134Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line

#### 134 Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line 134 Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line > > (1) This rule applies to a driver on a road with a dividing line. > > > > Note. > > > > Dividing line is defined the Dictionary. > > > (2) If the dividing line is a single broken dividing line only, or a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line, or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line— > > > > > (a) to overtake another driver, or > > > > > (b) to perform a U-turn, unless another rule would prohibit the driver performing the U-turn. > > > > Note 1. > > > > Overtake is defined the Dictionary. > > > > Note 2. > > > > A driver must not overtake another driver unless the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic, and it is safe to overtake the other driver—see rule 140. > > > (3) If the dividing line is a single continuous line or broken dividing line, or a broken dividing line to the left or right of a single continuous dividing line, or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line— > > > > > (a) to enter or leave the road, or > > > > > (b) to enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane), or > > > > > (c) to park in angle parking on the opposite side of the road provided that the driver does not need to perform a U-turn to reach the parking area. > > > > Note 1. > > > > Angle parking, overtake, parking area and U-turn are defined in the Dictionary. > > > > Note 2. > > > > Emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95, and service road is defined in the Dictionary. > > > (3–1) Without limiting subrule (2) or (3), a driver on a road with a dividing line (whether or not continuous) may drive to the right of the dividing line to enter or leave the road by the shortest practicable route. > > > > Note. > > > > This subrule is an additional NSW subrule. There is no corresponding subrule in rule 134 of the Australian Road Rules. > > Examples. > > | Example 1Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted—overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line only | Example 2Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted—overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line | > | Example 2ADriving across a single continuous dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road | Example 2BDriving across a single continuous dividing line is permitted to leave the road to enter a road related area | > | Example 2CDriving across a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road | > | Example 3Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted—overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line only | Example 4Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted—overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line | > | Example 5Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted—overtaking on a road with 2 parallel continuous dividing lines | > > Note on examples. > > These examples do not include the crossing of a dividing line as permitted by subrule (3–1).