Road Rules 2019
70Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road
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70 Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road
A driver approaching a bridge or length of narrow road with a give way sign must give way to any oncoming vehicle that is on, or approaching, the bridge or length of road when the driver reaches the sign.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.
Note 1
Oncoming vehicle is defined in the dictionary.
Note 2
For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision– see the definition in the dictionary.
ExamplesExample 1
Giving way at a bridge. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.
Example 2
Giving way at a length of narrow road. Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

