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53 Giving a stop signal
(1) A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with rule 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
(2) If the driver is stopping, the driver must give the stop signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other road users.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
(3) If the driver is slowing suddenly, the driver must give the stop signal while slowing.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.