161Passing or overtaking a tram at or near the left side of a road

161 Passing or overtaking a tram at or near the left side of a road

(1)  This rule applies to a driver driving on a road with tram tracks at or near the far left side of the road.

(2)  The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram to the left of the tram unless the driver is turning left and there is no danger of a collision with the tram.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(3)  The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram if the tram is turning right or is giving a right change of direction signal.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note Right change of direction signal is defined in the dictionary.

(4)  In this rule –

tram includes a bus travelling along tram tracks.