National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation - Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2006
161Passing or overtaking a tram at or near the left side of a road
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161 Passing or overtaking a tram at or near the left side of a road
(1) This rule applies to a driver driving on a road with tram tracks at or near the far left side of the road. (2) The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram to the left of the tram unless the driver is turning left and there is no danger of a collision with the tram.
Offence provision.
(3) The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram if the tram is turning right or is giving a right change of direction signal.
Offence provision.
Note: Right change of direction signal is defined in the dictionary.
(4) In this rule:
tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.