32Starting a right turn from a multi-lane road

32 Starting 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) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17, or

(c) subrule (2) applies to the driver, or

(d) the lane is a bus only lane.

Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

Note 1.

B lights, intersection, marked lane, multi-lane road, public bus and traffic arrows are defined in the Dictionary, right lane is defined in subrule (3) and bus only lane is defined in rule 154A.

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 3.

Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.

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 |

(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.