351References to left and right

351 References to left and right

(1) In applying the Australian Road Rules to a person, a reference to left is a reference to: (a) in relation to the person—the left‑hand side of the person; or (b) in relation to a line, sign or anything else—the left‑hand side of the line, sign or other thing when viewed from the person’s perspective. (2) In applying the Australian Road Rules to a person, a reference to right is a reference to: (a) in relation to the person—the right‑hand side of the person; or (b) in relation to a line, sign or anything else—the right‑hand side of the line, sign or other thing when viewed from the person’s perspective. (3) A driver drives to the left, or right, of a line, sign or anything else only if the driver’s vehicle is completely to the left, or right, of the line, sign or other thing.

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