Traffic Regulations (NT)
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
REPT009/R/1
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
As in force at 18 June 1999
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Regulation
PART I - PRELIMINARY
1.Citation
2.Commencement
3.Interpretation
PART II - APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
4.Obedience to Police Force, &c.
5.Certain vehicles exempt from Regulations
6.Emergency vehicles exempt from Regulations
7.Police and other persons exempt from certain provisions of Act and Regulations
PART III - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
8.Traffic control devices
9.Limits on operation of signs
10.Inscriptions on signs to be operative
11.Operation of signs on public holidays
PART IV - OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNALS AND SIGNS12.Obedience to traffic control signals
13.Obedience to signs and markings
14.Application to adjacent one-way traffic carriageways
PART V - DRIVING ON LEFT AND OVERTAKING
15.Keeping as far left as practicable
16.Overtaking
17.Overtaking of long vehicle, &c.
18.Use of centre and right lanes of 3 lane carriageway
19.Passing vehicles
20.Giving way to overtaking vehicle
21.Drivers not to obstruct traffic
22.Driving in lanes on carriageways
23.Driving through roundabouts
24.Keeping left of double lines
25.Long vehicles, &c., following too closely
26.Driving on divided road
27.Approaching crest or curve
28.Transit lanes
29.Bus lanes
30.Bicycle lanes
PART VI - GIVING WAY
31.Meaning of "Give Way"
32.Giving way at intersections
33.Giving way during turns
34.Movements into or out of parked position
35.Action on approach of emergency vehicle
36.Entering or leaving public street or place
37.No entry to blocked intersection
38.Roundabouts
PART VII - PEDESTRIANS
39.Pedestrian crossing
40.Children's crossings
41.Duties of pedestrians
42.Pedestrians on carriageways
PART VIII - TURNING, STARTING
AND STOPPING43.Left turns
44.Right turns
45.Driver to signal intention to turn or stop
46.Use of signalling device
47.U-turns
48.Braking and stopping of wheels
PART IX - LEVEL CROSSINGS
49.Stopping at level crossing
PART X - SPEED RESTRICTIONS
50.Speed limits
51.Maximum speeds for certain vehicles
PART XI - STANDING AND PARKING VEHICLES
Division 1 - Standing and
Parking Vehicles52.Vehicles not to be left in certain areas
53.Method of parking vehicles
54.Method of parking in parking areas
55.Prohibited parking and standing places
56.Restriction on parking of long vehicles and road trains
57.Parking near crest or curve
57A.Parking for disabled persons
Division 2 - Removal of Vehicles
and Abandoned Vehicles58.Removal of parked vehicles
59.Abandoned motor vehicles and trailers
60.Cost of moving and storing vehicles
61.Vehicles may be sold or disposed of
62.Disposal of proceeds of sale
63.Claim against owner
Division 3 - Parking Infringements
64.[Repealed]
65.Infringement notices
66.[Repealed]
PART XII - LIGHTING, WARNING SIGNS,
EQUIPMENT, &c.67.Lights on moving motor vehicles
68.Dipping of headlamps
69.Lights on stationary vehicles
70.Portable warning signs for disabled long vehicles, heavy vehicles and road trains
71.Lights and other equipment on bicycles
72.Lights on animal-drawn vehicles
73.Fog lamps
74.Lights on towed motor vehicles
75.Spot lamps
76.Flashing warning lights
77.Fallen or unshipped loads
78.Certain vehicles not to display turn sign
PART XIII - BICYCLES, TOY VEHICLES
AND ANIMALS79.Riding of bicycles
79A.Helmets for cyclists
80.Riding bicycles abreast
81.Bicycle races and trials
82.Leading animals
83.Animals on clearways
84.Riding horses abreast
85.Animals on public streets
PART XIV - TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENTS
86.Definitions
87.Service of traffic infringement notice
88.Particulars to be shown on traffic infringement notice
89.Withdrawal of notice
90.Penalty for offence
91.Payment before expiry date of traffic infringement notice
92.General
93.Police may require information
94.Tampering with traffic infringement detection device
PART XV - CARELESS AND
DISORDERLY DRIVING95.Careless driving or riding
96.Driving in disorderly manner
PART XVI - SAFETY OF PERSONS IN
OR ON MOTOR VEHICLES97.Interpretation
98.Responsibility of driver
99.Positions of drivers and passengers
99A.Riding in load space
100.Approval of child restraints
101.Driver of motor vehicle
102.Adult passengers in motor vehicles
103.Children and young persons in motor vehicles
104.Number of persons in front seating positions
105.Defences
106.Drivers and passengers on motor cycles and in side cars
107.Helmets for motor cyclists
108.Inspection of helmet
109.Forfeiture of helmet
110.Riding in trailers and towed vehicles
111.Opening doors and alighting from vehicles
PART XVII - DRIVING WITH HIGH
ALCOHOL-BLOOD CONTENT111A.Application of section 19(9) of Act
112.Prescribed breath analysis instrument
113.Breath analysis
114.Testing instrument after use
115.Forms
116Conduct of breath analysis
117.Authorized operators
118.Authorized analysts
PART XVIII - LICENCES TO
DRIVE VEHICLES119.Production of licences
120.Requirements relating to learner drivers
121.Provisional licences
PART XIX - REGISTRATION
122.Minimum penalty under section 34
123.Production of registration certificate
124.Offence in relation to registration label or plate
PART XIXA — LIABILITY OF OWNER FOR
PARKING AND TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENTS
124A.Definitions
124B.Liability of owner
124C.Evidence of ownership of motor vehicle
PART XX - MISCELLANEOUS
125.Leaving motor vehicle unattended
126.Driving in reverse
127.Driving on footway, reservation or traffic island
128.Destructive substance, &c., on public street
129.Securing of loads
130.Transporting of animals
131.Removal of dangerous loads, &c.
132.Obstructing traffic
133.Towed motor vehicles
134.Parades and processions
135.Noise, use of horns, head lamps, &c.
136.Driving unsafe motor vehicle
137.Driving abreast
138.Duties of driver after accident
139.Driving on certain beaches prohibited
140.Vehicle reliability trials, races and speed tests
141.Use of air cushioned vehicle
142.Name and address to be stated
143.Driver or owner of vehicle, &c., to furnish information when required
144.Certificate relating to test of traffic infringement detection devices
145.Offences relating to parking
146.Regulatory offences
147.General penalties
SCHEDULE 1
SCHEDULE 2
Notes
Table of Amendments
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
_____________________________TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
_____________________________NOTE - THIS REPRINT SHOWS THE REGULATIONS AS IN FORCE AT 18 JUNE 1999. ANY AMENDMENTS THAT MAY COME INTO OPERATION AFTER THAT DATE ARE NOT INCLUDED.
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PART I - PRELIMINARY
1.CITATION
These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic Regulations. (See back note 1)
2. COMMENCEMENT
These Regulations shall take effect on the commence-ment of the Traffic Act 1987 (other than sections 1 and 2 of that Act). (See back note 1)
3. INTERPRETATION
(1) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears -
"articulated vehicle" means a combination of a prime mover and a semi trailer;
"Australian Standard" means a standard approved for publication on behalf of the Council of the Standards Association of Australia, being the association of that name incorporated by Royal Charter;
"bicycle lane" means a length of a marked lane on a carriageway defined by a Bicycle Lane sign at the beginning and a Bicycle Lane sign and an End sign at the end;
"bicycle path" means a way, other than a bicycle lane or footway, defined by a Bicycle Path sign at the beginning and a Bicycle Path sign and an End sign at the end;
"bicycle way" means a bicycle lane, bicycle path or a footway for use by person's riding bicycles either exclusively or jointly with pedestrians;
"box trailer" means a small trailer -
(a)the unladen mass of which does not exceed 500 kg; or
(b)the laden mass of which is not capable of, or is unlikely to exceed, 1 tonne;
"built-up area" means a public street on which there is provision for lighting by means of street lamps;
"bus" means a motor omnibus within the meaning of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act;
"bus lane" means a length of carriageway defined by a Bus Lane sign at the beginning and a Bus Lane sign and an End sign at the end;
"bus stop" means that part of a public street between -
(a)a traffic sign bearing an arrow and the words "BUS STOP" erected on or near to the kerb of the street and another such traffic sign on the same side of the street nearest in the direction indicated by that arrow; or
(b)markings on the pavement of the public street which are adjacent to -
(i)a traffic sign bearing the words "BUS STOP", "BUSES ONLY" or "BUSES EXCEPTED"; or
(ii)the words "BUS STOP" marked on that pavement;
"centre", in relation to a carriageway, means a line or series of lines, marks or other indications placed at or near the middle of the carriageway or, in the absence of any such line, lines, marks or other indications, the middle of the main travelled portion of the carriageway;
"children's crossing" means a marked crossing on a carriageway near which is displayed -
(a)a Children Crossing sign or a flag bearing a Children Crossing sign; or
(b)a Children Crossing sign or a flag bearing a Children Crossing sign and a pole bearing a Stop banner sign which is turned or held across or partly across a carriageway;
"clearance lamp" means a lamp which, when lighted, provides an indication of the width of a motor vehicle, together with its load and equipment, to a person looking at the vehicle from the front or the rear;
"clearway" means a length of carriageway defined by a Clearway No Standing sign at the beginning and an End Clearway sign at the end, and along which the standing of vehicles is prohibited by the operation of No Standing signs or Clearway signs;
"combination vehicle" means a motor vehicle with one or more trailers attached;
"dead-end" means the closed end of a cul-de-sac;
"dipping device" means a device by which a driver of a motor vehicle, while retaining a normal driving position, can cause the main beam of light from a headlamp of that vehicle to be dipped;
"disabled person's parking bay" means a bay on a carriageway or parking area defined by 2 parallel lines marked in white on the carriageway or parking area –
(a)within which, also marked in white is; or
(b)in respect of which there is displayed a sign bearing,
a symbolic representation of a person seated in a wheel chair;
"End School Zone sign" means a sign in the form of a Speed Restriction sign or a Speed Derestriction sign on which the words "END SCHOOL ZONE" have been included;
"fog lamp" means an additional or alternative headlamp which projects a yellow light;
"give way line" means a broken line, greater than 300 mm in width, marked on a carriageway transverse to the direction of travel of vehicles on that carriageway which is not part of a marked cross-walk, lane line, pavement edge line or separ-ation line;
"goods" includes animals;
"goods vehicle" means a motor vehicle constructed primarily for the carriage of goods;
"gross combination mass" has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicles Regulations;
"gross vehicle mass" has the same meaning as in the Motor Vehicles Regulations;
"heavy vehicle" means a vehicle with a gross vehicle mass or gross combination mass greater than 4.5 t;
"hours of darkness" means -
(a)the period between sunset on one day and sunrise on the next succeeding day; or
(b)any other time when there is not sufficient daylight to render clearly visible a person or vehicle at a distance of 100 m;
"laned carriageway" means a two-way carriageway marked into 3 or more lanes or a one-way carriageway marked into 2 or more lanes;
"level crossing" means that part of a carriageway which crosses a railway line and at which is displaying a Railway Crossing Position sign with or without any other sign;
"loading zone" means a portion of a carriageway between 2 consecutive loading zone signs having arrows pointing generally towards each other;
"Loading Zone sign" means a sign in the form of a No Parking sign bearing an arrow on which the words "LOADING ZONE" and "GOODS VEHICLES ONLY" have been added to, or substituted for, the words "NO PARKING";
"long vehicle" means a vehicle, or a vehicle towing another vehicle, the total length of which exceeds 7.5 m but does not include a road train;
"marked crosswalk" means a portion of a carriageway between 2 parallel broken lines marked across or partly across the carriageway and, where the lines are marked partly across the carriage-way, includes the portion of the carriageway between the prolongations of the lines;
"marked lane" means a lane on a laned carriageway marked by a lane line or a separation line;
"no parking area" means a portion of a carriageway, public place or public street –
(a)between 2 consecutive No Parking signs having arrows pointing generally towards each other; or
(b)between a No Parking sign and a dead-end or an area in which standing is prohibited by these Regulations which dead-end or area lies in the general direction indicated by an arrow on the sign;
"No Parking sign" includes a sign in the form of a No Parking sign in which the letter "P" in black contained within a red circle and crossed by a red line passing through the centre of the circle has been substituted for "NO PARKING";
"no standing area" means a portion of a carriageway, public place or public street –
(a)between No Standing signs with arrows pointing generally towards each other;
(b)between a No Standing sign and a dead-end or an area in which standing is prohibited by these Regulations which dead-end or area lies in the general direction indicated by an arrow on the sign; or
(c)the boundary of which is marked, within 1 m of that boundary, with a double longitudinal line consisting of 2 yellow lines;
"No Standing sign" means a sign in the form of a No Parking sign in which the words "NO STANDING" have been, or the letter "S" in black contained within a red circle and crossed by a red line passing through the centre of the circle has been, substituted for "NO PARKING";
"one-way carriageway" means a carriageway on which vehicles are permitted to travel in one direc-tion only;
"overtake" means to overtake or attempt to overtake a vehicle travelling in the same direction;
"park", in relation to a vehicle, means to permit the vehicle (whether unattended or not) to remain stationary otherwise than when necessary -
(a)to avoid conflict with pedestrians or other vehicles;
(b)to comply with the directions of a member of the Police Force or a traffic control device; or
(c)while actually engaged in taking up or setting down persons or goods;
"parking area" means a portion of a carriageway, public place or public street -
(a)between 2 consecutive parking signs having arrows pointing generally towards each other;
(b)extending from a Parking sign in the general direction indicated by an arrow on the sign until a No Parking sign, No Standing sign, a dead end or an area in which the parking or standing of a vehicle is prohibited by these Regulations is reached; or
(c)where parking bays are marked on the carriageway in such a way as to indicate that angle parking is required, the area enclosed by such parking bays;
"parking infringement" means a contravention of Part XI;
"parking infringement notice" means a notice under regulation 65;
"Parking sign" means a 2 Hour Parking sign and a sign in the form of a 2 Hour Parking sign on which a time other than 2 hours has been substituted as the time during which parking is permitted by the sign or on which the letter "P" in green has been substituted for "2 HOUR PARKING";
"pass" means to go past or attempt to go past another vehicle travelling in the opposite direction;
"pavement edge line" means a line marked on a carriageway to indicate the separation of the road shoulder or breakdown lane and the portion of the carriageway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic;
"pedestrian crossing" means a portion of a carriage-way defined by a regular pattern of alternating black and white stripes approximately 3.5 m long by 600 mm wide marked across the carriageway and near to which is erected a Pedestrian Crossing sign to face a driver on the carriageway approaching the sign;
"Pedestrian Prohibition sign" means a sign comprising a black symbolic walking pedestrian on a white background with a red circular surround and a red diagonal bar across the centre of the sign;
"prime mover" means a rigid motor vehicle designed to haul a semi trailer;
"retro-reflective" means, in relation to material, a material which complies with the description and specifications in Australian Standard 1906 "Retro-Reflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control Purposes";
"road train" means a vehicle combination comprising –
(a)a rigid vehicle hauling not more than 3 trailers; or
(b)an articulated vehicle hauling not more than 2 trailers,
the total length of which is greater than 19 m;
"roundabout" means an intersection laid out for movement of traffic around a central island having a Roundabout sign erected on each carriageway entering the intersection;
"school day", in relation to a school zone, means a day when students enrolled at a school adjacent to the school zone are, in accordance with the Education Act, required to attend at the school;
"school zone" means a length of carriageway defined by a School Zone sign at the beginning and an End School Zone sign, a dead end or a terminating carriageway at the end;
"School Zone sign" means a sign in the form of a Speed Restriction sign on which the words "SCHOOL ZONE" and the periods of the day during which the sign operates and the words "SCHOOL DAYS" are included;
"segregated footway" means a footway or path divided in the centre by a continuous white line and on which footway or path signs are placed to indicate that persons riding bicycles must use one side and pedes-trians must use the other side of the footway or path and which footway or path is defined by a Segregated Footway sign at the beginning and a Segregated Footway sign and an End sign at the end;
"semi trailer" means a trailer having an axle group towards the rear and a means of attachment to a prime mover whereby some of the trailer is superimposed on the prime mover at the front of the trailer;
"Speed Restriction sign" means a Speed Restriction sign or a sign in the form of a Speed Restric-tion sign on which the numerals 60 have been substituted by other numerals;
"speed zone" means a length of carriageway defined by a Speed Restriction sign at the beginning and a Speed De-restriction sign, Speed Restriction sign, dead-end or terminating carriageway (if the speed zone is along a terminating carriageway) at the end;
"stand", in relation to a vehicle, means -
(a)to stop that vehicle; or
(b)to permit that vehicle (whether unattended or not) to remain stationary, including for the time needed to pick up or set down persons or goods,
otherwise than when necessary -
(c)to avoid conflict with pedestrians or other vehicles; or
(d)to comply with the directions of a member of the Police Force or a traffic control device;
"stop line" means an unbroken line, greater than 300 mm in width, marked on a carriageway transverse to the direction of travel of vehicles on the carriageway which is not part of a marked crosswalk, lane line, pavement edge line or separ-ation line;
"tank vehicle" means a vehicle designed to carry solid, liquid or gaseous substances, in bulk, in an integrally closed container;
"taxi rank" means an area of a public street or public place which is marked off by a part of the kerb of the public street that is between a traffic sign bearing an arrow and the words "TAXI RANK" erected on or near to that kerb and another such traffic sign on the same side of the public street nearest in the direction indicated by that arrow;
"terminating carriageway" means a carriageway which at an intersection with another carriageway does not continue through or beyond the other carriageway;
"traffic infringement notice" means a traffic infringement notice issued under Part XIV;
"train" means a railway locomotive or railway rolling stock;
"transit lane" means a lane on a carriageway defined by a Transit Lane sign at the beginning, and a Transit Lane sign and an End sign at the end, of the lane;
"two-way carriageway" means a carriageway other than a one-way carriageway;
"U-turn" means a turn which causes a vehicle facing or travelling in one direction to face or travel in the opposite or substantially the opposite direction;
"unprotected bicycle lane" means a bicycle lane on a carriageway which is not separated by a physical barrier from that portion of the carriageway improved, designed or ordinarily used by motor vehicles;
(2) A reference in subregulation (1) to a portion of a carriageway between 2 signs or between a sign and a dead-end or an area extending on both sides of a sign shall be taken to refer to the space marked on the adjacent carriageway or, in the absence of any markings, shall, where the sign or signs are erected at or near -
(a)the boundary of a carriageway and are not inscribed with the words "angle parking", be limited to the area of the carriageway within 3 m of the boundary;
(b)the boundary of a carriageway and are inscribed with the words "angle parking", be limited to the area of the carriageway within 6 m of the boundary; or
(c)the centre of a carriageway, be limited to the area extending 3 m on each side of the centre of the carriageway.
(3) For the purposes of the application of the definitions of "no parking area", "no standing area" and "parking area", an arrow inscribed on a sign erected at an angle to the boundary of a carriageway shall be deemed to be pointing in the direc-tion in which it would point if the sign were turned through an angle of less than 90° until parallel to the boundary with the sign facing away from the boundary.
(4) An abbreviation specified in the first column of the following table and inscribed in a sign erected under the Act has the meaning specified opposite to it in the second column of that table:
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Abbreviation Meaning
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Mon. .. .. Monday
Tue. .. .. Tuesday
Wed. .. .. Wednesday
Thur. .. .. Thursday
Fri. .. .. Friday
Sat. .. .. Saturday
Sun. .. .. Sunday
min. .. .. minutes
a.m. .. .. the time o'clock between
midnight and noon
p.m. .. .. the time o'clock between
noon and midnight
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(5) A reference in these Regulations to a sign or banner by name is a reference, where the sign or banner is not otherwise prescribed in these Regulations, to the sign or banner shown in the column headed "Sign" of section 2.4 "Index of Regulatory Signs" and section 3.4 "Index of Warning Signs" of Part I "General Introduction and Index of Signs" of Australian Standard 1742.1 "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices" opposite the name specified in the column headed "Name".
(6) A number or fraction inscribed on a Parking sign, without any other reference, indicates the maximum period, in hours, during which parking is permitted by the sign.
PART II - APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
4. OBEDIENCE TO POLICE FORCE, &c.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision in these Regulations, a person on a public street or public place shall, at all times, obey -
(a)the signal, whether given by hand, a signalling device or a combination of both; or
(b)the reasonable oral instructions,
of a member of the Police Force.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision in these Regulations, a person on a public street or public place shall, at all times, obey the direction of a person referred to in regulation 13(13).
5.CERTAIN VEHICLES EXEMPT FROM REGULATIONS
(1) These Regulations, other than regulations 4, 35, 95, 96 and 138 and Part XII, do not apply to a driver of or passenger in a vehicle -
(a)while engaged at a site of work comprising -
(i)road construction or maintenance;
(ii)road cleaning on a carriageway, footway or reservation;
(iii)the erection or maintenance of a traffic control device;
(iv)the installation or maintenance of a public utility; or
(v)the watering or cutting of, or the appli-cation of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers to, trees, plants or grass on or beside a public street or public place;
(aa)which is -
(i)carrying a load that exceeds the mass or dimensions specified in the Motor Vehicles (Standards) Regulations; and
(ii)required, by an exemption under section 59 of the Motor Vehicles Act, to be escorted by another vehicle,
while the vehicle is being driven in accordance with the exemption;
(b)while engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of the Act, these Regulations or the Motor Vehicles Act; or
(c)which is a tow truck, while engaged in attaching or manoeuvring to attach towing apparatus to another vehicle.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), a driver or passenger referred to in that subregulation shall comply with a direction given by or on behalf of a competent authority.
6.EMERGENCY VEHICLES EXEMPT FROM REGULATIONS
Notwithstanding these Regulations, the driver of an emergency vehicle may, when it is expedient and safe to do so -
(a)proceed past a traffic control signal displaying a red or yellow circle or a red or yellow arrow;
(b)proceed contrary to the direction or instruction of a traffic control device;
(c)drive in any direction or on any part of a public street;
(d)overtake or pass another vehicle on either side of that vehicle;
(e)where a driver would otherwise be obliged to give way, continue without giving way;
(f)turn or stop the vehicle without indicating an intention to do so;
(g)exceed a prescribed speed limit;
(h)stand or park the vehicle at a place or during a time not otherwise permitted;
(j)not stop or render assistance after an accident as otherwise required by regulation 138;
(k)leave the vehicle unattended otherwise than in accordance with regulation 125; and
(m)drive on a prescribed beach within the meaning of regulation 139.
7.POLICE AND OTHER PERSONS EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ACT AND REGULATIONS
(1) A member of the Police Force, in the performance of the member's duties -
(a)may exceed a prescribed speed limit;
(b)may leave a vehicle unattended otherwise than in accordance with regulation 125;
(c)may drive on a prescribed beach within the meaning of regulation 139; and
(d)for the purposes of regulating traffic, may stand or park a vehicle at a place or during a time not otherwise permitted.
(2) An officer of a competent authority may, while performing duties in respect of the enforcement of these Regulations in relation to the parking or standing of vehicles, stand or park a vehicle in contravention of regulation 55(1).
(3) Section 19(8) of the Act does not apply to a person who is the driver of a motor vehicle referred to in section 19(9)(b) of the Act where -
(a)the person is -
(i)a member of the Police Force;
(ii)a member, volunteer member or auxiliary member of the Fire Service of the Northern Territory; or
(iii)a member, employee or voluntary member of the Northern Territory Emergency Service,
and is driving the motor vehicle in the course of his or her duties as a member, volunteer member, auxiliary member, employee or voluntary member; or
(b)the person is driving the motor vehicle -
(i)to a place at which the vehicle is to be used in or the occupants of the vehicle are to take part in;
(ii)at a place at which the vehicle is used in or the occupants of the vehicle are taking part in; or
(iii)from a place at which the vehicle was used in or the occupants of the vehicle took part in,
a fire management operation within the meaning of the Motor Vehicles Act or an operation relating to the control of a bushfire at that place.
PART III - TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
8.TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
(1) Unless otherwise prescribed in these Regulations, a traffic control device shall comply with Australian Standard 1742 "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices".
(2) A traffic control signal shall, in addition to subregulation (1), comply with Australian Standard 2144 "Traffic Signal Lanterns".
9. LIMITS ON OPERATION OF SIGNS
(1) A sign associated with a no parking area, a no standing area, a parking area or a loading zone, or of a kind referred to in regulations 13, 28, 29 and 30 -
(a)is limited in operation and effect to the days, the periods of the day, the classes of persons or vehicles and the circumstances, to the extent; and
(b)permits an activity, where the activity is permitted by the sign, only during the period,
if any, shown on the sign.
(2) A clearway is limited in operation and effect to the days and the periods of the day, to the extent, if any, shown on the Clearway No Standing sign and Clearway signs associated with the clearway.
(3) A school zone is limited in operation and effect to school days and to the periods of a school day, if any, shown on the School Zone sign associated with the school zone.
10. INSCRIPTIONS ON SIGNS TO BE OPERATIVE
Where an inscription of a kind referred to in these Regulations is made on a sign of a type referred to in these Regulations, the inscription shall operate and take effect as an inscription duly made for the purposes of these Regulations.
11.OPERATION OF SIGNS ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Where a sign of a kind referred to in these Regu-lations indicates that an instruction shall apply on a particular day of the week, the instruction shall not apply on a day observed as a public holiday in the locality in which the sign is erected, unless the sign specifically indicates the instruction applies notwithstanding the public holiday.
PART IV - OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNALS AND SIGNS12. OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
(1) A person on a public street shall not, unless directed by a member of the Police Force, contravene or fail to comply with an instruction of a traffic control signal applicable to that person.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), where a traffic control signal displays a light of a description specified in Column 1 of Table A the light, while it is displayed, is an instruction as is specified in Column 2 of that table opposite to the description of that light.
TABLE A
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Column 1 Column 2
Description of light Instruction applicable
___________________________________________________________________Red circlea driver facing the traffic control signal shall not, subject to these Regulations, proceed beyond a stop line, if any, associated with the traffic control signal or, in the absence of a stop line, proceed beyond any part of the traffic control signal.
Arrow in red, whether a driver facing the traffic control
vertical, horizontal or signal shall not proceed in the
at an angle between direction indicated by the red arrow
vertical and horizontal, beyond a stop line, if any, associated
alone or in conjunction with the traffic control signal or, in
with any other display the absence of a stop line, enter the
inter-section at or near which the
traffic control signal is erected.
| Twin alternating flashing red circles | a driver facing the traffic control signal must not, subject to these Regulations, proceed beyond any stop line associated with the traffic control signal or, in the absence of a stop line, proceed beyond any part of the traffic control signal. |
Yellow circle (a) a driver facing the traffic control signal shall not proceed beyond a stop line, if any, associated with the traffic control signal or, in the absence of a stop line, proceed beyond any part of the traffic control signal;
(b)a pedestrian or person on a bicycle facing the traffic control signal shall not enter a carriageway at or near which the traffic control sig-nal is erected; or
(c)where the traffic control signal is erected at or near an intersection, a person on the intersection shall leave the intersection as soon as it is safe to do so.
Yellow circle with a driver facing the traffic control sig-
intermittent flashes nal shall approach and pass the traffic
control signal with caution and shall
permit any pedestrian on a marked cross-
walk associated with the traffic control
signal to leave the marked crosswalk.Arrow in yellow, whether a driver facing the traffic control
vertical, horizontal or signal shall not proceed in a direction
at an angle between indicated by the yellow arrow beyond a
vertical and horizontal, stop line, if any, associated with the alone or in conjunction traffic control signal or, in the
with any other display absence of a stop line, enter an inter-
section at or near which the traffic
control signal is erected.
| Yellow arrow with intermittent flashes | a driver facing the traffic control signal may approach and proceed with caution past the traffic control signal in the direction indicated by the arrow after giving way to any other vehicle and any pedestrian. |
Green circle a driver facing the traffic control signal may, subject to these Regulations;
(a)proceed straight ahead; or
(b)turn right or left (notwithstanding a traffic control signal is displaying a red circle in relation to the carriageway the driver is about to enter), provided in making or after making the turn the driver does not cross a stop line associated with the traffic control signal until it displays a green circle.
Arrow in green, whether a driver facing the traffic control
vertical, horizontal or signal may proceed in the direction
at an angle between indicated by the arrow.
vertical and horizontal,
alone or in conjunction
with any other display
___________________________________________________________________(3) Notwithstanding an instruction to the contrary in Table A, where a Turn Left At Any Time With Care sign is erected facing a driver on a public street, the driver may, where it is safe to do so and on giving way to any other vehicle on the public street, turn left.
(3A) Notwithstanding an instruction to the contrary in Table A, where a sign bearing the words “LEFT TURN ON RED PERMITTED AFTER STOPPING” is erected facing a driver on a public street, the driver may, where it is safe to do so and after stopping and giving way to any other vehicle on the public street, turn left.
(4) For the purposes of subregulation (1), a display by a traffic control signal of -
(a)a red symbolic standing pedestrian or a red circle (not accompanied by a symbol in green similar to that described in paragraph (b)) is an instruction to a pedestrian or a person on a bicycle facing that traffic control signal, not to enter a carriageway at or near which the signal is erected;
(b)a green symbolic walking pedestrian or a green circle (not accompanied by a symbol described in paragraph (a)) is an instruction to a pedestrian facing that traffic control signal that the pedestrian may proceed across the carriageway at or near which the signal is erected; and
(c)an intermittent flashing red symbolic standing pedestrian is an instruction to a pedestrian or a person on a bicycle facing that traffic control signal not to enter a carriageway at or near which the signal is erected or, where a pedestrian is on the carriageway at or near which the sign is erected, to continue to cross the carriageway by the shortest practicable route.
13. OBEDIENCE TO SIGNS AND MARKINGS
(1) Where a No Right Turn sign, No Left Turn sign, No Turns sign, No U Turn sign or an All Traffic Turn sign is facing a driver, the driver shall not turn in contra-vention of the instruction on the sign.
(2) Where a One Way sign is facing a driver entering a carriage-way, the driver shall enter and drive along the carriage-way only in the direction indicated by the arrow on the sign.
(3) Where a No Entry sign is facing a driver on a carriageway, the driver shall not proceed on the carriageway beyond the sign.
(4) Where a No Exit sign is facing a driver, the driver shall not proceed beyond the sign.
(5) A driver entering an intersection from a marked lane which has -
(a)over it a sign or a signal displaying an arrow or arrows;
(b)by the side of or over it a Left Lane Must Turn Left sign or a Right Lane Must Turn Right sign; or
(c)marked on the surface of it -
(i)an arrow or arrows;
(ii)the words "RIGHT TURN ONLY" or "LEFT TURN ONLY" with or without an arrow or arrows; or
(iii)the word "ONLY" and an arrow,
shall not proceed in a direction other than that which is indicated by the sign, signal or marking.
(6) Where a No Overtaking Or Passing sign is facing a driver approaching a bridge, culvert or a narrow section of a carriageway, the driver shall not -
(a)proceed past that sign while a vehicle travel-ling in the opposite direction to that in which the driver is travelling is between that sign and the far end of the bridge, culvert or narrow section of the carriageway; or
(b)while the driver is between that sign and the far end of the bridge, culvert or narrow section of the carriageway, overtake or pass a vehicle.
(7) Where a No Overtaking On Bridge sign is facing a driver approaching a bridge, the driver shall not overtake a vehicle while that driver is between the sign and the far end of the bridge.
(8) Where a Bridge Load Limit ... t Gross sign is facing a driver approaching a bridge, the driver shall not drive on that bridge if the mass of the vehicle being driven and any load being carried on it, together with the mass of a trailer, if any, attached to it and any load carried on that trailer is greater than the tonnes gross mass indicated on that sign.
(9) Where a Gross Load Limit ... t sign is facing a driver, the driver shall not drive between that sign and an End Load Limit sign if the mass of the vehicle being driven and any load being carried on it, together with the mass of a trailer, if any, attached to it and any load carried on that trailer, exceeds the tonnes gross mass indicated on that sign.
(10) Where a Keep Left sign is facing a driver, the driver shall not drive past that sign other than to the left of it.
(11) Where a Keep Right sign is facing a driver, the driver shall not drive past that sign other than to the right of it.
(12) Where a Stop sign is facing a driver approach-ing an inter-section, the driver shall -
(a)stop before reaching and as near as practicable to the stop line associated with that sign or, in the absence of a stop line, at the point nearest the intersecting carriageways where the driver has a clear view of other vehicles approaching that intersection; and
(b)on reaching and after passing that sign, give way to any vehicle which is approaching or is on that intersection, except where that vehicle is -
(i)approaching the intersection from the opposite direction;
(ii)facing or has passed a Stop sign or a Give Way sign; and
(iii)about to make a right hand turn at that intersection.
(13) Where a Stop banner sign is displayed by hand to face a driver, the driver shall stop before reaching that banner and not proceed except in accordance with the direction of the person displaying the banner.
(14) Where a Stop sign is displayed at a place other than an inter-section, to face a driver approaching a public street, the driver -
(a)shall stop before reaching and as near as prac-ticable to the stop line associated with the sign or, in the absence of a stop line, at the point nearest the point of entry onto the street where the driver has a clear view of any vehicles or pedestrians approaching the driver on that street; and
(b)may proceed but shall give way to -
(i)vehicles travelling along or turning from; or
(ii)pedestrians on,
the public street.
(15) Where a stop line is marked on a carriageway and such line is not marked at or near a traffic control signal (whether operating or not), a children's crossing, a pedestrian crossing, a Stop sign or a level crossing, a driver approaching the stop line shall -
(a)where the driver is approaching or has entered an intersection -
(i)stop before reaching and as near as practicable to the stop line; and
(ii)on reaching and after passing that line, give way to any vehicle which is travelling on or turning from or into the intersecting carriageway, except where that vehicle -
(A)has approached the intersection from the opposite direction;
(B)is facing or has passed a Stop sign or a Give Way sign erected, or a stop line or a give way line placed, at the intersection; and
(C)is about to make a right-hand turn at the intersection; or
(b)where the driver is approaching a public street or another carriageway other than at an intersection -
(i)stop before reaching and as near as practicable to the stop line; and
(ii)may then proceed but shall give way to -
(A)vehicles travelling along or turning from the intersecting street or carriageway; and
(B)pedestrians on the street or carriage-way.
(16) Where a Give Way sign is facing a driver -
(a)approaching or entering an intersection, the driver shall, on reaching or after passing the sign, give way to any vehicle which is approaching or is on the intersection, except where that vehicle -
(i)has approached the intersection from the opposite direction;
(ii)is facing or has passed a Stop sign or a Give Way sign erected, or a stop line or give way line placed, at the intersection; and
(iii)is about to make a right hand turn at the intersection;
(b)approaching a bridge, culvert or narrow section of a carriageway, the driver shall not pass the sign while a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction to that in which the driver is travelling is between the sign and the far end of the bridge, culvert or narrow section of the carriageway; or
(c)approaching a public street at a place other than an intersection, the driver shall give way to -
(i)vehicles travelling along or turning from; or
(ii)pedestrians on,
the public street.
(17) Where a No U Turn sign is facing a driver, the driver shall not make a U turn at the intersection at or near which the sign is erected.
(18) Where a give way line is marked on a carriageway a driver approaching the give way line -
(a)shall, where the driver is approaching or has entered an intersection, on reaching and after passing the line, give way to any vehicle which is travelling on or turning from or into the intersecting carriageway, except where that vehicle -
(i)has approached the intersection from the opposite direction;
(ii)is facing or has passed a Stop sign or a Give Way sign erected, or a stop line or give way line placed, at the intersection; and
(iii)is about to make a right-hand turn at the intersection; or
(b)where the driver is approaching a public street or another carriageway other than at an inter-section, may proceed but shall give way to -
(i)vehicles travelling along or turning from the intersecting carriageway; and
(ii)pedestrians on the street.
(19) Where a Stop Here On Red Signal sign is displayed facing a driver on or near a traffic control signal, the driver shall not, while that traffic control signal is displaying, so as to be facing the driver, a red circle or a red arrow, proceed beyond a stop line associated with the sign or, in the absence of a stop line, beyond the sign.
(20) Where an All Traffic Turn sign is facing a driver approaching an intersection, the driver shall, on entering the inter-section, proceed only in the direction indicated by that sign.
(21) Where a Low Clearance ... m sign is facing a driver, the driver shall not drive or attempt to drive beneath the bridge or structure to which the sign is attached, a vehicle the height of which, together with that of any load being carried on it, is equal to or greater than the height indicated on that sign.
(22) Where a Bus Prohibition sign is facing a driver of a bus, the driver shall not drive the bus past that sign.
(23) Where a Truck Prohibition sign is facing a driver of a goods vehicle, the driver shall not drive past that sign where the vehicle being driven exceeds -
(a)the gross vehicle mass or length specified on the sign; or
(b)where there is no mass or length specified on the sign, 4.5 t.
(24) Where a Bicycle Prohibition sign is facing a person riding a bicycle, the person shall not ride the bicycle past that sign.
(25) Where a Pedestrian Prohibition sign is facing a pedestrian, the pedestrian shall not proceed past that sign.
(26) Where a sign bearing the words "AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ONLY" inscribed below a red circle which is crossed by a red line passing through the centre of the circle is facing a driver, the driver shall not drive past that sign unless authorized to do so by the competent authority.
(27) Where a sign bearing the words "NO MOTOR VEHICLES" inscribed below a red circle which is crossed by a red line passing through the centre of the circle is facing a driver of a motor vehicle, the driver shall not drive the motor vehicle past that sign.
(28) For the purposes of subregulation (13), a person referred to in that subregulation who is displaying a stop banner sign while escorting a motor vehicle referred to in regulation 5(1)(aa) may give a direction to a person to proceed in contravention of a regulation where the direction is necessary or convenient to permit the motor vehicle to proceed, and the person to whom the direction is given is exempted from complying with the regulation while complying with the direction.
14. APPLICATION TO ADJACENT ONE-WAY TRAFFIC CARRIAGEWAYS
(1) For the purposes of regulation 12, but subject to this regulation -
(a)where there are 2 adjacent one-way traffic carriageways provided respectively for vehicles travelling in opposite directions - those 2 carriageways and any areas of carriageway connecting them shall be taken to be one public street; and
(b)a vehicle travelling on a public street (whether or not it is a public street referred to in paragraph (a)) shall be taken to remain in the same public street while the motor vehicle is within an area of carriageway -
(i)which is common to that public street and another public street; or
(ii)bordered by traffic islands which are in, or related to, the intersection of that public street with another public street.
(2) Where -
(a)a public street (in this subregulation referred to as "the first-mentioned public street") is divided by an area of land or by a traffic island into separate carriageways for vehicles travelling in opposite directions;
(b)another public street or each carriageway into which another public street is divided by an area of land or a traffic island intersects or joins both the carriageways into which the first-mentioned public street is divided; and
(c)the carriageways of the public street that are between the carriageways, within the inter-section, of the first-mentioned public street are divided by an area of land or a traffic island,
then -
(d)each intersection of the carriageways of the first-mentioned public street with each carriageway of the other public street shall be deemed to be the intersection of one public street with another public street; and
(e)each of the carriageways of the other public street referred to in paragraph (c) shall be deemed to be a public street.
PART V - DRIVING ON LEFT AND OVERTAKING
15.KEEPING AS FAR LEFT AS PRACTICABLE
(1) Subject to these Regulations, a driver on a carriage-way shall keep as close as practicable to the left boundary of that portion of the carriageway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic travelling in the same direction as that in which the driver is travelling.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply where there are 2 or more lanes marked on a carriageway available exclusively for vehicles travelling in the same direction.
16.OVERTAKING
(1) Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), a driver, when overtaking a moving vehicle, shall overtake -
(a)to the right of; and
(b)at a safe distance from,
that vehicle.
(2) A driver may, where there are 2 or more lanes marked on a carriageway available exclusively for vehicles travelling in the same direction, when -
(a)travelling in one of those lanes; and
(b)it is safe for the driver to do so,
overtake to the left of a vehicle travelling in another of those lanes.
(3) Where a driver overtakes another vehicle which is turning or is indicating an intention to turn right the driver shall do so to the left of that vehicle.
(4) A driver shall not, after overtaking a vehicle, cross in front of that vehicle until the driver's vehicle is safely clear of the vehicle.
(5) A driver overtaking a vehicle on a two-way carriageway shall not, where the carriageway is divided into -
(a)less than 3 lanes - drive to the right of the centre of the carriageway unless the right hand side of the carriageway is free of on-coming vehicles far enough ahead of the vehicle to permit it to be over-taken in safety; or
(b)3 lanes - drive in the centre lane unless that lane is free of on-coming vehicles far enough ahead of the vehicle to permit it to be overtaken in safety.
(6) Subject to subregulation (7), a driver shall not overtake a motor vehicle immediately before or on an intersection.
(7) Subregulation (6) does not apply to a driver overtaking a motor vehicle where -
(a)the intersection is a roundabout;
(b)a laned carriageway makes available more than one lane for vehicles travelling in the same direction as that in which the driver is travelling;
(c)the intersecting carriageways are controlled by -
(i)a Stop sign;
(ii)a Give Way sign; or
(iii)a Roundabout sign;
(d)a traffic control signal is erected at the intersection and the driver is proceeding in accordance with an instruction of that signal; or
(e)a vehicle is turning or is about to turn at the intersection.
(8) Subject to subregulation (9), a driver shall not overtake a motor vehicle immediately before or on a level crossing.
(9) Subregulation (8) does not apply to a driver overtaking a motor vehicle where -
(a)the level crossing is equipped with gates, booms or other barriers which may close the crossing to vehicles;
(b)a laned carriageway makes available more than one lane for vehicles travelling in the same direction as that in which the driver is travelling; or
(c)a traffic control signal is erected at or near the crossing and the driver is proceeding in accordance with an instruction of that signal.
17.OVERTAKING OF LONG VEHICLE, &c.
A driver shall not, unless it is safe to do so, overtake -
(a)a long vehicle; or
(b)a road train,
bearing a sign of a type described in regulation 22(5), where the driver of that vehicle or road train is turning or is signalling an intention to turn that vehicle or road train.
18.USE OF CENTRE AND RIGHT LANES OF 3 LANE CARRIAGEWAY
A driver shall not, on a two-way carriageway which is divided into 3 lanes, drive in -
(a)the centre lane, other than -
(i)to overtake another vehicle in accordance with regulation 16(5)(b);
(ii)prior to making a right turn;
(iii)when that lane is allocated exclusively to vehicles travelling in the same direction as that in which the driver is travelling; or
(iv)where there is one continuous line and one broken or dotted line marked on the right hand side of the centre lane; or
(b)the extreme right hand lane.
19.PASSING VEHICLES
Subject to regulation 44, a driver passing a vehicle shall keep to the driver's left of that vehicle.
20.GIVING WAY TO OVERTAKING VEHICLE
Subject to these Regulations, a driver whose vehicle is or is about to be overtaken by another vehicle shall –
(a)on the driver of that other vehicle indicating an intention to overtake, move as close as practicable to the left boundary of that portion of the carriageway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic; and
(b)not increase speed until overtaken by that other vehicle.
21.DRIVERS NOT TO OBSTRUCT TRAFFIC
A driver shall not, without reasonable excuse, proof of which shall be on the driver, drive at a speed or in manner which obstructs, hinders or prevents the free passage of other vehicles or pedestrians.
22.DRIVING IN LANES ON CARRIAGEWAYS
(1) Subject to this regulation, a driver shall -
(a)drive as nearly as practicable entirely within a single marked lane or a single line of traffic;
(b)not drive from a single marked lane or a single line of traffic until the driver can do so with safety; or
(c)not, while driving a motor vehicle in a single marked lane -
(i)drive abreast of; or
(ii)overtake,
another motor vehicle being driven in that lane.
(2) Subject to subregulation (3), a driver in a marked lane, a boundary of which is a single unbroken line (not being a separation line or a pavement edge line), shall not drive so that any part of the vehicle being driven is on or over that line.
(3) Notwithstanding subregulation (2), a driver may drive across a line referred to in that subregulation -
(a)immediately before entering or after leaving a driveway to a place (other than a public place) off a public street; or
(b)to avoid a stationary vehicle or other obstacle obstructing the free passage of the driver's vehicle along the marked lane,
where it is safe and reasonable to do so.
(3A) Notwithstanding this regulation, a driver who is —
(a)travelling in a marked lane, a boundary of which is a single broken line; and
(b)about to move from the marked lane across that boundary into another marked lane,
must give way to vehicles that are being driven in the marked lane which he or she will cross or into which he or she will move.
(3B) Notwithstanding this regulation, a driver travelling in a marked lane or a line of traffic that is about to merge with another lane or line to form one marked lane or line of traffic must give way to a vehicle travelling in the other lane or line if any part of the vehicle is ahead of his or her vehicle.
(4) Notwithstanding this regulation, a driver of a long vehicle or a road train which -
(a)bears a sign described in subregulation (5); and
(b)has affixed to the left hand side a rear vision mirror which provides a clear reflected view of any vehicle travelling behind the vehicle or road train,
may, where it is safe and reasonable to do so, drive with that vehicle or road train partly in adjoining lanes when preparing, and having signalled an intention, to turn.
(5) For the purpose of subregulation (4), a sign shall have a minimum area of 0.125 m² and display the words "DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE" in block letters not less than 50 mm in height, in black, on a yellow retro-reflective background.
23.DRIVING THROUGH ROUNDABOUTS
A driver on a roundabout shall drive to the left of the central traffic island.
24. KEEPING LEFT OF DOUBLE LINES
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), where a carriageway is marked with double longitudinal lines comprising -
(a)2 continuous lines (not being yellow lines); or
(b)a continuous line on the left of a broken or dotted line,
a driver shall not drive a vehicle with any part of it on or over those lines.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), a driver may cross a double longitudinal line referred to in that subregulation -
(a)immediately before entering or after leaving a driveway to a place (other than a public place) off a public street; or
(b)to avoid a stationary vehicle or obstacle obstructing the free passage of the driver's vehicle along the carriageway,
where it is safe and reasonable to do so.
25.LONG VEHICLES, &c., FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a driver of a long vehicle or road train on a carriageway shall keep that vehicle or road train at a distance of not less than, where the maximum speed permitted by these Regulations is -
(a)60 km/h - 60 m;
(b)not limited or is greater than 60 km/h - 200 m,
from the rear of any long vehicle or road train which is travelling ahead of the driver on that carriageway.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a driver of a long vehicle or a road train -
(a)overtaking or passing another long vehicle or road train;
(b)in a built up area; or
(c)on a laned carriageway which is available exclusively for vehicles travelling in the same direction.
26.DRIVING ON DIVIDED ROAD
Subject to these Regulations, a driver shall not, where a public street is divided into carriageways by a reservation, drive on a carriageway which is to the right of a reservation, which is in the centre or to the right hand side of the public street, unless a Two Way sign is facing the driver entering the carriageway.
27.APPROACHING CREST OR CURVE
Subject to these Regulations, a driver on a two-way carriageway shall not, when approaching the crest of a gradient or when approaching or on a curve on that carriageway, permit any part of the vehicle being driven to travel on, over or to the right of the centre of the carriageway unless the driver can see ahead for a distance sufficient to enable that driver to do so with safety or without interfering with the progress of a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction to that in which the driver is travelling.
28. TRANSIT LANES
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a vehicle, other than a vehicle -
(a)carrying 3 or more persons including the driver;
(b)licensed to carry passengers for hire or reward; or
(c)approved by the Registrar,
shall not be driven in a transit lane.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a driver turning a vehicle -
(a)to the left where the transit lane is the lane nearest to the left hand boundary of the carriageway; or
(b)to the right where the transit lane is the lane nearest to the right hand boundary of the carriageway which is available, in accordance with these Regulations, for traffic proceeding in the direction in which the driver is travelling,
and such use is reasonably necessary.
29. BUS LANES
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a vehicle, other than a vehicle -
(a)that is a bus; or
(b)approved by the Registrar,
shall not be driven in a bus lane.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a driver turning a vehicle -
(a)to the left where the bus lane is the lane nearest to the left hand boundary of the carriageway; or
(b)to the right where the bus lane is the lane nearest to the right hand boundary of the carriageway which is available, in accordance with these Regulations, for traffic proceeding in the direction in which the driver is travelling,
and such use is reasonably necessary.
30. BICYCLE LANES
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a vehicle, other than a bicycle, shall not be driven in a bicycle lane.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a driver -
(a)entering a carriageway or turning or intending to turn from a carriageway in accordance with these Regulations;
(b)intending to park or leave a vehicle standing where permitted by these Regulations;
(c)driving a vehicle from a parking area or the boundary of a carriageway; or
(d)driving a vehicle -
(i)that is a bus; or
(ii)approved by the Registrar,
who intends to stop the vehicle to take up or set down passengers,
and such use is reasonably necessary.
PART VI - GIVING WAY
31.MEANING OF "GIVE WAY"
(1) For the purposes of these Regulations, where a driver is required under these Regulations to give way to a vehicle or person, the driver shall, in circumstances where if the driver proceeded there would be a reasonable possi-bility of the driver's vehicle colliding with that vehicle or person or of creating a dangerous situation, slow down or stop and remain stationary for such time as is necessary so as to allow the vehicle or person to continue without risk of collision, or to avoid creating a dangerous situation.
(2) A driver who has given way to a vehicle or person in accordance with these Regulations shall not proceed where there is a reasonable possibility of the driver's vehicle colliding with another vehicle or person.
32.GIVING WAY AT INTERSECTIONS
(1) A driver approaching or entering an intersection shall exercise special care and where appropriate shall drive at a reduced speed.
(2) Subject to this regulation and regulation 33, a driver approaching or entering an intersection from -
(a)a terminating carriageway, shall give way to a vehicle which is approaching or has entered the intersection from another carriageway; or
(b)a carriageway, other than a terminating car-riageway, shall give way to a vehicle on the driver's right which is approaching or has entered that intersection from another carriage-way which is not a terminating carriageway.
(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply to a driver -
(a)proceeding in accordance with an instruction given by a traffic control signal; or
(b)where a vehicle is on the driver's right at the inter-section and the vehicle is facing or has passed a Stop sign or a Give Way sign,
erected at or near the intersection.
(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subregulation (2) for a defendant to prove that the defendant could not, by the exercise of special care as required by subregulation (1), have become aware of the approach of the other vehicle.
33.GIVING WAY DURING TURNS
(1) Subject to subregulation (4) and regulations 13(12), (15)(a), (16)(a), (18) and 23, a driver intending to turn or who is turning to the right at an intersection shall give way to a vehicle approaching or which has entered the inter-section from the opposite direction to that in which the driver is travelling.
(2) Subject to subregulation (4), a driver turning at an intersection shall, while making that turn, give way to pedestrians on the intersection.
(3) Subject to subregulation (4), a driver making a U turn on a public street shall give way to other vehicles and pedestrians on the street.
(4) Subregulations (1), (2) and (3) do not apply to a driver turning at a roundabout.
34.MOVEMENTS INTO OR OUT OF PARKED POSITION
(1) A driver entering or leaving a parking area, or proceeding to or leaving the boundary of a carriageway, shall give way to other vehicles and pedestrians.
(2) A driver shall not reverse out of a parking area established across the centre of a carriageway.
35.ACTION ON APPROACH OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE
A driver shall -
(a)give way; and
(b)make every reasonable effort to give a clear and uninterrupted passage,
to an emergency vehicle.
36.ENTERING OR LEAVING PUBLIC STREET OR PLACE
(1) A driver entering a public street or public place from a place adjoining that street or place shall give way to -
(a)vehicles, except where the driver is proceeding pursuant to an instruction of a traffic control signal; and
(b)pedestrians,
on that street or place.
(2) A driver leaving a public street to enter a place adjoining that street shall give way to -
(a)vehicles travelling in the opposite direction to that in which the driver is travelling; and
(b)ped-estrians,
on that street.
37. NO ENTRY TO BLOCKED INTERSECTION
A driver shall not enter or attempt to cross an intersection, including an intersection at which a traffic control signal is displaying an instruction to proceed, where that intersection or a carriageway in that inter-section is blocked by another vehicle.
38. ROUNDABOUTS
A driver shall, before entering a roundabout, give way to a vehicle within that roundabout.
PART VII - PEDESTRIANS
39. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
(1) A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing shall drive at such speed as to be able, where necessary, to stop before reaching that crossing.
(2) A driver shall give way to a person on a pedestrian crossing.
(3) A driver shall not overtake a vehicle which has -
(a)reduced speed; or
(b)stopped,
at a pedestrian crossing.
40.CHILDREN'S CROSSINGS
(1) A driver approaching a children's crossing shall drive at such speed as to be able, where necessary, to stop before reaching that crossing.
(2) A driver shall stop before reaching a children's crossing and shall not cross over or allow any part of the vehicle being driven to enter on that crossing, where -
(a)a person is, or is apparently about to enter, on the crossing; or
(b)a Stop banner sign is displayed facing the driver.
(3) A driver shall not overtake a vehicle which has -
(a)reduced speed; or
(b)stopped,
at a children's crossing.
41.DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS
(1) A pedestrian shall -
(a)on a footway, marked crosswalk or pedestrian crossing - keep as close as practicable to the left side of that footway, crosswalk or crossing;
(b)when crossing a carriageway at an intersection – keep left of pedestrians crossing in the opposite direction to that in which the pedestrian is proceeding;
(c)when crossing a carriageway - cross, where practicable, by the shortest and most direct route;
(d)after alighting from a vehicle onto a carriageway - proceed, as soon as practicable, to the nearest footway, if any, by the shortest and most direct route;
(e)on a bicycle path - give way to persons on bicycles on the path; or
(f)on segregated footway - keep to that part of the footway for use by pedestrians.
(2) A person shall not -
(a)enter a carriageway where due to the proximity of a vehicle to that person on the carriageway, the entry of the person onto the carriageway may endanger that person's safety or that of another person;
(b)stand on a carriageway while waiting to board a vehicle;
(c)proceed from a footway towards a vehicle for the purpose of boarding that vehicle until it has stopped; or
(d)alight from or board a moving vehicle.
(3) Subregulation (1)(b) or (c) do not apply to an intersection or a part of a public street controlled by a traffic control signal where that signal provides a period of time during which only pedestrians may use the carriageway.
42.PEDESTRIANS ON CARRIAGEWAYS
(1) This regulation does not apply to or in relation to a carriageway from which vehicles are, by these Regu-lations, for the time being excluded.
(2) A pedestrian shall not proceed along a carriage-way where a footway or bicycle way, in a fit condition for use, exists on the public street of which that carriageway is a part.
(3) A pedestrian on a carriageway shall -
(a)where it is practicable, proceed on that carriage-way or the side of it used by vehicles travelling in the opposite direction to that in which the pedestrian is proceeding; and
(b)shall keep as close as practicable to the boundary of that carriageway on the pedestrian's right.
(4) Except in a procession or parade authorized under regulation 134, a pedestrian shall not proceed along a carriage-way abreast of more than one other pedestrian.
(5) A pedestrian shall not cross a carriageway within 20 m of -
(a)a marked cross-walk which is adjacent to a traffic-control signal which is operating;
(b)a pedestrian crossing; or
(c)a children's crossing.
PART VIII - TURNING, STARTING AND STOPPING
43.LEFT TURNS
(1) Subject to subregulation (3), a driver about to make a left turn at an inter-section shall drive so that when the driver's vehicle reaches the intersection it is –
(a)to the left of a vehicle travelling in the same direction as that in which the driver is travel-ling and as near as practicable to the left boundary of the carriageway; or
(b)where there are marked lanes on the carriageway in which the driver is travelling -
(i)in the lane nearest to the left boundary of that carriageway; or
(ii)in a lane which has a sign alongside or over it, or markings on its surface, indicating that a left turn must or may be made.
(2) Where, under subregulation (1)(b), a left turn may be made from more than one lane, a driver -
(a)in a lane nearer or nearest to the left boundary of the carriageway, shall cause the driver's vehicle to remain to the left of a vehicle turning left from a lane to the right of that from which the driver entered the intersection; and
(b)in any other lane, shall cause the driver's vehicle to remain to the right of a vehicle turning left from a lane to the left of that from which the driver entered the intersection.
(3) A driver of a vehicle referred to in regulation 22(4) may make a left turn at an intersection otherwise than in accordance with subregulation (1) or regulation 13(5), where -
(a)the vehicle is on a laned carriageway;
(b)the vehicle is in the lane adjacent to the lane nearest to the left boundary of the carriageway or is partly in that lane and partly in another lane;
(c)the driver would be entitled to turn the vehicle to the left if it was in the lane nearest to the left boundary of the carriageway;
(d)it is not practicable in the circumstances for the left turn to be negotiated from the lane nearest to the left boundary of the carriageway;
(e)the driver signals, in accordance with these Regulations, an intention to turn left; and
(f)the driver takes adequate precautions to ensure that the vehicle does not collide with pedes-trians or other vehicles or things on or near the intersection.
44.RIGHT TURNS
(1) Subject to this regulation, a driver about to make a right turn at an intersection, shall, when travelling on -
(a)a two-way carriageway - approach and enter the intersection so that the driver's vehicle is to the left of, parallel and as near as practicable to the centre of; and
(b)a one-way carriageway - approach and enter the intersection so that the driver's vehicle is parallel to and as near as practicable to the right boundary of,
that carriageway.
(2) Subject to this regulation, a driver making a right turn shall make that turn so, wherever practicable, the driver's vehicle passes to the right of the centre of the intersection and where the carriageway being entered is -
(a)a two-way carriageway which is -
(i)a laned carriageway - enter, where practi-cable, into the lane furthest from the left boundary of that carriageway which is available under these Regulations for a vehicle travelling in the direction in which the driver intends to travel; or
(ii)not a laned carriageway - enter to the left and as near as practicable to the centre of the carriageway; or
(b)a one-way carriageway - enter as near as practi-cable to the right boundary of that carriage-way.
(3) Where a driver is turning right at an intersec-tion and another driver is turning right from the opposite direction at that intersection, subject to regulations 13(10) and 24(1) and to subregulation (7), each driver shall pass to the right of the other driver's vehicle.
(4) Notwithstanding subregulation (2), where, under these Regulations, a right turn may be made from more than one lane on a carriageway, a driver making such a right turn shall cause the driver's vehicle to remain to the left of another vehicle turning right from a lane to the right of that from which the driver entered the intersection.
(5) A driver of a vehicle referred to in regulation 22(4) may make a right turn at an intersection otherwise than in accordance with subregulation (1)(b) or regulation 13(5) where -
(a)the vehicle is on a laned carriageway;
(b)the vehicle is in the lane adjacent to the lane nearest to the right boundary of the carriageway or is partly in that lane and partly in another lane;
(c)the driver would be entitled to turn the vehicle to the right if it was in the lane nearest to the right boundary of the carriageway;
(d)it is not practicable in the circumstances for the right turn to be negotiated from the lane nearest to the right boundary of the carriageway;
(e)the driver signals, in accordance with these Regulations, an intention to turn right; and
(f)the driver takes adequate precautions to ensure that the vehicle does not collide with pedes-trians or other vehicles or things on or near the inter-section.
(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (2)(a)(i), a driver referred to in that subregulation may turn right other than into the lane furthest from the left boundary of the carriageway where the driver takes adequate precautions to ensure that the driver's vehicle will not collide with pedestrians or other vehicles or things on or near the intersection.
(7) Where a marker, mark or sign is placed or displayed on or near an intersection requiring a driver to turn right in a manner indicated by that marker, mark or sign, a driver turning right at that intersection shall, notwithstanding this regulation, turn in accordance with the manner indicated.
(8) Notwithstanding this regulation, but subject to subregulation (9), a person riding a bicycle who is or is about to make a right turn at an inter-section may make that turn so that the person -
(a)approaches that intersection parallel and as near as practicable to the left boundary of the carriageway or bicycleway which the person is leaving;
(b)enters that intersection and proceeds in a straight line until the person's bicycle is as near as practicable to the left boundary of the carriageway the person is about to enter; and
(c)turns the person's bicycle to the right and after giving way to any vehicle on the person's right or left leaves the intersection in accordance with this regulation.
(9) A person riding a bicycle who is making a right turn in accordance with subregulation (8) shall not proceed to leave the intersection where a traffic control signal is operating until that signal displays a green circle in relation to the carriageway the person is about to enter.
45. DRIVER TO SIGNAL INTENTION TO TURN OR STOP
(1) A driver shall not -
(a)turn or diverge right or left;
(b)stop suddenly;
(c)make a U-turn; or
(d)proceed to cross from one marked lane to another,
unless that driver signals an intention to do so in such time as to give reasonable warning to other drivers and pedestrians.
(2) A signal shall give reasonable warning, if given continuously, for the purposes of -
(a)subregulation (1)(a), (c) or (d), while a vehicle is travelling 30 m immediately before commencing to turn or diverge and during any period when it is standing before commencing to turn or diverge; or
(b)subregulation (1)(b), while the brakes of a vehicle are applied while it is stopping or slowing down.
(3) A signal required by this regulation to be given may be given, in the case of a signal of intention to -
(a)stop or suddenly decrease speed - by means of a stop lamp; or
(b)turn or diverge right or left or make a U-turn – by means of a semaphore signalling device or by a direction turn signal lamp,
which complies with Part IV of the Traffic Act 1949 - 1987 as continued in force by section 55(2) of the Act.
(4) Where a vehicle is not fitted with a lamp or device referred to in subregulation (3), or the lamp or device is faulty, a signal referred to in that subregu-lation may be given by means of the hand and arm or a hand-shaped signalling device.
(5) Subject to subregulation (6), where a driver gives a signal by hand and arm, the driver shall, with the palm of the driver's hand facing forward, signal an intention to -
(a)turn or diverge right or make a U-turn - by fully extending the driver's right arm beyond the right side of the driver's vehicle with the driver's arm, hand and fingers horizontal and approximately at right angles to the centre line of the vehicle; or
(b)turn left, stop or decrease speed - by extending the driver's right arm beyond the right side of the driver's vehicle with the driver's upper arm horizontal and the driver's forearm and fingers pointing vertically upwards.
(6) Notwithstanding subregulation (5), a person on a motor cycle or bicycle may give a signal permitted by that subregulation to be given by hand by the use of the left hand.
46.USE OF SIGNALLING DEVICE
Subject to regulation 76(2)(c), a driver shall not permit a semaphore signalling device, or direction turn signal lamp, referred to in regulation 45(3)(b) to -
(a)operate other than to signal the driver's intention to turn or diverge; or
(b)remain in operation after completing a turn or divergence in relation to which the device was put into operation.
47.U-TURNS
A driver shall not make a U-turn -
(a)where in making the turn there is a possibility of -
(i)colliding with another vehicle or a pedestrian; or
(ii)inter-fering with the free movement of other traffic; or
(b)in an intersection at which a traffic control signal is operating unless authorized by a U–Turn Permitted sign erected at the inter-section to face the driver.
(2) A person shall not, on being required under subregulation (1) -
(a)refuse or fail to give any information required to be given by that subregulation; or
(b)give false or misleading information.
144. CERTIFICATE RELATING TO TEST OF TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENT DETECTION DEVICES
Where a person approved under section 44(2) of the Act tests a traffic infringement detection device in accordance with the notice approving the device under section 44(1) of the Act, the person must, at the conclusion of the test, issue and sign a certificate —
(a)setting out the results of the test;
(b)specifying the date on which the test was made; and
(c)specifying that the traffic infringement detec-tion device is a traffic infringement detection device within the meaning of the Act.
145. OFFENCES RELATING TO PARKING
Where under these Regulations, it is an offence to park or stop a vehicle for a period longer than the period indicated in a parking sign or otherwise prescribed under these Regulations, a person shall be guilty of a separate offence for each period indicated or prescribed during which the person's vehicle remains parked or stopped.
146. REGULATORY OFFENCES
An offence against or a contravention or failure to comply with these Regulations (other than regulations 93(2)(b), 124(2)(a) and (c) and 143(2)(b)) is a regulatory offence.
147. GENERAL PENALTIES
A person who contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of these Regulations is liable on conviction for an offence against the provision to a penalty not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment for 6 months.
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SCHEDULE 1
Regulations 86, 90 and 124A
TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENTS
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Column 1 Column 2
Item Traffic Infringement Penalty
No.
_________________________________________________________________
$
1. Exceed Speed Limit
By up to 15 km/h 50
Over 15 km/h up to 30 km/h 100
Over 30 km/h up to 50 km/h 150
2. Seat Belts
Driver fails to wear seat belt 100
Adult passenger fails to wear seat belt 100
Driver fails to ensure adult passenger wears seat
belt 80
Driver fails to ensure child or young person
wears seat belt 120
3. Traffic Lights
Fail to obey red traffic light 120
Fail to obey yellow traffic light 80
4. Traffic Control Devices (not specifically referred
to elsewhere in this Schedule)
Fail to obey traffic control device 80
5. L or P Plates
Drive without L or P plate when required 50
Drive with L or P plate when not required 15
6. Labels
Registration label not properly displayed 40
Expired registration label not removed 40
7. Bicycles
Failure to have lamp alight 25
Riding bicycle incorrectly 25
Carrying excess persons on bicycle 25
Article extending beyond front or rear wheel
of bicycle 25
Riding within 2 m of rear of motor vehicle 25
Riding on footpath within 10 m of entrance
to shop open for business 25
Failing to give way to pedestrian 25
Riding bicycles abreast 25
Riding in race or trial without permit 25
Bicycle rider holding moving motor vehicle 25
Driving motor vehicle with rider on bicycle
attached to motor vehicle 25
Riding bicycle without helmet 25
Riding bicycle without helmet securely fastened 25
Rider fails to ensure child or young person
wears helmet 258. Lights
Drive with faulty or unlit headlights/taillights 50
Fail to dip headlights 50
Other lights not operated as required 30
9. Motorcycle Helmets
Ride without wearing helmet (passenger or driver) 100
Ride without helmet securely fastened
(passenger or driver) 80
Carry a pillion passenger not wearing helmet 80
Wear helmet not approved or deteriorated 60
10. Incorrect Turns
Make a turn contrary to Regulations (includes
unsafe U-turn and fail to obey arrows) 60
Fail to give way to pedestrian while turning 100
11. Crossing Lines
Cross single unbroken line 80
Cross double lines where not permitted 80
12. Signals
Fail to signal turns, change lane, stop 60
Fail to cancel signal 40
13. Crossings
Fail to give way to pedestrians at pedestrian
crossing100
Fail to give way to pedestrians at children's
crossing120
14. Keep Left
Fail to keep left 50
15. Keep to Traffic Lanes
Fail to drive in traffic lane 50
16. Body Protruding from Vehicle
Drive while part of body or passenger's body
protruding 50
Ride as passenger with part of body protruding 50
Drive while passenger on step, boot, bonnet,
roof or on tailgate or trayside of, or while
standing in, utility or other truck 100
Ride as passenger on step, boot, bonnet, roof
or on tailgate or trayside of, or while
standing in, utility or other truck 100
Drive while child or young person
in open load space of vehicle 120
Drive while passenger (other than
a child or young person) in open
load space of vehicle 80
Ride as adult passenger in open load
space of vehicle 100
17. Number Plates
Number plate not clearly visible 30
Number plate missing 40
18. Fail to Give Way
Fail to give way to right 100
Fail to give way at intersection 100
Fail to give way to emergency vehicle 100
Drive wrong way on a one way street 100
19. Obstruct Traffic
By entering blocked intersection 40
By travelling unreasonably slowly 40
By soliciting a lift or sale of goods 40
By opening doors of or alighting from vehicle 40
20. Unsafe Loading
Allow load to escape or fall from vehicle 80
Drive vehicle with load incorrectly secured 60
21. Overtaking
Overtake incorrectly (general) 70
Overtake turning long vehicle when not safe 50
Overtake slowing or stopped vehicle at
pedestrian crossing 100
Overtake slowing or stopped vehicle at
children's crossing 120
22. Warning Signs
Fail to display warning signs near disabled
heavy vehicle 50
Fail to display warning signs near fallen load 50
Fail to carry warning signs on heavy/long vehicle 30
23. Driving carelessly, &c.
Drive without due care and cause minor
(non-injury) accident 150
Drive in disorderly manner or cause undue noise 60
24. Unsafe Carriage of Passengers
Drive while passengers in trailer without approval 100
Ride in trailer without approval 100
25. Unregistered/Uninsured
Drive unregistered/uninsured motor vehicle
(same month) 200
Drive unregistered/uninsured box trailer 100
26. General
Fail to obey directions of member of the
Police Force 80
Leave ignition keys in unattended vehicle 40
Interfere with traffic control device 60
Fail to remove wheel chocks from road 40
Fail to change ownership papers within
prescribed period 30
Drive on prescribed beach 40
Drive with expired licence (within 2 months) 50
Drive vehicle on footpath 50
Interfere with defect label 80
Drive noisy, smoky or unsafe vehicle 60
Carry passenger on motorcycle or side car
incorrectly or when not permitted 80
Stand vehicle in no standing area 40
Park vehicle in no parking area 30
Stand disabled long/heavy vehicle longer than
necessary 60
Stand vehicle on curve or crest not visible 60
Fail to produce licence when requested 50
Drive with alcohol in blood contrary
to section 19(7) or (8) 100
Drive with alcohol in blood contrary
to section 19(6) 100
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SCHEDULE 2
FORM 1
Regulation 115
Statement No.
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
RESULT OF BREATH ANALYSIS
I, , a member of the Police
(name)
Force authorized by the Commissioner under the Traffic Act to use for the purposes of the Traffic Act a prescribed breath analysis instrument, namely the breathalyzer manufactured under U.S. Patent No. 2824789, completed a breath analysis of a sample of the breath of(name and address)
on 19 at the time stated beneath my signature hereunder.
The result of the analysis expressed as a percentage of alcohol in blood as shown on the breath analysis instrument was %.
(signed)
a.m./p.m.
(time of completion)
____________________________
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIATraffic Regulations
CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION OF BREATH ANALYSIS
I, the person who signed the above statement, a member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner under the Traffic Act to use for the purposes of the Traffic Act a prescribed breath analysis instrument, namely the breathalyzer manufactured under U.S. Patent No. 2824789, certify that the person, not being myself, named in the statement submitted to a breath analysis and, for that purpose, provided a sample of breath; that I carried out the analysis, using a breathalyzer manu-factured under U.S. Patent No. 2824789, completing the analysis on the date and at the time specified in the statement and that the result of the analysis was the result specified in the statement and that I signed the statement and delivered the original of the statement to the person who provided the sample.
And I further certify that -
(a)by the analysis I assessed that there was a concentration of alcohol in the blood of the person providing the sample of the number of grammes of alcohol per 100 mL of blood that is expressed as a percentage in the statement;
(b)shortly before the analysis I carried out the procedure required by regulation 113(2) of the Traffic Regulations, using a solution of standard alcohol supplied by an authorized analyst;
(c)the temperature recorded by the thermometer forming part of the device, after each occasion on which I flushed out the chamber with air while carrying out that procedure, was not below 47° and not above 53°;
(d)before carrying out the analysis I satisfied myself that the person who provided the sample had not consumed any intox-icating liquor within the 15 minutes immediately preceding the giving of the sample;
(e)I provided an unused mouthpiece for use in providing the sample; and
(f)after completing the analysis and before the time stated beneath my signature hereunder I carried out the procedures referred to in regulation 113(2)(a) and (b) of the Traffic Regulations.
Dated 19 .
(signed)
a.m./p.m.
(time by which regulation 114
was complied with)
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FORM 2
Regulation 115
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
CERTIFICATE ON REFUSAL OR FAILURE TO SUBMIT
TO OR PROVIDE A SAMPLE OF BREATH SUFFICIENT
FOR COMPLETION OF BREATH ANALYSISI, .. , a member of the Police
(name)
Force authorized by the Commissioner under the Traffic Act to use for the purposes of the Traffic Act a prescribed breath analysis instrument, namely the breathalyzer manufactured under U.S. Patent No. 2824789, certify that -(a)on 19 at a.m./p.m. Constable of the Police Force identified to me
(name and address)
at
(place)
(b)I addressed the person who had been identified to me as follows:
I said "Are you suffering from any illness?".
The person said "
".
I said "Are you suffering from any physical disability?".
The person said "
".
I said "Are you suffering from any injuries?".
The person said "
".
I said "Are you taking any tablets, drugs, insulin or medicine?".
The person said "
".
(c)I then prepared a breathalyzer manufactured under U.S. Patent No. 2824789 for use -
(i)first by verifying that the mouthpiece for use in providing a sample of breath had not been used before; and
(ii)then by carrying out the procedure required by regulation 113(2) of the Traffic Regulations, using a solution of standard alcohol supplied by an authorized analyst;
(d)by carrying out that procedure, I ascertained that -
(i)the instrument was in good working order; and
(ii)the temperature recorded by the thermometer forming part of the device, after each occasion on which I flushed out the chamber with air during the procedure, was not below 47° and not above 53°;
(e)I then satisfied myself that it was more than 15 minutes since the person who had been identified to me had last consumed any intoxicating liquor;
(f)I then said to the person who had been identified to me "This is a prescribed breath analysis instrument. I am authorized to use it for the purposes of the Traffic Act. It is in good working order and is ready for use. I require you to submit to a breath analysis";
(g)I then gave the person directions as to how the person was to provide a sample of breath sufficient for the completion of the breath analysis;
(h)The person then said "
".
(j)The person then
(describe the person's actions if the person is
charged with failure to take an action).
(signed)
/ /
(date)
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FORM 3
Regulation 115
(front of form)
Certificate
No.Certificate No.
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
CERTIFICATE ON TAKING OF BLOOD SAMPLE
I, ,
(name and designation)
a member of the staff of
(name of hospital)
certify that on 19 at the time first shown underneath my signature hereunder(name and address or other description of
person from whom sample taken)[ ]entered the hospital for examination or treatment of injuries that could have been received in a motor vehicle accident
[ ]was brought to the hospital by a member of the Police Force for a sample of the person's blood to be taken under the Traffic Act
And I further certify that -
(a)at the time second shown underneath my signature hereunder I took a sample of the blood of the person who so entered or was brought to the hospital;
(b)I then placed
[ ]the sample
[ ]approximately half the sample
in a container and sealed the container; and
(c)I then further sealed the container with this certificate and placed the container so sealed in
(signed)
a.m./p.m.
(time when person
entered hospital)
a.m./p.m.
(time when person
gave blood sample)
__________________________________________________________
[ ]tick boxes applicable
___________________________
FORM 3
(back of form)
A copy of sections 25 and 26 of the Traffic Act shall be printed on the back of Form 3, preceded by the words "Sections 25 and 26 of the Traffic Act provide as follows:".
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FORM 4
Regulation 115
(front of form)
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
CERTIFICATE ON REFUSAL OR FAILURE TO
GIVE BLOOD SAMPLEI, ,
(name and designation)
a member of the staff of
(name of hospital)
certify that on 19 at the time first shown underneath my signature hereunder(name and address or other description of person involved)
[ ]entered the hospital for examination or treatment of injuries that could have been received in a motor vehicle accident
[ ]was brought to the hospital by a member of the Police Force for a sample of the person's blood to be taken under the Traffic Act
And I further certify that -
(a)at the time second shown underneath my signature hereunder I indicated to the person who so entered or was brought to the hospital that -
(i)I was a member of the staff of the hospital;
(ii)I had the power under section 26 of the Traffic Act to require the person to give me a sample of that person's blood; and
(iii)I required the person to give me a sample of blood;
(b)I then gave the person directions as to how the person was to provide a sample of blood sufficient for the completion of a blood test to ascertain the concentration of alcohol in the person's blood;
(c)the person then said "
".
(d)the person
(describe the person's actions if the person
is charged with failure to take an action).(signed)
a.m./p.m.
(time when person
entered hospital)
a.m./p.m.
(time when person
refused or failed to
give blood sample)
__________________________________________________________
[ ]tick boxes applicable
___________________________
FORM 4
(back of form)
A copy of sections 25 and 26 of the Traffic Act shall be printed on the back of Form 4, preceded by the words "Sections 25 and 26 of the Traffic Act provide as follows:".
There may also be printed on the back of the form an indication of the circumstances in which the blood of a passenger or pedestrian will not be tested.
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FORM 5
Regulation 115
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION OF BLOOD TEST
I, ,
(name)
an authorized analyst, certify that -
(a)I took from a container that was sealed with the certificate attached hereto;
(b)I examined the container and it appeared from my exam-ination that the container was securely sealed and that the container and the certifi-cate were in good condition and had not been interfered with;
(c)the container contained blood; and
(d)I carried out a blood test on the blood to ascertain the concentration of alcohol in the blood and ascertained that that concentration was mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood.
(signed)
/ /
(date)
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FORM 6
Regulation 115
Batch No.
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
BATCH OF STANDARD ALCOHOL SOLUTION
I, ,
(name)
an authorized analyst, certify that -
(a)on I placed or
(date)
mixed a quantity of a solution of standard alcohol in a con-tainer and sealed the container;
(b)then I affixed to the container a label bearing, inter alia, the date and the identifying mark "Batch No "; and
(c)then I placed the sealed container in
.
(signed)
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FORM 7
Regulation 115
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION OF BREATH ANALYSIS
I, (name) , a member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner under the Traffic Act to use for the purposes of the Traffic Act a prescribed breath analysis instrument, namely the Drager Alcotest 7110, certify that I carried out a breath analysis on 19 of a sample of the breath of (full name and address) whose occupation is and whose age is , completing the analysis at the time stated beneath my signature hereunder and the result of the analysis expressed as a percentage of alcohol in blood as shown on and recorded by the breath analysis instrument was %.
AND I further certify that -
(a)by the analysis I assessed that there was a concentration of alcohol in the blood of the person providing the sample of the number of grammes of alcohol per 100 mL of blood that is expressed as a percentage as shown on and recorded by the breath analysis instrument;
(b)shortly before the analysis I carried out the procedure required by regulation 113(5);
(c)before carrying out the breath analysis I satisfied myself that the person who provided the sample had not consumed any intoxicating liquor within the 15 minutes immediately preceding the giving of the sample;
(d)I provided an unused mouthpiece for use in providing the sample; and
(e)within one hour after completing the breath analysis I signed and delivered to the person who provided the sample a statement as required by regulation 116(2).
Dated 19 .
(signed)
a.m./p.m.
(time of completion)
_______________________________
FORM 8
Regulation 115
NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA
Traffic Regulations
CERTIFICATE ON REFUSAL OR FAILURE TO SUBMIT
TO OR PROVIDE A SAMPLE OF BREATH SUFFICIENT
FOR COMPLETION OF BREATH ANALYSISI, (name) , a member of the Police Force authorized by the Commissioner under the Traffic Act to use for the purposes of the Traffic Act a prescribed breath analysis instrument, namely the Drager Alcotest 7110, certify that -
(a)on 19 at
a.m./p.m. Constable of the Police Force identified to me
(name and address)
at(place) ;
(b)I addressed the person who had been identified to me as follows:
I said "Are you suffering from any illness?".
The person said "
".
I said "Are you suffering from any physical disability?".
The person said "
".
I said "Are you suffering from any injuries?".
The person said "
".
I said "Are you taking any tablets, drugs, insulin or medicine?".
The person said "
";
(c)I then prepared a Drager Alcotest 7110 for use -
(i)by providing an unused mouthpiece for use in providing the sample of the breath of the person who had been identified to me; and
(ii)by ensuring that the instrument was turned on and observing that the words "READY TO START" appeared on the display panel of the instrument;
(d)by carrying out that procedure I ascertained that the instrument was in good working order;
(e)I then satisfied myself that it was more than 15 minutes since the person who had been identified to me had last consumed any intoxicating liquor;
(f)I then said to the person who had been identified to me "This is a prescribed breath analysis instrument. I am authorized to use it for the purposes of the Traffic Act. It is in good working order and ready for use. I require you to submit to a breath analysis.";
(g)I then gave the person directions as to how the person was to provide a sample of breath sufficient for the completion of the breath analysis;
(h)the person then said "
"; and
(j)the person then
.
(describe the person's actions)
(signed)
Date / /
______________________________
Notes
1. The Traffic Regulations, in force under the Traffic Act, comprise the Regulations 1988, No. 19 as amended by the other Regulations specified in the following table:
_________________________________________________________________
Year and Date made Date notified Date of
number in N.T. commencement
Govt. Gazette
_________________________________________________________________1988, No. 19 28 Apr 1988 11 May 1988 20 June 1988
See Reg. 2(a)1989, No. 7 28 Apr 1989 10 May 1989 10 May 1989
1989, No. 9 31 May 1989 31 May 1989 31 May 1989
1989, No. 30 27 Oct 1989 8 Nov 1989 8 Nov 1989
1990, No. 19 29 June 1990 1 Aug 1990 1 Aug 1990
1990, No. 33 30 Aug 1990 12 Sept 1990 12 Sept 1990
1991, No. 24 31 May 1991 12 June 1991 12 June 1991
1991, No. 75 20 Dec 1991 20 Dec 1991 20 Dec 1991
1993, No. 6 29 Apr 1993 12 May 1993 12 May 1993
1993, No. 15 1 June 1993 9 June 1993 9 June 1993
1993, No. 45 30 Nov 1993 8 Dec 1993 1 Jan 1994
1993, No. 49 15 Dec 1993 22 Dec 1993 22 Dec 1993
1994, No. 6 31 Mar 1994 31 Mar 1994 31 Mar 1994
1994, No. 7 31 Mar 1994 13 Apr 1994 13 Apr 1994
1994, No. 28 31 Aug 1994 14 Sept 1994 14 Sept 1994
1994, No. 41 26 Oct 1994 9 Nov 1994 9 Nov 1994
1995, No. 24 30 June 1995 30 June 1995 30 June 1995
1998, No. 19 26 June 1998 1 July 1998 1 July 1998
Act, No. 27, 18 June 1999
1999
_________________________________________________________________(a)The date of commencement of the Traffic Act 1987 was 20 June 1988. See N.T. Govt Gazette No. S30, 15 June 1988.
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Table of Amendments
Regulation
3.(1)Amended by 1989, No. 30; 1990, No. 19; 1991, No. 24; 1993, No. 6; 1993, No. 15; 1994, No. 28; 1995, No. 24; 1998, No. 19
3.(6)Added by 1991, No. 24
4.(2)Added by 1993, No. 15
5.(1)Amended by 1993, No. 15
5.(2)Amended by 1993, No. 15
7.(3)Added by 1994, No. 41
9.(3)Added by 1994, No. 28
12.(2)Amended by 1998, No. 19
12.(3A)Inserted by 1994, No. 28
13.(23)Amended by 1993, No. 15
13.(26)Amended by 1991, No. 24
13.(27)Amended by 1991, No. 24
13.(28)Added by 1993, No. 15
21.(3A)Inserted by 1998, No. 19
29.(1)Amended by 1993, No. 15
30.(2)Amended by 1993, No. 15
50.(1)Amended by 1994, No. 7; 1994, No. 28
50.(5)Added by 1994, No. 7
53.(1)Amended by 1989, No. 30
54.(2)Amended by 1989, No. 30
55.(1)Amended by 1989, No. 30; 1993, No. 6
55.(4)Amended by 1989, No. 30; 1993, No. 15
57A.Inserted by 1993, No. 6
58.(1)Amended by 1989, No. 30; Act No. 27 , 1999, s. 12
59.(3)Amended by 1989, No. 30
64.Repealed by 1998, No. 19
64.(3)Amended by No. 1990, No. 33
64.(4)Amended by No. 1990, No. 33
65.(4)Substituted by 1990, No. 33
65.(7)Amended by 1993, No. 6
65.(8)Added by 1991, No. 24
69.Repealed by 1998, No. 19
70.(1)Amended by 1989, No. 30
70.(2)Amended by 1989, No. 30
70.(3)Amended by 1989, No. 30
76.(2)Amended by 1991, No. 24; 1993, No. 15
77.Amended by 1989, No. 30
79A.Inserted by 1991, No. 75; substituted by 1994, No. 6
78.Amended by 1989, No. 30
86.Amended by 1998, No. 19
87.Amended by 1998, No. 19
88.(1)Amended by 1990, No. 19; 1998, No. 19
88.(2)Amended by 1998, No. 19
92.(3)Omitted by 1998, No. 19
92.(5)Omitted by 1998, No. 19
93.(1)Amended by 1998, No. 19
93.(2)Amended by 1991, No. 24; 1998, No. 19
94.(1A)Inserted by 1998, No. 19
94.(2)Amended by 1998, No. 19
97.(1)Amended by 1998, No. 19
98.(1)Amended by 1989, No. 30
98.(2)Added by 1989, No. 30; 1993, No. 15; 1998, No. 19
98.(3)Added by 1991, No. 24
98.(4)Added by 1991, No. 24
99.(7)Amended by 1993, No. 15
99.(8)Omitted by 1993, No. 45
99A.Inserted by 1993, No. 45
105.(6)Amended by 1989, No. 30; 1993, No. 15; 1998, No. 19
106.(5)Substituted by 1989, No. 30
111A.Inserted by 1993, No. 49
112.Amended by 1989, No. 7
113.(2)Amended by 1989, No. 7
113.(3)Amended by 1989, No. 7
113.(5)Added by 1989, No. 7
114.(1)Amended by 1989, No. 7
115.Amended by 1989, No. 7; No. 1990, No. 33
116.(2A)Inserted by 1989, No. 7
119.(2)Amended by 1993, No. 15; 1998, No. 19
119.(2A)Inserted by 1998, No. 19
119.(3)Amended by 1993, No. 15
121.(1)Amended by 1998, No. 19
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Part XIXAInserted by 1998, No. 19
124A.Inserted by 1998, No. 19
124B.Inserted by 1998, No. 19
124C.Inserted by 1998, No. 19
127.(1)Amended by 1998, No. 19
127.(2)Amended by 1993, No. 15; 1998, No. 19
129.Substituted by 1995, No. 24
134.(2)Amended by 1989, No. 30
134.(3)Amended by 1989, No. 30
134.(4)Amended by 1989, No. 30
134.(5)Amended by 1989, No. 30
144.Amended by 1998, No. 19
144.(1)Omitted by 1998, No. 19
Schedule 1Substituted by 1990, No. 19; amended by 1991, No. 75; 1993, No. 15; 1993, No. 45; 1993, No. 49; 1994, No. 6; 1994, No. 41
Schedule 2Amended by 1989, No. 7; 1989, No. 9; 1990, No. 33; 1991, No. 24
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