Part 8 Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Note 1

The rules in this Part cover most traffic signs and road markings. However, some traffic signs and road markings are dealt with in other Parts dealing with particular subjects. These include:

(a) speed-limits (including speed-limits in speed-limited areas and shared zones) – see Part 3

(b) U-turns – see Division 4 of Part 4

(c) traffic lights – see Part 6

(d) stop signs and give way signs – see Division 1 of Part 7

(e) roundabouts – see Part 9

(f) level crossings – see Part 10

(g) keeping left and lane signs – see Part 11

(h) stopping and parking – see Part 12

(i) pedestrians – see Part 14

(j) bicycle riders – see Part 15.

Note 2

Rule 322 deals with the meaning of traffic control devices on a road or in or at an area or place (including an intersection).

Note 3

For a driver, a traffic sign or road marking mentioned in a rule is, unless the contrary intention appears, a sign or marking that applies to the driver. To find out how traffic signs and road markings apply to a driver, see rules 338 to 341.