Road Traffic Code Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2013 (WA)
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Road Traffic Act 1974
Road Traffic Code Amendment Regulations
(No. 2) 2013
Made by the Governor in Executive Council.
1. Citation
These regulations are the Road Traffic Code Amendment
Regulations (No. 2) 2013.2. Commencement
These regulations come into operation as follows —
(a) regulations 1 and 2 — on the day on which these regulations are published in the Gazette;
(b) the rest of the regulations — on the day that is 3 months after that day.
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These regulations amend the Road Traffic Code 2000.
4. Regulation 3 amended
(1) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of accredited pilot after “means a person” insert: who has a driver’s licence that is not endorsed as a provisional licence under the Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive)
Regulations 2008 and(2) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of level crossing delete “whether or not there is a “level crossing” sign on the road at all or any of the entrances to the area;” and insert: together with the road area between the “level crossing” signs on the approaches to the railway and any adjacent area that is
denoted by painted, crosshatched road markings;(3) In regulation 3(1) in the definition of speed limit sign delete
paragraph (a) and insert:
(a)
is displayed or erected on or near a carriageway; and
(4) Delete regulation 3(2)(da). 5. Regulation 39 amended
In regulation 39(1):
(a) in paragraph (b)(ii) delete “intersection; and” and insert: intersection;
(b) delete paragraph (b)(iii); (c) after paragraph (b) insert: or
(c)
turn right if the driver gives way to any vehicle that has entered or is approaching the intersection from the opposite direction.
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6. Regulation 62 amended
In regulation 62(4) after the Examples insert:
(5) Despite subregulation (4), a driver may enter upon or attempt to cross a pedestrian crossing if —
(a)
the pedestrian crossing is immediately before an intersection that is not controlled by traffic lights; and
(b) the pedestrian crossing is not blocked; and (c)
the driver gives way to any pedestrian on the pedestrian crossing at the time the driver enters upon or attempts to cross the pedestrian crossing.
(6) If entering a pedestrian crossing under
subregulation (5), a driver may remain on that crossing
until the intersection immediately after the crossing is
safe to enter or cross.7. Regulation 110 replaced
Delete regulation 110 and insert:
110. Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles
(1) In this regulation — B-double has the meaning given in the Road Traffic
(Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002 Glossary;long vehicle means a vehicle or combination 7.5 m or
more in length, inclusive of any projection and of its
load, other than a B-double or a road train;road train has the meaning given in the Road Traffic
(Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2002 Glossary.(2) The driver of a long vehicle (the vehicle) when
following another long vehicle, a B-double or a road
train outside a built-up area shall, wherever conditions
permit, keep the vehicle not less than 60 metres behindthe other vehicle unless the vehicle is —
(a)
on a carriageway with 2 or more marked lanes available exclusively for vehicles travelling in the same direction as that in which the vehicle is travelling; or
(b) overtaking or passing.
Points: 1 Modified penalty: 2 PU
(3)
The driver of a B-double or a road train (the vehicle) when following a long vehicle, a B-double or a road train outside a built-up area shall, wherever conditions
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behind the other vehicle unless the vehicle is —
(a) on a carriageway with 2 or more marked lanes available exclusively for vehicles travelling in the same direction as that in which the B-double or road train is travelling; or
(b) overtaking or passing.
Points: 1 Modified penalty: 2 PU 8. Regulation 119 amended
In regulation 119(2) in the Penalty delete “Points: 3” and insert:
Points: 1
9. Regulation 144 amended
After regulation 144(1) insert:
(2A) This regulation does not apply if regulation 62(5)
applies.10. Regulation 173 amended
In regulation 173(b) delete “twice the period (as allowed under
that regulation).” and insert:the period allowed under that regulation.
11. Regulation 174 amended
(1) In regulation 174(2) delete “disabilities) for twice the period
indicated on the sign.” and insert:disabilities) —
(a) if the time limit indicated on or with the sign is under 30 minutes — for 30 minutes;
(b) if the time limit indicated on or with the sign is between 30 and 60 minutes — for 2 hours;
(c) if the time limit indicated on or with the sign is over 60 minutes — for twice the period
indicated on the sign.
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(2) After regulation 174(2) insert:
(3) Despite subregulation (2), if another law of the State
permits the driver to park for a longer period than that
allowed by subregulation (2), or for an unlimited
period, the driver may park for that longer period of
time.12. Regulation 178 amended
At the end of regulation 178(5) insert:
Modified penalty: 1 PU
13. Regulation 191 amended
(1) In regulation 191(4) delete “subregulation (5)” and insert: subregulation (5) or (6A) as the case requires, (2) In regulation 191(5) delete “The” and insert: Where the speed limit on a carriageway is lower than 80 km/h,
the(3) After regulation 191(5) insert:
(6A) Where the speed limit on a carriageway is 80 km/h or higher, the signs placed in advance and to the rear of the vehicle, in compliance with subregulation (3), are to be placed at a distance of between 200 m and 250 m from the vehicle, and the third sign is to be placed at
the side of the vehicle in such a position as to give
reasonable warning to drivers approaching from either
direction.14. Regulation 192 amended
(1) In regulation 192(2) delete “subregulation (3),” and insert: subregulation (3) or (4A) as the case requires,
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(2) In regulation 192(3) delete “The” and insert: Where the speed limit on a carriageway is lower than 80 km/h,
the(3) After regulation 192(3) insert:
(4A) Where the speed limit on a carriageway is 80 km/h or higher, the signs placed in advance and to the rear of the fallen load, in compliance with subregulation (2), are to be placed at a distance of between 200 m and 250 m from the edge of the fallen load, and the third
sign is to be placed at the side of the fallen load in such
a position as to give reasonable warning to drivers
approaching from either direction.15. Regulation 197 amended
In regulation 197(3)(b) delete “nearest” and insert:
far
16. Regulation 211 amended
In regulation 211:
(a) in paragraph (a) delete “sit” and insert: if seated, sit
(b) in paragraph (b) delete “handlebars; and” and insert: handlebars.
(c) delete paragraph (c). 17. Regulation 227 amended
(1) In regulation 227(3):
(a) after “strip” insert: in the direction of travel of the rider
(b) after “continue” insert: crossing the intersection
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(2) In regulation 227(4):
(a) after “strip” insert: in the direction of travel of the rider
(b) after “continue” insert: crossing the carriageway
18. Regulation 230 amended
(1) In regulation 230 in the definition of AS/NZS:1754-1991:
(a) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991 means” and insert: AS/NZS:1754-1995 means
(b) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991” and insert: AS/NZS:1754-1995
(2) In regulation 230 in the definition of booster seat paragraph (a) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991; or” and insert: AS/NZS:1754-1995; or (3) In regulation 230 in the definition of child restraint:
(a) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991,” (each occurrence) and insert:
AS/NZS:1754-1995,
(b) in paragraph (a) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991” and insert: AS/NZS:1754-1995
(4) In regulation 230 in the definition of child safety harness paragraph (a) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991; or” and insert: AS/NZS:1754-1995; or (5) In regulation 230 in the definition of suitable child restraint:
(a) delete “size” and insert: height
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(b) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991,” and insert: AS/NZS:1754-1995,
(6) In regulation 230 in the definition of suitable child safety
harness:
(a) delete “size” and insert: height
(b) delete “AS/NZS:1754-1991,” and insert: AS/NZS:1754-1995,
19. Regulation 234 amended
In regulation 234(6) after “other seats” insert:
or unobstructed seating positions
20. Regulation 235 amended
In regulation 235(1)(a) delete “size” and insert:
height
21. Regulation 264 amended
In regulation 264(2):
(a) after paragraph (a) insert:
(ba) the driver is the rider of a motorcycle and the visual display unit is, or is part of, a driver’s aid
and is attached to the rider’s arm (but not
hand-held); or
(b) in paragraph (d) before “a mobile” insert: the display unit of a video recording device or
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22. Regulation 288A amended
In regulation 288A(2)(a) delete “vehicle; and” and insert:
vehicle or is assisting a person to gain access to a vehicle in
which the person has locked the vehicle access key; andG. MOORE, Clerk of the Executive Council.
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