48Giving right change of direction signal

48 Giving right change of direction signal (1) Before a driver changes direction to the right, the driver must give a right change of direction signal in accordance with section 49 for long enough to comply with subsection (2) and, if subsection (3) applies to the driver, that subsection. (2) The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. (3) If the driver is about to change direction by moving from a stationary position at the side of the road or in a median strip parking area, the driver must give the change of direction signal for at least 5 seconds before the driver changes direction. (3A) Subsection (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle that is stopped in traffic but not parked. (4) The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction. (5) This section does not apply to— (a) the driver of a tram that is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or (b) the rider of a bicycle making a hook turn.