28Starting a left turn from a multi‑lane road [see Note 2]

28 Starting a left turn from a multi‑lane road [see Note 2]

(1) A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi‑lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the left lane unless: (a) the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane under rule 88(1), 92 or 159; or (b) subrule (2) applies to the driver.

Offence provision.

Note 1: Intersection, marked lane and multi‑lane road are defined in the dictionary, and left lane is defined in subrule (3).

Note 2: Rule 88(1) deals with left turn only signs, rule 92 deals with traffic lane arrows, and rule 159 deals with traffic signs requiring particular kinds of vehicles to drive in an indicated marked lane.

Note: Example for subrule (1)(a)

Starting a left turn on a multi‑lane road with traffic lane arrows
as required or permitted under rule 92

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(1A) A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi‑lane road that has a slip lane must approach and enter the intersection: (a) from within the slip lane; or (b) if there is an obstruction that prevents the driver from entering the intersection from within the slip lane—from within the left lane.

Offence provision.

Note: Obstruction and slip lane are defined in the dictionary.

(2) A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if: (a) the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5 metres long, or longer; and (b) the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and (c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres of the nearest point of the intersection; and (d) it is not practicable for the driver to turn left from within the left lane; and (e) the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn left at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

Note 1: Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2: Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).

Note 3: Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

Note: Example

Long vehicle turning left from the left lane and next marked lane

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