32Starting a right turn from a multi‑lane road

32 Starting a right turn from a multi‑lane road

(1) A driver turning right at an intersection from a multi‑lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the right lane unless: (a) the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane in accordance with rule 89(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 right lane is defined in subrule (3).

Note 2: Rule 89(1) deals with right 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 right turn on a multi‑lane road with traffic lane arrows
as required or permitted under rule 92

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(2) A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right 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 right from within the right lane; and (e) the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn right 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.

(3) In this rule:

marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.

right lane means:

(a) the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road; or
(b) if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

Note 1: Dividing line, median strip, obstruction and special purpose lane are defined in the dictionary.