed if—

(a)one or more of the doors on the side of the tram closest to the driver are open or opening; or

(b)a pedestrian is entering or crossing the road between the tram tracks and the far left side of the road.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(3)If the tram remains at the tram stop and subsection (2)(a) and (b) do not apply, the driver must not drive past the tram at a speed over 10km/h.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

(4)Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to a driver if the driver is directed to drive past the tram by an authorised officer.

(5)In this section—

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.

164AMinor traffic offences

For section 108 of the Act, definition minor traffic offence, the offences in this part are prescribed.

165Stopping in an emergency etc. or to comply with another provision

It is a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this part if—

(a)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to avoid a collision, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to avoid the collision; or

(b)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the driver’s vehicle is disabled, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary for the vehicle to be moved safely to a place where the driver is permitted to park the vehicle under the Act; or

(c)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to deal with a medical or other emergency, or to assist a disabled vehicle, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or

(d)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the condition of the driver, a passenger, or the driver’s vehicle makes it necessary for the driver to stop in the interests of safety, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or

(e)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to comply with this regulation, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to comply with the other provision.

Example for paragraph (e)—

If a driver stops at an intersection at a stop line, stop sign, or traffic lights, or to give way to a vehicle, the driver does not contravene section 170 (Stopping in or near an intersection).