Road Rules 2019 (TAS)

Road Rules 2019

I, the Governor in and over the State of Tasmania and its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, make the following rules under the Traffic Act 1925 .23 September 2019

C. WARNER

Governor

By Her Excellency’s Command,

MICHAEL DARREL JOSEPH FERGUSON

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

PART 1IntroductionDivision 1Road Rules1Short titleThese rules may be cited as the Road Rules 2019 or the Road Rules. 2Commencement (1) Except as provided for in this rule, these rules take effect on 25 November 2019. (2) Rule 79A takes effect on 1 December 2019. 3Object of the Road RulesThe objects or the Road Rules are to – (a) provide road rules in this jurisdiction that are essentially uniform with road rules elsewhere in Australia for all road users; and (b) specify behaviour for all road users that supports the safe and efficient use of roads in Australia. Division 2Some features of the Road Rules4Definitions: the dictionary, &c. (1) The dictionary towards the end of the Road Rules defines certain words and expressions, and includes references to certain words and expressions defined elsewhere in the Rules (signpost definitions). Example 1The signpost definition "road-related area see rule 13" means that the expression road-related area is defined in rule 13 of the Road Rules. Note 1The dictionary only includes a signpost definition for a word or expression if the word or expression is used in 2 or more rules of the Road Rules. (2) The dictionary is part of the Road Rules. (3) A definition in the Road Rules applies to each use of the word or expression in the Rules, unless the contrary intention appears. 5DiagramsA diagram in the Road Rules is part of the Rules.

Note 1 If a diagram of a traffic control device, traffic-related item or symbol is in black and white in a rule of the Road Rules, the diagram may be a black and white version of the device, item or symbol – see rule 314. If so, the colour version of the device, item or symbol will be in Schedule 2 or 4.

Note 2 A diagram may be an example – see rule 6(1) .

6Examples (1) An example (whether or not in the form of a diagram) in the Road Rules is part of the Rules. (2) If the Road Rules includes an example of the operation of a provision of the Rules – (a) the example is not exhaustive; and (b) the example does not limit, but may extend, the meaning of the provision. 7HeadingsA heading to a Part, Division, Schedule, rule or any other provision of the Road Rules is part of the Rules. 8NotesA note in the Road Rules is explanatory and is not part of the Rules. 9Reader’s GuideAny Reader’s Guide attached to the Road Rules is not part of the Rules. 10Offences (1) The word "Penalty" in a rule of the Road Rules (or, if the rule has 2 or more subrules, in a subrule) indicates that a contravention of the rule (or subrule) is an offence. (2) The penalty for an offence is the penalty specified after that word. PART 2Application of the Road RulesDivision 1Roads and road-related areas11Road Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas (1) The Road Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas.

Note Road is defined in rule 12, road-related area is defined in rule 13, road user is defined in rule 14 and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

(2) Each reference in the Road Rules (except in this Division) to a road includes a reference to a road-related area, unless otherwise expressly stated in the Rules.

Examples for subrule (2)
1.	A reference in rule 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.
2.	A reference in rule 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.
3.	A reference in rule 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 subrule (5) of that rule.

12What is a road (1) A road is an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles.

Note Motor vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

(2) However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in the Road Rules (except in this Division) to a road does not include a reference to – (a) an area so far as the area is declared, under another law of this jurisdiction, not to be a road for the Road Rules; or (b) any shoulder of the road. (3) The shoulder of the road includes any part of the road that is not designed to be used by motor vehicles in travelling along the road, and includes – (a) for a kerbed road – any part of the kerb; and (b) 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 does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path.

Note Bicycle path is defined in rule 239, edge line and footpath are defined in the dictionary, and shared path is defined in rule 242.

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 driving, riding or parking vehicles.

Note Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

(2) However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in the Road Rules (except in this Division) to a road-related area includes a reference to – (a) an area so far as the area is declared, under another law of this jurisdiction, to be a road-related area for the Road Rules; or (b) any shoulder of a road; or (c) any other area that is a footpath or nature strip as defined in the dictionary – but does not include a reference to an area so far as the area is declared, under another law of this jurisdiction, not to be a road-related area for the Road Rules.

Note Shoulder is defined in rule 12.

Division 2Road users and vehicles14Road usersA road user is a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian.

Note Driver is defined in rule 16, pedestrian is defined in rule 18, and rider is defined in rule 17.

15What is a vehicle [Rule 15 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] 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 10 kilometres per hour (on level ground) – but does not include another kind of wheelchair, a personal mobility device, a train, or a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy.

Note Various terms mentioned in this rule are defined in the dictionary.

16Who is a driver (1) [Rule 16 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motor bike, quad bike, bicycle, animal or animal-drawn vehicle).

Note 1 [Rule 16 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] Bicycle, motor bike and quad bike are defined in the dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 Drive includes be in control of – see the definition in the dictionary.

Note 3 [Rule 16 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] Subrule (1) has been amended to include quad bikes and is no longer uniform with the model road rules of Australia.

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

Note Wheelchair is defined in the dictionary.

17Who is a rider (1) [Rule 17 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] A rider is the person who is riding a motor bike, quad bike, bicycle, animal or animal-drawn vehicle.

Note 1 [Rule 17 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] Bicycle, motor bike and quad bike are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 [Rule 17 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] Ride, for the rider of a motor bike, quad bike or animal-drawn vehicle, includes be in control of – see the definition in the dictionary.

Note 3 [Rule 17 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] Subrule (1) has been amended to include quad bikes and is no longer uniform with the model road rules of Australia.

(2) A rider does not include – (a) a passenger; or (b) a person walking beside and pushing a bicycle. 18Who is a pedestrianA pedestrian includes – (a) a person driving a motorised wheelchair that cannot travel at over 10 kilometres per hour (on level ground); and (b) a person in a non-motorised wheelchair; and (c) a person pushing a motorised or non-motorised wheelchair; and (d) [Rule 18 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy; and (e) [Rule 18 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] a person in or on a personal mobility device, unless otherwise expressly stated.

Note [Rule 18 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] Personal mobility device, wheelchair, wheeled recreational device and wheeled toy are defined in the dictionary.

19References to driver includes rider, &c.Unless otherwise expressly stated in the Road Rules, each reference in the Rules (except in this Division) to a driver includes a reference to a rider, and each reference in the Rules (except in this Division) to driving includes a reference to riding. PART 3Speed-limits20Obeying the speed-limitA 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

Note 1 The rules about speed-limits are as follows:rule 21 – speed-limit where a speed-limit sign appliesrule 22 – speed-limit in a speed-limited arearule 23 – speed-limit in a school zonerule 24 – speed-limit in a shared zonerule 25 – speed-limit elsewhererule 79A – speed-limit near certain stationary or slow-moving vehicles.

Note 2 Road includes a road-related area – see rule 11(2).

Note 3 Length of road includes a marked lane, a part of a marked lane, or another part of a length of road – see the definition in the dictionary.

Note 4 Division 2 of Part 20 deals with the way in which a traffic sign applies to a length of road. Division 3 of Part 20 deals with the way in which the traffic sign applies to drivers driving on the length of road.

Note 5 If a driver contravenes this rule by driving at a speed that is 38km/h or more in excess of the applicable speed-limit, additional penalties may apply – see Division 3A of Part 3 of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999.

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.

Note Length of road is defined in the dictionary.

(2) However, if the number on the speed-limit sign is over 100 and the driver is driving a bus with a GVM over 5 tonnes, or another vehicle with a GVM over 12 tonnes, the speed-limit applying to the driver for the length of road is 100 kilometres per hour.

Note 1 Bus and GVM are defined in the dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 Five tonnes is specified for the definition of heavy omnibus in the Australian Design Rules issued under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, or the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018, of the Commonwealth.

Note 3 If the vehicle is an oversize or overmass vehicle, the vehicle may be restricted to a lower speed-limit under another law of this jurisdiction.

(3) 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.

Note 1 T-intersection is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road.

Speed-limit signs

Speed limit sign (Standard)

Speed limit sign (Variable illuminated message sign)

Other signs

Speed derestriction sign

Note 3 There is another permitted version of the speed-limit sign and the end speed-limit sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 4 A speed-limit sign or end speed-limit sign may have a different number on the sign – see rule 316(4).

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 rule of this Part.

Examples of another speed limit

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

Note Length of road is defined in the dictionary.

(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 subrule (2)(a) and (b) – road does not include a road-related area. Note Road-related area is defined in rule 13.

Area speed-limit sign

End area speed-limit sign

Note 2 There are a number of other permitted versions of each of these signs – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 3 An area speed-limit sign or end area speed-limit sign may have a different number on the sign – see rule 316(4).

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.

Note 1 Length of road is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 A school zone sign may indicate that it applies only at certain times, on certain days or in certain circumstances – see rules 317 and 318.

Note 3 This subrule applies to road-related areas in the school zone – see rule 11(2).

(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 and there is no intersection on the length of road between the signs – 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 intersection, nor a sign mentioned in paragraph (a), on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end – that length of road; or (c) in any other case – the network of roads in an area with – (i) a school zone sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and (ii) an end school zone sign, or a speed-limit sign indicating a different number, on each road out of the area.

Note Intersection is defined in the dictionary.

(3) In subrule (2)(c)(i) and (ii) – road does not include a road-related area.

Note 1 Road-related area is defined in rule 13.

School zone sign

End school zone sign

Note 2 There are a number of other permitted versions of each of these signs – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 3 A school zone sign or end school zone sign may have a different number on the sign – see rule 316(4).

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.

Note A driver driving in a shared zone must give way to any pedestrian in the zone – see rule 83.

(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.

Note Intersection is defined in the dictionary.

(3) In subrule (2)(c)(i) and (ii), road does not include a road-related area.

Note 1 Road-related area is defined in rule 13.

Shared zone sign

End shared zone sign

Note 2 There are a number of other permitted versions of each of these signs – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 3 A shared zone sign may have a different number on the sign – see rule 316(4).

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.

Note Length of road is defined in the dictionary, school zone is defined in rule 23, shared zone is defined in rule 24, and speed-limited area is defined in rule 22.

(2) The default speed-limit applying to a driver for a length of road in a built-up area is 50 kilometres per hour.

Note Built-up area is defined in the dictionary.

(3) The default speed-limit applying to a driver for any other length of road is – (a) 100 kilometres per hour on a sealed length of road; and (b) 80 kilometres per hour on an unsealed length of road. Note Subrule (3) has been amended and is no longer uniform with the model road rules of Australia. (4) In this rule – sealed length of road means a length of road that is paved with bitumen, concrete or another smooth, bonded, weather-resistant material; unsealed length of road includes a length of road with a compacted, or loose, gravel surface. PART 4Making TurnsDivision 1Left turns26Application of Division to roundabouts, road-related areas and adjacent land (1) This Division does not apply to a driver entering or leaving a roundabout. Note 1 Roundabout is defined in rule 109. Note 2Part 9 deals with entering and 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. Note 1 Adjacent land and intersection are defined in the dictionary and road-related area is defined in rule 13. Adjacent land or a road-related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre – see the definitions. Note 2Rule 74 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road from a road-related area or adjacent land, and rule 75 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road-related area or adjacent land from a road. Rule 212 deals with a driver entering and leaving a median strip parking area. Note 3For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1). (3) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note A road-related area includes the shoulder of a road – see rule 13. 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. (1A) Subrule (1) also applies to a rider of a bicycle who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area. Note Bicycle storage area is defined in the dictionary. (1B) Despite subrule (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 rule. (2) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note 1 Intersection and multi-lane road are defined in the dictionary. Note 2 Road-related area includes any shoulder of a road – see rule 13. Example 1Starting 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 rule 88(1), rule 92 or rule 159; or (b) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or (c) [Rule 28 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] subrule (1A) or (2) applies to the driver; or (d) [Rule 28 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] the lane is a bus only lane. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note 1 [Rule 28 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] B lights, intersection, marked lane, multi-lane road, public bus and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary, left lane is defined in subrule (3) and bus only lane is defined in rule 154A. Note 2Rule 88(1) deals with left turn only signs, rule 92 deals with traffic lane arrows, and rule 159 deals with traffic signs requiring particular kinds of vehicles to drive in an indicated marked lane. Note 3Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.

Example for subrule (1)(a)

Starting a left turn on a multi-lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under rule 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Obstruction and slip lane are defined in the dictionary. (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 7.5 metres long, or longer; and (b) the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and (c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres 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. Note 1 Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2 Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d). Note 3Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign. Example 1Long 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 one 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units. Note Bicycle storage area is defined in the dictionary. (3) In this rule – 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. Note 1 Special purpose lane is defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 95 deals with driving in an emergency stopping lane and Division 6 of Part 11 deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign
Note for diagram	These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.

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 Division 2 of Part 17; or (b) subrule (2) applies to the driver. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 B lights, intersection, traffic arrows and turn line are defined in the dictionary. Example 1Making 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 7.5 metres 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. Note 1 Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2 Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d). Note 3Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign
Note for diagram	These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.

Division 2Right turns30Application 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. Note 1 Bicycle, intersection and U-turn are defined in the dictionary and roundabout is defined in rule 109. Note 2Division 3 of this Part deals with hook turns, Division 4 deals with U-turns and Part 9 deals with entering and leaving a roundabout. Note 3For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2). (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. Note 1 Adjacent land is defined in the dictionary and road-related area is defined in rule 13. Adjacent land or a road-related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre – see the definitions. Note 2Rule 74 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road from a road-related area or adjacent land, and rule 75 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road-related area or adjacent land from a road. Rule 212 deals with a driver entering and leaving a median strip parking area. (3) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note A road-related area includes the shoulder of a road – see rule 13. 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 rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note Intersection and multi-lane road are defined in the dictionary. (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. Note Dividing line and median strip are defined in the dictionary. (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. Note Centre of the road and one-way road are defined in the dictionary. (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) Subrules (2), (3) and (4) also apply to a rider of a bicycle who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area. Note Bicycle storage area is defined in the dictionary. (4B) Despite subrules (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 rule. (5) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note 1 Road-related area includes any shoulder of a road – see rule 13. Examples Example 1Starting a right turn from a road with a dividing line. Example 2Starting 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 rule 89(1) or rule 92 or rule 159; or (b) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or (c) [Rule 32 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] subrule (2) applies to the driver; or (d) [Rule 32 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] the lane is a bus only lane. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1 [Rule 32 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] B lights, intersection, marked lane, multi-lane road, public bus and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary, right lane is defined in subrule (3) and bus only lane is defined in rule 154A.

Note 2 Rule 89(1) deals with right turn only signs, rule 92 deals with traffic lane arrows, and rule 159 deals with traffic signs requiring particular kinds of vehicles to drive in an indicated marked lane.

Note 3 Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow. Example for subrule (1)(a)

Starting a right turn on a multi-lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under rule 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 7.5 metres long, or longer; and (b) the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and (c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres 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.

Note 1 Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d).

Note 3 Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

(2A) If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across one 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Bicycle storage area is defined in the dictionary.

(3) In this rule – 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.

Note 1 Dividing line, median strip, obstruction and special purpose lane are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Rule 95 deals with driving in an emergency stopping lane and Division 6 of Part 11 deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign
Note for diagram	These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.

33Making a right turn (1) A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this rule unless – (a) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or (b) subrule (4) applies to the driver. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note B lights, intersection and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary. (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. Note Turn line is defined in the dictionary. (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. Note 1 Centre of the road is defined in the dictionary. Examples Example 1Making a right turn as indicated by turn lines. Example 2Making a right turn from a road with no turn lines indicating how to make the turn. (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 7.5 metres 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. Note 1 Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2 Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d). Note 3Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign
Note for diagram	These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.

Division 3Hook turns at intersections34Making 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 rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary. (2) To make a hook turn, the driver must take, in sequence, each of the following steps:

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

2. Move forward, keeping as near as practicable to the left of the intersection and 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.

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

4. Turn right into that road.

Note Marked foot crossing is defined in the dictionary. (3) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note Road-related area is defined in rule 13.

Hook turn only

Example

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 right turn under Division 2 or a hook turn under this rule.

Note Bicycle and intersection are defined in the dictionary.

(2) The rider must make a hook turn under this rule in accordance with subrule (3).Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (3) To make a hook turn under this rule, the rider must take, in sequence, each of the following steps:

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

2. Move 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

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

3. If 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.

4. If 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.

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

Note Approaching and marked foot crossing are defined in the dictionary.

(4) To make a hook turn under this rule 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 subrule (3):

1. Approach 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.

2. Move 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.

Note Bicycle hook turn storage area is defined in the dictionary.

Example

36Bicycle rider making a hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles signThe rider of a bicycle must not make a hook turn at an intersection that has a no hook turn by bicycles sign.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Bicycle and intersection are defined in the dictionary.

No hook turn by bicycles sign

Division 4U-turns Note U-turn is defined in the dictionary. 37Beginning a U-turnA 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1 Approaching traffic means traffic approaching from any direction – see the definition in the dictionary.

Note 2 Traffic is defined in the dictionary.

38Giving way when making a U-turn [Rule 38 Substituted by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] (1) A driver making a U-turn must give way to all vehicles and pedestrians.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary.

(2) Despite subrule (1), a driver does not have to give way to a driver entering the road from a road-related area or adjacent land.

Note Adjacent land is defined in the dictionary and road-related area is defined in rule 13.

(3) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area.

Note A road-related area includes any shoulder of a road – see rule 13.

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 Dividing strip is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Rule 322(5) and (6) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a break in a dividing strip.

(2) A driver must not make a U-turn on a length of road to which a no U-turn sign applies.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Length of road is defined in the dictionary.

(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.

Note 1 Intersection and T-intersection are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road.

No U-turn signs

No U-turn sign (Standard sign)

No U-turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign)
Note for diagram	There is another permitted version of each of these no U-turn signs – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

40Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lightsA driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

U-turn permitted sign

41Making a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lightsA driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights if there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 Intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 U-turns are permitted at intersections without traffic lights unless there is a no U-turn sign, even though traffic lane arrows indicate that the driver must or may turn right – see rule 92.

42Starting a U-turn at an intersectionA 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note 1 Centre of the road, dividing line, intersection, marked lane and median strip are defined in the dictionary. Example 1Starting a U-turn on a road with a median strip 43Making a U-turn at certain crossings [Rule 43 Substituted by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] 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) children’s crossing; (b) level crossing; (c) marked foot crossing; (d) pedestrian crossing. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Children’s crossing is defined in rule 80, level crossing is defined in rule 120, pedestrian crossing is defined in rule 81 and marked foot crossing and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

43AMaking a U-turn on a road-related area with traffic lights [Rule 43A Inserted by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 Road includes a road-related area - see rule 11 (2).

Note 2 Traffic lights is defined in the dictionary and road-related area is defined in rule 13.

PART 5Change of Direction and Stop SignalsDivision 1Change of direction signals44Division does not apply to entering or leaving a roundabout, lane filtering or repositioningThis Division does not apply to – (a) a driver entering, in or leaving a roundabout; or (b) [Rule 44 Amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] the rider of a motor bike who is lane filtering in accordance with rule 151A; or (c) [Rule 44 Amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] the rider of a motor bike while repositioning the motorbike within the same lane in order to avoid a hazard or reduce the risk of a crash. Note 1Part 9 deals with giving change of direction signals when entering or leaving a roundabout. Note 2 Lane filtering is defined in rule 151A. Note 3 Rider is defined in rule 17. Note 4 Motor bike is defined in the dictionary. 45What is changing direction (1) A driver changes direction if the driver changes direction to the left or 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.

Note 1 Marked lane and median strip parking area are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1).

(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. Note 1 U-turn is defined in the dictionary. Note 2For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2). Examples for subrules (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 rule 47 for long enough to comply with subrule (2) and, if subrule (3) applies to the driver, that subrule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Changes direction to the left is defined in rule 45(2).

(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.

Note 2 Median strip parking area is defined in the dictionary.

(4) The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (5) This rule does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

Note 3 Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

47How to give a left change of direction signalThe 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 rule 49 for long enough to comply with subrule (2) and, if subrule (3) applies to the driver, that subrule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Changes direction to the right is defined in rule 45(3).

Note Median strip parking area is defined in the dictionary.

(3A) Subrule (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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (5) This rule 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.

Note 1 Bicycle and tram are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Rules 34 and 35 deal with bicycles making hook turns.

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 giving a hand signal in accordance with rule 50, or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.

Note Mechanical signalling device is defined in the dictionary.

50How to give a right change of direction signal by giving a hand signalTo 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 permittedThe 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 the Road Rules; or (b) as part of the vehicle’s hazard warning lights. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Rule 221 deals with the use of hazard warning lights.

Division 2Stop signals52Division does not apply to bicycle riders or certain tram driversThis Division does not apply to the rider of a bicycle, or the driver of a tram that is not fitted with brake lights.

Note Bicycle and tram are defined in the dictionary.

53Giving a stop signal (1) A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with rule 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (3) If the driver is slowing suddenly, the driver must give the stop signal while slowing.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 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 giving a hand signal in accordance with rule 55, or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.

Note Mechanical signalling device is defined in the dictionary.

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 the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards, and with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. (2) [Rule 55 Subrule (2) amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] However, the rider of a motor bike or quad bike may give the hand signal by extending the left arm and hand at right angles from the left side of the bike, with the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards, and with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. Note 1 Motor bike is defined in the dictionary. Example 1Giving a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing. PART 6Traffic Lights, Traffic Arrows and Twin Red LightsDivision 1Obeying traffic lights and traffic arrows Note 1 Traffic arrows and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary. Traffic arrows are a traffic control device designed to show a traffic arrow, or 2 or more traffic arrows at different times – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 2A reference in a rule of this Part to a green, yellow or red traffic light or traffic arrow is a reference to a steady green, yellow or red traffic light or traffic arrow, unless otherwise stated in the rule – see rule 323. Note 3The rules dealing with T lights and B lights, which apply to drivers of trams and public buses, are in Part 17. 56Stopping for a red traffic light or arrow (1) A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red traffic light must stop – (a) if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights – as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or (b) 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 (c) 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 must not proceed past the stop line, stop here on red signal sign or nearest or only traffic lights (as the case may be) until the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light or no traffic light.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note Red traffic light and stop line are defined in the dictionary. Example for subrule (1)(b)

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

In this example the driver may go straight ahead, or turn right or left, if there is a green traffic light showing at 1. However, the driver must not go beyond the stop here on red signal sign at 2 if there is a red traffic light showing on the road the driver is entering (see 2 and 3). (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. Note Rule 62 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver turning left at an intersection after stopping at a left turn on red after stopping sign. (2) A driver approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow must stop – (a) if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows – as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or (b) 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 (c) 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 must not proceed past the stop line, stop here on red arrow sign or nearest or only traffic arrows (as the case may be) until the traffic arrows show a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow or no traffic arrow.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Red traffic arrow is defined in the dictionary. Note 2This rule only applies to a driver turning left using a slip lane if the red traffic light or red traffic arrow applies to the slip lane – see Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 20, especially rules 330 and 345. Note 3Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light. Note 4The driver of a tram or a public bus does not have to stop at traffic lights showing a red traffic light if a white T light (for trams) or a white B light (for public buses) is also showing, or a white traffic arrow is showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow – see rules 278 and 285. Example 5Stop here on red signal sign Example 6Stop here on red arrow sign

Note for diagram

There is another permitted version of the stop here on red signal sign – see the diagram in Schedule 3.

(3) If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subrule (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subrule (1)(a) or (2)(a) – (a) in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle, 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, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection. Note Bicycle storage area is defined in the dictionary. 57Stopping for a yellow traffic light or arrow (1) A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a yellow traffic light must stop – (a) 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, but before reaching, the stop line; or (b) 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, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic lights; or (c) if the traffic lights are at an intersection and the driver cannot stop safely in accordance with paragraph (a) or (b), but can stop safely before entering the intersection – before entering the intersection – and must not proceed past the stop line or nearest or only traffic lights, or into the intersection (as the case may be), until the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light or no traffic light.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Enter, intersection, stop line and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary. (2) A driver approaching or at traffic arrows showing a yellow traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow must stop – (a) 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, but before reaching, the stop line; or (b) 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, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic arrows; or (c) if the traffic arrows are at an intersection and the driver cannot stop safely in accordance with paragraph (a) or (b), but can stop safely before entering the intersection – before entering the intersection – and must not proceed past the stop line or nearest or only traffic arrows, or into the intersection (as the case may be), until the traffic arrows show a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow or no traffic arrow.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Enter, intersection, stop line and yellow traffic arrow are defined in the dictionary. (3) If the traffic lights or traffic arrows (as the case may be) are at an intersection and the driver is not able to stop safely under subrule (1) or (2) (as the case may be) and enters the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note 1 Intersection does not include a road-related area – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 2This rule applies to a driver turning left using a slip lane only if the yellow traffic light or yellow traffic arrow (as the case may be) applies to the slip lane – see Division 2 and 3 of Part 20, especially rules 330 and 345. Note 3Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop at a yellow traffic light. (4) If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subrule (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subrule (1)(a) or (2)(a) – (a) in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle, is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; (b) in the case of a rider of a bicycle, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection. Note Bicycle storage area is defined in the dictionary. 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. Note Green traffic arrow, red traffic light and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary. (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 that traffic light if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic light. Note Intersection and stop line are defined in the dictionary. 59Proceeding through a red traffic light (1) If traffic lights at an intersection or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic light, a driver must not enter the intersection or marked foot crossing.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Enter, intersection, marked foot crossing and red traffic light are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rules 56 and 57 deal with stopping for a red or yellow traffic light, and proceeding while the light remains red or yellow. Rule 60 deals with proceeding through a red traffic arrow. (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 after stopping. Note Rule 62 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver turning left at an intersection after stopping at a left turn on red after stopping sign. (3) Also, subrule (1) does not apply to a driver if rule 58(1) applies to the driver. Note Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light.

Left turn on red after stopping sign

60Proceeding through a red traffic arrowIf 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Enter, intersection, marked foot crossing and red traffic arrow are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rules 56 and 57 deal with stopping for a red or yellow traffic arrow. 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 must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Bicycle storage area, red traffic light and motor vehicle are defined in the dictionary. (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 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Red traffic arrow is defined in the dictionary. 61Proceeding when traffic lights or arrows at an intersection change to yellow or red (1) This rule applies to – (a) a driver 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) a driver 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 1A 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. Note 1 Green traffic arrow, green traffic light, intersection and stop line are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Hook turns are dealt with in rules 34 and 35. (2) If the traffic lights or traffic arrows (as the case may be) change to yellow or red while the driver is stopped and the driver has not entered the intersection, the driver must not enter the intersection.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note Enter is defined in the dictionary. (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. Note Rule 62 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver turning left at an intersection after stopping at a left turn on red after stopping sign. (4) Also, subrule (2) does not apply to a driver if rule 58(1) applies to the driver. Note Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light. (5) If the traffic lights or traffic arrows (as the case may be) change to yellow or red 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Intersection does not include a road-related area – see the definition in the dictionary. Division 2Giving way at traffic lights and traffic arrows Note Traffic lights is defined in the dictionary. 62Giving way when turning at an 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 (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; and (ii) any pedestrian 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). Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Intersection, oncoming vehicle, slip lane, straight ahead and U-turn are defined in the dictionary. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe to proceed – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 3Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at an intersection. Note 4A driver turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign, at an intersection with traffic lights showing a red traffic light, must stop in accordance with rule 56(1) before making the turn. Note 5In relation to paragraph (a), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. (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. Note 1 Green traffic arrow is defined in the dictionary. Examples Example 1Giving way to a pedestrian on the road the driver is entering. The vehicle must give way to the pedestrian. Example 2Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 3Driver 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. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. 63Giving way at an intersection with traffic lights not operating or only partly operating (1) This rule applies to a driver at an intersection if traffic lights at the intersection are not operating, or the traffic lights are showing only a flashing yellow traffic light. Note Intersection and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary. (2) If there is a traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must comply with rule 67 as if the sign were a stop sign at an intersection without traffic lights.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at an intersection. Note 2Rule 67 deals with stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights. Note 3There is no requirement under Division 1 of this Part for a driver to stop for a flashing yellow traffic light or traffic lights that are not operating. (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 rule 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Give way line and stop line are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rules 72 and 73 deal with giving way at an intersection (except a roundabout) without traffic lights, or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver. Example 3Traffic light-stop sign (4) Subrule (3) does not apply if the intersection is a roundabout. Note 1 Roundabout is defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 114 requires a driver entering a roundabout to give way to any vehicle in the roundabout and to any tram that is entering or approaching the roundabout. 64Giving way at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersectionA 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 (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). Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Intersection, oncoming vehicle, slip lane, straight ahead and yellow traffic arrow are defined in the dictionary. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 3There is no requirement under Division 1 of this Part for a driver to stop for a flashing yellow traffic arrow. Note 4In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. 65Giving way at a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light (1) This rule 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. Note Intersection, marked foot crossing and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary. (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 or entering 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note 1 Overtake is defined in the dictionary. Note 2For subrule (2), give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (3) If there is no pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on 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. Division 3Twin red lights (except at level crossings)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 subrules (2) and (3).Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Level crossing is defined in rule 120, and twin red lights is defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic control device on a road. Note 3Twin red lights are generally erected at bridges, ambulance stations, fire stations or level crossings. The rules about stopping at level crossings are in Part 10. (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. Note Stop line is defined in the dictionary. (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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. PART 7Giving Way Note 1The rules in this Part deal with giving way in most situations. In addition, other rules requiring a driver to give way include: (a) making a U-turn – rule 38 (b) turning at traffic lights at an intersection – rule 62 (c) at an intersection with traffic lights that are not operating or only partly operating – rule 63 (d) turning at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection – rule 64 (e) at a marked foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light – rule 65 (f) entering and driving in a roundabout – rule 114 (g) by the rider of a bicycle or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout – rule 119 (h) at a stop sign at a level crossing – rule 121 (i) at a give way sign or give way line at a level crossing – rule 122 (j) moving from one marked lane to another marked lane, or from one line of traffic to another line of traffic – rule 148 (k) when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic – rule 149 (l) for pedestrians crossing the road near a stopped tram – rule 164. Note 2For the meaning of left and right, see rule 351(1) and (2). Division 1Giving way at a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver Note For a driver, a reference in a rule in this Division to a traffic sign or road marking is a reference to a traffic sign or road marking applying to the driver – see rules 338 to 341. 67Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights (1) A driver at an intersection with a stop sign or stop line, but without traffic lights, must stop and give way in accordance with this rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Intersection and stop line are defined in the dictionary. This rule applies also to T-intersections – see the definition of intersection. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe for the driver to proceed – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 3Part 6 deals with stopping and giving way at an intersection with traffic lights. Note 4This rule only applies to a driver turning left using a slip lane if the stop sign or stop line applies to the slip lane – see Divisions 2 and 3 of Part 20, especially rules 330 and 345. (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. (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. Note Enter, give way line, oncoming vehicle, slip lane and U-turn are defined in the dictionary. (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 who is crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering. Note Rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. (5) For this rule, an oncoming vehicle travelling through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.

Stop sign

Examples

Example 1Stop line Example 2Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to vehicles on the left and right. Vehicle B must stop and give way to each vehicle A. Example 3Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to an oncoming vehicle at a stop sign. Vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A. Example 4Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to an oncoming vehicle that is not at a stop sign or give way sign. 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) A driver approaching or at a place with a stop sign or stop line must stop and give way in accordance with this rule, 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Examples
1.	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.
2.	A stop sign on an exit from a carpark where the exit joins the road.

Note 1 Children’s crossing is defined in rule 80, intersection, stop line and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary, and level crossing is defined in rule 120. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe for the driver to proceed – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 3For the stopping and giving way rules applying to a driver at an intersection or level crossing with a stop sign or stop line, see rule 67 (intersections) and rule 121 (level crossings). Rule 80 deals with stopping at a stop line at a children’s crossing. (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. (3) The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the stop line or stop sign.

Examples

Example 1Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a break on a dividing strip. Vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A. Example 2Stopping and giving way at a stop sign where a carpark exit joins a road. Vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A. 69Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection (except a roundabout) (1) A driver at an intersection (except a roundabout) with a give way sign or give way line must give way in accordance with this rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note 1 Give way line and intersection are defined in the dictionary, and roundabout is defined in rule 109. This rule also applies to T-intersections – see the definition of intersection. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (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. Note Enter, oncoming vehicle, slip lane, stop line and U-turn are defined in the dictionary. (2A) If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to – (a) any vehicle on the road the driver is entering, 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 other vehicle or pedestrian on the slip lane. (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 who is crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering. Note Rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. (4) For this rule, an oncoming vehicle travelling through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.

Give way sign

Examples

Example Give way line

Example 2Giving way at a give way sign to vehicles on the left and right. Vehicle B must give way to each vehicle A. Example 3Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle at a give way sign. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 4Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle that is not at a stop sign or give way sign. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 5Driver turning right at a give way line does not have to give way to a vehicle turning left using a slip lane. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. 70Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow roadA 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Oncoming vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision– see the definition in the dictionary. Examples Example 1Giving way at a bridge. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 2Giving way at a length of narrow road. 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 rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Examples
1.	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.
2.	A give way sign on a road at a place where a bicycle path meets the road.

Note 1 Give way line, intersection and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary, and level crossing is defined in rule 120. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 3For the give way rules applying to a driver at an intersection, bridge or length of narrow road, or level crossing with a give way sign or give way line, see rule 69 (intersections), rule 70 (bridges and lengths of narrow road) and rule 122 (level crossings). (2) The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the give way sign or give way line.

Examples

Example 1Giving way at a give way sign at a break in a dividing strip. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 2Giving way at a give way sign where a bicycle path meets a road. The motor vehicle must give way to the bicycle. Division 2Giving way at an intersection without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver Note For a driver, a reference in a rule in this Division to a traffic sign or road marking is a reference to a traffic sign or road marking applying to the driver – see rules 338 to 341. 72Giving way at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout) (1) A driver at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout) without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line, must give way in accordance with this rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Give way line, intersection, stop line, T-intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary, and roundabout is defined in rule 109. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (2) If the driver is going straight ahead, the driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right, unless a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle.

Examples

Example 1Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 2Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Note 1 Straight ahead is defined in the dictionary. (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, unless a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle; and (b) any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering.

Examples

Example 1Driver turning left giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 2Driver turning left giving way to a pedestrian on the road the driver is entering. The vehicle must give way to the pedestrian. Note 1 Slip lane is defined in the dictionary. Note 2In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. (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 Driver turning left using a slip lane giving way to a vehicle that is turning right into the road the driver is entering. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. (4A) Subrule (4)(b) does not apply if another law of this jurisdiction states a driver who is turning left using a slip lane is not required to give way to a pedestrian on, or entering, the slip lane. (5) If the driver is turning right, the driver must give way to – (a) any vehicle approaching from the right, unless a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle; and (b) any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection unless – (i) a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or (ii) the oncoming vehicle is turning left using a slip lane; and (c) any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering. Note 1 Oncoming vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2In relation to paragraph (c), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. Examples Example 1Driver turning right giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right into the road the driver is leaving. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 2Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead on the road the driver is leaving. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 3Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left into the road the driver is entering. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 4Driver turning right giving way to a pedestrian on the road the driver is entering. Vehicle must give way to pedestrian. 73Giving way at a T-intersection (1) A driver at a T-intersection without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line, must give way in accordance with this rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Give way line, stop line, T-intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 3Rule 75(1)(d) requires a driver at a T-intersection to give way when crossing the continuing road to enter a road-related area or adjacent land. (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 a vehicle making a U-turn on the continuing road at the T-intersection); and (b) any pedestrian who is crossing the continuing road at or near the intersection. Note 1 Continuing road, slip lane and terminating road are defined in the dictionary. Note 2In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the terminating road, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. Examples Example 1Driver turning right from the terminating road giving way to a vehicle on the continuing road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 2Driver turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the terminating road giving way to a pedestrian on the continuing road. 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 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 who is crossing the terminating road at or near the intersection. Example 1Driver turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the continuing road giving way to a pedestrian on the terminating road. Vehicle must give way to pedestrian. Note 1Rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the continuing road, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. (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. (5A) Subrule (5)(b) does not apply if another law of this jurisdiction does not require a driver who is turning from a continuing road into a terminating road using a slip lane to give way to a pedestrian on, or entering, a 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; and (b) any pedestrian who is crossing the terminating road at or near the intersection. Note 1 Oncoming vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the continuing road, and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road. (7) In this rule – 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; 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. Note 1 Straight ahead is defined in the dictionary. Examples Example 1Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to an oncoming vehicle travelling through the intersection on the continuing road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example 2Driver leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead on the terminating road giving way to a vehicle travelling through the intersection on the continuing road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. Example shows a T-intersection where the continuing road (which is marked with broken white lines) goes around a corner. Vehicle B is leaving the continuing road to enter the terminating road. Example 3Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to an oncoming vehicle turning left from the continuing road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A Example 4Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to a pedestrian on the terminating road. Vehicle must give way to pedestrian. Division 3Entering or leaving road-related areas and adjacent land and driving in road-related areas74Giving 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 – (a) any 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); and (aa) [Rule 74 Subrule (1) amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] a driver making a U-turn on the road; and (b) any pedestrian on the road; and (c) any vehicle or pedestrian on any road-related area that the driver crosses to enter the road; and (d) for a driver entering the road from a road-related area – (i) any pedestrian on the road-related area; and (ii) any other vehicle ahead of the driver’s vehicle or approaching from the left or right. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Adjacent land, give way line, stop line and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary, and road-related area is defined in rule 13. Note 2Adjacent land or a road-related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre – see the definitions of adjacent land and road-related area. Some shopping centres may include roads – see the definition of road in rule 12. Note 3Part 6 applies to the driver if there are traffic lights. Rule 68 applies to the driver if there is a stop sign or stop line, and rule 71 applies to the driver if there is a give way sign or give way line. Note 4For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (2) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note 1A road-related area includes any shoulder of a road – see rule 13. Example 1Driver entering a road from a road-related area giving way to a pedestrian on the footpath and a vehicle on the road. 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Adjacent land, continuing road, give way line, oncoming vehicle, stop line, straight ahead, T-intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary, and road-related area is defined in rule 13. Note 2Adjacent land or a road-related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre – see the definitions of adjacent land and road-related area. Some shopping centres may include roads – see the definition of road in rule 12. Note 3For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 4Part 6 applies to the driver if there are traffic lights. Rule 68 applies to the driver if there is a stop sign or stop line, and rule 71 applies to the driver if there is a give way sign or give way line. (2) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note 1A road-related area includes any shoulder of a road – see rule 13. Examples Example 1Driver 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. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A and to the pedestrian on the footpath. Example 2Driver crossing a continuing road at a T-intersection to enter a road-related area giving way to a vehicle on the continuing road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. 75AAvoiding off-road collisions and dangers (1) If 2 or more drivers are converging on the same place at such speed and in such manner that there is a reasonable likelihood that their vehicles would collide or create a dangerous situation if the drivers were to proceed to that place at that speed and in that manner, a driver having a converging vehicle on his or her right must give way to that vehicle.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. (2) This rule applies only in a road-related area and does not apply to trams. Note Give way is defined in the dictionary, road-related area is defined in rule 13. Division 4Keeping clear of and giving way to particular vehicles76Keeping clear of trams travelling in tram lanes, &c. (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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Approaching, left, tram and tram tracks are defined in the dictionary, and tram lane is defined in rule 155. (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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (3) In this rule – tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks. Note Bus and travelling along tram tracks are defined in the dictionary. 77Giving way to buses (1) A driver driving on a length of road in a built-up area, 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, on a shoulder 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note 1 Built-up area, bus and length of road are defined in the dictionary, left lane and left line of traffic are defined in subrule (2), and shoulder is defined in rule 12. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. Note 3The driver of the bus must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians – see rule 48(2) and (3). Note 4Under rule 87(1), a driver entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from the side of the road must give way to any vehicle travelling in the lane or line of traffic. However, the driver of a public bus does not have to give way to a vehicle if the vehicle is required to give way to the bus under this rule and it is safe for the bus to enter the lane, or line of traffic, in which the other vehicle is travelling – see rule 87(2). (2) In this rule – 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. Note 1 Marked lane and obstruction are defined in the dictionary, and bicycle lane is defined in rule 153. Example 1Give way to buses sign

Note for diagram

This sign is displayed on buses.

78Keeping clear of police, emergency, enforcement and escort vehicles (1) A driver must not move into the path of an approaching police vehicle, emergency vehicle, or enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle, that is displaying a flashing blue, red or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note Approaching, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary. (2) If a driver is in the path of an approaching police vehicle, emergency vehicle, or enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle, that is displaying a flashing blue, red or magenta 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. (3) This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule of the Road Rules. 79Giving way to police, emergency, enforcement and escort vehicles (1) A driver must give way to a police vehicle, emergency vehicle, or enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle, that is displaying a flashing blue, red or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note 1 Emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary. Note 2For this rule, give way means – (a) if the driver is stopped – remain stationary until it is safe to proceed; or (b) in any other case – slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision; – see the definition in the dictionary. (2) This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule of the Road Rules that would otherwise require the driver of a police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle to give way to the driver. 79ASpeed-limit approaching and passing stationary or slow-moving police, emergency, enforcement, roadside assistance service and escort vehicles [Rule 79A Substituted by S.R. 2022, No. 51, Applied:01 Aug 2022] (1) A driver approaching a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, roadside assistance service vehicle or escort vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red, yellow or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before passing the vehicle.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. Note Approaching, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary. (2) A driver approaching a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, roadside assistance service vehicle or escort vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red, yellow or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm must give way to any police officer, emergency worker, enforcement vehicle worker, roadside assistance worker or escort vehicle worker on foot in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. Note Emergency worker, enforcement vehicle worker, escort vehicle worker, give way and police officer are defined in the dictionary. (3) A driver must not drive past, or overtake, a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, roadside assistance service vehicle or escort vehicle, that is displaying a flashing blue, red, yellow or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm, at a speed greater than 40 kilometres per hour.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. Note Overtake is defined in the dictionary. (4) Subrule (3) does not apply to a driver of a vehicle if – (a) the driver is driving the vehicle past, or overtaking, a stationary or slow-moving vehicle, referred to in that subrule, on a road with a speed limit of greater than 80 kilometres per hour; and (b) at the time the driver becomes aware of the stationary or slow-moving vehicle referred to in that subrule, there is not sufficient time to safely reduce the speed of the driver’s vehicle as required under that subrule; and (c) while the driver is driving the driver’s vehicle past, or overtaking, a stationary or slow-moving vehicle, referred to in that subrule, the driver reduces the speed of the driver’s vehicle to the extent that it is safe to do so. (5) A driver who drives past, or overtakes, a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, roadside assistance service vehicle or escort vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red, yellow or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm must not increase speed until the driver is at a sufficient distance from the vehicle so as not to cause a danger to any police officers, emergency workers, enforcement vehicle workers, roadside assistance workers or escort vehicle workers in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. (6) Subrules (1), (2), (3) and (5) do not apply if the driver is driving on a road that is divided by a median strip and the police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, roadside assistance service vehicle or escort vehicle is on the other side of the road beyond the median strip. Note Median strip is defined in the dictionary. (7) This rule applies to a driver despite any other rule of the Road Rules. (8) A reference in subrules (1), (2), (3) and (5) to a flashing yellow light does not include a direction indicator light. (9) In this rule – roadside assistance service vehicle means a light vehicle built, fitted or used to provide aid or assistance to other vehicles, or drivers, on a public street; roadside assistance worker means the driver of, or passenger in, a roadside assistance service vehicle while the person is in, or in the immediate vicinity of, that vehicle. Division 5Crossings and shared zones80Stopping 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note Children’s crossing is defined in subrule (6). (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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note 1 Stop line is defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic control device at a place. (3) If a driver stops at a children’s crossing for a hand-held stop sign, the driver must not proceed until there is no pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering the crossing and the holder of the sign – (a) no longer displays the sign towards the driver; or (b) otherwise indicates that the driver may proceed. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. (5) For this rule, 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. Note Dividing strip is defined in the dictionary. (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 one side of the road completely or partly across the road; and (c) extending across the road between the posts or lines. Note Twin yellow lights is defined in the dictionary.

Children crossing flag

Children crossing sign

Hand-held stop sign

Hand-held stop sign
Note 1 for diagrams	There is another permitted version of the children’s crossing sign and a number of other permitted versions of the hand-held stop signs – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.
Note 2 for diagrams	A children’s crossing sign may have a different number on the sign – see rule 316(4).
Examples

Example 1 Driver stopped at stop line for pedestrians on a children’s crossing with children crossing flagsDriver must stop at the stop line because there are pedestrians on the children’s crossing

Example 2 Driver stopped at stop line for pedestrians on a children’s crossing with children’s crossing signs and twin yellow lights. 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note Pedestrian crossing is defined in subrule (3). (2) A driver must give way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering a pedestrian crossing.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (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. Note 1 Twin yellow lights is defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a place.

Pedestrian crossing sign

Examples

Example Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing. Driver must give way to the pedestrian on the crossing.

Example 2Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing at a slip lane. Driver must give way to the pedestrian on the crossing. 82Overtaking or passing a vehicle at a children’s crossing or pedestrian crossingA 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 at the crossing.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. Note Children’s crossing is defined in rule 80, overtake is defined in the dictionary, and pedestrian crossing is defined in rule 81.

Example 2 Driver not passing a vehicle that has stopped to give way to a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing. 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 zoneA driver driving in a shared zone must give way to any pedestrian in the zone.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Shared zone is defined in rule 24. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. Division 6Other give way rules84Giving 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). Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Dividing strip, give way line, stop line and tram are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 68 applies to the driver if there is a stop sign or stop line, and rule 71 applies to the driver if there is a give way sign or give way line. Note 3For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (2) In this rule – tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks. Note Bus and travelling along tram tracks are defined in the dictionary.

Example Giving way when driving through a break in a median strip. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

Example 2Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip to leave a service road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

Example 3 Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip to enter service road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

Note for examples

A median strip is a particular kind of dividing strip – see the definition of median strip in the dictionary.

85Giving way on a painted islandA driver entering a turning lane from a painted island must give way to – (a) any vehicle in the turning lane; or (b) if the turning lane and painted island are nearest to the far left side of the road – any vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane, or line of traffic, immediately to the right of the turning lane; or (c) if the turning lane and painted island are nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road or the far right side of the road – any vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane, or line of traffic, immediately to the left of the turning lane. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Line of traffic, marked lane, painted island and turning lane are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 138 and 139(4) allow a driver to drive on a painted island in certain circumstances. Note 3For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. 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. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

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. 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Oncoming vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (2) In this rule – 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. Note 1 Marked land and traffic lane arrows are defined in the dictionary.

Median turning lane sign
Note for diagram	There is another permitted version of the median turning lane sign – see the diagram in Schedule 3.

Example 1Giving way in a median turning bay. 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Line of traffic and marked lane are defined in the dictionary, and shoulder is defined in rule 12. Note 2For subrule (1), give way means – (a) if the driver is stopped – remain stationary until it is safe to proceed; or (b) in any other case – slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision; – see the definition in the dictionary. (2) However, the driver of a public 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 rule 77; and (b) it is safe for the bus to enter the lane or line of traffic in which the vehicle is driving. Note 1 Public bus is defined in the dictionary. Note 2The bus must display a give way to buses sign and the right direction indicator lights of the bus must be operating – see rule 77. (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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Median strip parking area is defined in the dictionary. Note 2For subrule (3), give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (4) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area, but includes any shoulder of the road. Note Road-related area is defined in rule 13 and shoulder is defined in rule 12. PART 8Traffic Signs and Road Markings Note 1The rules in this Part cover most traffic signs and road markings. However, some traffic signs and road markings are dealt with in other Parts dealing with particular subjects. These include: (a) speed-limits (including speed-limits in speed-limited areas and shared zones) – see Part 3 (b) U-turns – see Division 4 of Part 4 (c) traffic lights – see Part 6 (d) stop signs and give way signs – see Division 1 of Part 7 (e) roundabouts – see Part 9 (f) level crossings – see Part 10 (g) keeping left and lane signs – see Part 11 (h) stopping and parking – see Part 12 (i) pedestrians – see Part 14 (j) bicycle riders – see Part 15. Note 2Rule 322 deals with the meaning of traffic control devices on a road or in or at an area or place (including an intersection). Note 3For a driver, a traffic sign or road marking mentioned in a rule is, unless the contrary intention appears, a sign or marking that applies to the driver. To find out how traffic signs and road markings apply to a driver, see rules 338 to 341. Division 1Traffic signs and road markings at intersections and other places

Note Intersection, road marking and traffic sign are defined in the dictionary

88Left turn signs (1) If there is a left turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn left at the intersection.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1).

(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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Marked lane is defined in the dictionary.

Left turn only sign

Left lane must turn left sign
Note for diagrams	There is another permitted version of each of these signs – see the diagram in Schedule 3.

89Right turn signs (1) If there is a right turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn right at the intersection.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2).

(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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Marked lane is defined in the dictionary.

(3) In this rule – turn right does not include make a U-turn.

Note U-turn is defined in the dictionary.

Right turn only sign

Right lane must turn right sign
Note for diagrams	There are a number of other permitted versions of the right turn only sign, and another permitted version of the right lane must turn right sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

90No turns signsIf 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note U-turn is defined in the dictionary.

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 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.

Penalty:	Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
No left turn signs

No left turn sign (Standard sign)

No left turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign)

No right turn signs

No right turn sign (Standard sign)

No right turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign)
Note for diagrams	There are a number of other permitted versions of the right turn only sign, and another permitted version of the right lane must turn right sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

(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 one of those directions. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Part 9 deals with traffic lane arrows at roundabouts. Note 3Rule 329 explains when a traffic control device applies to a marked lane. (2) However, this rule 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 subrules 28(2) or 32(2). Note 1 Obstruction and U-turn are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rules 40 and 41 deal with making a U-turn at an intersection. If there are traffic lights at the intersection, the driver may make a U-turn only if there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection. If there are no traffic lights at the intersection, the driver may make a U-turn unless there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection. Note 3Subrule 28(2) deals with vehicles 7.5 metres long or longer turning left at an intersection from within the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane on a multi-lane road. Rule 32(2) deals with vehicles 7.5 metres long or longer turning right at an intersection from within the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane on a multi-lane road. 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 rule.

Note Bicycle storage area is defined in the dictionary.

Division 2Traffic signs and road markings generally93No 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Oncoming vehicle and overtake are defined in the dictionary.

(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.

Note With is defined in the dictionary.

No overtaking or passing sign

End no overtaking or passing sign

94No overtaking on bridge signsA 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Overtake is defined in the dictionary.

No overtaking on bridge sign
Note for diagram	There is another permitted version of this sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

95Emergency stopping lane only signs (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 law of this jurisdiction. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note 1 Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 178 deals with stopping in an emergency stopping lane. (2) This rule does not apply to the rider of a bicycle. Note 1 Bicycle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2If a no bicycles sign applies to the emergency stopping lane, the rider must not ride in the lane – see rule 252. (3) In this rule – emergency stopping lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, to which an emergency stopping lane only sign applies. Note 1 Marked lane is defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 329 explains when a traffic control device applies to a marked lane.

Emergency stopping lane only sign
Note for diagram	The sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction – see rule 316(4).

96Keep clear markings (1) A driver must not stop on an area of a road marked with a keep clear marking.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (2) In this rule – 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

Example 1 Keep clear marking bounded by line road markings

Example 2 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Driver’s vehicle, length of road and with are defined in the dictionary.

(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.

Example 1 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.

Note 2 Freeway is defined in rule 177, and road marking, T-intersection and traffic sign are defined in the dictionary.

Note 3 Rule 229 applies the road access sign to pedestrians.

Road access sign

End freeway sign

End road access sign
Note 1 for diagrams	There are a number of other permitted versions of the road access sign and the end freeway sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.
Note 2 for diagrams	A road access sign may indicate that it applies to different or additional vehicles or persons – see rule 316(4).

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Length of road is defined in the dictionary.

(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. Note 1 Road marking, T-intersection and two-way road are defined in the dictionary. Note 2There is a diagram of a keep left sign in rule 99. (3) This rule does not apply to the rider of a motor bike 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 the Road Rules or another law of this jurisdiction.

Note Bicycle, footpath, motor bike, nature strip and postal vehicle are defined in the dictionary and shared path is defined in rule 242.

One-way sign

Two-way sign
Note 1 for diagrams	There are a number of other permitted versions of the one-way sign and another permitted version of the two-way sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.
Note 2 for diagrams	A one-way sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction– see rule 316(4).

99Keep left and keep right signs (1) A driver driving past a keep left sign must drive to the left of the sign.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. (2) A driver driving past a keep right sign must drive to the right of the sign.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. (3) This rule does not apply to the rider of a motor bike 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 the Road Rules or another law of this jurisdiction.

Note Bicycle, footpath, motor bike, nature strip and postal vehicle are defined in the dictionary and shared path is defined in rule 242.

Keep left sign

Keep right sign
Note for diagram	There is another permitted version of the keep right sign – see the diagram in Schedule 3.

100No entry signsA driver must not drive past a no entry sign.

Penalty:

Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

No entry sign
Note for diagram	There are a number of other permitted versions of this sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

101Hand-held stop signs (1) A driver approaching a hand-held stop sign must stop before reaching the sign.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units. (3) This rule does not apply to a driver approaching or at a hand-held stop sign at a children’s crossing.

Note Rule 80 defines children’s crossing, and deals with hand-held stop signs at children’s crossings.

Hand-held stop signs

Note for diagrams

There are a number of other permitted versions of these signs – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

101ASafety ramp and arrester bed signs (1) A driver must not drive on a safety ramp or arrester bed unless – (a) it is necessary for the driver to do so in the interests of safety; or (b) the driver is permitted to do so under another law of this jurisdiction. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. (2) In this rule – arrester bed means an area to which an arrester bed sign applies; safety ramp means an area to which a safety ramp sign applies.

Arrester bed sign

Safety ramp sign
Note for diagrams	There are a number of other permitted versions of each of these signs — see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Division 3Signs for trucks, buses and other large vehicles102Clearance 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

Note Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

(2) In this rule – vehicle includes any load carried by the vehicle.

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

Note Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

(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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units. (3) In this rule – vehicle includes any load carried by the vehicle.

Bridge load limit (gross mass) sign

Gross load limit sign

Bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign
Note for diagram	There are a number of other permitted versions of the bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

104No trucks signs (1) A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not drive past 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, unless the driver is permitted to drive the vehicle on a route passing the sign under another law of this jurisdiction.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.

Note Bus, combination, driver’s vehicle, GVM and with are defined in the dictionary.

(2) A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not drive past 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, unless the driver is permitted to drive the vehicle on a route passing the sign under another law of this jurisdiction.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. (3) The driver of a truck must not drive past a no trucks sign that has no information on or with it indicating a mass or length, unless the driver is permitted to drive the truck on a route passing the sign under another law of this jurisdiction.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Truck is defined in the dictionary.

(4) This rule does not apply to a driver if the destination of the driver lies beyond a no trucks sign and – (a) there is no other route by which the driver’s vehicle could reach that destination; or (b) any other route by which the driver’s vehicle could reach that destination would require the vehicle to pass another no trucks sign.

No trucks sign

105Trucks must enter signsIf 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Truck and with are defined in the dictionary.

Trucks must enter sign
Note for diagram	There are a number of other permitted versions of this sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.

Note Bus, GVM and with are defined in the dictionary.

(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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 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.

Penalty:	Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
No buses sign

107Buses must enter signsIf 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Bus and with are defined in the dictionary.

Buses must enter sign
Note for diagram	There is another permitted version of this sign – see the diagram in Schedule 3.

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.

Note Bus, length of road and truck are defined in the dictionary.

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

Note With is defined in the dictionary.

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

Trucks and buses low gear sign

End trucks and buses low gear sign
Note for diagrams	There are a number of other permitted versions of the trucks and buses low gear sign, and another permitted version of the end trucks and buses low gear sign – see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

PART 9Roundabouts109What is a roundaboutA "roundabout" is an intersection – (a) with either – (i) one 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 one 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. Note 1 Intersection, marked lane, traffic and traffic island are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a place.

Roundabout sign

110Meaning of halfway around a roundaboutA 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 motor bikes, bicycles, motorised wheelchairs or animals) travelling in the same direction as the driver, must enter the roundabout in accordance with this rule.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Multi-lane road is defined in the dictionary.

(2) If the driver is to leave the roundabout less than halfway around it, the driver must enter the roundabout from the left marked lane or, if the road is not a multi-lane road, as near as practicable to the left side of the road. Note Marked lane is defined in the dictionary.

Example 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 the right marked lane or, if the road is not a multi-lane road, from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip.

Example 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 any marked lane or, if the road is not a multi-lane road, anywhere on the part of the road on which vehicles travelling in the same direction as the driver may travel.

Example Leaving a roundabout halfway around it

(5) Despite subrules (2) and (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 one of those directions after entering the roundabout. Note Traffic-lane arrows is defined in the dictionary. Examples

Example 1 Roundabout with 3 entry points

Example 2 Roundabout with 5 entry points

Note for examples 1 and 2	Rule 116 requires a driver to obey traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout.
Note for examples 1 and 2	The rules in Part 11 about driving in marked lanes, and moving from one marked lane or line of traffic, apply to a driver driving in a roundabout – see rules 146 to 148.

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

Note Bicycle is defined in the dictionary.

(7) Subrule (5) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or animal if the rider is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it. (8) Despite subrule (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 7.5 metres long, or longer; and (b) the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and (c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres 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 subrule (3), the 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 7.5 metres long, or longer; and (b) the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and (c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres 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 rule – 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; 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. 112Giving a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout (1) This rule 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Left change of direction signal is defined in the dictionary.

(3) The driver must continue to give the change of direction signal until the driver has left the roundabout.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (4) This rule does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

Note Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

113Giving a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout (1) This rule 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Right change of direction signal is defined in the dictionary.

(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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note 1 Driver’s vehicle and marked lane are defined in the dictionary. Note 2Rule 117 deals with giving change of direction signals before changing marked lanes, or entering another line of traffic, in a roundabout. Note 3Rule 118 requires a driver, if practicable, to give a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout. 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units. Note 1 Tram is defined in the dictionary. Note 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary. (2) A driver driving in a roundabout must give way to a tram that is in, entering or approaching the roundabout.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (3) In this rule – tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks. Note 1 Bus and travelling along tram tracks are defined in the dictionary. Note 2For the give way rules applying to a driver moving from one marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic, see rule 148. 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 subrule (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 subrule (3) applies to the driver – over the central traffic island, as near as practicable to the centre of the island. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Traffic island is defined in the dictionary.

(2) This subrule 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.

Note Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

(3) This subrule 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 roundaboutIf 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 one of those directions. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in the dictionary.

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Driver’s vehicle and left change of direction signal are defined in the dictionary.

(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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Right change of direction signal is defined in the dictionary.

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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Left change of direction signal is defined in the dictionary.

(2) The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver has left the roundabout.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. (3) This rule does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights. Note 1 Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary. Note 2The rules in Part 11 about driving in marked lanes and moving from one marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic apply to a driver leaving a roundabout – see rule 146 to 148. 119Giving way by the rider of a bicycle or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundaboutThe 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 motor bikes, bicycles, motorised wheelchairs or animals), must give way to any vehicle leaving the roundabout.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 Bicycle and marked lane are defined in the dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 For this rule, give way means the rider must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary.

PART 10Level Crossings120What is a level crossing (1) A level crossing is – (a) an area where 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 (b) an area where 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.

Note Tram tracks is defined in the dictionary.

(2) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area. Note Road-related area is defined in rule 13.

Level crossing signs

121Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a level crossingA 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. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1 Approaching, enter, stop line and tram are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe for the driver to proceed – see the definition in the dictionary.

Stop sign

122Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at a level crossingA 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1 Approaching, enter, give way line and tram are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary.

Give way sign

123Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching, &c.,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 cannot drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.

Examples 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.

Note Approaching, enter, tram and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary. 124Leaving a level crossingA driver who enters a level crossing must leave the level crossing as soon as the driver can do so safely.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.

Note Enter is defined in the dictionary.

PART 11Keeping Left, Overtaking and Other Driving RulesDivision 1General125Unreasonably obstructing drivers or pedestrians (1) A driver must not unreasonably obstruct the path of another driver or a pedestrian.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Note Driver includes a person in control of a vehicle – see the definition of drive in the dictionary. (2) For this rule, 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 20 kilometres per hour on a length of road to which a speed-limit of 80 kilometres per hour applies when there is no reason for the driver to drive at that speed on the length of road.

126Keeping a safe distance behind vehiclesA 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.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 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 a multi-lane road or any length of road in a built-up area; or (b) overtaking. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Built-up area, length of road, multi-lane road and overtake are defined in the dictionary.

(2) In this rule – long vehicle means a vehicle that, together with any load or projection, is 7.5 metres long, or longer;

Note	Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d).

required minimum distance means – (a) for a long vehicle in a road train area – 200 metres or, if another law of this jurisdiction provides another distance for the area, that distance; or (b) for a long vehicle in another area – 60 metres or, if another law of this jurisdiction provides another distance for the area, that distance; road train means a combination that is a road train for the Road Rules under another law of this jurisdiction.

Note Combination is defined in the dictionary.

128Entering blocked intersectionsA driver must not enter an intersection if the driver cannot drive through the intersection because the intersection, or a road beyond the intersection, is blocked.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Example 1The 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. Note 1 Enter and intersection are defined in the dictionary. 128AEntering blocked crossings (1) A driver must not enter a children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing if the driver cannot drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units. Example 1The 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 a fallen load on the road. Note 1 Children’s crossing, enter, marked foot crossing and pedestrian crossing are defined in the dictionary. (2) Despite subrule (1), a driver may enter a children’s crossing or a pedestrian crossing if – (a) the crossing is immediately before an intersection that does not have traffic lights; and (b) the crossing is not blocked; and (c) before the crossing, the driver gives way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on the crossing. (3) Subrule (2) applies despite anything to the contrary in rule 171 and 172. (4) However, subrule (3) is not intended to permit a driver to park a vehicle contrary to rule 171 or 172. Division 2Keeping to the left129Keeping to the far left side of a road (1) A driver on a road (except a multi-lane road) must drive as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Multi-lane road is defined in the dictionary.

(2) This rule does not apply to the rider of a motor bike.

Note Motor bike is defined in the dictionary.

(3) In this rule – road does not include a road-related area.

Note Road-related area includes the shoulder of a road – see rule 13.

130Keeping to the left on a multi-lane road (1) This rule 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 80 kilometres per hour; or (b) a keep left unless overtaking sign applies to the length of road where the driver is driving.

Note 1 Length of road and multi-lane road are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Part 3 deals with speed-limits.

(2) The driver must not drive in the right lane unless – (a) the driver 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) 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 rule 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 the Road Rules, is permitted to drive; or (i) there are only 2 marked lanes and the left lane is a slow vehicle turn out lane. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 Centre of the road, left traffic lane arrows, obstruction, overtake, right change of direction signal, special purpose lane, traffic and U-turn are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 Rule 159 deals with traffic signs that require a particular kind of vehicle to drive in the marked lane indicated by the signs.

Note 3 Rule 329 deals with when a traffic control device applies to a marked lane.

(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.

Note Road marking, T-intersection and traffic sign are defined in the dictionary.

(4) In this rule – 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;

Note	See clause 1 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

[Schedule 5 Amended by No. 34 of 2020, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jul 2021] [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] [Schedule 5 Amended by No. 17 of 2023, s. 4, Applied:01 Jul 2024] bicycle means a vehicle with 2 or more wheels that is built to be propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears (whether or not it has one or more auxiliary motors), and – (a) includes a pedicab, penny-farthing and tricycle; and (ab) [Schedule 5 Amended by No. 17 of 2023, s. 4, Applied:01 Jul 2024] includes a bicycle with an electrically powered auxiliary motor (or motors) with a power output (or combined power output) of not more than 200 watts; and (b) includes an electrically power-assisted cycle within the meaning of vehicle standards determined under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, as amended from time to time; but (ba) [Schedule 5 Amended by No. 17 of 2023, s. 4, Applied:01 Jul 2024] does not include a bicycle with an internal combustion engine powered motor (or motors) of any power output; and (c) does not include a personal mobility device, wheelchair, wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy, or any vehicle (other than a vehicle referred to in paragraph (b)) with an auxiliary motor capable of generating a power output over 200 watts (whether or not the motor is operating);

Note 1	Vehicle is defined in rule 15 and personal mobility device, wheelchair, wheeled recreational device and wheeled toy are defined in this dictionary.
Note 2	Electrically power-assisted pedal cycle is defined in the Australian Design Rules– Definitions and Vehicle Categories, which are vehicle standards determined under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth.

bicycle crossing light means a green, yellow or red bicycle crossing light;

Note	Green bicycle crossing light, yellow bicycle crossing light and red bicycle crossing light are defined in this dictionary.

bicycle crossing lights means a device designed to show a bicycle crossing light, or 2 or more bicycle crossing lights at different times;

Note	Bicycle crossing light is defined in this dictionary.

bicycle hook turn storage area 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 one or more bicycle symbols and one or more right traffic lane arrows, and 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;

Note 1	Intersection, bicycle symbol, right traffic lane arrows, motor vehicle and marked foot crossing are defined in this dictionary and hook turns are described in rules 34 and 35.
Note 2	See example in rule 35.

bicycle lane see rule 153; bicycle path see rule 239; bicycle path road marking see rule 239; bicycle storage area means – (a) an area of a road before an intersection with traffic lights – (i) that has painted on it one or more bicycle symbols; and (ii) that is between two parallel stop lines, regardless of whether the lines are of equal length – but does not include any stop line; or (b) if another law of this jurisdiction defines a bicycle storage area, that area as defined under that law.

Note	Intersection, traffic lights, bicycle symbol and stop line are defined in this dictionary.

bicycle symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a bicycle;

Note	The symbol is, for example, used in a bicycle lane sign, a bicycle path sign and a separated footpath sign – see Schedule 2.

B light means a red, white or yellow B light;

Note	Red B light, white B light and yellow B light are defined in this dictionary.

B lights means a device designed to show a B light, or 2 or more B lights at different times; built-up area, in relation to a length of road, means an area in which either of the following is present for a distance of at least 500 metres or, if the length of road is shorter than 500 metres, for the whole road: (a) buildings, not over 100 metres apart, on land next to the road; (b) street lights not over 100 metres apart;

Note	Length of road is defined in this dictionary.

bus means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats over 12 adults (including the driver);

Note	Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary.

bus lane see rule 154; [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] bus only lane see rule 154A; [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] bus only lane road marking means a road marking consisting of the words ‘bus only’;

Note	Road marking is defined in this dictionary.

bus stop means a length of road to which a traffic sign displaying the words bus stop, with or without other words or symbols, applies; bus zone see rule 183; centre of the road, for a driver on a 2-way road, means the far right side of the part of the road used by traffic travelling in the same direction as the driver; changes direction see rule 45; children’s crossing see rule 80; combination means a group of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle connected to one or more vehicles;

Note	Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

continuing road, for a T-intersection, means the road (except a road-related area) that meets the terminating road at the T-intersection;

Note	Road-related area is defined in rule 13, and terminating road and intersection are defined in this dictionary.

correctional vehicle means any vehicle driven by a correctional worker who is driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duties as a correctional worker for the purpose of transporting a prisoner or other person in the custody of the worker;

Note	Correctional worker is defined in this dictionary.

correctional worker means a person appointed or employed under section 5 of the Corrections Act 1997; crash includes – (a) a collision between 2 or more vehicles; or (b) any other accident or incident involving a vehicle in which a person is killed or injured, property is damaged, or an animal in someone’s charge is killed or injured;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

crossing means a children’s crossing, level crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing;

Note	Children’s crossing is defined in rule 80, level crossing is defined in rule 120, marked foot crossing is defined in this dictionary, and pedestrian crossing is defined in rule 81.

dividing line means a road marking formed by a line, or 2 parallel lines, whether broken or continuous, designed to indicate the parts of the road to be used by vehicles travelling in opposite directions;

Note	Road marking is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

dividing strip means an area or structure that divides a road lengthways, but does not include a nature strip, bicycle path, footpath or shared path;

Note	Bicycle path is defined in rule 239, footpath and nature strip are defined in this dictionary, and shared path is defined in rule 242.

drive includes be in control of; driver see rules 16 and 19; driver’s vehicle, for a driver, means the vehicle being driven by the driver; edge filtering see rule 151A(5); edge line, for a road, means a line marked along the road at or near the far left or far right side of the road (except any road-related area of the road); [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] electric-powered vehicle see rule 203B; emergency stopping lane see rule 95; emergency vehicle, for a provision of the Road Rules, means any vehicle driven by a person who is – (a) an emergency worker for the provision; and (b) driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duty as an emergency worker;

Note 1	Emergency worker is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
Note 2	Drive includes be in control of – see the definition in this dictionary.

emergency worker, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a person who is an emergency worker for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note	See clause 3 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

[Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2022, No. 43, Applied:13 Jul 2022] end bus only lane road marking means a road marking consisting of the words ‘end bus only’;

Note	Road marking is defined in this dictionary.

end no filtering sign see rule 151A(6); enforcement vehicle means a vehicle driven or used by an authorised person in the course of their duty, as defined in clause 1(1) of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6; enforcement vehicle worker means the driver of, or passenger in, an enforcement vehicle while the person is in, or in the immediate vicinity of, that vehicle; enter an intersection or crossing, for the driver of a vehicle or a train, means enter the intersection or crossing with any part of the vehicle or train;

Note	Crossing and intersection are defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

escort vehicle has the same meaning as it has in section 3 of the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999; escort vehicle worker means the driver of, or passenger in, an escort vehicle while the person is in, or in the immediate vicinity of, that vehicle; footpath, except in rule 13(1), means an area open to the public that is designated for, or has as one of its main uses, use by pedestrians;

Note	Rule 13 defines road-related area.

freeway see rule 177; front fog light see rule 217; give way, for a driver or pedestrian, means – (a) if the driver or pedestrian is stopped – remain stationary until it is safe to proceed; or (b) in any other case – slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision; give way line means a broken line that is marked across all or part of a road and is not part of a marked foot crossing;

Note 1	Marked foot crossing is defined in this dictionary.
Note 2	There is an example of a give way line in rule 69.

green bicycle crossing light means an illuminated green bicycle symbol as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4;

Note	Bicycle symbol is defined in this dictionary.

green pedestrian light means – (a) an illuminated green pedestrian symbol; or (b) the word "walk" illuminated in green (whether or not flashing);

Note	Green pedestrian symbol is defined in this dictionary.

green pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian as shown in the diagram in green in Schedule 4; green traffic arrow means an illuminated green arrow; green traffic light means an illuminated green disc; [Schedule 5 Amended by No. 34 of 2020, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jul 2021] GVM, for a vehicle, means the maximum loaded mass of the vehicle – (a) as specified on the RAV for that vehicle; or (b) if it is not specified on the RAV, as specified by the vehicle’s manufacturer on an identification plate on the vehicle; or (c) if it is not specified on the RAV or an identification plate, or if the specification is not appropriate because the vehicle has been modified, as certified by a vehicle registration authority;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

halfway around, for a roundabout, see rule 110; hazard warning lights means a pair of yellow direction indicator lights fitted to a vehicle under another law of this jurisdiction that display regular flashes of light at the same time, and at the same rate, as each other, but does not include warning lights fitted, under another law of this jurisdiction, to a bus used for carrying children;

Note	Bus is defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

heavy vehicle means a vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes; high-beam, for a headlight fitted to a vehicle, means that the headlight is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the headlight’s low-beam;

Note	Low-beam is defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

hook turn see rules 34 and 35; intersection means the area where 2 or more roads (except any road-related area) meet, and includes – (a) any area of the roads where vehicles travelling on different roads might collide; and (b) the place where any slip lane between the roads meets the road into which traffic on the slip lane may turn – but does not include any road-related area;

Note	Road is defined in rule 12, road-related area is defined in rule 13, slip lane is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

juvenile justice vehicle means any vehicle driven by a youth justice worker who is driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duties as a youth justice worker for the purpose of transporting a youth or other person in the custody of the worker;

Note	Youth justice worker is defined in this dictionary.

keep clear marking see rule 96; land includes premises or part of premises; lane filtering see rule 151A(1) lead, for livestock, includes drive the livestock; learner licence has the same meaning as in the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999; left, for a person or in relation to something, see rule 351(1) and (3); left change of direction signal means a change of direction signal given in accordance with rule 47; left traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a direction to the left;

Note	Marked lane andtraffic lane arrows are defined in this dictionary.

length, of a road, includes – (a) a marked lane or part of a marked lane; and (b) another part of a length of road;

Note	Marked lane is defined in this dictionary.

level crossing see rule 120; line of traffic means – (a) 2 or more vehicles travelling in line along a road (whether or not the vehicles are actually moving, but not including vehicles in a marked lane); or (b) a single vehicle, other than a vehicle that is part of a line of traffic under paragraph (a), that is travelling along a road (whether or not the vehicle is actually moving, but not including a vehicle in a marked lane);

Examples
1.	A vehicle travelling along a road (except in a marked lane) in line behind another vehicle (the leading vehicle) forms part of a line of traffic with the leading vehicle.
2.	A vehicle travelling along a road (except in a marked lane) with no other vehicles in the vicinity constitutes a line of traffic by itself.
3.	Two vehicles travelling in the same direction on a road (except in a marked lane), but not in line, are 2 lines of traffic.

livestock includes, but is not limited to, horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats and deer; loading zone see rule 179; low-beam for a headlight fitted to a vehicle, means that the headlight is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is – (a) not higher than the centre of the headlight, when measured 8 metres in front of the vehicle; and (b) not over one metre higher than the level where the vehicle is standing, when measured 25 metres in front of the vehicle;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

mail zone see rule 186; marked foot crossing means an area of a road – (a) at a place with pedestrian lights facing pedestrians crossing the road and traffic lights facing vehicles driving on the road; and (b) indicated by a different road surface, or between 2 parallel continuous or broken lines, or rows of studs or markers, on the road surface substantially from one side of the road to the other;

Example of a different road surface

The area of road could be indicated by brick paving across a bitumen road.

Note

Pedestrian lights and traffic lights are defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

marked lane means an area of a road marked by continuous or broken lines, or rows of studs or markers, on the road surface that is designed for use by a single line of vehicles;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

mechanical signalling device means a device that is declared to be a mechanical signalling device for the Road Rules under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note	See clause 4 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

median strip means a dividing strip designed or developed to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions;

Note	Dividing strip is defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

median strip parking area means a parking area on or in a median strip;

Note	Parking area is defined in this dictionary.

medical certificate means a certificate that – (a) is signed by a medical practitioner; and (b) states a date of issue; and (c) if another law of this jurisdiction does not exempt the medical certificate from displaying an expiry date – states an expiry date that is not more than one year after the date of issue; and (d) has not expired; medical practitioner means a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) in the medical profession; motor bike means a motor vehicle with 2 wheels, and includes – (a) a 2-wheeled motor vehicle with a sidecar attached to it that is supported by a third wheel; and (b) a motor vehicle with 3 wheels that is ridden in the same way as a motor vehicle with 2 wheels; motorised scooter see rule 244A; motor vehicle means a vehicle (other than a motorised scooter) that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle; multi-lane road, for a driver, means a one-way road, or a two-way road, with 2 or more marked lanes (except bicycle lanes) that are – (a) on the side of the dividing line or median strip where the driver is driving; and (b) for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction;

Note	Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153, dividing line, marked lane, median strip, one-way road and two-way road are defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

nature strip, except in rule 13(1), means an area between a road (except a road-related area) and adjacent land, but does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path;

Note 1	Adjacent land and footpath are defined in this dictionary, bicycle path is defined in rule 239, road is defined in rule 12 and shared path is defined in rule 242.
Note 2	Rule 13 defines a road-related area.

night means the period between sunset on one day and sunrise on the next day; no bicycles road marking means a road marking consisting of a bicycle symbol with a diagonal line across it, or the words "no bicycles", or both the symbol and the words;

Note	Bicycle symbol and road marking are defined in this dictionary.

no filtering sign see rule 151A(6). obstruction includes a traffic hazard, but does not include a vehicle only because the vehicle is stopped in traffic or is travelling more slowly than other vehicles;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

oncoming vehicle, for a driver, means a vehicle approaching the driver travelling in the opposite direction to the direction in which the driver is driving;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

one-way road means a road with one or more marked lanes, all of which are for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction;

Note	Marked lane is defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

overhead lane control device means an overhead lane control sign or signal; overhead lane control sign means a traffic sign displaying a red diagonal cross that is installed on a structure over a road or part of a road;

Note	Traffic sign is defined in this dictionary.

overhead lane control signal means – (a) an illuminated red diagonal cross (whether or not flashing); or (b) an illuminated white, green or yellow arrow pointing downwards or indicating one or more directions; overhead lane control signals means a device on a structure over a road, or part of a road, that is designed to display an overhead lane control signal, or 2 or more overhead lane control signals; oversize vehicle means a vehicle that is declared to be an oversize vehicle for the Road Rules under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note 1	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
Note 2	See clause 5 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

overtake, for a driver, means the action of – (a) approaching from behind another driver travelling in the same marked lane or line of traffic; and (b) moving into an adjacent marked lane or part of the road on which there is room for a line of traffic (whether or not the lane or part of the road is for drivers travelling in the same direction); and (c) passing the other driver while travelling in the adjacent marked lane or line of traffic;

Note	Marked lane is defined in this dictionary.

[Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2020, No. 73, Applied:01 Dec 2020] [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 31, Applied:01 Jun 2021] P1 provisional licence has the same meaning as in the Vehicle and Traffic (Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration) Regulations 2021; painted island means an area of a road – (a) that has painted on it stripes or chevrons in white or another colour that contrasts with the colour of the road; and (b) that is surrounded either – (i) by a line or lines (whether broken or continuous); or (ii) partly by a combination of a line or lines (whether broken or continuous) and partly by a kerb or by a structure on or next to the road; park, in Part 12 and for a driver, includes stop and allow the driver’s vehicle to stay (whether or not the driver leaves the vehicle);

Note 1	Driver’s vehicle is defined in this dictionary.
Note 2	Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.

parking area means a length of road or area designed for parking vehicles;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

parking area for people with disabilities see rule 203; parking bay means an area for parking a single vehicle (other than a combination) that is indicated by – (a) road markings consisting of lines, studs or other similar devices; or (b) a different road surface;

Note	Combination and road marking are defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

parking control sign means any of the following: (a) a bicycle parking sign; (b) a bus zone sign; (c) a clearway sign; (d) a loading zone sign; (e) a mail zone sign; (f) [this paragraph is intentionally left blank]; (g) a motor bike parking sign; (h) a no parking sign; (i) a no stopping sign; (j) a people with disabilities parking sign; (k) a permissive parking sign; (l) a permit zone sign; (m) a taxi zone sign; (n) a truck zone sign; (o) a works zone sign; parking permit for people with disabilities means a permit, issued under another law of this jurisdiction or the law of another jurisdiction, that includes a people with disabilities symbol;

Note	People with disabilities symbol is defined in this dictionary.

part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles means the area of the road, except – (a) any road-related area; and (b) if the road has one or more service roads – the area of any service road;

Note 1	Road-related area is defined in rule 13, and service road is defined in this dictionary.
Note 2	A road-related area includes any shoulder of the road – see rule 13.

pedestrian see rule 18; pedestrian crossing see rule 81; pedestrian lights means a device designed to show, at different times, a green or red pedestrian light;

Note	Green pedestrian light and red pedestrian light are defined in this dictionary.

pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian;

Note	This symbol is, for example, used in a separated footpath sign – see Schedule 2.

people with disabilities road marking see rule 203; people with disabilities symbol means a picture of a person seated in a wheelchair as shown in the diagrams in Schedule 4; permit zone see rule 185; [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] personal mobility device means a device that – (a) has at least one wheel; and (b) is designed to be used by one person; and (c) is propelled by an electric motor or motors; and (d) when propelled only by the motor or motors, is not capable of travelling over 25 kilometres per hour on level ground; and (e) is fitted with an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control; and (f) is not more than 1 250 millimetres in length by 700 millimetres in width by 1 350 millimetres in height and, when the device is not carrying a person or other load, 45 kilograms in weight – but does not include a bicycle, motorised scooter, motorised wheelchair or wheeled recreational device;

Note	Bicycle, wheelchair and wheeled recreational device are defined in this dictionary, and motorised scooter is defined in rule 244A.

[Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] PMD user – see rule 244D; police officer, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a person who is a police officer for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note	See clause 7 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

police vehicle, for a provision of the Road Rules, means any vehicle driven by a person who is – (a) a police officer for the provision; and (b) driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duty as a police officer;

Note 1	Police officer is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
Note 2	Drive i ncludes be in control of – see the definition in this dictionary.

portable warning triangle means a portable warning triangle approved, for the Road Rules, under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note	Rules 226 and 227 deal with portable warning triangles.

postal vehicle, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a vehicle driven by a person who is – (a) a postal worker for the provision; and (b) driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duty as a postal worker;

Note 1	Postal worker is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
Note 2	Drive includes be in control of – see the definition in this dictionary.

postal worker, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a person who delivers letter mail and parcels within Australia, on behalf of Australia Post; public bus, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a vehicle that is declared to be a public bus for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note 1	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
Note 2	See clause 9 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

public holiday, for a place, means a public holiday at the place under the law of this jurisdiction; [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] quad bike means a motor vehicle with 4 wheels that is ridden in the same way as a motor bike;

Note	This definition is not part of the model road rules of Australia.

railway employee, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a person who is a railway employee for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note	See clause 10 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

[Schedule 5 Amended by No. 34 of 2020, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jul 2021] RAV means the Register of Approved Vehicles kept under section 14(1) of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth; red bicycle crossing light means an illuminated red bicycle symbol (whether or not flashing) as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4;

Note	Bicycle symbol is defined in this dictionary.

red B light means an illuminated red B; red pedestrian light means – (a) an illuminated red pedestrian symbol (whether or not flashing); or (b) the words "dont walk" illuminated in red (whether or not flashing);

Note	Red pedestrian symbol is defined in this dictionary.

red pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian as shown in the diagram in red in Schedule 4; red T light means an illuminated red T; red traffic arrow means an illuminated red arrow; red traffic light means an illuminated red disc; [Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 128, Applied:22 Dec 2021] ride, for the rider of a motor bike, quad bike or animal-drawn vehicle, includes be in control of;

Note	Motor bike is defined in this dictionary.

ride-on lawnmower means a vehicle that is – (a) a self-propelled lawn or grass mower constructed primarily for the purpose of mowing lawn or grass; and (b) not capable of travelling at more than 10 kilometres per hour; rider see rule 17; right, for a person in relation to something, see rule 351(2) and (3); right change of direction signal means a change of direction signal given in accordance with rule 49; right traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a direction to the right;

Note	Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in this dictionary.

road see rule 11(2) and rule 12; Road Authority means – (a) a body or person having statutory authority or responsibility for the design, construction, demolition, maintenance or management of any road; or (b) a person that is designing, constructing, demolishing, maintaining or managing a road for a road authority of the kind referred to in paragraph (a); or (c) an authority prescribed in the Traffic (Compliance and Enforcement) Regulations 2011 for the purposes of section 59(1A) of the Act; road marking means a word, figure, symbol, mark, line, raised marker or stud, or something else, on the surface of a road to direct or warn traffic, but does not include a painted island;

Note	Painted island is defined in this dictionary.

road-related area see rule 13; road user see rule 14 road worker, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a person who is a road worker for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction; roundabout see rule 109; safety zone see rule 162; school crossing patrol officer, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a person who is a school crossing patrol officer for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction; school zone see rule 23; scooter see rule 244A; separated footpath see rule 239; separated footpath road marking see rule 239; service road means the part of a road that – (a) is separated from other parts of the road by a dividing strip that is not designed or developed, wholly or mainly, to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions; and (b) is – (i) designed or developed to be used, wholly or mainly, by traffic servicing adjacent land; or (ii) indicated to be a service road by information on or with a traffic control device on the road;

Note	Adjacent land, dividing strip, traffic, traffic control device and with are defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

service vehicle means a vehicle that has been constructed or adapted to carry goods and is being used to collect or deliver goods in the course of business; shared path see rule 242; shared zone see rule 24; shoulder see rule 12; slip lane means an area of road for vehicles turning left that is separated, at some point, from other parts of the road by a painted island or traffic island, but not by a median strip;

Note	Painted island, median strip and traffic island are defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

special purpose lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, that is a bicycle lane, bus lane, emergency stopping lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane;

Note	Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153, bus lane is defined in rule 154, emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95, marked lane is defined in this dictionary, tram lane is defined in rule 155, transit lane is defined in rule 156 and truck lane is defined in rule 157.

speed-limited area see rule 22; stop, in Part 12 and for a driver, includes park, but does not include stop to reverse the driver’s vehicle into a parking bay or other parking place;

Note 1	Driver’s vehicle, park and parking bay are defined in this dictionary.
Note 2	Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.

stop line means a continuous line that – (a) is marked across all or part of the road; and (b) is not part of a marked foot crossing or a keep clear marking or a bicycle storage area for hook turns;

Note 1	Keep clear marking is defined in rule 96 and marked foot crossing is defined in this dictionary.
Note 2	There is an example of a stop line in rule 67.

straight ahead includes substantially straight ahead; T-intersection means an intersection, other than a roundabout, where 2 roads meet (whether or not at right angles) and one of the roads ends;

Note	Intersection is defined in this dictionary.

T light means a red, white or yellow T light;

Note	Red T light, white T light and yellow T light are defined in this dictionary.

T lights means a device designed to show a T light, or 2 or more T lights at different times; taxi, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a vehicle that is declared to be a taxi for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction;

Note 1	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
Note 2	See clause 11 of Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 for jurisdictional definition.

taxi zone see rule 182; terminating road, for a T-intersection, means – (a) if a road (except a road-related area) at the intersection is designated by traffic signs or road markings, or in another way, as a road that ends at the intersection – that road; or (b) in any other case – a road (except a road-related area) that ends at the intersection;

Note	Road is defined in rule 12, road-related area is defined in rule 13 and T-intersection is defined in this dictionary.

tractor does not include a motor vehicle built to tow a semi-trailer;

Note	Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary.

traffic includes vehicles and pedestrians;

Note	Pedestrian is defined in rule 18 and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

traffic arrow means a green, white or red traffic arrow, or a yellow traffic arrow (whether or not flashing);

Note	Green traffic arrow, red traffic arrow, white traffic arrow and yellow traffic arrow are defined in this dictionary.

traffic arrows means a device designed to show a traffic arrow or 2 or more traffic arrows at different times; traffic control device means a traffic sign, road marking, traffic signals, or other device, to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road;

Note	Various terms used in this definition are defined in this dictionary.

traffic island means a structure on a road to direct traffic, but does not include a road marking or painted island;

Note	Painted island and road marking are defined in this dictionary.

traffic lane arrows means a traffic sign, road marking or device that displays arrows indicating one or more directions and is designed to apply to one or more marked lanes, but does not include traffic arrows;

Note	Marked lane, road marking, traffic arrow and traffic sign are defined in this dictionary.

traffic light means a green traffic light, or a red or yellow traffic light (whether or not flashing);

Note	Green traffic light, red traffic light and yellow traffic light are defined in this dictionary.

traffic lights means a device designed to show a traffic light, or 2 or more traffic lights in a vertical arrangement and at different times, and includes any traffic arrows installed with or near the device; traffic lights pole means a pole or other structure on which traffic lights are installed; traffic-related item means any of the following: (a) a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; (b) a give way to buses sign; (c) a fire hydrant indicator or fire plug indicator;

Note	Examples of a fire hydrant indicator and fire plug indicator are shown in Schedule 4.

traffic sign means a board, plate, screen or another device, whether or not illuminated, displaying words, figures, symbols or anything else to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road, and includes a children crossing flag, a hand-held stop sign, a parking control sign and a variable illuminated message sign, but does not include traffic signals;

Note	Various terms used in this definition are defined in this dictionary.

traffic signals means bicycle crossing lights, B lights, overhead lane control signals, pedestrian lights, T lights, traffic arrows, traffic lights or twin red or yellow lights;

Note	Various terms used in this definition are defined in this dictionary.

trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed;

Note	Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

train has the same meaning as in the Rail Safety National Law (Tasmania) Act 2012; tram includes a light rail vehicle; tram lane see rule 155; tram recovery vehicle means a vehicle used by a tram operator to access and recover disabled trams for which the tram operator is responsible; tram stop means a place on a road at which there is a sign indicating that trams will stop to enable people to get on or off; tram tracks includes a rail designed for a light rail vehicle to run on; tramway see rule 155A; transit lane see rule 156; Transport Commission means the Transport Commission incorporated under section 4 of the Transport Act 1981; transport inspector, for a provision of the Road Rules, means a person who is a transport inspector for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of this jurisdiction; travelling along tram tracks, for a bus, means being driven along the area where the tram tracks are laid;

Note	Bus and tram tracks are defined in this dictionary.

trolley includes a shopping trolley and any other kind of handcart; truck means a motor vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes, except a bus, tram or tractor;

Note	Bus, GVM, motor vehicle, tram and tractor are defined in this dictionary.

truck lane see rule 157; truck zone see rule 180; turning lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, for vehicles travelling in one direction to which – (a) a left turn only sign, a left lane must turn left sign or left traffic lane arrows apply; or (b) a right turn only sign, a right lane must turn right sign or right traffic lane arrows apply; or (c) a U-turn permitted sign or U-turn traffic lane arrows apply;

Note	Left traffic lane arrows, marked lane, right traffic lane arrows and U-turn traffic lane arrows are defined in this dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

turn line means a road marking, at an intersection, consisting of a line (whether broken or continuous), that is designed to indicate how a turn is to be made at the intersection; twin red lights means a device showing, in a horizontal or diagonal arrangement, 2 illuminated red discs that flash alternately; twin yellow lights means a device showing, in a horizontal or diagonal arrangement, 2 illuminated yellow discs that flash alternately; two-way road means a road for use by vehicles travelling in opposite directions;

Note	Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

U-turn means a turn made by a driver so that the driver’s vehicle faces in approximately the opposite direction from which it was facing immediately before the turn was made, but does not include a turn made at a roundabout;

Note	Driver’s vehicle is defined in this dictionary and roundabout is defined in rule 109.

U-turn traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a U-turn direction;

Note	U-turn is defined in this dictionary.

variable illuminated message device means a device designed to display, and to change or turn off from time to time by electronic or optical means, illuminated words, figures, symbols, or anything else, to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road, but does not include traffic signals;

Note	Traffic is defined in this dictionary.

variable illuminated message sign means the illuminated words, figures, symbols, or other things displayed at any relevant time on a variable illuminated message device; vehicle see rule 15; Vehicle Standards means the Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2014; wheelchair means a chair mounted on 2 or more wheels that is built to transport a person who is unable to walk or has difficulty in walking, but does not include a pram, stroller or trolley;

Note	Trolley is defined in this dictionary.

[Schedule 5 Amended by S.R. 2021, No. 100, Applied:01 Dec 2021] wheeled recreational device means a wheeled device, built to transport a person, propelled by human power or gravity, and ordinarily used for recreation or play, and – (a) includes rollerblades, rollerskates, a skateboard, scooter, unicycle or similar wheeled device; but (b) does not include a golf buggy, pram, stroller or trolley, a motor-assisted device other than a motorised scooter (whether or not the motor is operating), or a bicycle, personal mobility device, wheelchair or wheeled toy;

Note	Bicycle, personal mobility device, trolley, wheelchair and wheeled toy are defined in this dictionary, and motorised scooter is defined in rule 244A.

wheeled toy means a child’s pedal car, scooter (other than a motorised scooter) or tricycle or a similar toy, but only when it is being used only by a child who is under 12 years old; white B light means an illuminated white B as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4; white T light means an illuminated white T as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4; white traffic arrow means an illuminated white arrow; window, in relation to a vehicle, includes any sunroof fitted to the vehicle; with, for information about the application of a traffic control device, includes accompanying or reasonably associated with the device; works zone see rule 181; yellow bicycle crossing light means an illuminated yellow bicycle symbol (whether or not flashing) as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4;

Note	Bicycle symbol is defined in this dictionary.

yellow B light means an illuminated yellow B; yellow T light means an illuminated yellow T; yellow traffic arrow means an illuminated yellow arrow; yellow traffic light means an illuminated yellow disc; youth justice worker means a youth justice worker within the meaning of the Youth Justice Act 1997. Schedule 6Jurisdictional qualifications

Rules 383 and 384

PART 1Jurisdictional qualifications for specific rules 1. Rule 158: Exceptions to driving in special purpose lanes, &c. For rule 158(2)(c), the driver of a service vehicle is permitted to drive in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane. Note Service vehicle, bicycle lane, tram lane, transit lane and truck lane are defined in the dictionary. 2. Rule 179: Stopping in a loading zone (1)For rule 179(1)(c), a vehicle may stop in a loading zone if – (a) the vehicle is dropping off or picking up goods (the permitted activity); and (b) the vehicle, if not a truck, service vehicle or public bus, has the name and address of its registered operator permanently displayed by non-magnetic means on its left-hand or right-hand side in letters that are at least 25 millimetres high and of a contrasting colour to the colour of the vehicle; and (c) the driver does not carry out any activity other than the permitted activity; and (d) the driver, on completing the permitted activity, leaves the loading zone as soon as the driver can do so safely.

Note	Public bus, service vehicle and truck are defined in the dictionary and loading zone is defined in rule 179.

(2)For rule 179(1)(c), a vehicle may also stop in a loading zone if – (a) the vehicle is providing a community transport service, and the driver is dropping off or picking up passengers (the permitted activity); and (b) the driver does not carry out any activity other than the permitted activity; and (c) the driver does not leave the vehicle unattended for more than 5 minutes; and (d) the driver, on completing the permitted activity, leaves the loading zone as soon as the driver can do so safely. (3)For this rule, the driver of a vehicle is taken to have left it unattended if the driver is more than 3 metres away from the closest point of the vehicle. (4)In this clause – community transport service means a transport service provided by – (a) the Commonwealth, the State or a council; or (b) an organisation that is a not-for-profit organisation funded entirely or partially by the Commonwealth, the State or a council (or any combination of those government entities); or (c) an organisation that is, or is entitled to be, endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a charitable or benevolent institution.

Note	Loading zone is defined in rule 179.

3. Rule 187: Stopping in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, tramway, transit lane, truck lane or on tram tracks (1)For rule 187(1)(b), the driver of a service vehicle is permitted to stop in a bus lane, transit lane or truck lane.

Note	Service vehicle, bus lane, transit lane and truck lane are defined in the dictionary.

(2)For rule 187(2)(b), the driver of a service vehicle is permitted to stop in a bicycle lane.

Note	Service vehicle and bicycle lane are defined in the dictionary.

4. Rule 197: Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip, painted island or traffic island (1)For rule 197(1)(b), a driver is permitted to stop on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path or dividing strip, or a nature strip adjacent to a length of road in a built-up area if – (a) the driver is a postal worker, for the Road Rules, who is driving a postal vehicle in the course of his or her duty as a postal worker and is taking reasonable care; or (b) the driver’s vehicle is being used in connection with works being carried out by a Road Authority, the driver is taking care and in the circumstances it is not practicable to comply with the rule.

Note	Bicycle path, dividing strip, footpath, length of road, shared path, nature strip, postal worker and Road Authority are defined in the dictionary.

(2)For rule 197(1)(b), a driver is permitted to stop on a nature strip if – (a) the nature strip is in a built-up area; and (b) the driver is the owner or occupier of a private residence on adjacent land that is contiguous with the nature strip; and (c) the driver’s vehicle, when stopped, does not unreasonably obstruct other road users.

Note	Adjacent land and built-up area are defined in the dictionary.

5. Rule 200: Stopping on roads: heavy and long vehicles For rule 200(2), the driver of a heavy vehicle, or long vehicle, is permitted to stop on a length of road in a built-up area for longer than one hour if the driver’s vehicle is a bus and the bus is stopped in – (a) a bus zone, and the driver is not contravening any parking control sign applying to the bus zone; or (b) a parking space within the meaning of Part VII of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982, at a time when the parking meter or voucher machine for that space is not operating.

Note 1	Built-up area, bus, bus zone and length of road are defined in the dictionary. Heavy vehicle is defined in rule 200 and long vehicle is defined in rules 127 and 200. Parking meter and voucher machine are defined in Part VII of the Local Government (Highways) Act 1982.
Note 2	The driver of a heavy vehicle or long vehicle may also be permitted to stop on a length of road in a built-up area for longer than one hour under an exemption permit – see rule 376.

6. Rule 213: Making a motor vehicle secure For rule 213(3), the driver does not have to comply with the rule if – (a) he or she is using a device which – (i) is on, or fixed to, the driver’s vehicle; and (ii) can only operate if the vehicle’s engine is switched on; and (iii) is being used to deliver goods to or collect goods from adjacent land; and (b) the vehicle is equipped with a device, in addition to a handbrake, that is being applied to prevent the wheels of the main drive axle from turning. 7. Rule 247A: Entering a bicycle storage area For rule 247A, the rider of a bicycle does not have to comply with the rule if the rider cannot enter the bicycle storage area from a bicycle lane. 8. Rule 288: Driving on a path For rule 288(2)(c), a driver is permitted to drive on a path if – (a) the driver is – (i) using his or her vehicle in connection with works being carried out by a Road Authority; or (ii) a postal worker who is driving a motor bike in the course of his or her duty as a postal worker; and (b) in the circumstances it is not practicable to comply with the rule; and (c) the driver takes reasonable care and does not exceed 10 kilometres per hour; and (d) the driver gives way to all other road users on the path.

Note	Postal worker and Road Authority are defined in the dictionary.

9. Rule 289: Driving on a nature strip For rule 289(1)(g), a driver is permitted to drive on a nature strip if – (a) the driver’s vehicle is being used in connection with works being carried out by a Road Authority and in the circumstances it is not practicable to comply with the rule; and (b) the driver does not exceed 10 kilometres per hour and takes reasonable care.

Note	Nature strip and Road Authority are defined in the dictionary.

10. Rule 313: Exemption for postal vehicles For rule 313, none of the provisions mentioned in subrule (2) of the rule apply to the driver of a postal vehicle. 11. Rule 313B: Exemption for breakdown vehicles For rule 313B, none of the provisions mentioned in subrule (2) of the rule apply to the driver of a breakdown vehicle. PART 2Jurisdictional qualifications – definitionalDivision 1Meaning of terms defined in the dictionary 1. Authorised person (1)A person who is a transport inspector is taken to have been appointed by the Transport Commission as an authorised person for the Road Rules. (2)A person who is a school crossing patrol officer is taken to have been appointed by the Transport Commission as an authorised person for rule 304 in its application to and for the purposes of rule 80. (3)A person who is a railway employee is taken to have been appointed by the Transport Commission as an authorised person for rule 304 in its application to, and for the purposes of, Part 10 and rule 101. (4)A person who is a road worker is taken to have been appointed by the Transport Commission as an authorised person for rule 304 in its application to, and for the purposes of, roadworks. (5)A person who is an SES worker is taken to have been appointed by the Transport Commission as an authorised person for rule 304 in its application to, and for the purposes of, giving directions for the safe and efficient movement of road traffic in the following circumstances: (a) at or near the scene of a motor vehicle crash; (b) during the attendance of an emergency incident; (c) during the conduct of a public event, but only at the direction of a police officer. (6)In this clause – SES worker means a person who is – (a) registered under section 28(2)(b) of the Emergency Management Act 2006; and (b) authorised by the Director of the State Emergency Service appointed under section 27 of that Act to – (i) act as an authorised officer for the purposes of rule 304; and (ii) give directions for the safe and efficient movement of traffic.

Note	Railway employee, road worker, school crossing patrol officer, Transport Commission and transport inspector are defined in the dictionary.

2. Breakdown worker A person is a breakdown worker for the Road Rules if the person is – (a) an employee of an organisation that provides a vehicle breakdown service; and (b) is providing services to repair a broken down vehicle. 3. Emergency worker (1)A person is an emergency worker for the Road Rules if the person is – (a) an employee of Airservices Australia and also a member of the Rescue and Firefighting Service; or (b) approved or authorised under the Ambulance Service Act 1982; or (c) appointed or employed for the purposes of the Emergency Management Act 2006 or registered as a volunteer member of the State Emergency Service under section 28(2)(b) of that Act; or (d) appointed or employed for the purposes of the Fire Service Act 1979; or (e) a ranger appointed under, or a person appointed or employed for the purposes of, the Nature Conservation Act 2002; or (f) a ranger appointed under, or a person appointed or employed for the purposes of, the National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002. (2)In this clause – Airservices Australia means the body established by section 7(1) of the Air Services Act 1995 of the Commonwealth; Rescue and Firefighting Service has the same meaning as in the Air Services Regulations 1995 of the Commonwealth. 4. Mechanical signalling device A device is declared to be a mechanical signalling device for the Road Rules if it is an approved mechanical signalling device complying with the Vehicle Standards. 5. Oversize vehicle A vehicle is declared to be an oversize vehicle for the Road Rules if its dimensions, including any load, exceed – (a) [Division 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 6 Amended by S.R. 2024, No. 57, Applied:16 Oct 2024] in the case of a light vehicle, the maximum allowable dimensions specified for that vehicle in the Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Operations) Regulations 2024; and (b) in the case of a heavy vehicle, the maximum allowable dimensions specified for that vehicle in the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation, as made under the Heavy Vehicle National Law and applied in this jurisdiction by section 5 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Tasmania) Act 2013. 6. Parking permit for people with disabilities A permit is a parking permit for people with disabilities for the Road Rules if it is a parking permit issued to a person with a disability by – (a) the department responsible for administering the Traffic Act 1925; or (b) a council. Note Council means a council within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993. 7. Police officer A person is a police officer for the Road Rules if the person is a police officer as defined in the Police Service Act 2003. 8. Portable warning triangle A portable warning triangle is taken to be approved for the Road Rules if it complies with Australian Standard AS 3790, bears the Australian Standards Mark and has no visible defects. 9. Public bus (1)A vehicle is declared to be a public bus for rule 183 if it is a bus that is – (a) being operated for the purposes of carrying passengers; and (b) not being operated for personal private use within the meaning of section 6 of the Passenger Transport Services Act 2011. (2)A vehicle is declared to be a public bus for the Road Rules if it is – (a) a bus that is being used to operate an authorised regular passenger service within the meaning of the Passenger Transport Services Act 2011; or (b) a bus that is – (i) registered in another State or a Territory; and (ii) permitted under a law of that State or Territory to operate as a public passenger vehicle; and (iii) operating, under charter in this State, a passenger transport service within the meaning of the Passenger Transport Services Act 2011. 10. Railway employee A person is a railway employee for the Road Rules if the person – (a) is an employee of a railway owner, or railway operator, that holds accreditation under the Rail Safety Act 1997; and (b) is giving directions for the safe and efficient regulation of traffic at or near a level crossing. Note Level crossing is defined in the dictionary. 11. Taxi A vehicle is declared to be a taxi for the Road Rules if it is operating as a taxi under the authority of a taxi licence in force under the Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Act 2008. 12. Transport inspector A person is a transport inspector for the Road Rules if the person – (a) is authorised as an authorised officer under the Traffic Act 1925; or (b) is appointed as an authorised officer under the Heavy Vehicle National Law; or (c) is otherwise authorised by the Transport Commission under section 9 of the Traffic Act 1925 – and, in his or her instrument of authorisation or appointment, is specified as a transport inspector for the Road Rules. Division 2Meaning of terms for particular rules 13. Rule 199: Public postbox For rule 199, a structure is declared to be a public postbox for the Road Rules if it is a structure – (a) that is maintained by Australia Post; and (b) in which letters or packages may be posted or deposited by any person for dispatch by Australia Post. Note Australia Post is defined in the dictionary. 14. Rule 216: Dangerous goods and placard load For rule 216 – (a) dangerous goods for the Road Rules are dangerous goods within the meaning of the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2010; and (b) a placard load for the Road Rules is a placard load within the meaning of the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2010. 15. Rules 231 and 235A: Red pedestrian lights For rules 231 and 235A, a reference in those rules to a red pedestrian light also includes a reference to a pedestrian light that is displaying, on the light, a count-down to the pedestrian light becoming a red pedestrian light. Division 3General 16. References to a person’s age For the Road Rules – (a) a person is taken to be of an age specified in a particular rule if the person has attained that age; and (b) a person is taken to be under an age specified in a particular rule if the person has not attained that age. PART 3Jurisdictional qualifications – approvals 1. Rules 256 and 257: Approved bicycle helmet For rule 256 and 257(1), a bicycle helmet is approved for the Road Rules if it complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2063, is marked in accordance with that Standard and has no visible defect. Note Australian Standard is defined in the dictionary. 2. Rules 264, 265, 266 and 267: Approved seatbelt For rules 264, 265, 266 and 267, a seatbelt is approved for the Road Rules if it complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2596, is marked in accordance with that Standard and has no visible defect. Note Australian Standard is defined in the dictionary. 3. Rule 266(7): Approved child restraint, approved booster seat, approved child safety harness For rule 266(7), a child restraint, booster seat or child safety harness is approved for the Road Rules if – (a) it complies with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1754, is marked in accordance with that Standard and has no visible defect; or (b) it is a booster seat or cushion forming an integrated part of the relevant motor vehicle and – (i) was installed when the vehicle was manufactured, by the vehicle’s manufacturer, so as to enable a child to use a seat belt, of the lap and sash type, that is installed; and (ii) complies with the Australian Design Rules, under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, or the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018, of the Commonwealth, for that type of booster seat or cushion as in force when the vehicle was manufactured or, as the case may be, imported into Australia, or complies with any later edition of those Rules as in force when the booster seat or cushion is being used.

Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.

Notified in the Gazette on 2 October 2019

These rules are administered in the Department of State Growth.