92Traffic lane arrows

92 Traffic lane arrows

(1)  If a driver is driving in a marked lane at an intersection (except a roundabout) and there are traffic lane arrows applying to the lane, the driver must –

(a) if the arrows indicate a single direction – drive in that direction; or

(b) if the arrows indicate 2 or more directions – drive in one of those directions.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1

Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2

Part 9 deals with traffic lane arrows at roundabouts.

Note 3

Rule 329 explains when a traffic control device applies to a marked lane.

(2)  However, this rule does not apply to a driver if –

(a) the arrows indicate a direction to the right (whether or not they also indicate another direction) at an intersection and the driver is making a U–turn at the intersection; or

(b) a traffic sign indicates that the driver may drive in a direction different to that indicated by the traffic lane arrows; or

(c) the driver is driving in the direction indicated by traffic lane arrows that apply to 1 or more marked lanes and there is an obstruction in each of those lanes; or

(d) the driver is turning at an intersection in accordance with subrules 28(2) or 32(2).

Note 1

Obstruction and U-turn are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2

Rules 40 and 41 deal with making a U-turn at an intersection. If there are traffic lights at the intersection, the driver may make a U-turn only if there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection. If there are no traffic lights at the intersection, the driver may make a U-turn unless there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection.