46Giving a left change of direction signal

#### 46 Giving a left change of direction signal 46 Giving a left change of direction signal > > (1) Before a driver changes direction to the left, the driver must give a left change of direction signal in accordance with rule 47 for long enough to comply with subrule (2) and, if subrule (3) applies to the driver, that subrule. > > > > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. > > > > Note. > > > > Changes direction to the left is defined in rule 45(2). > > > (2) The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. > > > (3) If the driver is about to change direction by moving from a stationary position at the side of the road or in a median strip parking area, the driver must give the change of direction signal for at least 5 seconds before the driver changes direction. > > > > Note. > > > > Median strip parking area is defined in the Dictionary. > > > (4) The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction. > > > > Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. > > > (5) This rule does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights. > > > > Note. > > > > Driver’s vehicle is defined in the Dictionary.