Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017 (ACT)
Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017
SL2017-43
made under the
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999
Republication No 17
Effective: 3 November 2025
Republication date: 3 November 2025
Last amendment made by SL2025‑23
(republication for amendments by A2025‑21
and SL2025‑23)
About this republication
The republished law
This is a republication of the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017, made under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 3 November 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 3 November 2025.
The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.
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Editorial changes
The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.
This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).
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Modifications
If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol M appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95.
Penalties
At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).
Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017
made under the
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999
Contents
Page
Part 1 Preliminary
1 Name of regulation 2
3 Dictionary 2
4 Diagrams 2
5 Examples 2
6 Notes 2
7Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc 3
8 Offences against regulation—strict liability 3
9 Offences against regulation—defence 3
10 Objects of regulation 3
Part 2 Application of this regulation
Division 2.1 Roads and road related areas
11 Regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas 4
12 References to road include road related area 4
Division 2.2 Road users and vehicles
14 Meaning of road user 4
15 Meaning of vehicle 4
16 Meaning of driver 5
17 Meaning of rider 5
18 Meaning of pedestrian 5
18A Meaning of personal mobility device 6
19 References to driver includes rider etc 7
Part 3 Speed limits
20 Obeying speed limit 8
21 Speed limit where speed limit sign applies 8
22 Speed limit in speed limited area 9
23 Speed limit in school zone 9
24 Speed limit in shared zone 10
25 Speed limit elsewhere 11
Part 4 Making turns
Division 4.1 Left turns
26 Application—div 4.1—roundabouts, road related areas and adjacent land 12
27 Starting left turn from road (except multi‑lane road) 12
28 Starting left turn from multi‑lane road 13
29 Making left turn as indicated by turn line 16
Division 4.2 Right turns
30 Application—div 4.2—certain right turns 17
31 Starting right turn from road (except multi‑lane road) 17
32 Starting right turn from multi‑lane road 19
33 Making right turn 21
Division 4.3 Hook turns at intersections
34 Making hook turn at hook turn only sign 23
35 Optional hook turn by bicycle rider 25
36 Bicycle rider making hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign 27
Division 4.4 U‑turns
37 Beginning U‑turn 27
38 Giving way when making U‑turn 28
39 Making U‑turn contrary to no U‑turn sign 28
40 Making U‑turn at intersection with traffic lights 28
41 Making U‑turn at intersection without traffic lights 28
42 Starting U‑turn at intersection 29
Part 5 Change of direction and stop signals
Division 5.1 Change of direction signals
44 Application—div 5.1—entering or leaving roundabout 30
45 Meaning of changes direction 30
46 Giving left change of direction signal 32
47 How to give left change of direction signal 33
48 Giving right change of direction signal 33
49 How to give right change of direction signal 34
50 How to give right change of direction signal by giving hand signal 34
51 When use of direction indicator lights permitted 34
Division 5.2 Stop signals
52 Application—div 5.2—bicycle riders and certain tram drivers 35
53 Giving stop signal 35
54 How to give stop signal 35
55 How to give stop signal by giving hand signal 36
Part 6 Traffic lights, traffic arrows and twin red lights
Division 6.1 Obeying traffic lights and traffic arrows
56 Stopping for red traffic light or arrow 37
57 Stopping for yellow traffic light or arrow 39
58 Exceptions to stopping for red or yellow traffic light 41
59 Proceeding through red traffic light 41
60 Proceeding through red traffic arrow 42
60A Proceeding through bicycle storage area before red traffic light or arrow 42
61 Proceeding when traffic light or arrow at intersection changes to yellow or red 43
Division 6.2 Giving way at traffic lights and traffic arrows
62 Giving way when turning at intersection with traffic lights 44
63 Giving way at intersection with traffic lights not operating or only partly operating 46
64 Giving way at flashing yellow traffic arrow at intersection 47
65 Giving way at marked foot crossing (except at intersection) with flashing yellow traffic light 47
Division 6.3 Twin red lights (except at level crossings)
66 Stopping for twin red lights (except at level crossing) 48
Part 7 Giving way
Division 7.1 Giving way at stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to driver
67 Stopping and giving way at stop sign or stop line at intersection without traffic lights 49
68 Stopping and giving way at stop sign or stop line at other places 52
69 Giving way at give way sign or give way line at intersection (except roundabout) 54
70 Giving way at give way sign at bridge or length of narrow road 57
71 Giving way at give way sign or give way line at other places 58
Division 7.2 Giving way at intersection without traffic lights or stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to driver
72 Giving way at intersection (except T‑intersection or roundabout) 60
73 Giving way at T‑intersection 66
Division 7.3 Entering or leaving road related areas and adjacent land
74 Giving way when entering road from road related area or adjacent land 71
75 Giving way when entering road related area or adjacent land from road 72
Division 7.4 Keeping clear of and giving way to particular vehicles
76 Keeping clear of tram travelling in tram lane etc 74
77 Giving way to buses 75
78 Keeping clear of police or emergency vehicle 75
79 Giving way to police or emergency vehicle 76
Division 7.5 Crossings and shared zones
80 Stopping at children’s crossing 76
81 Giving way at pedestrian crossing 79
82 Overtaking or passing vehicle at children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing 81
83 Giving way to pedestrian in shared zone 81
Division 7.6 Other give way sections
84 Giving way when driving through break in dividing strip 82
85 Giving way on painted island 83
86 Giving way in median turning bay 85
87 Giving way when moving from side of road or median strip parking area 86
Part 8 Traffic signs and road markings
Division 8.1 Traffic signs and road markings at intersections and other places
88 Left turn sign 87
89 Right turn sign 87
90 No turns sign 87
91 No left turn and no right turn sign 88
92 Traffic lane arrows 88
Division 8.2 Traffic signs and road markings generally
93 No overtaking or passing sign 90
94 No overtaking on bridge sign 90
95 Emergency stopping lane only sign 90
96 Keep clear marking 91
97 Road access sign 92
98 One‑way sign 93
99 Keep left and keep right sign 94
100 No entry sign 94
101 Hand‑held stop sign 94
101A Safety ramp and arrester bed sign 95
Division 8.3 Signs for trucks, buses and other large vehicles
102 Clearance and low clearance sign 95
103 Load limit sign 96
104 No trucks sign 96
105 Trucks must enter sign 97
106 No buses sign 97
107 Buses must enter sign 97
108 Trucks and buses low gear sign 98
Part 9 Roundabouts
109 Meaning of roundabout 99
110 Meaning of halfway around roundabout 99
111 Entering roundabout from multi‑lane road or road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in same direction 99
112 Giving left change of direction signal when entering roundabout 105
113 Giving right change of direction signal when entering roundabout 105
114 Giving way when entering or driving in roundabout 106
115 Driving in roundabout 106
116 Obeying traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving roundabout 107
117 Giving change of direction signal when changing marked lane or line of traffic in roundabout 108
118 Giving left change of direction signal when leaving roundabout 108
119 Giving way by rider of bicycle or animal to vehicle leaving roundabout 109
Part 10 Level crossings
120 Meaning of level crossing 110
121 Stopping and giving way at stop sign at level crossing 110
122 Giving way at give way sign or give way line at level crossing 111
123 Entering level crossing when train or tram approaching etc 111
124 Leaving level crossing 111
Part 11 Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules
Division 11.1 General
125 Unreasonably obstructing driver or pedestrian 112
126 Keeping safe distance behind vehicle 112
127 Keeping minimum distance between long vehicles 113
128 Entering blocked intersection 113
128A Entering blocked crossing 114
Division 11.2 Keeping to left
129 Keeping to far left side of road 114
130 Keeping to left on multi‑lane road 115
131 Keeping to left of oncoming vehicle 116
132 Keeping to left of centre of road or dividing line 118
133 Exceptions to keeping to left of centre of road 122
134 Exceptions to keeping to left of dividing line 122
135 Keeping to left of median strip 127
136 Driving on one‑way service road 128
137 Keeping off dividing strip 128
138 Keeping off painted island 129
139 Exceptions for avoiding obstruction on road 131
Division 11.3 Overtaking
140 No overtaking unless safe to do so 132
141 No overtaking etc to left of vehicle 132
142 No overtaking to right of vehicle turning right etc 133
143 Passing or overtaking vehicle displaying do not overtake turning vehicle sign 133
144 Keeping safe distance when overtaking 134
145 Driver being overtaken not to increase speed 134
Division 11.4 Driving in marked lanes or lines of traffic
146 Driving within single marked lane or line of traffic 135
147 Moving from 1 marked lane to another marked lane across continuous line separating lanes 136
148 Giving way when moving from 1 marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic 137
148A Giving way when moving within single marked lane 139
149 Giving way when lines of traffic merge into single line of traffic 140
150 Driving on or across continuous white edge line 140
151 Riding motorbike or bicycle alongside more than 1 other rider 141
151A Motorbike lane filtering 142
Division 11.5 Obeying overhead lane control devices applying to marked lanes
152 Complying with overhead lane control device 145
Division 11.6 Driving in marked lanes designated for special purposes
153 Bicycle lane 146
154 Bus lane 147
155 Tram lane 148
155A Tramway 149
156 Transit lane 151
157 Truck lane 151
158 Exceptions to driving in special purpose lane etc 152
159 Marked lane required to be used by particular kind of vehicle 153
Division 11.7 Passing trams and safety zones
160 Passing or overtaking tram that is not at or near left side of road 155
161 Passing or overtaking tram at or near left side of road 155
162 Driving past safety zone 156
163 Driving past rear of stopped tram at tram stop 156
164 Stopping beside stopped tram at tram stop 157
164A Staying stopped if tram comes from behind stopped driver and stops 158
Division 11.8 Motor vehicles passing bicycle riders
164B Keeping safe lateral distance when passing bicycle rider 159
164C Exceptions—passing bicycle rider 160
Part 12 Restrictions on stopping and parking
Division 12.1 General
165 Stopping in emergency etc or to comply with another provision 162
166 Application—pt 12—bicycles 163
Division 12.2 No stopping and no parking signs and road markings
167 No stopping sign 163
168 No parking sign 163
169 No stopping on road with yellow edge line 164
Division 12.3 Stopping at intersections and crossings
170 Stopping in or near intersection 164
171 Stopping on or near children’s crossing 167
172 Stopping on or near pedestrian crossing (except at intersection) 168
173 Stopping on or near marked foot crossing (except at intersection) 169
174 Stopping at or near bicycle crossing lights (except at intersection) 170
175 Stopping on or near level crossing 171
Division 12.4 Stopping on clearways and freeways and in emergency stopping lanes
176 Stopping on clearway 172
177 Stopping on freeway 173
178 Stopping in emergency stopping lane 173
Division 12.5 Stopping in zones for particular vehicles
179 Stopping in loading zone 173
180 Stopping in truck zone 175
181 Stopping in works zone 175
182 Stopping in taxi zone 176
183 Stopping in bus zone 176
183A Stopping public bus in bus zone 177
184 Stopping in minibus zone 177
185 Stopping in permit zone 177
186 Stopping in mail zone 178
Division 12.6 Other places where stopping is restricted
187 Stopping in bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, tramway, transit lane, truck lane or on tram tracks 178
188 Stopping in shared zone 179
189 Double parking 179
190 Stopping in or near safety zone 182
191 Stopping near obstruction 183
192 Stopping on bridge or in tunnel etc 183
193 Stopping on crest or curve outside built‑up area 184
194 Stopping near fire hydrant etc 184
195 Stopping at or near bus stop 185
195A Stopping public bus at bus stop 186
196 Stopping at or near tram stop 187
197 Stopping on path, dividing strip, nature strip, painted island or traffic island 187
198 Obstructing access to and from footpath, driveway etc 188
199 Stopping near postbox 189
200 Stopping on roads—heavy or long vehicle 190
201 Stopping on road with bicycle parking sign 190
202 Stopping on road with motorbike parking sign 191
203 Stopping in parking area for people with disabilities 191
203A Stopping in slip lane 192
203B Stopping in parking area for electric‑powered vehicles 192
203C Stopping in parking area for charging of electric‑powered vehicles 193
Division 12.7 Permissive parking signs and parking fees
204 Meaning of certain information on or with permissive parking sign 195
205 Parking for longer than indicated 197
205A Parking outside time indicated 197
206 Time extension for people with disabilities 198
207 Parking where fee payable 198
Division 12.8 Parallel parking
208 Parallel parking on road (except in median strip parking area) 199
208A Parallel parking in road related area (except in median strip parking area) 201
209 Parallel parking in median strip parking area 202
Division 12.9 Angle parking
210 Angle parking 203
Division 12.10 Other parking related sections
211 Parking in parking bay 210
212 Entering and leaving median strip parking area 210
213 Making motor vehicle secure 211
Division 12.11 Metered parking
213A Metered parking—parking in space 212
213B Metered parking—parking in space—motorbike 212
213C Metered parking—parking fee 213
213D Metered parking—maximum length of stay 213
213E Metered parking—exceptions 214
213F Temporary closure of metered parking space 215
213G Misuse of parking meter 215
213H Interfering with parking meter etc 216
Division 12.12 Ticket parking
213I Ticket parking—parking in space 216
213J Ticket parking—parking in space—motorbike 217
213K Ticket parking—display of ticket 217
213L Ticket parking—e‑payment 219
213M Ticket parking—maximum length of stay 220
213N Ticket parking—exceptions to s 213K and s 213M 220
213O Temporary closure of ticket parking space and area 221
213P Use of false or damaged parking ticket etc 222
213Q Misuse of parking ticket machine 223
213R Interfering with parking ticket machine etc 223
213S Interfering with parking ticket 223
Division 12.12A Signs attached to vehicles parked in designated place
213SA Vehicle parked in designated place must not have sign attached 224
Division 12.13 Other road rules about stopping and parking
213T Unauthorised use of parking permit and mobility parking scheme authority 225
213U Interfering with parking permit and mobility parking scheme authority 226
213V Stopping in emergency etc or to comply with another law 226
Part 13 Lights and warning devices
Division 13.1 Lights on vehicles (except bicycles, animals and animal‑drawn vehicles)
214 Application—div 13.1—rider of bicycle, animal and animal‑drawn vehicle 228
215 Using lights when driving at night or in hazardous weather conditions 228
216 Towing vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions 229
217 Using fog lights 230
218 Using headlights on high‑beam 231
219 Lights not to be used to dazzle other road user 231
220 Using lights on vehicle that is stopped 232
221 Using hazard warning lights 232
222 Using warning lights on bus carrying children 233
222A Lights on motor vehicle generally 234
222B Use of do not overtake turning vehicle sign 235
Division 13.2 Lights on animal‑drawn vehicles
223 Using lights when riding animal‑drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions 235
Division 13.3 Horns and radar detectors
224 Using horn or similar warning device 236
Division 13.4 Portable warning triangles for heavy vehicles
226 Heavy vehicle to be equipped with portable warning triangles 236
227 Using portable warning triangles 236
Part 14 Rules for pedestrians
Division 14.1 General
228 No pedestrians sign 239
229 Pedestrian on road with road access sign 239
230 Crossing road—general 239
231 Crossing road at pedestrian lights 240
232 Crossing road at traffic lights 241
233 Crossing road to or from tram 242
234 Crossing road on or near crossing for pedestrians 243
235 Crossing level crossing 243
235A Crossing pedestrian level crossing that has red pedestrian light 245
236 Pedestrian not to cause traffic hazard or obstruction 245
237 Getting on or into moving vehicle 247
238 Pedestrian travelling along road (except in or on wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy or personal mobility device) 248
239 Pedestrian on bicycle path or separated footpath 249
Division 14.2 Additional rules for people travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys
240A No wheeled recreational devices or toys sign 251
240 Wheeled recreational device or toy not to be used on certain roads 251
241 Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or toy on road 252
241A Use of wheeled recreational device and wheeled toy on road 252
242 Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or toy on footpath or shared path 253
243 Travelling on rollerblades etc on bicycle path or separated footpath 254
244 Wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy being towed etc 254
Division 14.3 Additional rules for people travelling in or on personal mobility devices
244D Personal mobility device not to be used on road if footpath etc available 256
244E Travelling in or on personal mobility device on road 256
244F Travelling in or on personal mobility device on footpath or shared path 257
244FA Travelling in or on personal mobility device on bicycle path or separated footpath 257
244FB Speed limit travelling in or on personal mobility device 258
244G Travelling in or on personal mobility device across road on crossing 258
244GA Use of mobile device in or on personal mobility device 259
244H Person travelling in or on personal mobility device must wear bicycle helmet 261
244HA Carrying passenger in or on personal mobility device 262
244HB Child using personal mobility device 262
244I Warning device—personal mobility device 262
244J Personal mobility device use at night or hazardous weather conditions 262
244K Travelling in or on personal mobility device—maintaining proper control 263
244L Travelling in or on personal mobility device without due care etc 263
Part 15 Additional rules for bicycle riders
245 Riding bicycle 264
246 Carrying people on bicycle 264
247 Riding in bicycle lane on road 265
247A Entering bicycle storage area 265
247B Giving way while entering or in bicycle storage area 265
248A Riding across road on crossing 266
249 Riding on separated footpath 267
250 Riding on footpath or shared path 267
251 Riding to left of oncoming bicycle rider on path 267
252 No bicycles sign and marking 268
253 Bicycle rider not to cause traffic hazard 268
254 Bicycle being towed etc 268
255 Riding too close to rear of motor vehicle 269
256 Bicycle helmet 269
257 Riding with person on bicycle trailer 270
258 Equipment on bicycle 270
259 Riding at night 271
260 Stopping for red bicycle crossing light 271
261 Stopping for yellow bicycle crossing light 272
262 Proceeding when bicycle crossing at an intersection or another place on a road 272
Part 16 Rules for people travelling in or on vehicles
Division 16.1 Application—pt 16
263 Application—pt 16—people in or on tram 274
Division 16.2 Wearing seatbelts and seating positions—drivers and passengers
264 Wearing seatbelt and seating position—driver 274
265 Wearing seatbelt and seating position—passenger 16 years old or older 275
265A Driver to ensure passengers comply with seatbelt and seating position requirements 276
Division 16.3 Requirements for seatbelts and seating positions—passengers under 16 years old
266 Definitions—div 16.3 277
266C Wearing seatbelts—passengers under 6 months old 277
266D Wearing seatbelts—passengers 6 months old or older but under 4 years old 278
266E Wearing seatbelts—passengers 4 years old or older but under 7 years old 279
266F Exemption for driver—passenger’s medical condition etc 280
266G Seating position—passenger under 4 years old 281
266H Seating position—passenger 4 years old or older but under 7 years old 281
266I Seating position—passenger 7 years old or older but under 16 years old 283
266J Passenger sitting in seating position fitted with particular seatbelt 283
266K Exemptions for driver—public minibus, taxi, hire car or tow truck 284
Division 16.4 Exemptions from wearing seatbelts
267 Exemptions—wearing seatbelt 285
Division 16.5 Other rules for people travelling in or on vehicles
268 How people must travel in or on motor vehicle 287
269 Opening door and getting out of vehicle etc 289
270 Wearing motorbike helmet 289
271 Riding on motorbike 292
272 Interfering with driver’s control of vehicle etc 294
Part 17 Additional rules for drivers of trams, tram recovery vehicles and public buses
Division 17.1 Trams
273 Application—div 17.1—tram recovery vehicle or public bus travelling along tram tracks 295
274 Stopping for red T light 295
275 Stopping for yellow T light 296
276 Exception to stopping for red or yellow T light 296
277 Proceeding after stopping for red or yellow T light 296
278 Proceeding when red traffic light and white T light or white traffic arrow showing 296
279 Proceeding when white T light or white traffic arrow no longer showing 297
Division 17.2 Public buses
280 Application—div 17.2 298
281 Stopping for red B light 298
282 Stopping for yellow B light 299
283 Exception to stopping for red or yellow B light 299
284 Proceeding after stopping for red or yellow B light 299
285 Proceeding when red traffic light and white B light or white traffic arrow showing 300
286 Proceeding when white B light or white traffic arrow no longer showing 300
Part 18 Miscellaneous road rules
Division 18.1 Miscellaneous rules for drivers
287 Duties of driver involved in crash 302
288 Driving on path 303
289 Driving on nature strip 305
290 Driving on traffic island 306
291 Making unnecessary noise or smoke 307
291A Making unnecessary engine noise 307
292 Insecure or overhanging load 307
292A Restricting movement of load 308
293 Removing fallen etc thing from road 309
294 Keeping control of vehicle being towed 310
295 Motor vehicle towing another vehicle with towline 310
295A Number of vehicles that may be drawn 311
295B Towing by vehicle under 4.5t 313
296 Driving vehicle in reverse 314
296A Driving without due care etc 315
297 Driver to have proper control of vehicle etc 315
298 Driving with person in trailer 316
299 Television receiver or visual display unit in motor vehicle 317
300 Use of mobile device 318
300A Interrupting funeral procession etc 322
300B Driving on road closed to traffic 322
300C Approaching and passing stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle etc 323
Division 18.2 Rules for people in charge of animals
301 Leading animal while in or on vehicle 324
302 Rider of animal on footpath or nature strip to give way to pedestrian 324
303 Riding animal alongside more than 1 other rider 324
Division 18.2A Miscellaneous rules for other people
303A Emission of waste oil or grease 325
303B Safety of person on trailer 326
Division 18.3 Obeying directions
304 Direction by police officer or authorised person 326
304A Direction by police officer to get off, or not get on, vehicle or animal 327
Part 19 Exemptions
305 Exemption—driver of police vehicle generally—Act, s 35 328
305A Exemption—driver of police vehicle—training and assessment 329
306 Exemption—driver of emergency vehicle 330
307 Stopping and parking exemption—police or emergency vehicle or authorised person 330
307A Stopping and parking exemption—mobile device detection system or seatbelt detection system 331
308 Exemption—police officer and emergency worker on foot 332
309 Exemption—driver of tram etc 332
309A Exemption from requirement about riding on motorbike 333
310 Exemption—road worker etc 333
311 Exemption—oversize vehicle 335
312 Exemption—tow truck driver 337
Part 20 Traffic control devices and traffic‑related items
Division 20.1 General
314 Diagram of traffic control device, traffic‑related item or symbol 339
315 Legal effect of traffic control device 339
316 When traffic control device complies substantially with regulation 340
317 Information on or with traffic control device 343
318 Limited effect of certain traffic control devices 344
319 Legal effect of traffic‑related item 345
320 When traffic‑related item complies substantially with regulation 345
321 Meaning of information on or with traffic control device and traffic‑related item 346
322 Reference to traffic control device and traffic‑related item on road etc 346
323 Reference to light that is traffic signals 348
323A Audible line 348
Division 20.2 Application of traffic control devices to lengths of roads and areas
324 Purpose—div 20.2 349
325 Reference to traffic control device—application to length of road and area 349
326 When traffic control device applies to length of road or area—basic rules 349
327 Length of road to which traffic sign (except parking control sign) applies 350
328 Reference to traffic control device applying to length of road 350
329 Traffic control device applying to marked lane 350
330 Traffic control device applying to slip lane 351
331 Traffic control device applying to intersection 352
332 Parking control sign applying to length of road 352
333 Parking control sign applying to length of road in area to which other parking control sign applies etc 353
334 How parking control sign applies to length of road 354
335 Traffic control device applying to area 355
336 How separated footpath sign and separated footpath road marking apply 357
Division 20.3 Application of traffic control devices to people
337 Purpose—div 20.3 357
338 Reference to traffic control device—application to people 358
339 When traffic control device applies to person—basic rules 358
340 Traffic control device (except road marking and parking control sign) 358
341 Road marking 359
342 Traffic sign (except parking control sign) applying to length of road 359
343 Traffic sign (except parking control sign) applying to area 360
344 Traffic control device applying to driver in marked lane 360
345 Traffic control device applying to driver in slip lane 360
346 Parking control sign 361
Division 20.4 Prescribed traffic control devices
346A Preventing prescribed traffic control device being clearly visible 361
Part 21 General
347 Meaning of abbreviations and symbols 362
348 Reference to driver doing something etc 362
349 Reference to certain kind of road 362
350 Reference to stopping or parking on length of road etc 362
351 Reference to left and right 363
352 Reference to stopping as near as practicable to place 364
353 Reference to pedestrian crossing road 364
Schedule 1 Abbreviations and symbols 365
Schedule 2 Standard or commonly used traffic signs 367
Schedule 3 Other permitted traffic signs 387
Schedule 4 Symbols and traffic‑related items 411
Dictionary414
Endnotes
1 About the endnotes 440
2 Abbreviation key 440
3 Legislation history 441
4 Amendment history 444
5 Earlier republications 450
Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017
made under the
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999
Part 1Preliminary
Name of regulation
This regulation is the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017.
Dictionary
The dictionary at the end of this regulation is part of this regulation.
Note 1The dictionary at the end of this regulation defines certain terms used in this regulation, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere in this regulation.
For example, the signpost definition ‘parking permit—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, dictionary.’ means that the term ‘parking permit’ is defined in that dictionary and the definition applies to this regulation.
Note 2A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire regulation unless the definition, or another provision of the regulation, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).
Diagrams
A diagram in this regulation is part of this regulation.
Examples
An example in this regulation is part of this regulation.
NoteAn example is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
Notes
A note in this regulation is explanatory and is not part of this regulation.
NoteSee the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.
Offences against regulation—application of Criminal Code etc
Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this regulation.
Note 1Criminal Code
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this regulation (see Code, pt 2.1).
The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (egconduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).
Note 2Penalty units
The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.
Offences against regulation—strict liability
An offence against this regulation is a strict liability offence.
Offences against regulation—defence
It is a defence to an offence against this regulation if the defendant proves that the offence—
(a)was the result of an accident; or
(b)could not have been avoided by any reasonable efforts by the defendant.
Objects of regulation
The objects of this regulation are to—
(a)provide rules for all road users in the ACT that are substantially uniform with rules for road users elsewhere in Australia; and
(b)specify behaviour for all road users that supports the safe and efficient use of roads in Australia.
Part 2Application of this regulation
Division 2.1 Roads and road related areas
Regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas
This regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas.
References to road include road related area
Unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation, a reference in this regulation (except in this division) to a road includes a road related area.
Division 2.2 Road users and vehicles
Meaning of road user
In this regulation:
road user means a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian.
Meaning of vehicle
In this regulation:
vehicle includes—
(a)a motor vehicle, trailer and tram; and
(b)a bicycle; and
(c)an animal‑drawn vehicle, and an animal that is being ridden or drawing a vehicle; and
(d)a combination; and
(e)a motorised wheelchair that can travel at over 10km/h (on level ground);
but does not include another kind of wheelchair, a train, a personal mobility device, or a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy.
Meaning of driver
(1)In this regulation:
driver means the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motorbike, bicycle, animal or animal‑drawn vehicle).
(2)However, a driver does not include a person pushing a motorised wheelchair.
Meaning of rider
(1)In this regulation:
rider means the person who is riding a motorbike, bicycle, animal or animal‑drawn vehicle.
(2)However, a rider does not include—
(a)a passenger; or
(b)a person walking beside and pushing a bicycle.
Meaning of pedestrian
In this regulation:
pedestrian includes—
(a)a person driving a motorised wheelchair that cannot travel at over 10km/h (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)a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy; and
(e)a person in or on a personal mobility device.
18AMeaning of personal mobility device
In this regulation:
personal mobility device—
(a)means a device—
(i)propelled by an electric motor; and
(ii)designed for use by only 1 person; and
(iii)weighing not more than 60kg unladen; and
(iv)with 1 or more wheels; and
(v)with a brake system; and
(vi)that cannot travel faster than 25km/h on level ground; and
(vii)with dimensions not more than—
(A)1 250mm in length; and
(B)700mm in width; and
(C)1 350mm in height; but
(b)does not include a motorised wheelchair.
Examples—par (a) (i)
· a segway-like device
· an electric scooter
· an electrically propelled skateboard
NotePersonal mobility device does not include wheeled recreational devices or wheeled toys because they are not propelled by electric motors.
References to driver includes rider etc
Unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation, each reference in this regulation (except in this division) to a driver includes a reference to a rider, and each reference in this regulation (except in this division) to driving includes a reference to riding.
Part 3Speed limits
Obeying speed limit
A driver must not drive at a speed over the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Speed limit where speed limit sign applies
(1)The speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a speed limit sign applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign.
(2)However, if the number on the speed limit sign is over 100 and the driver is driving a bus with a GVM over 5t, or another vehicle with a GVM over 12t, the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road is 100km/h.
(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.
Speed limit in 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 provision of this part.
Example—another speed limit
Although an area speed limit sign on a road into a speed limited area may indicate a speed limit of 60km/h, a particular length of road in the area may have a school zone sign indicating a 40km/h speed limit for that length of road.
(2)In this regulation:
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 subsection (2):
road does not include a road related area.
Speed limit in school zone
(1)The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a school zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the school zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone.
(2)In this regulation:
school zone means—
(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.
(3)In subsection (2) (c):
road does not include a road related area.
Speed limit in shared zone
(1)The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a shared zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the shared zone sign on a road, or the road into the zone.
(2)In this regulation:
shared zone means—
(a)if there is a shared zone sign and an end shared zone sign on a road and there is no intersection on the length of road between the signs—that length of road; or
(b)if there is a shared zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no intersection on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road; or
(c)a network of roads in an area with—
(i)a shared zone sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and
(ii)an end shared zone sign on each road out of the area; or
(d)a road related area that is between a shared zone sign that relates to the area and an end shared zone sign that relates to the area.
(3)In subsection (2) (c):
road does not include a road related area.
Speed limit elsewhere
(1)If a speed limit sign does not apply to a length of road and the length of road is not in a speed limited area, school zone or shared zone, the speed limit applying to a driver for the length of road is the default speed limit.
(2)The default speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road in a built‑up area is 50km/h.
(3)The default speed limit applying to a driver for any other length of road is 100km/h.
Part 4Making turns
Division 4.1 Left turns
Application—div 4.1—roundabouts, road related areas and adjacent land
(1)This division does not apply to a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.
(2)This division applies to a driver turning left from a road into a road related area or adjacent land, or from a road related area into a road, as if the driver were turning left at an intersection.
(3)In this section:
road does not include a road related area.
Starting left turn from road (except multi‑lane road)
(1)A driver turning left at an intersection from a road (except a multi‑lane road) must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(1A)Subsection (1) also applies to the rider of a bicycle who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area.
(1B)Despite subsection (1), if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles to be next to each other, the rider on the right may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the right side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section.
(2)In this section:
road does not include a road related area.
Example
Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi‑lane road)
Starting left turn from 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—
(i)section 88 (1) (Left turn sign); or
(ii)section 92 (Traffic lane arrows); or
(iii)section 159 (Marked lane required to be used by particular kind of vehicle); or
(b)the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with division 17.2 (Public buses); or
(c)subsection (1A) or (2) applies to the driver.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Example—s (1) (a)
Starting a left turn on a multi‑lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under s 92
(1A)A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi‑lane road that has a slip lane must approach and enter the intersection—
(a)from within the slip lane; or
(b)if there is an obstruction that prevents the driver from entering the intersection from within the slip lane—from within the left lane.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if—
(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and
(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and
(c)any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and
(d)it is not practicable for the driver to turn left from within the left lane; and
(e)the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn left at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.
Example
Long vehicle turning left from the left lane and next marked lane
(2A)If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi‑lane road, the rider of a bicycle turning left must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the left marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the left side of the road.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)In this section:
left lane means—
(a)the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or
(b)if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.
marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.
Making left turn as indicated by 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 17.2 (Public buses); or
(b)subsection (2) applies to the driver.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Example
Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line
(2)A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line if—
(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and
(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and
(c)it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and
(d)the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line.
Division 4.2 Right turns
Application—div 4.2—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 4.3 (Hook turns at intersections); or
(c)a driver making a U‑turn; or
(d)a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.
(2)This division applies to a driver turning right from a road into a road related area or adjacent land, or from a road related area into a road, as if the driver were turning right at an intersection.
(3)In this section:
road does not include a road related area.
Starting right turn from road (except multi‑lane road)
(1)A driver turning right at an intersection from a road (except a multi‑lane road) must approach and enter the intersection in accordance with this section.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)If the road has a dividing line or median strip, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip.
(3)If the road does not have a dividing line or median strip and is not a one‑way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the centre of the road.
(4)If the road is a one‑way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far right side of the road.
(4A)Subsections (2) to (4) also apply to the rider of a bicycle who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area.
(4B)Despite subsections (2) to (4), if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles to be next to each other, the rider on the left may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the left side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section.
(5)In this section:
road does not include a road related area.
Example 1
Starting a right turn from a road with a dividing line
Example 2
Starting a right turn from a one‑way road
Starting right turn from 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—
(i) section 89 (1) (Right turn sign); or
(ii)section 92 (Traffic lane arrows); or
(iii)section 159 (Marked lane required to be used by particular kind of vehicle); or
(b)the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with division 17.2 (Public buses); or
(c)subsection (2) applies to the driver.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Example—s (1) (a)
Starting a right turn on a multi‑lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under s 92
(2)A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane if—
(a)the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and
(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and
(c)any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and
(d)it is not practicable for the driver to turn right from within the right lane; and
(e)the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn right at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.
(2A)If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi‑lane road, the rider of a bicycle turning right (but not making a hook turn) must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the right marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the right side of the road.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)In this section:
marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.
right lane means—
(a)the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road; or
(b)if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.
Making right turn
(1)A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this section unless—
(a)the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with division 17.2 (Public buses); or
(b)subsection (4) applies to the driver.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)If there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line.
(3)If there is no turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn so the driver—
(a)passes as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection; and
(b)turns into the left of the centre of the road the driver is entering, unless the driver is entering a one‑way road.
Example 1
Making a right turn as indicated by turn lines
Example 2
Making 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 7.5m long, or longer; and
(b)the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and
(c)it is not practicable for the driver to turn right as indicated by the turn line; and
(d)the driver can safely make the turn other than as indicated by the turn line.
Division 4.3 Hook turns at intersections
Making hook turn at hook turn only sign
(1)A driver turning right at an intersection with traffic lights and a hook turn only sign must turn right by making a hook turn in accordance with this section.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)To make a hook turn, the driver must take, in sequence, each of the following steps:
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.
(3)In this section:
road does not include a road related area.
Example
Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign
Optional hook turn by 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 4.2 (Right turns) or a hook turn under this section.
(2)The rider must make a hook turn under this section in accordance with subsection (3).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)To make a hook turn under this section, the rider must take, in sequence, each of the following steps:
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
(c)keeping clear, as far as practicable, of any driver turning left from the left of the intersection;
until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering.
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.
(4)To make a hook turn under this section at an intersection that has a bicycle hook turn storage area on the left side of the intersection as the rider approaches the intersection, the rider must take the following initial 2 steps instead of the initial 2 steps listed in subsection (3):
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.
Example 1
Bicycle rider making a hook turn at an intersection without traffic lights where there is a bicycle hook turn storage area
Example 2
Bicycle rider making a hook turn at an intersection without traffic lights
Bicycle rider making hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign
The rider of a bicycle must not make a hook turn at an intersection that has a no hook turn by bicycles sign.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Division 4.4 U‑turns
Beginning U‑turn
A driver must not begin a U‑turn unless—
(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and
(b)the driver can safely make the U‑turn without unreasonably obstructing the free movement of traffic.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Giving way when making U‑turn
A driver making a U‑turn must give way to all vehicles and pedestrians.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Making U‑turn contrary to no U‑turn sign
(1)A driver must not make a U‑turn at a break in a dividing strip on a road if there is a no U‑turn sign at the break in the dividing strip.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)A driver must not make a U‑turn on a length of road to which a no U‑turn sign applies.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)A no U‑turn sign on a road (except a no U‑turn sign at an intersection or at a break in a dividing strip) applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following:
(a)the next intersection on the road;
(b)if the road ends at a T‑intersection or dead end—the end of the road.
Making U‑turn at intersection with traffic lights
A driver must not make a U‑turn at an intersection with traffic lights unless there is a U‑turn permitted sign at the intersection.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Making U‑turn at intersection without traffic lights
A driver must not make a U‑turn at an intersection without traffic lights if there is a no U‑turn sign at the intersection.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Starting U‑turn at intersection
A driver making a U‑turn at an intersection must start the U‑turn—
(a)if the road where the driver is turning has a dividing line or median strip—from the marked lane nearest, or as near as practicable, to the dividing line or median strip; or
(b)in any other case—from the left of the centre of the road.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Example
Starting a U‑turn on a road with a median strip
Part 5Change of direction and stop signals
Division 5.1 Change of direction signals
Application—div 5.1—entering or leaving roundabout
This division does not apply to a driver entering, in or leaving a roundabout.
Meaning of changes 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.
(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.
Example 1—s (2) (g)
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—s (3) (h)
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
Giving left change of direction signal
(1)Before a driver changes direction to the left, the driver must give a left change of direction signal in accordance with section 47 for long enough to comply with subsection (2) and, if subsection (3) applies to the driver, that subsection.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.
(3)If the driver is about to change direction by moving from a stationary position at the side of the road or in a median strip parking area, the driver must give the change of direction signal for at least 5 seconds before the driver changes direction.
(4)The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(5)This section does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.
How to give left change of direction signal
The driver of a vehicle must give a left change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s left direction indicator lights.
Giving right change of direction signal
(1)Before a driver changes direction to the right, the driver must give a right change of direction signal in accordance with section 49 for long enough to comply with subsection (2) and, if subsection (3) applies to the driver, that subsection.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.
(3)If the driver is about to change direction by moving from a stationary position at the side of the road or in a median strip parking area, the driver must give the change of direction signal for at least 5 seconds before the driver changes direction.
(3A)Subsection (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle that is stopped in traffic but not parked.
(4)The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(5)This section does not apply to—
(a)the driver of a tram that is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or
(b)the rider of a bicycle making a hook turn.
How to give 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 section 50, or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.
How to give right change of direction signal by giving hand signal
To give a hand signal for changing direction to the right, the driver must extend the right arm and hand horizontally and at right angles from the right side of the vehicle, with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.
Example
Giving a hand signal for changing direction to the right
When use of direction indicator lights permitted
The driver of a vehicle must not operate a direction indicator light except—
(a)to give a change of direction signal when the driver is required to give the signal under this regulation; or
(b)as part of the vehicle’s hazard warning lights.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Division 5.2 Stop signals
Application—div 5.2—bicycle riders and certain tram drivers
This division does not apply to the rider of a bicycle, or the driver of a tram that is not fitted with brake lights.
Giving stop signal
(1)A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with section 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)If the driver is stopping, the driver must give the stop signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other road users.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)If the driver is slowing suddenly, the driver must give the stop signal while slowing.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
How to give 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 section 55, or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.
How to give stop signal by giving 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)However, the rider of a motorbike may give the hand signal by extending the left arm and hand at right angles from the left side of the motorbike, with the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards, and with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.
Example
Giving a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing
Part 6Traffic lights, traffic arrows and twin red lights
Division 6.1 Obeying traffic lights and traffic arrows
Stopping for 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 until the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light or no traffic light.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Example—s (1) (b)
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.
(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 until the traffic arrows show a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow or no traffic arrow.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subsection (1) (a) or (2) (a)—
(a)in the case of the 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 the rider of a bicycle—is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.
Stopping for 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, until the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light or no traffic light.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(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, until the traffic arrows show a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow or no traffic arrow.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)If the traffic lights or traffic arrows are at an intersection and the driver is not able to stop safely under subsection (1) or (2) and enters the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(4)If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subsection (1) (a) or (2) (a)—
(a)in the case of the 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 the rider of a bicycle—is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.
Exceptions to stopping for red or yellow traffic light
(1)A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red traffic light or yellow traffic light does not have to stop if a green traffic arrow is also showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow.
(2)A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights who approaches or is at a red traffic light on the road that the driver is entering does not have to stop for that traffic light if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic light.
Proceeding through 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.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping.
(3)Also, subsection (1) does not apply to a driver if section 58 (1) applies to the driver.
Proceeding through red traffic arrow
If traffic arrows at an intersection or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, the driver must not enter the intersection or marked foot crossing.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
60AProceeding through bicycle storage area before red traffic light or arrow
(1)If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic lights that are showing a red traffic light, the driver of a motor vehicle must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic arrows that are showing a red traffic arrow, and the 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.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Proceeding when traffic light or arrow at intersection changes to yellow or red
(1)This section 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
A driver may stop after the stop line at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light, and not proceed through the intersection, because traffic is congested.
(2)If the traffic lights or traffic arrows 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.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3)However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping.
(4)Also, subsection (2) does not apply to a driver if section 58 (1) applies to the driver.
(5)If the traffic lights or traffic arrows 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.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
Division 6.2 Giving way at traffic lights and traffic arrows
Giving way when turning at intersection with traffic lights
(1)A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—
(a)any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and
(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).
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)However, a driver who is turning at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow need not give way to an oncoming vehicle if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the green traffic arrow.
Example 1
Giving way to a pedestrian on the road the driver is entering
In this example, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.
Example 2
Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle going straight ahead
In this example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.
Example 3
Driver turning right does not have to give way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left into the road the driver is entering using a slip lane
In this example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.
park, for a driver, includes stop and allow the driver’s vehicle to stay (whether or not the driver leaves the vehicle).
parking area means a length of road or area designed for parking vehicles.
parking area for people with disabilities—see section 203 (2).
parking authority—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, dictionary.
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.
parking control sign means any of the following:
(a)a bicycle parking sign;
(b)a bus zone sign;
(c)a clearway sign;
(ca)an electric vehicle parking sign;
(d)a loading zone sign;
(e)a mail zone sign;
(f)a minibus zone sign;
(g)a motorbike 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 meter—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, dictionary.
parking meter hood—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, section 11.
parking permit—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, dictionary.
parking ticket—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, dictionary.
parking ticket machine—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, 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 1 or more service roads—the area of any service road.
pedestrian—see section 18.
pedestrian crossing—see section 81 (3).
pedestrian level crossing—see section 235A (1).
pedestrian lights means a device designed to show, at different times, a green pedestrian light or red pedestrian light.
pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian.
people with disabilities road marking—see section 203 (2) (c).
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 section 185 (2).
personal mobility device—see section 18A.
police vehicle means any vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a)a police officer; and
(b)driving the vehicle in the course of the police officer’s duties as a police officer.
portable warning triangle means a portable warning triangle that—
(a)is in the form of an equilateral triangle; and
(b)has a minimum height of 300mm; and
(c)has, on the front and back, red reflecting sheeting or material, or 9 red reflectors arranged in a triangular shape, causing a red reflection that would be clearly visible to a driver at night when the upper beam of light from any headlight on the vehicle (complying with the relevant provisions to the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000), schedule 1 (Light vehicle standards) is projected directly onto the sign from a distance of 200m; and
(d)is of a robust and durable construction, capable of being readily erected to stand in an upright position and capable of remaining unaffected (to any material degree) by any reasonable force of wind or variation in weather conditions.
postal vehicle 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 the postal worker’s duties as a postal worker.
postal worker means a person who delivers letter mail and parcels within Australia, on behalf of Australia Post, as an employee or as a contractor.
public bus—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, dictionary.
public minibus means a vehicle that is declared to be a public minibus under another territory law.
rear fog light—see section 217 (2).
rearward facing, for a child restraint, for division 16.3 (Requirements for seatbelts and seating positions—passengers under 16 years old)—see section 266 (2) (b).
red bicycle crossing light means an illuminated red bicycle symbol (whether or not flashing) as shown in the diagram in schedule 4.
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).
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.
regular route service—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, section 12 (What is a regular route service?).
relevant parking fee, for parking on a length of road or in an area—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, dictionary.
rider—see section 17.
rideshare vehicle—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, section 60A.
right, for a person or in relation to something—see section 351 (2) and (3).
right change of direction signal means a change of direction signal given in accordance with section 49.
right traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a direction to the right.
road—see section 12.
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.
road train—see the Heavy Vehicle National Law (ACT), section 5.
road user—see section 14.
roundabout—see section 0.
safety zone—see section 162 (2).
school zone—see section 23 (2).
semitrailer—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, dictionary.
separated footpath—see section 239 (4).
separated footpath road marking—see section 239 (4).
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.
shared path—see section 242 (2).
shared zone—see section 24 (2).
sheriff’s officer—see the Court Procedures Act 2004, section 40.
sheriff’s vehicle means any vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a)a sheriff’s officer; and
(b)driving the vehicle in the course of the sheriff’s officer’s duties as a sheriff’s officer.
shoulder, of a road—
(a)includes any part of the road that is not designed to be used by motor vehicles in travelling along the road, and includes—
(i)for a kerbed road—any part of the kerb; and
(ii)for a sealed road—any unsealed part of the road, and any sealed part of the road outside an edge line on the road; but
(b)does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path.
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.
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.
speed limited area—see section 22 (2).
stop, for a driver, includes park but does not include stop to reverse the driver’s vehicle into a parking bay or other parking space.
stop line means a continuous line that—
(a)is marked across all or part of a road; and
(b)is not part of a marked foot crossing, a keep clear marking or a bicycle storage area for hook turns.
straight ahead includes substantially straight ahead.
suitable, for an approved child restraint or approved seatbelt, for division 16.3 (Requirements for seatbelts and seating positions—passengers under 16 years old)—see section 266 (1) (b).
T‑intersection means an intersection, other than a roundabout, where 2 roads meet (whether or not at right angles) and 1 of the roads ends.
T light means a red T light, white T light or yellow T light.
T lights means a device designed to show a T light, or 2 or more T lights at different times.
taxi—see the Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Act 2001, section 45 (Meaning of taxi).
taxi zone—see section 182 (2).
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.
ticket parking area—see the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, dictionary.
ticket parking sign means a permissive parking sign with the word ‘ticket’ on or with the sign.
ticket parking space means a ticket parking space under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2017, section 39.
tow truck—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, dictionary.
tractor—see the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2000, dictionary.
traffic includes vehicles and pedestrians.
traffic arrow means a green, white or red traffic arrow, or a yellow traffic arrow (whether or not flashing).
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.
traffic island means a structure on a road to direct traffic, but does not include a road marking or painted island.
traffic lane arrows means a traffic sign, road marking or device that displays arrows indicating 1 or more directions and is designed to apply to 1 or more marked lanes, but does not include traffic arrows.
traffic light means a green traffic light, or a red or yellow traffic light (whether or not flashing).
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.
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.
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.
tram includes a light rail vehicle.
tram lane—see section 155 (3).
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—
(a)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; and
(b)includes a light rail stop.
tram tracks includes a rail designed for a light rail vehicle to run on.
tramway—see section 155A (3) and (4).
transit lane—see section 156 (2).
travelling along tram tracks, for a bus, means being driven along the area where the tram tracks are laid.
trolley includes a shopping trolley and any other kind of handcart.
truck means a motor vehicle with a GVM over 4.5t, except a bus, tram or tractor.
truck lane—see section 157 (2).
truck zone—see section 180 (2).
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.
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.
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.
U‑turn traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a U‑turn direction.
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.
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 section 15.
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.
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, personal mobility device or other motor‑assisted device, a bicycle, wheelchair or wheeled toy.
wheeled toy means a child’s pedal car, scooter or tricycle or a similar toy (other than a motorised toy), but only when it is being used 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 section 181 (2).
yellow bicycle crossing light means an illuminated yellow bicycle symbol (whether or not flashing) as shown in the diagram in schedule 4.
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 detention officer—see the Children and Young People Act 2008, dictionary.
youth detention vehicle means any vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a)a youth detention officer; and
(b)driving the vehicle in the course of their duties as a youth detention officer.
Endnotes
About the endnotes
Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.
Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.
Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.
If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.
The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.
Abbreviation key
A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument AF = Approved form o = order am = amended om = omitted/repealed amdt = amendment ord = ordinance AR = Assembly resolution orig = original ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph CN = Commencement notice pres = present def = definition prev = previous DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously dict = dictionary pt = part disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule Assembly reloc = relocated div = division renum = renumbered exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No Gaz = gazette RI = reissue hdg = heading s = section/subsection IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law LR = legislation register sub = substituted LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced mod = modified/modification or to be expired
Legislation history
Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017 SL2017-43
notified LR 21 December 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 December 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2)as amended by
Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment Regulation 2018 (No 1) SL2018-3 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 12 April 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 April 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 30 April 2018 (s 2 (1) and see SL2017-43 s 2)Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-19 sch 1 pt 1.7
notified LR 17 May 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 May 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.7 commenced 24 May 2018 (s 2)Road Transport (Road Rules) Amendment Regulation 2018 (No 1) SL2018-19
notified LR 11 October 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 October 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
s 3, s 4 commenced 12 October 2018 (s 2 (2))
remainder commenced 29 October 2018 (s 2 (1))Road Transport (Road Rules) Amendment Regulation 2019 (No 1) SL2019-14 pt 3
notified LR 27 June 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 June 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 1 July 2019 (s 2)Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019 A2019-21 pt 12
notified LR 8 August 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 12 commenced 22 August 2019 (s 2 (4))Road Transport Legislation Amendment Regulation 2019 (No 1) SL2019-31 pt 2
notified LR 19 December 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 19 December 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 20 December 2019 (s 2 (1))Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment Act 2021 A2021-14 sch 1 pt 1.3
notified LR 1 July 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 1 July 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 12 August 2021 (s 2)Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2022 A2022-3 pt 3
notified LR 30 March 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 March 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 13 April 2022 (s 2)Road Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (No 2) A2022-5 pt 6
notified LR 13 April 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
s 26 commenced 27 April 2022 (s 2 (1))
pt 6 remainder commenced 11 May 2022 (s 2 (2))Electoral and Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2023 A2023-43 pt 5
notified LR 15 November 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 November 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 15 May 2024 (s 2 (3))Road Transport (Road Rules) Amendment Regulation 2023 (No 1) SL2023-40
notified LR 18 December 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 18 December 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 25 May 2024 (s 2 (2) and see Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2024 A2024-20 s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 21 December 2023 (s 2 (1))Road Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2024 A2024-20 pt 7
notified LR 24 May 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 7 commenced 25 May 2024 (s 2 (1))Road Safety Legislation Amendment Regulation 2024 (No 1) SL2024‑11 pt 5
notified LR 28 June 2024
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 June 2024 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 29 June 2024 (s 2 (1))Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Amendment Act 2025 A2025-21 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 12 September 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 September 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 3 November 2025 (s 2)Road Transport (Road Rules) Amendment Regulation 2025 (No 1) SL2025-23
notified LR 30 October 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 October 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
commenced 3 November 2025 (s 2 (a))
Amendment history
Commencement
s 2om LA s 89 (4)
References to road include road related area
s 12sub SL2019‑14 s 18
Meaning of vehicle
s 15am A2019‑21 s 95
Meaning of personal mobility device
s 18Ains A2019‑21 s 96
am SL2019‑31 s 4
Meaning of changes direction
s 45am SL2019‑14 s 19, s 20
Giving way at marked foot crossing (except at intersection) with flashing yellow traffic light
s 65am SL2019‑14 s 21, s 22
Giving way at intersection (except T‑intersection or roundabout)
s 72am SL2019‑14 s 23
Giving way at T‑intersection
s 73am SL2019‑14 s 23
Giving way at pedestrian crossing
s 81am SL2019‑14 s 23
Overtaking or passing vehicle at children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing
s 82am SL2019‑14 s 24
Driving in roundabout
s 115 hdgsub SL2019‑14 s 25
s 115am SL2019‑14 s 26, s 27
No overtaking etc to left of vehicle
s 141am SL2019‑14 s 28
Driving within single marked lane or line of traffic
s 146am SL2019‑14 s 29, s 30
Moving from 1 marked lane to another marked lane across continuous line separating lanes
s 147am SL2019‑14 s 31
Motorbike lane filtering
s 151Aam SL2018‑19 s 4; SL2019‑14 s 32, s 33
Transit lane
s 156am SL2019‑14 s 34, s 35
(1) (a) (iv), (3) def zero emissions vehicle, (4) exp 31 December 2023 (s 156 (4))
Application—pt 12—bicycles
s 166am A2023‑43 s 89
Stopping on roads—heavy or long vehicle
s 200am SL2019‑14 s 36
Stopping in parking area for people with disabilities
s 203am SL2019‑31 s 5
Stopping in parking area for electric‑powered vehicles
s 203Bins A2022-5 s 24
am SL2024‑11 s 12
Stopping in parking area for charging of electric‑powered vehicles
s 203Cins A2022-5 s 24
am SL2024‑11 s 13
Time extension for people with disabilities
s 206am SL2019‑31 s 6; A2022-5 s 25
Signs attached to vehicles parked in designated place
div 12.12A hdg ins A2023‑43 s 90
Vehicle parked in designated place must not have sign attached
s 213SAins A2023‑43 s 90
Interfering with parking permit and mobility parking scheme authority
s 213Uam SL2019‑31 s 7, s 8
Using lights when driving at night or in hazardous weather conditions
s 215am SL2019‑31 s 9
Using fog lights
s 217am SL2019‑31 s 10
Pedestrian not to cause traffic hazard or obstruction
s 236am SL2018‑19 ss 5-8; SL2019‑31 s 11, s 12
Meaning of scooter and motorised scooter
s 244Aom SL2019‑31 s 13
Motorised scooter not to be used
s 244Com SL2019‑31 s 13
Travelling in or on personal mobility device on bicycle path or separated footpath
s 244FAins SL2019‑31 s 14
Speed limit travelling in or on personal mobility device
s 244FBins SL2019‑31 s 14
Use of mobile device in or on personal mobility device
s 244GAins SL2019‑31 s 15
am SL2023‑40 s 4, amdt 1.3
Person travelling in or on personal mobility device must wear bicycle helmet
s 244Ham SL2019‑31 s 16
Carrying passenger in or on personal mobility device
s 244HAins SL2019‑31 s 17
Child using personal mobility device
s 244HBins SL2019‑31 s 17
Warning device—personal mobility device
s 244Isub SL2019‑31 s 18
Travelling in or on personal mobility device—maintaining proper control
s 244Kins A2022‑3 s 7
Travelling in or on personal mobility device without due care etc
s 244Lins A2022‑3 s 8
Bicycle helmet
s 256am SL2019‑31 s 19
Riding with person on bicycle trailer
s 257am SL2019‑31 s 20
Proceeding when bicycle crossing at an intersection or another place on a road
s 262 hdgsub SL2019‑14 s 37
s 262am SL2019‑14 s 38
Proceeding when bicycle crossing light is green
s 262Aom SL2019‑14 s 39
Application—pt 16
div 16.1 hdgins SL2025‑23 s 4
Wearing seatbelts and seating positions—drivers and passengers
div 16.2 hdgins SL2025‑23 s 5
Wearing seatbelt and seating position—driver
s 264sub SL2025‑23 s 5
Wearing seatbelt and seating position—passenger 16 years old or older
s 265sub SL2025‑23 s 5
Driver to ensure passengers comply with seatbelt and seating position requirements
s 265Ains SL2025‑23 s 5
Requirements for seatbelts and seating positions—passengers under 16 years old
div 16.3 hdgins SL2025‑23 s 5
Definitions—div 16.3
s 266am SL2019‑14 ss 40-42
sub SL2025‑23 s 5
Wearing seatbelts—passengers under 6 months old
s 266Cins SL2025‑23 s 5
Wearing seatbelts—passengers 6 months old or older but under 4 years old
s 266Dins SL2025‑23 s 5
Wearing seatbelts—passengers 4 years old or older but under 7 years old
s 266Eins SL2025‑23 s 5
Exemption for driver—passenger’s medical condition etc
s 266Fins SL2025‑23 s 5
Seating position—passenger under 4 years old
s 266Gins SL2025‑23 s 5
Seating position—passenger 4 years old or older but under 7 years old
s 266Hins SL2025‑23 s 5
Seating position—passenger 7 years old or older but under 16 years old
s 266Iins SL2025‑23 s 5
Passenger sitting in seating position fitted with particular seatbelt
s 266Jins SL2025‑23 s 5
Exemptions for driver—public minibus, taxi, hire car or tow truck
s 266Kins SL2025‑23 s 5
Exemptions from wearing seatbelts
div 16.4 hdgins SL2025‑23 s 5
Exemptions—wearing seatbelt
s 267am SL2019‑14 s 42, s 43; SL2025‑23 ss 6-9
Other rules for people travelling in or on vehicles
div 16.5 hdgins SL2025‑23 s 10
Wearing motorbike helmet
s 270am SL2019‑14 ss 44-46; A2022-5 s 26
Riding on motorbike
s 271am SL2019‑14 s 47, s 48
Duties of driver involved in crash
s 287am SL2019‑31 s 21
Insecure or overhanging load
s 292am SL2019‑14 s 49
Restricting movement of load
s 292Ains SL2019‑14 s 50
Driving without due care etc
s 296Ains A2022‑3 s 9
Television receiver or visual display unit in motor vehicle
s 299am SL2019‑14 s 51; SL2019‑31 s 22; SL2023‑40 s 5, s 6, amdt 1.4
Use of mobile device
s 300 hdgsub SL2019‑14 s 52
s 300am SL2019‑14 ss 53-60; SL2019‑31 ss 23-26; A2021‑14 amdt 1.9, amdt 1.10
sub SL2023‑40 s 7
am SL2023‑40 amdt 1.5
Use of mobile device—learner and provisional licence holders
s 300AAins SL2019‑14 s 61
am A2021‑14 amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12
om SL2023‑40 s 7
Approaching and passing stationary or slow moving emergency vehicle etc
s 300Cins SL2018‑3 amdt 1.3
Direction by police officer to get off, or not get on, vehicle or animal
s 304Ains A2022‑3 s 10
Stopping and parking exemption—mobile device detection system or seatbelt detection system
s 307A hdgsub A2025‑21 amdt 1.2
s 307Ains SL2023‑40 s 8
am A2025‑21 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
Exemption—road worker etc
s 310am SL2025‑23 s 11
Parking control sign applying to length of road in area to which other parking control sign applies etc
s 333am A2022-5 s 27
Standard or commonly used traffic signs
sch 2am SL2019‑14 s 62, s 63
Other permitted traffic signs
sch 3am SL2019‑14 s 62, s 63
Symbols and traffic‑related items
sch 4am SL2019‑14 s 64; A2022-5 s 28; SL2024‑11 s 14
Dictionary
dictam SL2019‑14 s 65, s 66; A2019‑21 ss 97-99
def affixed to sub SL2023‑40 s 9
def approved child safety harness ins SL2025‑23 s 12
def available ins SL2025‑23 s 12
def electric-powered vehicle charging parking sign ins
A2022-5s 29
def electric-powered vehicle parking sign ins A2022-5 s 29
def electric vehicle parking sign ins A2022-5 s 29
def forward facing ins SL2025‑23 s 12
def light rail stop ins A2018‑19 amdt 1.14
def mobile device ins A2024‑20 s 64
sub A2025‑21 amdt 1.5
def mobility parking scheme authority sub SL2019‑31 s 27
def motorised scooter om SL2019‑31 s 28
def motor vehicle am SL2019‑31 s 29, s 30
def nature strip sub SL2019‑14 s 67
def parking permit for people with disabilities om SL2019‑31 s 31
def personal mobility device ins A2019‑21 s 100
def rearward facing ins SL2025‑23 s 12
def scooter om SL2019‑31 s 32
def suitable ins SL2025‑23 s 12
def tram stop sub A2018‑19 amdt 1.15
def wheeled recreational device am SL2019‑31 s 33, s 34
def wheeled toy sub SL2019‑31 s 35
Earlier republications
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.
Republication No and date Effective Last amendment made by Republication for R1
30 Apr 201830 Apr 2018–
23 May 2018SL2018‑3 new regulation and amendments by SL2018‑3 R2
24 May 201824 May 2018–
11 Oct 2018A2018‑19 amendments by A2018‑19 R3
12 Oct 201812 Oct 2018–
28 Oct 2018SL2018‑19 amendments by SL2018‑19 R4
29 Oct 201829 Oct 2018–
30 June 2019SL2018‑19 amendments by SL2018‑19 R5
1 July 20191 July 2019–
21 Aug 2019SL2019‑14 amendments by SL2019‑14 R6
22 Aug 201922 Aug 2019–
19 Dec 2019A2019‑21 amendments by A2019‑21 R7
20 Dec 201920 Dec 2019–
11 Aug 2021SL2019‑31 amendments by SL2019‑31 R8
12 Aug 202112 Aug 2021–
12 Apr 2022A2021‑14 amendments by A2021‑14 R9
13 Apr 202213 Apr 2022–
26 Apr 2022A2022‑3 amendments by A2022‑3 R10
27 Apr 202227 Apr 2022–
10 May 2022A2022‑5 amendments by A2022‑5 R11
11 May 202211 May 2022–
20 Dec 2023A2022‑5 amendments by A2022‑5 R12
21 Dec 202321 Dec 2023–
31 Dec 2023SL2023‑40 amendments by SL2023‑40 R13
1 Jan 20241 Jan 2024–
14 May 2024SL2023‑40 expiry of provisions (s 156 (1) (a) (iv), (3) def zero emissions vehicle, (4)) R14
15 May 202415 May 2024–
24 May 2024SL2023‑40 amendments by A2023‑43 R15
25 May 202425 May 2024–
28 June 2024A2024‑20 amendments by SL2023‑40 and A2024‑20 R16
29 June 202429 June 2024–
2 Nov 2025SL2024‑11 amendments by SL2024‑11
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