29Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

29 Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

(1) If a driver is turning left at an intersection and there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line unless: (a) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or (b) subrule (2) applies to the driver.

Offence provision.

Note: B lights, intersection, traffic arrows and turn line are defined in the dictionary.

Note: Example

Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

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(2) A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line if: (a) the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5 metres long, or longer; and (b) the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and (c) it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and (d) the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line.

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.

Do not overtake turning vehicle signs

Note for diagrams: These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.