29Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

29 Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

(1)  If a driver is turning left at an intersection and there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line unless –

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

(b) subrule (2) applies to the driver.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1

B lights, intersection, traffic arrows and turn line are defined in the dictionary.

Example 1

Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line.

(2)  A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line 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) it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and

(d) the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line.

Note 1

Driver's vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2

Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d).

Note 3

Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

| Do not overtake turning vehicle sign |