MOTOR VEHICLES (STANDARDS) REGULATIONS - AUSTRALIAN VEHICLE STANDARDS RULES
122Turn signals
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122 Turn signals A turn signal must: (a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 15 centimetres long and 25 millimetres wide that: (i) when in operation – is kept horizontal; and (ii) when not in operation – is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and (b) be fitted to the side of the motor vehicle at least 50 centimetres and not over 2.1 metres above ground level, in a position so the driver of the vehicle, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation; and (c) be able to be operated by the driver from the normal driving (d) when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30 metres.