134Exceptions 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 in 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 in 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 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 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.
Examples

Example 1 Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted – overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line only

Example 2 Driving 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