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160Passing or overtaking tram that is not at or near left side
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160 Passing or overtaking tram that is not at or near left side of road (1) This section applies to a driver driving on a road with tram tracks that are not at or near the far left side of the road. (2) The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram to the right of the tram, unless the driver is permitted to do so by a traffic sign or road marking. (3) The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram if the tram is turning left or is giving a left change of direction signal, unless the driver is turning left and there is no danger of a collision with the tram.