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Division 3—Operation of devices in relation to bicycles, electric scooters and vehicles that are not motor vehicles 445

304L Operation of inbuilt devices, mounted devices and motor bike helmet devices on bicycles and electric scooters and in vehicles that are not motor vehicles 445

304M Operation of wearable devices on bicycles and electric scooters and in vehicles that are not motor vehicles 447

304N Operation of portable devices on bicycles and electric scooters and in vehicles that are not motor vehicles 448

Division 4—Operation of devices in relation to wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters 450

304O Operation of inbuilt devices, mounted devices and motor bike helmet devices in or on wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters 450

304P Operation of wearable devices in or on wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters 452

304Q Operation of portable devices in or on wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters 453

Part 19—Exemptions 456

305 Exemption for drivers of police vehicles 456

305A Exemption for drivers of vehicles being used for police driver training 456

306 Exemption for drivers of emergency vehicles 457

306A Exemption for drivers of enforcement vehicles and escort vehicles 458

307 Stopping and parking exemption for police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles, escort vehicles and authorised persons 458

308 Exemption for police officers, emergency workers, enforcement vehicle workers and escort vehicle workers on foot 460

309 Exemption for drivers of trams etc. 460

310 Exemption for road workers etc. 461

311 Exemption for oversize vehicles 464

312 Exemption for tow truck drivers 466

313 Exemption for postal vehicles 467

313A Exemptions for drivers of incident response service vehicles 467

313B Exemptions for drivers of railway incident response vehicles 468

Part 20—Traffic control devices and traffic‑related items 471

Division 1—General 471

314 Diagrams of traffic control devices, traffic-related items and symbols 471

315 Legal effect of traffic control devices mentioned in these Rules 472

316 When do traffic control devices comply substantially with these Rules 472

317 Information on or with traffic control devices 477

317A Traffic control devices applying on school days 478

318 Limited effect of certain traffic control devices 480

319 Legal effect of traffic-related items mentioned in these Rules 481

320 When do traffic-related items comply substantially with these Rules 482

321 Meaning of information on or with traffic control devices and traffic-related items 482

322 References to traffic control devices and traffic‑related items on a road etc. 483

323 References to lights that are traffic signals 485

323A Audible lines 485

Division 2—Application of traffic control devices to lengths of roads and areas 486

324 Purpose of Division 486

325 References to traffic control devices—application to lengths of road and areas 487

326 When do traffic control devices apply to a length of road or area—the basic rules 487

327 Length of road to which a traffic sign (except a parking control sign) applies 488

328 References to a traffic control device applying to a length of road 488

329 Traffic control devices applying to a marked lane 489

330 Traffic control devices applying to a slip lane 489

331 Traffic control devices applying to an intersection 490

332 Parking control signs applying to a length of road 490

333 Parking control signs applying to a length of road in an area to which another parking control sign applies etc. 491

334 How parking control signs apply to a length of road 492

335 Traffic control devices applying to an area 494

336 How separated footpath signs and separated footpath road markings apply 496

Division 3—Application of traffic control devices to persons 497

337 Purpose of Division 497

338 References to traffic control devices—application to persons 497

339 When do traffic control devices apply to a person—the basic rules 498

340 Traffic control devices (except road markings and parking control signs) 498

341 Road markings 499

342 Traffic signs (except parking control signs) applying to a length of road 500

343 Traffic signs (except parking control signs) applying to an area 500

344 Traffic control devices applying to a driver in a marked lane 501

345 Traffic control devices applying to a driver in a slip lane 501

346 Parking control signs 502

Part 21—General 503

347 Meaning of abbreviations and symbols 503

348 References to a driver doing something etc. 503

349 References to certain kinds of roads 503

350 References to stopping or parking on a length of road etc. 504

351 References to left and right 505

352 References to stopping as near as practicable to a place 505

353 References to pedestrians crossing a road 506

Part 22—Additional Victorian road rules 507

400 Definitions 507

401 Obstructing roads 508

402 Giving way to stock 509

403 Requirement to travel at a safe speed near stock 510

404 Requirement to stop at a stock crossing 510

406 Supervising drivers and excessive speed 510

407 Secretary may declare or approve items for the purposes of the Road Rules 511

408 Transitional provision—Corporation approvals 511

Schedule 1—Abbreviations and symbols 514

Schedule 2—Standard or commonly used traffic signs 516

Schedule 3—Other Victorian permitted traffic signs 534

Schedule 4—Symbols and traffic‑related items 544

Schedule 5—Revocations 547

Dictionary 549

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Endnotes 593

1 General information 593

2 Table of Amendments 595

3 Explanatory details 597

Version No. 026

Road Safety Road Rules 2017

S.R. No. 41/2017

Version incorporating amendments as at

Part 1—Introductory

1 Objectives

The main objectives of these Rules are—

(a) to provide road rules in Victoria that are substantially consistent with road rules across Australia, based on the current version of the Australian Road Rules approved by the Transport and Infrastructure Council under the National Transport Commission Act 2003 of the Commonwealth; and

(b) to establish rules to be observed by road users in Victoria in matters not otherwise dealt with in the Australian Road Rules; and

(c) to specify behaviour for all road users that supports the safe and efficient use of roads in Victoria.

1A Authorising provision

These Rules are made under section 95D of the Road Safety Act 1986.

2 Commencement

These Rules come into operation on 1 July 2017.

3 Revocations

The Rules set out in Schedule 5 are revoked.

Division 2—Some features of these Rules

4 Definitions

(1) The dictionary at the end of these Rules defines certain words and expressions, and includes references to certain words and expressions defined elsewhere in these Rules (signpost definitions).

The signpost definition "road related area see rule 13" means that the expression "road related area" is defined in rule 13.

The dictionary only includes a signpost definition for a word or expression if the word or expression is used in 2 or more rules.

(2) The dictionary is part of these Rules.

(3) A definition in these Rules applies to each use of the word or expression in these Rules, unless the contrary intention appears.

5 Diagrams

A diagram in these Rules is part of these Rules.

1 If a diagram of a traffic control device, traffic-related item or symbol is in black and white in these Rules, the diagram may be a black or white version of the device, item or symbol—see rule 314. If so, the colour version of the device, item or symbol will be in Schedule 2, 3 or 4.

2 A diagram may be an example—see rule 6(1).

6 Examples

(1) An example (whether or not in the form of a diagram) in these Rules is part of these Rules.

(2) If these Rules include an example of the operation of a provision of the Rules—

(a) the example is not exhaustive; and

(b) the example does not limit, but may extend, the meaning of the provision.

7 Headings

A heading to a Part, Division, Schedule, rule or any other provision of these Rules is part of these Rules.

8 Notes

A note in these Rules is explanatory and is not part of these Rules.

9 Reader's Guide

The Reader's Guide is not part of these Rules.

10 Offences

(1) The expression "Penalty:" at the foot of a rule (or, if the rule has 2 or more subrules, at the foot of a subrule) indicates that a contravention (whether by act or omission) of the rule (or subrule) is an offence.

(2) The penalty for an offence is a penalty not exceeding that set out after the expression "Penalty:".

(3) If a penalty is stated as a number of "penalty units", the penalty is the amount calculated by multiplying that number by the value of a penalty unit fixed under section 5
of the Monetary Units Act 2004.

Part 2—Application of Rules

Division 1—Roads and road related areas

11 Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas

(1) These Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas.

Road is defined in rule 12, road related area is defined in rule 13, road user is defined in rule 14 and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

(2) A reference in a rule (except in this Division) to a road includes a reference to a road related area, unless otherwise expressly stated in the rule.

1 A reference in rule 146 (which deals with driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic) to the road includes a reference to the road related area of the road.

2 A reference in rule 200(1) (which deals with certain heavy or long vehicles stopping on roads) to a length of road includes a reference to the road related area of the length of road.

3 A reference in rule 31 (which deals with starting a right turn from a road, except a multi-lane road) to a road does not include a reference to a road related area, because of the definition in subrule (5) of that rule.

12 What is a road

(1) A road is—

(a) an area that is open to or used by the public and is developed for, or has as one of its main uses, the driving or riding of motor vehicles; or

(b) a place that is a road by virtue of a declaration under section 3(2)(a) of the Road Safety Act 1986—

but does not include a place that is not a road by virtue of a declaration under section 3(2)(a) of the Road Safety Act 1986.

(2) However, a reference in these Rules (except in this Division) to a road does not include a reference to any shoulder of the road.

(3) The shoulder of the road means an area (not being part of the road) adjoining the road that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles and to which a parking control sign does not apply.

13 What is a road related area

(1) A road related area is any of the following—

(a) an area that divides a road;

(b) a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road;

(c) an area that is not a road and that is open to the public and designated for use by cyclists or animals;

(d) an area that is not a road and that is open to or used by the public for driving, riding or parking motor vehicles;

(e) a place that is a road related area by virtue of a declaration under section 3(2)(a) of the Road Safety Act 1986—

but does not include a place that is not a road related area by virtue of a declaration under section 3(2)(a) of the Road Safety Act 1986.

Motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986*.*

(2) A reference in these Rules (except in this Division) to a road related area includes a reference to any part of a road that is a shoulder of the road.

Shoulder is defined in rule 12.

Division 2—Road users and vehicles

14 Road users

A road user is a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian.

Driver is defined in rule 16, pedestrian is defined in rule 18 and rider is defined in rule 17.

15 What is a vehicle

A vehicle includes—

(a) a motor vehicle, trailer and tram; and

(b) a bicycle; and

Rule 15(ba) inserted by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 5.

(ba) an electric scooter; and

(c) an animal-drawn vehicle, and an animal that is being ridden or drawing a vehicle; and

(d) a combination; and

(e) a motorised wheelchair that can travel at over 10 kilometres per hour (on level ground)—

but does not include another kind of wheelchair, a train, a wheeled recreational device, a wheeled toy or an electric personal transporter.

Various terms mentioned in this rule are defined in the dictionary. Motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986*.*

16 Who is a driver

Rule 16(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 6(1).

(1) A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motor bike, bicycle, electric scooter, animal or animal-drawn vehicle).

Note 1 to rule 16(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 6(2).

1 Bicycle, electric scooter and motor bike are defined in the dictionary and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

2 Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.

(2) However, a driver does not include a person pushing a motorised wheelchair.

Wheelchair is defined in the dictionary.

17 Who is a rider

Rule 17(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 7(1).

(1) A rider is the person who is riding a motor bike, bicycle, electric scooter, animal or animal-drawn vehicle.

Note 1 to rule 17(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 7(2).

1 Bicycle, electric scooter and motor bike are defined in the dictionary.

2 Ride, for the rider of a motor bike or animal-drawn vehicle, includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.

(2) A rider does not include—

(a) a passenger; or

Rule 17(2)(b) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 7(3).

(b) a person walking beside and pushing a bicycle or an electric scooter.

18 Who is a pedestrian

A pedestrian includes—

(a) a person driving a motorised wheelchair that cannot travel at over 10 kilometres per hour (on level ground); and

(b) a person in a non-motorised wheelchair;
and

(c) a person pushing a motorised or non‑motorised wheelchair; and

(d) a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy; and

(e) a person travelling on an electric personal transporter.

Electric personal transporter, travel on, wheelchair, wheeled recreational device and wheeled toy are defined in the dictionary.

19 References to driver includes rider etc.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, a reference in these Rules (except in this Division) to a driver includes a reference to a rider, and a reference in these Rules (except in this Division) to driving includes a reference to riding.

Part 3—Speed-limits

20 Obeying the speed-limit

Rule 20(1) substituted by S.R. No. 38/2022 rule 4.

(1) A driver must not drive at a speed over the speed‑limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving.

Penalty: (a) for a driver of a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by less than 35 kilometres per hour—

(i) in the case of a natural person, 10 penalty units;

(b) for a driver of a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by 35 kilometres per hour or more but less than 45 kilometres per hour—

(i) in the case of a natural person, 15 penalty units;

(c) for a driver of a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by 45 kilometres per hour or more—

(i) in the case of a natural person, 20 penalty units;

(d) for a driver of a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by less than 35 kilometres per hour—

(i) in the case of a natural person, 20 penalty units;

(ii) in the case of a body corporate, 120 penalty units.

2 For drivers of heavy vehicles who exceed the speed‑limit by 35 kilometres per hour or more, see section 65B of the Road Safety Act 1986.

Rule 20(2)–(4) revoked by S.R. No. 38/2022 rule 4.

(5) For the purposes of this rule, a heavy vehicle includes a motor vehicle (other than a bus) that has a GCM greater than 14·5 tonnes.

1 The Road Rules about speed-limits are as follows—

• rule 21—speed-limit where a speed-limit sign applies;

• rule 22—speed-limit in a speed-limited area;

• rule 24—speed-limit in a shared zone;

• rule 25—speed-limit elsewhere.

2 Road includes a road related area—see rule 11(2).

3 Length of road includes a marked lane, a part of a marked lane, or another part of a length of road—see the definition in the dictionary.

4 Part 20, Division 2 deals with the way in which a traffic sign applies to a length of road. Part 20, Division 3 deals with the way in which the traffic sign applies to drivers driving on the length of road.

5 Bus, GCM, heavy vehicle and motor vehicle are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.

Note 6 to rule 20 inserted by S.R. No. 96/2019 rule 4.

6 See rule 152(5) and (6) in relation to the speed-limit that applies to a driver in a closed marked lane to which an overhead lane control device applies.

21 Speed-limit where a speed-limit sign applies

(1) The speed-limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a speed-limit sign applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign.

(2) However, if the number on the speed-limit sign is over 100 the speed-limit applying to the driver for the length of road is 100 kilometres per hour if the driver is driving—

(a) a bus with a GVM over 5 tonnes; or

(b) a prime mover with a GCM over 22 tonnes; or

(c) a vehicle other than a bus with a GVM over 12 tonnes.

1 Bus, GCM, GVM and prime mover are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 to rule 21(2) amended by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 5.

2 If the vehicle is a class O vehicle as defined by the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021, or a class 1 heavy vehicle, class 2 heavy vehicle or class 3 heavy vehicle as defined by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria), the vehicle may be restricted to a lower speed-limit by conditions imposed on a permit or notice applying to the vehicle.

(3) A speed-limit sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following—

(a) a speed-limit sign on the road with a different number on the sign;

(b) an end speed-limit sign or a speed derestriction sign on the road;

1 T-intersection is defined in the dictionary.

• Speed-limit signs
• Speed-limit sign (Standard sign) Speed-limit sign (Variable illuminated message sign)
• Other signs
• End speed-limit sign Speed derestriction sign

1 There are other permitted versions of the speed-limit sign—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

2 A speed-limit sign or an end speed-limit sign may have a different number on the sign—see rule 316(4).

22 Speed-limit in a speed-limited area

(1) The speed-limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a speed-limited area is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the area speed-limit sign on a road into the area, unless another speed-limit applies to the driver for the length of road under another rule of this Part.

Example of another speed-limit

Although an area speed-limit sign on a road into
a speed‑limited area may indicate a speed-limit of 60 kilometres per hour, a particular length of road
in the area may have a shared zone sign indicating
a 10 kilometres per hour speed-limit for that length
of road.

(2) A speed-limited area is the network of roads in an area with—

(a) an area speed-limit sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and

(b) an end area speed-limit sign on each road out of the area.

(3) In subrule (2)(a) and (b)—

Road related area is defined in rule 13.

| Area speed-limit sign | End area speed-limit sign |

1 There are other permitted versions of each of these signs—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

2 An area speed-limit sign or end area speed-limit sign may have a different number on the sign—see rule 316(4).

23 Speed-limit in a school zone

There is no rule 23. The school zone signs in use in Victoria are an example of rule 316(4) signs—speed-limit signs with additional information. Diagrams of speed-limit signs are in Schedule 3.

24  Speed-limit in a shared zone

(1) The speed-limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a shared zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the shared zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone.

A driver driving in a shared zone must give way to any pedestrian in the zone—see rule 83.

(2) A shared zone is—

(a) if there is a shared zone sign and an end shared zone sign on a road and there is no intersection on the length of road between the signs—that length of road; or

(b) if there is a shared zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no intersection on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road; or

(c) a network of roads in an area with—

(i) a shared zone sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and

(ii) an end shared zone sign on each road out of the area; or

(d) a road related area that is between a shared zone sign that relates to the area and an end shared zone sign that relates to the area.

Intersection is defined in the dictionary.

(3) In subrules (2)(c)(i) and (ii)—

Road related area is defined in rule 13.

| Shared zone sign | End shared zone sign |

1 There are other permitted versions of each of these signs—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

2 A shared zone sign may have a different number on the sign—see rule 316(4).

25 Speed-limit elsewhere

(1) If a speed-limit sign does not apply to a
length of road and the length of road is not in a speed‑limited area or shared zone, the speed-limit applying to a driver for the length of road is the default speed-limit.

Length of road is defined in the dictionary. Shared zone is defined in rule 24 and speed-limited area is defined in rule 22.

(2) The default speed-limit applying to a driver for a length of road in a built-up area is 50 kilometres per hour.

Built-up area is defined in the dictionary.

(3) The default speed-limit applying to a driver for any other length of road is 100 kilometres per hour.

Note to rule 25(3) amended by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 6.

If the vehicle is a class O vehicle as defined by the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021, or a class 1 heavy vehicle, class 2 heavy vehicle or class 3 heavy vehicle as defined by the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria), the vehicle may be restricted to a lower speed-limit by conditions imposed on a permit or notice applying to the vehicle.

Part 4—Making turns

Division 1—Left turns at intersections

26 Application of Division to roundabouts, road related areas and adjacent land

(1) This Division does not apply to a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.

1 Roundabout is defined in rule 109.

2 Part 9 deals with entering and leaving a roundabout.

(2) This Division applies to a driver turning left from a road into a road related area or adjacent land, or from a road related area into a road, as if the driver were turning left at an intersection.

1 Adjacent land and intersection are defined in the dictionary. Road related area is defined in rule 13. Adjacent land or a road related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre—see the definitions.

2 Rule 74 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road from a road related area or adjacent land. Rule 75 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road related area or adjacent land from a road. Rule 212 deals with a driver entering and leaving a median strip parking area.

3 For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1).

A road related area includes the shoulder of a road—see rule 13.

27 Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)

(1) A driver turning left at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road.

Intersection and multi-lane road are defined in the dictionary.

Rule 27(1A) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 8.

(1A) Subrule (1) also applies to a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area.

(1B) Despite subrule (1), if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles to be next to each other, the rider on the right may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the right side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this rule.

Road related area includes any shoulder of a road—see rule 13.

Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)

28 Starting a left turn from a multi-lane road

(1) A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the left lane unless—

(a) the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane under rule 88(1), 92 or 159; or

(b) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or

Rule 28(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 17(1).

(c) subrule (1A) or (2) applies to the driver; or

Rule 28(1)(d) inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 17(2).

(d) the lane is a bus only lane.

Note 1 to rule 28(1) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 17(3).

1 B lights, intersection, marked lane, multi-lane road and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary. Left lane is defined in subrule (3). Bus only lane is defined in rule 154A.

2 Rule 88(1) deals with left turn only signs, rule 92 deals with traffic lane arrows. Rule 159 deals with traffic signs requiring particular kinds of vehicles to drive in an indicated marked lane.

3 Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.

Example for subrule (1)(a)

Starting a left turn on a multi-lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under rule 92

(1A) A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road that has a slip lane must approach and enter the intersection—

(a) from within the slip lane; or

(b) if there is an obstruction that prevents the driver from entering the intersection from within the slip lane—from within the left lane.

Obstruction and slip lane are defined in the dictionary.

(2) A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if—

(c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres of the nearest point of the intersection;
and

(d) it is not practicable for the driver to turn left from within the left lane; and

(e) the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn left at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

Long vehicle turning left from the left lane and next marked lane

Rule 28(2A) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 9.

(2A) If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across one or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter turning left must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the left marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the left side of the road.

left lane means—

(a) the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or

(b) if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed;

marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.

1 Obstruction and special purpose lane are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 95 deals with driving in an emergency stopping lane and Part 11, Division 6 deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.

29 Making a left turn as indicated by a road marking

(1) If a driver is turning left at an intersection and there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line unless—

(a) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or

(b) subrule (2) applies to the driver.

1 B lights, intersection, traffic arrows and turn line are defined in the dictionary.

2 Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.

Making a left turn as indicated by road markings

(2) A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line if—

(c) it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and

(d) the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line.

Division 2—Right turns (except hook turns) at intersections

30 Division does not apply to certain turns

(1) This Division does not apply to—

(a) a driver turning right at an intersection where there is a hook turn only sign; or

Rule 30(1)(b) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 10(1).

(b) the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter making a hook turn under Division 3; or

(c) a driver making a U-turn; or

(d) a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.

Note 1 to rule 30(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 10(2).

1 Bicycle, electric scooter, intersection and U-turn are defined in the dictionary. Roundabout is defined in rule 109.

2 Division 3 of this Part deals with hook turns, Division 4 deals with U-turns and Part 9 deals with entering and leaving a roundabout.

3 For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2).

(2) This Division applies to a driver turning right from a road into a road related area or adjacent land, or from a road related area into a road, as if the driver were turning right at an intersection.

1 Adjacent land is defined in the dictionary. Road related area is defined in rule 13. Adjacent land or a road related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre—see the definitions.

2 Rule 74 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road from a road related area or adjacent land and rule 75 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a road related area or adjacent land from a road. Rule 212 deals with a driver entering and leaving a median strip parking area.

A road related area includes the shoulder of a road—see rule 13.

31 Starting a right turn from a road (except a multi‑lane road)

(1) A driver turning right at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection in accordance with this rule.

Intersection and multi-lane road are defined in the dictionary.

(2) If the road has a dividing line or median strip, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip.

Dividing line and median strip are defined in the dictionary.

(3) If the road does not have a dividing line or median strip and is not a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the centre of the road.

Centre of the road and one-way road are defined in the dictionary.

(4) If the road is a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far right side of the road.

Rule 31(4A) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 11.

(4A) Subrules (2), (3) and (4) also apply to a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area.

(4B) Despite subrules (2), (3) and (4), if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles to be next to each other, the rider on the left may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the left side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this rule.

Road related area includes any shoulder of a road—see rule 13.

1 Starting a right turn from a road with a dividing line

2 Starting a right turn from a one-way road

32 Starting a right turn from a multi-lane road

(1) A driver turning right at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the right lane unless—

(a) the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane in accordance with rule 89(1), 92 or 159; or

(b) the driver is turning at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or

Rule 32(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 18(1).

(c) subrule (2) applies to the driver; or

Rule 32(1)(d) inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 18(2).

(d) the lane is a bus only lane.

Note 1 to rule 32(1) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 18(3).

1 B lights, intersection, marked lane, multi-lane road, public bus and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary. Right lane is defined in subrule (3). Bus only lane is defined in rule 154A.

2 Rule 89(1) deals with right turn only signs, rule 92 deals with traffic lane arrows and rule 159 deals with traffic signs requiring particular kinds of vehicles to drive in an indicated marked lane.

3 Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.

Example for subrule (1)(a)

Starting a right turn on a multi-lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under rule 92

(2) A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane if—

(c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres of the nearest point of the intersection; and

(d) it is not practicable for the driver to turn right from within the right lane; and

(e) the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn right at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

Rule 32(2A) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 12.

(2A) If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across one or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter turning right (but not making a hook turn) must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the right marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the right side of the road.

marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive;

right lane means—

(a) the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road; or

(b) if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

1 Dividing line, median strip, obstruction and special purpose lane are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 95 deals with driving in an emergency stopping lane and Part 11, Division 6 deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.

33 Making a right turn

(1) A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this rule unless—

(a) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or

(b) subrule (4) applies to the driver.

1. B lights, intersection and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary.
2. Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow*.*

(2) If there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line.

Turn line is defined in the dictionary.

(3) If there is no turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn so the driver—

(a) passes as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection; and

(b) turns into the left of the centre of the road the driver is entering, unless the driver is entering a one-way road.

Centre of the road is defined in the dictionary.

1 Making a right turn as indicated by turn lines

33_3b1

2 Making a right turn from a road with no road marking indicating how to make the turn

(4) A driver may turn right other than as indicated by a turn line if—

(c) it is not practicable for the driver to turn right as indicated by the turn line; and

(d) the driver can safely make the turn other than as indicated by the turn line.

Division 3—Hook turns at intersections

34 Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign

Rule 34(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 13.

(1) A driver turning right at an intersection with traffic lights and a hook turn only sign must turn right by making a hook turn in accordance with this rule.

(2) To make a hook turn, the driver must take, in sequence, each of the following steps:

Step 1 Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the driver is leaving.

Step 2 Move forward, keeping as near as practicable to the left of the intersection and clear of any marked foot crossing, until the driver is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the driver is entering.

Step 3 Remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the driver is entering change to green.

Step 4 Turn right into that road.

Marked foot crossing is defined in the dictionary.

Hook turn only sign

Making a hook turn at a
hook turn only sign

Rule 35 (Heading) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 14(1).

35 Optional hook turn by a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter

Rule 35(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 14(2).

(1) The rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter turning right at an intersection without a hook turn only sign, or a no hook turn by bicycles sign, may turn right at the intersection by making a right turn under Division 2 or a hook turn under this rule.

Note to rule 35(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 14(3).

Bicycle, electric scooter and intersection are defined in the dictionary.

(2) The rider must make a hook turn under this rule in accordance with subrule (3).

(3) To make a hook turn under this rule, the rider must take, in sequence, each of the following steps:

Step 1 Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the rider is leaving.

Step 2 Move forward—

(a) keeping as near as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and

(b) keeping clear of any marked foot crossing; and

(c) keeping clear, as far as practicable, of any driver turning left from the left of the intersection—

until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering.

Step 3 If there are traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the rider is entering change to green.

Step 4 If there are no traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the rider has given way to approaching drivers on the road that the rider is leaving.

Step 5 Turn right into the road that the rider is entering.

Approaching and marked foot crossing are defined in the dictionary.

(4) To make a hook turn under this rule at an intersection that has a bicycle hook turn storage area on the left side of the intersection as the rider approaches the intersection, the rider must take the following initial 2 steps instead of the initial 2 steps listed in subrule (3):

Step 1 Approach the intersection from the far left side of the road the rider is leaving and enter the intersection by moving into the bicycle hook turn storage area, keeping clear of any marked foot crossing.

Step 2 Move forward in the bicycle hook turn storage area until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering.

Bicycle hook turn storage area is defined in the dictionary.

1 Bicycle rider making a hook turn at an intersection with bicycle hook turn storage area

Bikehook1

2 Bicycle rider making a hook turn at an intersection without traffic lights

Rule 36 (Heading) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 15(1).

Rule 36 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 15(2).

36 Rider of bicycle or electric scooter making a hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign

The rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter must not make a hook turn at an intersection that has a no hook turn by bicycles sign.

Note to rule 36 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 15(3).

Bicycle, electric scooter and intersection are defined in the dictionary.

No hook turn by bicycles sign

Division 4—U-turns

U-turn is defined in the dictionary.

37 Beginning a U-turn

A driver must not begin a U-turn unless—

(b) the driver can safely make the U-turn without unreasonably obstructing the free movement of traffic.

1 Approaching traffic means traffic approaching from any direction—see the definition in the dictionary.

2 Traffic is defined in the dictionary.

Rule 38 substituted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 19.

38 Giving way when making a U-turn

(1) A driver making a U-turn must give way to all vehicles and pedestrians.

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.

(2) Despite subrule (1), a driver making a U-turn does not have to give way to a driver entering the road from a road related area or adjacent land.

1 Adjacent land is defined in the dictionary and road related area is defined in rule 13.

2 For the case of a driver entering a road from a road related area or adjacent land, see rule 74.

39 Making a U-turn contrary to a no U-turn sign

Rule 39(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 16.

(1) A driver must not make a U-turn at a break in a dividing strip on a road if there is a no U-turn sign at the break in the dividing strip.

1 Dividing strip is defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 322(5) and (6) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a break in a dividing strip.

(2) A driver must not make a U-turn on a length of road to which a no U-turn sign applies.

(3) A no U-turn sign on a road (except a no U-turn sign at an intersection or at a break in a dividing strip) applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following—

(a) the next intersection on the road;

(b) if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road.

1 Intersection and T-intersection are defined in the dictionary.

No U-turn signs

| No U-turn sign (Standard sign) | No U-turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign) |

There is another permitted version of the no U-turn sign (Standard sign)—see the diagram in Schedule 3.

40 Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights

A driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights if there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection.

Rule 41 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 17.

41 Making a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights

A driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights if there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection.

1 Intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

2 U-turns are permitted at intersections without traffic lights unless there is a no U-turn sign, even though traffic lane arrows indicate that the driver must or may turn right—see rule 92.

42 Starting a U-turn at an intersection

A driver making a U-turn at an intersection must start the U-turn—

(a) if the road where the driver is turning has a dividing line or median strip—from the marked lane nearest, or as near as practicable, to the dividing line or median strip; or

(b) in any other case—from the left of the centre of the road.

Centre of the road, dividing line, intersection, marked lane and median strip are defined in the dictionary.

Starting a U-turn on a road with a median strip

Rule 43 inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 20, amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 18.

43 Making a U-turn at certain crossings

A driver must not make a U-turn at any of the following crossings, with or without traffic lights, unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the crossing—

(a) children's crossing;

(b) level crossing;

(c) pedestrian crossing.

Children's crossing is defined in rule 80, level crossing is defined in rule 120, pedestrian crossing is defined in rule 81 and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

Rule 43A inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 20, amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 19.

43A Making a U-turn on a road related area with traffic lights

A driver must not make a U-turn at a place with traffic lights where a road and road related area intersect if there is a no U-turn sign at the place.

2 Traffic lights is defined in the dictionary and road related area is defined in rule 13.

Part 5—Change of direction and stop signals

Division 1—Change of direction signals

Rule 44 (Heading) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 5(1).

44 Division does not apply to entering or leaving a roundabout or lane filtering or repositioning

This Division does not apply to—

(a) a driver entering, in or leaving a roundabout; or

Rule 44(b) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 5(2).

(b) the rider of a motor cycle who moves from within a lane or line of traffic in order to engage in lane filtering in the circumstances set out in rule 151B; or

Rule 44(c) inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 5(3).

(c) the rider of a motor bike while repositioning the motor bike within the same lane in order to avoid a hazard or reduce the risk of a crash.

1 Part 9 deals with giving change of direction signals when entering or leaving a roundabout.

2 Lane filtering is defined in the dictionary.

45 What is changing direction

(1) A driver changes direction if the driver changes direction to the left or the driver changes direction to the right.

(2) A driver changes direction to the left by doing any of the following—

(a) turning left;

(b) changing marked lanes to the left;

(c) diverging to the left;

(d) entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the left;

Rule 45(2)(e) amended by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 4(1).

(e) moving to the left to, or from, a stationary position;

(f) turning left into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area;

(g) at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.

1 Marked lane, median strip parking area and
T-intersection are defined in the dictionary.

2 For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1).

(3) A driver changes direction to the right by doing any of the following—

(a) turning right;

(b) changing marked lanes to the right;

(c) diverging to the right;

(d) entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the right;

Rule 45(3)(e) amended by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 4(2).

(e) moving to the right to, or from, a stationary position;

(f) turning right into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area;

(g) making a U-turn;

(h) at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the left—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.

1 U-turn is defined in the dictionary.

2 For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2).

Examples for subrules (2)(g) and (3)(h)

| Example 1<br>Driver indicating change of direction at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right and the driver is proceeding straight ahead onto the terminating road | Example 2<br>Driver indicating change of direction at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the left and the driver is proceeding straight ahead onto the terminating road |

46 Giving a left change of direction signal

(1) Before a driver changes direction to the left, the driver must give a left change of direction signal in accordance with rule 47 for long enough to comply with subrule (2) and, if subrule (3) applies to the driver, that subrule.

Changes direction to the left is defined in rule 45(2).

(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.

(4) The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction.

(5) This rule does not apply to a driver if the driver's vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

47 How to give a left change of direction signal

The driver of a vehicle must give a left change of direction signal by operating the vehicle's left direction indicator lights.

48 Giving a 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 rule 49 for long enough to comply with subrule (2) and, if subrule (3) applies to the driver, that subrule.

Changes direction to the right is defined in rule 45(3).

(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.

Rule 48(3A) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 20(1).

(3A) Subrule (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter 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 rule does not apply to—

(a) the driver of a tram that is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or

Rule 48(5)(b) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 20(1).

(b) the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter making a hook turn.

Note 1 to rule 48(5) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 20(2)(a).

1 Bicycle, electric scooter and tram are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 to rule 48(5) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 20(2)(b).

2 Rules 34 and 35 deal with bicycles and electric scooters making hook turns.

49 How to give a right change of direction signal

(1) The driver of a vehicle must give a right change of direction signal by operating the vehicle's right direction indicator lights.

(2) However, if the vehicle's direction indicator lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights, the driver must give the change of direction signal by giving a hand signal in accordance with rule 50, or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.

Mechanical signalling device is defined in the dictionary.

50 How to give a right change of direction signal by giving a hand signal

To give a hand signal for changing direction to the right, the driver must extend the right arm and hand horizontally and at right angles from the right side of the vehicle, with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

Giving a hand signal for changing direction to the right

51 When use of direction indicator lights permitted

The driver of a vehicle must not operate a direction indicator light except—

(a) to give a change of direction signal when the driver is required to give the signal under these Rules; or

(b) as part of the vehicle's hazard warning lights.

Rule 221 deals with the use of hazard warning lights.

Division 2—Stop signals

Rule 52 (Heading) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 21(1).

Rule 52 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 21(2).

52 Division does not apply to riders of bicycles or electric scooters or certain tram drivers

This Division does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter, or the driver of a tram that is not fitted with brake lights.

Note to rule 52 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 21(3).

Bicycle, electric scooter and tram are defined in the dictionary.

53 Giving a stop signal

(1) A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with rule 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing.

(2) If the driver is stopping, the driver must give the stop signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other road users.

54 How to give a stop signal

(1) The driver of a vehicle must give a stop signal by means of the vehicle's brake lights.

(2) However, if the vehicle's brake lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with brake lights, the driver must give the stop signal by giving a hand signal in accordance with rule 55, or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.

Mechanical signalling device is defined in the dictionary.

55 How to give a stop signal by giving a hand signal

(1) To give a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing, the driver must extend the right arm and hand at right angles from the right side of the vehicle, with the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards, and with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

(2) However, the rider of a motor bike may give the hand signal by extending the left arm and hand at right angles from the left side of the motor bike, with the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards, and with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

Giving a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing

Part 6—Traffic lights and twin red lights

Division 1—Obeying traffic lights

1 Traffic arrows and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary. Traffic arrows are a traffic control device designed to show a traffic arrow, or 2 or more traffic arrows at different times—see the definition in the dictionary.

2 A reference in a rule of this Part to a green, yellow or red traffic light or traffic arrow is a reference to a steady green, yellow or red traffic light or traffic arrow, unless otherwise stated in the rule—see rule 323.

3 The Road Rules dealing with T lights and B lights, which apply to drivers of trams and public buses, are in Part 17.

56 Stopping for a red traffic light or arrow

(1) A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red traffic light must stop—

(a) if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or

(b) if there is a stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or

(c) if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic lights—

and must not proceed past the stop line, stop here on red signal sign or nearest or only traffic lights (as the case may be) until the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light or no traffic light.

Red traffic light and stop line are defined in the dictionary.

Example for subrule (1)(b)

Stopping at a stop here on red signal sign on a road the driver is entering

In this example the driver may go straight ahead, or turn right or left, if there is a green traffic light showing at 1. However, the driver must not go beyond the stop here on red signal sign at 2 if there is a red traffic light showing on the road the driver is entering (see 2 and 3).

(1A) However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping.

Rule 62 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver turning left at an intersection after stopping at a left turn on red after stopping sign.

(2) A driver approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow must stop—

(a) if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or

(b) if there is a stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or

(c) if there is no stop line or stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic arrows—

and must not proceed past the stop line, stop here on red arrow sign or nearest or only traffic arrows (as the case may be) until the traffic arrows show a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow or no traffic arrow.

Red traffic arrow is defined in the dictionary.

Notes for this rule

1 This rule only applies to a driver turning left using a slip lane if the red traffic light or red traffic arrow applies to the slip lane—see Part 20, Divisions 2 and 3, especially rules 330 and 345.

2 Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light.

3 The driver of a tram or a public bus does not have to stop at traffic lights showing a red traffic light if a white T light (for trams) or a white B light (for public buses) is also showing, or a white traffic arrow is showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow—see rules 278 and 285.

| Stop here on red signal sign | Stop here on red arrow sign |

(3) If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subrule (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subrule (1)(a) or (2)(a)—

(a) in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle—is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or

Rule 56(3)(b) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 22.

(b) in the case of a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter—is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.

57 Stopping for a yellow traffic light or arrow

(1) A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a yellow traffic light must stop—

(a) if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or

(b) if there is no stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic lights; or

(c) if the traffic lights are at an intersection and the driver cannot stop safely in accordance with paragraph (a) or (b), but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection—

and must not proceed past the stop line or nearest or only traffic lights, or into the intersection (as the case may be), until the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light or no traffic light.

Enter, intersection, stop line and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary.

(2) A driver approaching or at traffic arrows showing a yellow traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow must stop—

(a) if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or

(b) if there is no stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic arrows; or

(c) if the traffic arrows are at an intersection and the driver cannot stop safely in accordance with paragraph (a) or (b), but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection—

and must not proceed past the stop line or nearest or only traffic arrows, or into the intersection (as the case may be), until the traffic arrows show a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow or no traffic arrow.

Yellow traffic arrow is defined in the dictionary.

Rule 57(3) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 23(1).

(3) If the traffic lights or traffic arrows (as the case may be) are at an intersection and the driver is not able to stop safely under subrule (1) or (2) (as the case may be) and enters the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely.

In the case of all other vehicles, 10 penalty units.

1 Intersection does not include a road related area—see the definition in the dictionary.

2 This rule applies to a driver turning left using a slip lane only if the yellow traffic light or yellow traffic arrow (as the case may be) applies to the slip lane—see Part 20, Divisions 2 and 3, especially rules 330 and 345.

3 Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop at a yellow traffic light.

(4) If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subrule (1) or (2), a reference to the stop line in subrule (1)(a) or (2)(a)—

(a) in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle—is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or

Rule 57(4)(b) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 23(2).

(b) in the case of a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter—is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.

58 Exceptions to stopping for a red or yellow traffic light

(1) A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red or yellow traffic light does not have to stop if a green traffic arrow is also showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Green traffic arrow, red traffic light and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary.

(2) A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights who approaches or is at a red traffic light on the road that the driver is entering does not have to stop for that traffic light if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic light.

Intersection and stop line are defined in the dictionary.

59 Proceeding through a red traffic light

(1) If traffic lights at an intersection or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic light, a driver must not enter the intersection or marked foot crossing.

2 Enter, intersection, marked foot crossing and red traffic light are defined in the dictionary.

3 Rules 56 and 57 deal with stopping for a red or yellow traffic light and proceeding while the light remains red or yellow. Rule 60 deals with proceeding through a red traffic arrow.

(2) However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping.

Rule 62 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver turning left at an intersection after stopping at a left turn on red after stopping sign.

(3) Also, subrule (1) does not apply to a driver if rule 58(1) or (2) applies to the driver.

Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light.

Left turn on red after stopping sign

60 Proceeding through a red traffic arrow

If traffic arrows at an intersection or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver is turning in the direction indicated by the
arrow, the driver must not enter the intersection or marked foot crossing.

2 Enter, intersection, marked foot crossing and red traffic arrow are defined in the dictionary.

3 Rules 56 and 57 deal with stopping for a red or yellow traffic arrow.

4 Rule 64 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights in the direction indicated by a flashing yellow traffic arrow.

60A Proceeding through a bicycle storage area before a red traffic light or arrow

(1) If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic lights that are showing a red traffic light, a driver of a motor vehicle must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area.

Bicycle storage area and red traffic light are defined in the dictionary. Motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.

(2) If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic arrows that are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver of a motor vehicle is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, the driver must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area.

Red traffic arrow is defined in the dictionary.

61 Proceeding when traffic lights or arrows at an intersection change to yellow or red

(a) a driver at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light who has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red signal sign, or nearest or only traffic lights, at the intersection and is not making a hook turn at the intersection; or

(b) a driver at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow and has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red arrow sign, or nearest or only traffic arrows, at the intersection.

A driver may stop after the stop line at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light, and not proceed through the intersection, because traffic is congested.

1 Green traffic arrow, green traffic light, intersection and stop line are defined in the dictionary.

2 Hook turns are dealt with in rules 34 and 35.

(2) If the traffic lights or traffic arrows (as the case may be) change to yellow or red while the driver is stopped and the driver has not entered the intersection, the driver must not enter the intersection.

Enter is defined in the dictionary.

(3) However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping.

(4) Also, subrule (2) does not apply to a driver if rule 58(1) or (2) applies to the driver.

Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light.

Rule 61(5) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 24.

(5) If the traffic lights or traffic arrows (as the case may be) change to yellow or red while the driver is stopped and the driver has entered the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely.

In the case of all other vehicles, 10 penalty units.

Intersection does not include a road related area—see the definition in the dictionary.

Division 2—Giving way at traffic lights

Traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

62 Giving way when turning at an intersection with traffic lights

(1) A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—

(a) any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and

Rule 62(1)(b) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 25(1).

(b) any rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter at or near the intersection with bicycle crossing lights who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and

(c) if the driver is turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign at the intersection—

(i) any vehicle approaching from the right, turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering or making a U-turn; and

(ii) despite any rule to the contrary, any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is on the road the driver is leaving; and

(d) if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane).

Note 1 to rule 62(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 25(2).

1 Bicycle, bicycle crossing lights, electric scooter, intersection, oncoming vehicle, slip lane, straight ahead and U‑turn are defined in the dictionary.

2 For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe to proceed—see the definition in the dictionary.

3 Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at an intersection.

4 A driver turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign, at an intersection with traffic lights showing a red traffic light, must stop in accordance with rule 56(1A) before making the turn.

5 In relation to paragraph (a), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

(2) However, a driver who is turning at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow need not give way to an oncoming vehicle if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the green traffic arrow.

Green traffic arrow is defined in the dictionary.

• Example 1 Giving way to a pedestrian on the road the driver is entering Example 2Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle going straight ahead
• Example 3Driver turning right does not have to give way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left into the road the driver is entering using a slip lane

In example 1, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

In examples 2 and 3, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

63 Giving way at an intersection with traffic lights not operating or only partly operating

(1) This rule applies to a driver at an intersection if traffic lights at the intersection are not operating, or the traffic lights are showing only a flashing yellow traffic light.

Intersection and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary.

(2) If there is a traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must comply with rule 67 as if the sign were a stop sign at an intersection without traffic lights.

1 Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at an intersection.

2 Rule 67 deals with stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights.

3 There is no requirement under Division 1 of this Part for a driver to stop for a flashing yellow traffic light or traffic lights that are not operating.

(3) If there are no traffic light-stop signs at the intersection, the driver must give way to vehicles and pedestrians at or near the intersection in accordance with rule 72 or 73 as if the intersection were an intersection without traffic lights, or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line.

1 Give way line and stop line are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rules 72 and 73 deal with giving way at an intersection (except a roundabout) without traffic lights, or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver.

Traffic light-stop sign

(4) Subrule (3) does not apply if the intersection is a roundabout.

1 Roundabout is defined in rule 109.

2 Rule 114 requires a driver entering a roundabout to give way to any vehicle in the roundabout and to any tram that is entering or approaching the roundabout.

64 Giving way at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection

A driver turning in the direction indicated by a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—

(a) any vehicle travelling on the road the driver is entering; and

(b) any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and

(c) if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane).

1 Intersection, oncoming vehicle, slip lane, straight ahead and yellow traffic arrow are defined in the dictionary.

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.

3 There is no requirement under Division 1 of this Part for a driver to stop for a flashing yellow traffic arrow.

4 In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

65 Giving way at a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light

(1) This rule applies to a driver approaching or at a marked foot crossing (except at or near an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light at the crossing.

Intersection, marked foot crossing and yellow traffic light are defined in the dictionary.

(2) The driver must—

Rule 65(2)(a) amended by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 5.

(a) give way to any pedestrian on or entering the crossing; and

(b) not obstruct any pedestrian on the crossing; and

(c) not overtake or pass a vehicle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing.

1 Overtake is defined in the dictionary.

2 For subrule (2), give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.

(3) If there is no pedestrian on the crossing, and no other vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver that is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing, the driver may proceed through the crossing.

Division 3—Twin red lights (except at level crossings)

66 Stopping for twin red lights (except at level crossings)

(1) A driver approaching or at twin red lights on a road (except at a level crossing) must stop in accordance with subrules (2) and (3).

1 Level crossing is defined in rule 120. Twin red lights is defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic control device on a road.

3 Twin red lights are generally erected at bridges, ambulance stations, fire stations or level crossings.
The Road Rules about stopping at level crossings are in Part 10.

(2) If there is a stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line.

Stop line is defined in the dictionary.

(3) If there is no stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the lights, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the lights.

(4) If the driver stops for the lights, the driver must not proceed until the lights are not showing.

Part 7—Giving way

Note 1 to Pt 7 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 26.

1 The rules in this Part deal with giving way in most situations. In addition, other rules requiring a driver to give way include the following—

• making a U-turn—rule 38;

• turning at traffic lights at an intersection—rule 62;

• at an intersection with traffic lights that are not operating or only partly operating—rule 63;

• turning at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection—rule 64;

• at a marked foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light—rule 65;

• entering and driving in a roundabout—rule 114;

• by the rider of a bicycle, an electric scooter or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout—rule 119;

• at a stop sign at a level crossing—rule 121;

• at a give way sign or give way line at a level crossing—rule 122;

• moving from one marked lane to another marked lane, or from one line of traffic to another line of traffic—rule 148;

• when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic—rule 149;

● for pedestrians crossing the road near a stopped tram—rules 163, 164 and 164A.

2 For the meanings of left and right, see rule 351(1) and (2).

Division 1—Giving way at a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver

For a driver, a reference in a rule in this Division to a traffic sign or road marking is a reference to a traffic sign or road marking applying to the driver—see rules 338 to 341.

67 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights

(1) A driver at an intersection with a stop sign or stop line, but without traffic lights, must stop and give way in accordance with this rule.

1 Intersection and stop line are defined in the dictionary. This rule applies also to T-intersections—see the definition of intersection.

2 For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe for the driver to proceed—see the definition in the dictionary.

3 Part 6 deals with stopping and giving way at an intersection with traffic lights.

4 This rule only applies to a driver turning left using a slip lane if the stop sign or stop line applies to the slip lane—see Part 20, Divisions 2 and 3, especially rules 330 and 345.

(2) The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching—

(a) the stop line; or

(b) if there is no stop line—the intersection.

(3) The driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except—

(a) an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or

(b) a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or

(c) a vehicle making a U-turn.

Enter, give way line, oncoming vehicle, slip lane and U‑turn are defined in the dictionary.

(4) If the driver is turning left or right or making a U‑turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering.

Rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving. Rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

(5) For this rule, an oncoming vehicle travelling through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.

Stop sign

| Example 1<br> Stop line | Example 2<br>Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to vehicles on the left and right |

In example 2, vehicle B must give way to each vehicle A.

| Example 3<br>Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to an oncoming vehicle at a stop sign | Example 4<br>Stopping and giving way at a stop sign to an oncoming vehicle that is not at a stop sign or give way sign |

In examples 3 and 4, vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A.

68 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places

Rule 68(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 27.

(1) A driver approaching or at a place with a stop sign or stop line must stop and give way in accordance with this rule, unless the place is—

(a) an intersection; or

(b) a children's crossing; or

(c) an area of a road that is not a children's crossing only because it does not have—

(i) children crossing flags; or

(ii) children's crossing signs and twin yellow lights; or

(d) a level crossing; or

(e) a place with twin red lights.

1 A stop sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road.

2 A stop sign on an exit from a carpark where the exit joins the road.

1 Intersection, stop line, twin red lights and twin yellow lights are defined in the dictionary. Children's crossing is defined in rule 80 and level crossing is defined in rule 120.

2 For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe for the driver to proceed—see the definition in the dictionary.

3 For the stopping and giving way rules applying to a driver at an intersection or level crossing with a stop sign or stop line, see rule 67 (intersections) and rule 121 (level crossings). Rule 80 deals with stopping at a stop line at a children's crossing.

(2) The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching—

(a) the stop line; or

(b) if there is no stop line—the stop sign.

(3) The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the stop sign.

| Example 1<br> Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a break in a dividing strip | Example 2<br>Stopping and giving way at a stop sign where a carpark exit joins a road |

In each example, vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A.

69 Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection (except a roundabout)

Rule 69(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 28.

(1) A driver at an intersection (except a roundabout) with a give way sign or give way line must give way in accordance with this rule.

1 Give way line and intersection are defined in the dictionary. Roundabout is defined in rule 109.
This rule also applies to T-intersections—see the definition of intersection.

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.

(2) Unless the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except—

(a) an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or

(b) a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or

(c) a vehicle making a U-turn.

Enter, oncoming vehicle, slip lane, vehicle, stop line and U-turn are defined in the dictionary. Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

(3) If the driver is turning left or right or making a U‑turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering.

Rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving. Rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

(3A) If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a) any vehicle on the road the driver is entering, or turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle making a U-turn at the intersection); and

(b) any other vehicle or pedestrian on the slip lane.

(4) For this rule, an oncoming vehicle travelling through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.

Give way sign

| Example 1<br> Give way line | Example 2<br>Giving way at a give way sign to vehicles on the left and right |

In example 2, vehicle B must give way to each vehicle A.

| Example 3<br>Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle at a give way sign | Example 4<br>Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle that is not at a stop sign or give way sign |

In examples 3 and 4, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

| Example 5<br>Driver turning right at a give way line does not have to give way to a vehicle turning left using a slip lane |

In example 5, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

Rule 70 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 29.

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.

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.

| Example 1<br> Giving way at a bridge | Example 2<br>Giving way at a length of narrow road |

In each example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

71 Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places

Rule 71(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 30.

(1) A driver approaching or at a place (except an intersection, bridge or length of narrow road, level crossing, or a place with twin red lights) with a give way sign or give way line must give way in accordance with this rule.

1 A give way sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road.

2 A give way sign on a road at a place where a bicycle path meets the road.

1 Give way line, intersection and twin red lights are defined in the dictionary. Level crossing is defined in rule 120.

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.

3 For the give way rules applying to a driver at an intersection, bridge or length of narrow road, or level crossing, with a give way sign or give way line, see rule 69 (intersections), rule 70 (bridges and lengths of narrow road) and rule 122 (level crossings).

(2) The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the give way sign or give way line.

| Example 1<br>Giving way at a give way sign at a break in a dividing strip | Example 2<br>Giving way at a give way sign where a bicycle path meets a road |

In example 1, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

In example 2, the motor vehicle must give way to the bicycle.

Division 2—Giving way at an intersection without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver

For a driver, a reference in a rule in this Division to a traffic sign or road marking is a reference to a traffic sign or road marking applying to the driver—see rules 338 to 341.

72 Giving way at an intersection (except a T‑intersection or roundabout)

(1) A driver at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout) must give way in accordance with this rule if the intersection is without all of the following—

1 Give way line, intersection, stop line, T-intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary. Roundabout is defined in rule 109.

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.

(2) If the driver is going straight ahead, the driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right, unless a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle.

Straight ahead is defined in the dictionary.

| Example 1<br>Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead | Example 2<br>Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right |

In each example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

(3) If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane), the driver must give way to—

(a) any vehicle approaching from the right, unless a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or a give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle; and

(b) any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering.

1 Slip lane is defined in the dictionary.

2 In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

| Example 3<br>Driver turning left giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead | Example 4<br>Driver turning left giving way to a pedestrian on the road the driver is entering |

In example 3, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

In example 4, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

(4) If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a) any vehicle approaching from the right or turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle making a U‑turn at the intersection); and

Rule 72(4)(b) amended by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 6.

(b) any pedestrian on or entering the slip lane.

| Example 5<br>Driver turning left using a slip lane giving way to a vehicle that is turning right into the road the driver is entering | | View image in the official source |

(5) If the driver is turning right, the driver must give way to—

(a) any vehicle approaching from the right, unless a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle; and

(b) any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection, unless—

(i) a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or

(ii) the oncoming vehicle is turning left using a slip lane; and

(c) any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering.

2 Rules 67 and 69 deal with the situation where a vehicle approaching from the right is facing a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line.

3 In relation to paragraph (c), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the road that the driver is leaving and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

| Example 6<br>Driver turning right giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right into the road the driver is leaving | Example 7<br>Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead on the road the driver is leaving |

In examples 6 and 7, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

| Example 8<br>Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left into the road the driver is entering | Example 9<br> Driver turning right giving way to a pedestrian on the road the driver is entering | | View image in the official source | View image in the official source |

In example 8, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

In example 9, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

73 Giving way at a T-intersection

(1) A driver at a T-intersection must give way in accordance with this rule if the intersection is without all of the following—

1 Give way line, stop line, T-intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

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.

3 Rule 75(2)(d) requires a driver at a T-intersection to give way when crossing the continuing road to enter a road related area or adjacent land.

(2) If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) or right from the terminating road into the continuing road, the driver must give way to—

(a) any vehicle travelling on the continuing road (except a vehicle making a U-turn on the continuing road at the T-intersection); and

(b) any pedestrian who is crossing the continuing road at or near the intersection.

1 Continuing road, slip lane and terminating road are defined in the dictionary.

2 In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the terminating road and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

| Example 1<br> Driver turning right from the terminating road giving way to a vehicle on the continuing road | Example 2<br>Driver turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the terminating road giving way to a pedestrian on the continuing road |

In example 1, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

In example 2, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

(3) If the driver is turning left from the terminating road into the continuing road using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a) any vehicle travelling on the continuing road (except a vehicle making a U-turn on the continuing road at the T-intersection); and

(b) any pedestrian on the slip lane.

(4) If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the continuing road into the terminating road, the driver must give way to any pedestrian who is crossing the terminating road at or near the intersection.

| Example 3<br>Driver turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane) from the continuing road giving way to a pedestrian on the terminating road |

In this example, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

Rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the continuing road. Rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

(5) If the driver is turning left from the continuing road into the terminating road using a slip lane, the driver must give way to—

(a) any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle making a U-turn on the continuing road at the T-intersection); and

Rule 73(5)(b) amended by S.R. No. 87/2018 rule 7.

(b) any pedestrian on or entering the slip lane.

(6) If the driver is turning right from the continuing road into the terminating road, the driver must give way to—

(a) any oncoming vehicle that is travelling through the intersection on the continuing road or turning left at the intersection; and

(b) any pedestrian who is crossing the terminating road at or near the intersection.

2 In relation to paragraph (b), rule 353(1) specifies that a driver is not required to give way to a pedestrian who is crossing the continuing road and rule 353(2) provides that a pedestrian who is only crossing a part of a road is considered to be crossing the road.

(a) turning left from the continuing road into the terminating road, for a driver, includes, where the continuing road curves to the right at a T-intersection, leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road; and

(b) turning right from the continuing road into the terminating road, for a driver, includes, where the continuing road curves to the left at a T-intersection, leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.

Straight ahead is defined in the dictionary.

| Example 4<br>Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to an oncoming vehicle travelling through the intersection on the continuing road | Example 5<br>Driver leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead on the terminating road giving way to a vehicle travelling through the intersection on the continuing road |

Example 5 shows a T-intersection where the continuing road (which is marked with broken white lines) goes around a corner. Vehicle B is leaving the continuing road to enter the terminating road. In examples 4 and 5, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

| Example 6<br>Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to an oncoming vehicle turning left from the continuing road | Example 7<br> Driver turning right from the continuing road giving way to a pedestrian on the terminating road |

In example 6, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

In example 7, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

Division 3—Entering or leaving road related areas and adjacent land

74 Giving way when entering a road from a road related area or adjacent land

(1) A driver entering a road from a road related area or adjacent land, must give way in accordance with this rule if the place on the road is without all of the following—

(2) The driver entering the road must give way to—

(a) any vehicle travelling on the road or turning into the road (except a vehicle turning right into the road from a road related area or adjacent land); and

Rule 74(2)(aa) inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 6(1).

(aa) a driver making a U-turn on the road; and

(b) any pedestrian on the road; and

(c) any vehicle or pedestrian on any road related area that the driver crosses to enter the road; and

(d) for a driver entering the road from a road related area—

(i) any pedestrian on the road related area; and

(ii) any other vehicle ahead of the driver's vehicle or approaching from the left or right.

Note 1 to rule 74(2) amended by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 6(2).

1 Adjacent land, give way line, stop line, traffic lights and U-turn are defined in the dictionary. Road related area is defined in rule 13.

2 Adjacent land or a road related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre. Some shopping centres may include roads—see the definition of road in rule 12.

3 Part 6 applies to the driver if there are traffic lights. Rule 68 applies to the driver if there is a stop sign or stop line. Rule 71 applies to the driver if there is a give way sign or give way line.

4 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.

Driver entering a road from a road related area giving way to a pedestrian on the footpath and a vehicle on the road.

In this example, vehicle B must give way to the pedestrian on the footpath and to vehicle A.

75 Giving way when entering a road related area or adjacent land from a road

(1) A driver entering a road related area or adjacent land, must give way in accordance with this rule if the place on the road is without all of the following—

(2) The driver entering the road related area or adjacent land must give way to—

(a) any pedestrian on the road; and

(b) any vehicle or pedestrian on any road related area that the driver crosses or enters; and

(c) if the driver is turning right from the road—any oncoming vehicle on the road that is going straight ahead or turning left; and

(d) if the road the driver is leaving ends at a T‑intersection opposite the road related area or adjacent land and the driver is crossing the continuing road—any vehicle on the continuing road.

1 Adjacent land, continuing road, give way line, oncoming vehicle, stop line, straight ahead, T‑intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary. Road related area is defined in rule 13.

2 Adjacent land or a road related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre. Some shopping centres may include roads—see the definition of road in rule 12.

3 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.

4 Part 6 applies to the driver if there are traffic lights. Rule 68 applies to the driver if there is a stop sign or stop line. Rule 71 applies to the driver if there is a give way sign or give way line.

| Example 1<br>Driver turning right from a road into a road related area giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead and to a pedestrian on the footpath | Example 2<br> Driver crossing a continuing road at a T-intersection to enter a road related area giving way to a vehicle on the continuing road |

In each example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A. In example 1, vehicle B must also give way to the pedestrian on the footpath.

Division 4—Keeping clear of and giving way to particular vehicles

76 Keeping clear of trams travelling in tram lanes etc.

(1) A driver must not move into the path of an approaching tram travelling in a tram lane or travelling on tram tracks marked along the left side of the tracks by a broken or continuous yellow line parallel to the tracks.

Approaching, left*,* tram and tram tracks are defined in the dictionary. Tram lane is defined in rule 155.

(2) If a driver is in the path of an approaching tram travelling in a tram lane or travelling on tram tracks marked along the left side of the tracks by a broken or continuous yellow line parallel to the tracks, the driver must move out of the path of the tram as soon as the driver can do so safely.

Travelling along tram tracks is defined in the dictionary.

77 Giving way to buses

(1) A driver driving on a length of road in a built-up area, in the left lane or left line of traffic, or in a bicycle lane on the far left side of the road, must give way to a bus in front of the driver if—

(a) the bus has stopped, or is moving slowly, at the far left side of the road, on a shoulder of the road, or in a bus-stop bay; and

(b) the bus displays a give way to buses sign and the right direction indicator lights of the bus are operating; and

(c) the bus is about to enter or proceed in the lane or line of traffic in which the driver is driving.

1 Built-up area and length of road are defined in the dictionary. Bus is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Left lane and left line of traffic are defined in subrule (2). Shoulder is defined in rule 12.

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.

3 The driver of the bus must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians—see rule 48(2) and (3).

4 Under rule 87(1), a driver entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from the side of the road must give way to any vehicle travelling in the lane or line of traffic. However, the driver of a public bus does not have to give way to a vehicle if the vehicle is required to give way to the bus under this rule and it is safe for the bus to enter the lane, or line of traffic, in which the other vehicle is travelling—see rule 87(2).

left lane, of a road, means—

(a) the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road (the first lane) or, if the first lane is a bicycle lane, the marked lane next to the first lane; or

(b) if there is an obstruction in the first lane (for example, a parked car or roadworks) and the first lane is not a bicycle lane—the marked lane next to the first lane;

Marked lane and obstruction are defined in the dictionary. Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153.

left line of traffic, for a road, means the line of traffic nearest to the far left side of the road.

Give way to buses sign

This sign is displayed on buses.

Rule 77A inserted by S.R. No. 121/2020 rule 21.

77A Interfering with or interrupting funeral procession

A driver must not interfere with, or interrupt, the free passage along any length of road of—

(a) any funeral procession; or

(b) any vehicle or person apparently forming part of the procession.

78 Keeping clear of police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles and escort vehicles

(1) A driver must not move into the path of an approaching police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.

Approaching, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary.

(2) If a driver is in the path of an approaching police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm, the driver must move out of the path of the vehicle as soon as the driver can do so safely.

(3) This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule of these Rules.

79 Giving way to police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles and escort vehicles

(1) A driver must give way to a police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red or magenta light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm.

1 Emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle and police vehicle are defined in the dictionary.

2 For this rule, give way means—

(a) if the driver is stopped—remain stationary until it is safe to proceed; or

(b) in any other case—slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.

(2) This rule applies to the driver despite any other rule of these Rules that would otherwise require the driver of a police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle or escort vehicle to give way to the driver.

Rule 79A (Heading) amended by S.R. Nos 111/2021 rule 5(1), 21/2025 rule 7(1).

79A Approaching and passing stationary or slow-moving police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles, escort vehicles, incident response service vehicles and roadside assistance vehicles

Rule 79A(1) amended by S.R. Nos 111/2021 rule 5(2), 21/2025 rule 7(2).

(1) A driver approaching a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle, incident response service vehicle or roadside assistance vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red, magenta or yellow light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before passing the vehicle.

Note to rule 79A(1) amended by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 7(3).

Approaching, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle, police vehicle and incident response service vehicle are defined in the dictionary.

Rule 79A(2) amended by S.R. Nos 111/2021 rule 5(3), 21/2025 rule 7(4).

(2) A driver approaching a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle, incident response service vehicle or roadside assistance vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red, magenta or yellow light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm must give way to any police officer, emergency worker, enforcement vehicle worker, escort vehicle worker, incident response service vehicle worker or roadside assistance vehicle worker on foot in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.

Emergency worker, enforcement vehicle worker, escort vehicle worker, give way and police officer are defined in the dictionary.

Rule 79A(3) amended by S.R. Nos 111/2021 rule 5(4), 21/2025 rule 7(5).

(3) A driver must not drive past, or overtake, a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle, incident response service vehicle or roadside assistance vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red, magenta or yellow light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm at a speed greater than 40 kilometres per hour.

Rule 79A(4) amended by S.R. Nos 111/2021 rule 5(5), 21/2025 rule 7(6).

(4) A driver who drives past, or overtakes, a stationary or slow-moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle, incident response service vehicle or roadside assistance vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue, red, magenta or yellow light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm must not increase speed until the driver is at a sufficient distance from the vehicle so as not to cause a danger to any police officers, emergency workers, enforcement vehicle workers, escort vehicle workers, incident response service vehicle workers or roadside assistance vehicle workers in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.

Rule 79A(5) amended by S.R. Nos 111/2021 rule 5(6), 21/2025 rule 7(7).

(5) Subrules (1), (2), (3) and (4) do not apply if the driver is driving on a road that is divided by a median strip and the police vehicle, emergency vehicle, enforcement vehicle, escort vehicle, incident response service vehicle or roadside assistance vehicle is on the other side of the road beyond the median strip.

Median strip is defined in the dictionary.

Rule 79A(6) amended by S.R. No. 67/2025 rule 4.

(6) This rule applies to the driver despite any other provision of these Rules, other than rules 305 and 306.

Rule 79A(7) inserted by S.R. No. 111/2021 rule 5(7), substituted by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 7(8).

(7) For the purposes of this rule—

incident response service vehicle worker means the driver of, or a passenger in, an incident response service vehicle;

roadside assistance vehicle means a vehicle that is being used to tow or provide other assistance to a vehicle which has—

(a) been involved in an accident; or

(b) become disabled;

roadside assistance vehicle worker means the driver of, or a passenger in, a roadside assistance vehicle.

Division 5—Crossing and shared zones

80 Stopping at a children's crossing

(1) A driver approaching a children's crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing.

Children's crossing is defined in subrule (6).

(2) A driver approaching or at a children's crossing must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line at the crossing if—

(a) a hand-held stop sign is displayed at the crossing; or

(b) a pedestrian is on or entering the crossing.

1 Stop line is defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic control device at a place.

(3) If a driver stops at a children's crossing for a hand-held stop sign, the driver must not proceed until there is no pedestrian on or entering the crossing and the holder of the sign—

(a) no longer displays the sign towards the driver; or

(b) otherwise indicates that the driver may proceed.

(4) If a driver stops at a children's crossing for a pedestrian, the driver must not proceed until there is no pedestrian on or entering the crossing.

(5) For this rule, if a children's crossing extends across a road with a dividing strip, the part of the children's crossing on each side of the dividing strip is taken to be a separate children's crossing.

Dividing strip is defined in the dictionary.

(6) A children's crossing is an area of a road—

(a) at a place with stop lines marked on the road, and—

(i) children crossing flags; or

(ii) children's crossing signs and twin yellow lights; and

(b) indicated by—

(i) 2 red and white posts erected on each side of the road; or

(ii) 2 parallel continuous or broken lines on the road surface from one side of the road completely or partly across the road; and

(c) extending across the road between the posts or lines.

Twin yellow lights is defined in the dictionary.

| Children crossing flag | Children's crossing sign |

Hand-held stop signs

A children's crossing sign may have a different number on the sign—see rule 316(4).

| Example 1<br> Driver stopped at stop line for pedestrians on a children's crossing with children crossing flags | Example 2<br>Driver stopped at stop line for pedestrians on a children's crossing with children's crossing signs and twin yellow lights |

In each of these examples, the driver must stop at the stop line because there are pedestrians on the children's crossing.

81 Giving way at a pedestrian crossing

(1) A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing.

Pedestrian crossing is defined in subrule (3).

Rule 81(2) amended by S.R. No. 96/2019 rule 5.

(2) A driver must give way to any pedestrian on or entering a pedestrian crossing.

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.

(3) A pedestrian crossing is an area of a road—

(a) at a place with white stripes on the road surface that—

(i) run lengthwise along the road; and

(ii) are of approximately the same length; and

(iii) are approximately parallel to each other; and

(iv) are in a row that extends completely, or partly, across the road; and

(b) with or without either or both of the following—

(i) a pedestrian crossing sign;

(ii) alternating flashing twin yellow lights.

1 Twin yellow lights is defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a place.

Pedestrian crossing sign

| Example 1<br>Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing | Example 2<br>Giving way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing at a slip lane |

In each of these examples, the driver must give way to the pedestrian on the crossing.

82 Overtaking or passing a vehicle at a children's crossing or pedestrian crossing

A driver approaching a children's crossing, or pedestrian crossing, must not overtake or pass a vehicle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and is stopping, or has stopped, to give way to a pedestrian at the crossing.

Children's crossing is defined in rule 80 and Pedestrian crossing is defined in rule 81. Overtake is defined in the dictionary.

| Driver not passing a vehicle that has stopped to give way to a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing | | View image in the official source |

In the example, vehicle A has stopped to give way to a pedestrian on the crossing. Vehicle B must not overtake or pass vehicle A.

83 Giving way to pedestrians in a shared zone

A driver driving in a shared zone must give way to any pedestrian in the zone.

1 Shared zone is defined in rule 24.

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.

Division 6—Other give way rules

84 Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip

(1) If a driver drives through a break in a dividing strip that has no stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line, the driver must give way to—

(a) any tram on the dividing strip; and

(b) any vehicle travelling on the part of the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle to which a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line applies).

1 Dividing strip, give way line, stop line and tram are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 68 applies to the driver if there is a stop sign or stop line. Rule 71 applies to the driver if there is a give way sign or give way line.

3 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.

Bus is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Travelling along tram tracks is defined in the dictionary.

• Example 1Giving way when driving through a break in a median strip
• Example 2Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip to leave a service road Example 3Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip to enter a service road

In each of the examples, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

Note for examples

A median strip is a particular kind of dividing strip—see the definition of median strip in the dictionary.

85 Giving way on a painted island

A driver entering a turning lane from a painted island must give way to—

(a) any vehicle in the turning lane; or

(b) if the turning lane and painted island are nearest to the far left side of the road—any vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane, or line of traffic, immediately to the right of the turning lane; or

(c) if the turning lane and painted island are nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road or the far right side of the road—any vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane, or line of traffic, immediately to the left of the turning lane.

1 Line of traffic, marked lane, painted island and turning lane are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rules 138 and 139(4) allow a driver to drive on a painted island in certain circumstances.

3 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.

| Example 1<br>Driver entering a turning lane from a painted island giving way to a vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane immediately to the right of the turning lane | Example 2<br>Driver entering a turning lane from a painted island giving way to a vehicle entering the turning lane from the marked lane immediately to the left of the turning lane | | 36_2 | |

In each of the examples, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

86 Giving way in median turning bays

(1) A driver entering a median turning bay must give way to any oncoming vehicle already in the turning bay.

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.

median turning bay means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane—

(a) to which a median turning lane sign applies; or

(b) where traffic lane arrows applying to the lane indicate that vehicles travelling in opposite directions must turn right.

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

Median turning lane sign

There is another permitted version of the median turning lane sign—see the diagram in Schedule 3.

Giving way in a median turning bay

In the example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

87 Giving way when moving from a side or shoulder of the road or a median strip parking area

(1) A driver entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from the far left or right side of a road, or from a shoulder of a road, must give way to any vehicle travelling in the lane or line of traffic.

1 Line of traffic and marked lane are defined in the dictionary.

2 For subrule (1), give way means—

(a) if the driver is stopped—remain stationary until it is safe to proceed; or

(b) in any other case—slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.

(2) However, the driver of a public bus does not have to give way to a vehicle if—

(a) the driver of the vehicle is required to give way to the bus under rule 77; and

(b) it is safe for the bus to enter the lane or line of traffic in which the vehicle is driving.

1 Public bus is defined in the dictionary.

2 The bus must display a give way to buses sign and the right direction indicator lights of the bus must be operating—see rule 77.

(3) A driver turning from a median strip parking area into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, must give way to any vehicle travelling in the lane or line of traffic.

1 Median strip parking area is defined in the dictionary.

2 For subrule (3), give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.

Road related area is defined in rule 13. Shoulder is defined in rule 12.

Part 8—Traffic signs and road markings

Note 1 to Pt 8 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 31.

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—

• speed-limits (including speed-limits in speed-limited areas and shared zones)—see Part 3;

• U-turns—see Part 4, Division 4;

• traffic lights—see Part 6;

• stop signs and give way signs—see Part 7,
Division 1;

• roundabouts—see Part 9;

• level crossings—see Part 10;

• keeping left and lane signs—see Part 11;

• stopping and parking—see Part 12;

• pedestrians—see Part 14;

• riders of bicycles and electric scooters—see Part 15.

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).

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.

Division 1—Traffic signs and road markings at intersections and other places

Intersection, road marking and traffic sign are defined in the dictionary.

88 Left turn signs

Rule 88(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 32.

(1) If there is a left turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn left at the intersection.

For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1).

Rule 88(2) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 32.

(2) If there is a left lane must turn left sign at an intersection, a driver who is in the left marked lane when entering the intersection must turn left at the intersection.

| Left turn only sign | Left lane must turn left sign |

There is another permitted version of each of these signs—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

89 Right turn signs

Rule 89(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 33.

(1) If there is a right turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn right at the intersection.

For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2).

Rule 89(2) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 33.

(2) If there is a right lane must turn right sign at an intersection, a driver who is in the right marked lane when entering the intersection must turn right at the intersection.

turn right does not include make a U-turn.

U-turn is defined in the dictionary.

| Right turn only sign | Right lane must turn right sign |

There are a number of other permitted versions of the right turn only sign—see the diagram in Schedule 3.

Rule 90 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 34.

90 No turns signs

If there is a no turns sign at an intersection, a driver must not turn left or right, or make a U‑turn, at the intersection.

U-turn is defined in the dictionary.

No turns sign

91 No left turn and no right turn signs

Rule 91(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 35.

(1) If there is a no left turn sign at an intersection, or another place on the road, a driver must not turn left at the intersection or place.

Rule 91(2) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 35.

(2) If there is a no right turn sign at an intersection, or another place on the road, a driver must not turn right or make a U-turn at the intersection or place.

No left turn signs

| No left turn sign (Standard sign) | No left turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign) |

No right turn signs

| No right turn sign (Standard sign) | No right turn sign (Variable illuminated message sign) |

There is another permitted version of the no left turn sign (Standard sign) and a number of other permitted versions of the *no right turn signs—*see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

(3) However, a driver may make a U-turn at the intersection or place if there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection or place.

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.

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

2 Part 9 deals with traffic lane arrows at roundabouts.

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 one 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 rule 28(2) or 32(2).

1 Obstruction and U-turn are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rules 40 and 41 deal with making a U-turn at an intersection. The driver must not make a U-turn if there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection.

3 Rule 28(2) deals with vehicles 7⋅5 metres long or longer turning left at an intersection from within the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane on a multi-lane road. Rule 32(2) deals with vehicles 7⋅5 metres long or longer turning right at an intersection from within the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane on a multi-lane road.

1 Traffic lane arrows on the surface of marked lanes.

2 Traffic lane arrows on a traffic sign.

(3) The existence of a bicycle storage area in a marked lane does not alter a driver's obligation to comply with this rule.

Division 2—Traffic signs and road markings generally

93 No overtaking or passing signs

Rule 93(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 36.

(1) A driver must not—

(a) drive past a no overtaking or passing sign if any oncoming vehicle is on the bridge or length of road to which the sign applies; or

(b) overtake a vehicle on a bridge or length of road to which a no overtaking or passing sign applies.

Oncoming vehicle and overtake are defined in the dictionary.

(2) A no overtaking or passing sign on a road applies to the length of road (including a length of road on a bridge) beginning at the sign and ending—

(a) if information on or with the sign indicates a distance—at that distance past the sign; or

(b) if the sign applies to a bridge—at the end of the bridge; or

(c) at an end no overtaking or passing sign on the road.

| No overtaking or passing sign | End no overtaking or passing sign |

Rule 94 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 37.

94 No overtaking on bridge signs

A driver on a bridge with a no overtaking on bridge sign must not overtake a vehicle between the sign and the far end of the bridge.

No overtaking on bridge sign

95 Emergency stopping lane only signs

(1) A driver must not drive in an emergency stopping lane unless—

(a) the driver needs to drive in the emergency stopping lane to avoid a collision, to stop in the lane, or because the driver's vehicle is disabled; or

(b) information on or with a traffic sign applying to the length of road indicates that a particular class of vehicle may drive in the emergency stopping lane and the driver is driving a vehicle of that class.

1 Driver's vehicle and with are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 178 deals with stopping in an emergency stopping lane.

Rule 95(2) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 1), substituted by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 38(1).

(2) This rule does not apply to—

(a) the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter; or

(b) the driver of a vehicle that is being driven in the emergency stopping lane with written consent of the Secretary.

Note 1 to rule 95(2) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 38(2).

2 If a no bicycles sign applies to the emergency stopping lane, the rider must not ride in the lane—see rule 252.

(3) In these Rules—

emergency stopping lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, to which an emergency stopping lane only sign applies.

1 Marked lane is defined in the dictionary.

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

Emergency stopping lane only sign

The sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction—see rule 316(4).

96 Keep clear markings

(1) A driver must not stop on an area of a road marked with a keep clear marking.

keep clear marking means the words "keep clear" marked across all or part of a road, with or without continuous lines marked across all or part of the road.

| Example 1<br>Keep clear marking bounded by line road markings | Example 2<br>Keep clear marking with no line road markings |

97 Road access signs

(1) A driver must not drive on a length of road to which a road access sign applies if information on or with the sign indicates that the driver or the driver's vehicle is not permitted beyond the sign.

Driver's vehicle, length of road and with are defined in the dictionary.

(2) A road access sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign (including any road into which the length of road merges) and ending—

(a) if the sign is on a freeway—at an end freeway sign or end road access sign on the road; or

(b) if the sign is not on a freeway—at the nearer of the following—

(i) if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road;

(ii) an end road access sign on the road.

Rule 97(3) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 2).

(3) This rule does not apply to the driver of a vehicle which is being driven on the length of road to which a road access sign applies with the written consent of the Secretary.

A road access sign on an access ramp to a freeway applies to the access ramp and the freeway into which the access ramp merges.

1 Freeway is defined in rule 177. T‑intersection is defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 229 applies the road access sign to pedestrians.

| Road access sign | End freeway sign |

End road access sign

1 There is another permitted version of the road access sign and the end freeway sign—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

2 A road access sign may indicate that it applies to different or additional vehicles or persons—see rule 316(4).

98 One-way signs

Rule 98(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 39(1).

(1) A driver must not drive on a length of road to which a one-way sign applies except in the direction indicated by the arrow on the sign.

(2) A one-way sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following—

(a) a two-way sign on the road;

(b) a keep left sign on the road;

(c) another sign or road marking on the road that indicates that the road is a two-way road;

(d) if the road ends at a T-intersection—the end of the road.

1 Road marking, T-intersection and two-way road are defined in the dictionary.

2 There is a diagram of a keep left sign in rule 99.

Rule 98(3) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 39(2).

(3) This rule does not apply to the rider of a motor bike that is a postal vehicle, the rider of a bicycle, the rider of an electric scooter or the rider of an animal if the rider—

(a) is riding on a bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path adjacent to the length of road; and

(b) is permitted to ride on the bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path under these Rules.

Note to rule 98(3) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 39(3).

Bicycle, electric scooter, footpath, motor bike, nature strip and postal vehicle are defined in the dictionary. Bicycle path and separated footpath are defined in rule 239 and shared path is defined in rule 242.

| One-way sign | Two-way sign |

1 There is another permitted version of the one-way sign and another permitted version of the two-way sign—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

2 A one-way sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction—see rule 316(4).

99 Keep left and keep right signs

(1) A driver driving past a keep left sign must drive to the left of the sign.

(2) A driver driving past a keep right sign must drive to the right of the sign.

Rule 99(3) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 40(1).

(3) This rule does not apply to the rider of a motor bike that is a postal vehicle, the rider of a bicycle, the rider of an electric scooter or the rider of an animal if the rider—

(a) is riding on a bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path; and

(b) is permitted to ride on the bicycle path, footpath, nature strip, separated footpath or shared path under these Rules.

Note to rule 99(3) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 40(2).

Bicycle, electric scooter, footpath, motor bike, nature strip and postal vehicle are defined in the dictionary. Bicycle path and separated footpath are defined in rule 239 and shared path is defined in rule 242.

| Keep left sign | Keep right sign |

There is another permitted version of the keep right sign—see the diagram in Schedule 3.

Rule 100 amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 41.

100 No entry signs

A driver must not drive past a no entry sign.

No entry sign

There are a number of other permitted versions of this sign—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

101 Hand-held stop signs

Rule 101(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 42.

(1) A driver approaching a hand-held stop sign must stop before reaching the sign.

Rule 101(2) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 42.

(2) The driver must not proceed until the holder of the sign—

(a) no longer displays the sign towards the driver; or

(b) otherwise indicates that the driver may proceed.

(3) This rule does not apply to a driver approaching or at a hand‑held stop sign at a children's crossing.

Rule 80 defines children's crossing, and deals with hand-held stop signs at children's crossings.

• Hand-held stop signs

101A Safety ramp and arrester bed signs

Rule 101A(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 43.

(1) A driver must not drive on a safety ramp or arrester bed unless—

(a) it is necessary for the driver to do so in the interests of safety; or

(b) the driver is permitted to do so by or under any Act or Regulations under an Act.

arrester bed means an area to which an arrester bed sign applies;

safety ramp means an area to which a safety ramp sign applies.

| Arrester bed sign | Safety ramp sign | | Arrester bed angled | Rule 101A(2)-ii |

Division 3—Signs for trucks, buses and
other large vehicles

102 Clearance and low clearance signs

Note to rule 102 amended by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 8.

There is no rule 102. See regulation 283 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 for provisions dealing with height restrictions.

103 Load limit signs

Note to rule 103 amended by S.R. No. 21/2025 rule 9.

There is no rule 103. See regulation 282 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 for provisions dealing with mass and dimension limits.

104  No trucks signs

(1) A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not drive past a no trucks sign that has information on or with it indicating a mass if the GVM of the driver's vehicle (or, if the driver is driving a combination, any vehicle in the combination) is more than that mass, except as permitted under subrule (4) or (5).

Bus, combination, driver's vehicle and with are defined in the dictionary. GVM is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.

(2) A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not drive past a no trucks sign that has information on or with it indicating a length if the length of the driver's vehicle (or, if the driver is driving a

combination, the length of the combination) is longer than that length, except as permitted under subrule (4) or (5).

(3) The driver of a truck must not drive past a no trucks sign that has no information on or with it indicating a mass or length, except as permitted by subrule (4), (5) or (6).

Truck is defined in the dictionary.

(4) However, a driver may drive a truck on a road past a no trucks sign if the destination of the truck lies beyond that sign for the purposes of loading or unloading goods or equipment and—

(a) there is no other route by which the truck could reach that destination; or

(b) any other route by which the truck could reach that destination would require the truck to pass another no trucks sign.

(5) The driver of a truck to whom subrule (1), (2) or (3) applies may pass a no trucks sign if—

(a) the sign applies to a particular lane or particular lanes and the driver travels beyond the sign in any other lane; or

(b) the driver is escorted by—

(i) a police officer; or

Rule 104(5)(b)(ii) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 3(a)).

(ii) a person who is authorised in writing by the Secretary or an authorised officer within the meaning of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria); or

(c) the driver has been issued—

Rule 104(5)(c)(i) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 3(b)).

(i) by the Secretary with a class O permit; or

(ii) by the Regulator with a mass or dimension exemption (permit) or a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (permit)—

authorising the vehicle to be on that road at that time.

(6) The driver of a truck may drive past a no trucks sign if—

Rule 104(6)(a) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 3(b)).

(a) the Secretary has granted an exemption under subrule (7) to the driver or the truck or in respect of the geographic area from the application of this rule; and

(b) the driver is carrying written evidence of that exemption and produces that evidence to a police officer or authorised person when asked to do so.

Rule 104(7) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 3(b)).

(7) The Secretary may by notice in writing exempt from this rule, subject to any conditions the Secretary thinks fit—

(a) a driver or a class of drivers; or

(b) a truck or a class of trucks; or

(c) a specified geographic area.

No trucks sign

105 Trucks must enter signs

If the driver of a truck drives past a trucks must enter sign, the driver must enter the area indicated by information on or with the sign.

Truck and with are defined in the dictionary.

Trucks must enter sign

There is another permitted version of this sign—see the diagram in Schedule 3.

106 No buses signs

(1) The driver of a bus must not drive past a no buses sign that has information on or with it indicating a mass if the GVM of the bus is more than that mass.

Bus and GVM are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. With is defined in the dictionary.

(2) The driver of a bus must not drive past a no buses sign that has information on or with it indicating a length if the bus is longer than that length.

(3) The driver of a bus must not drive past a no buses sign that has no information on or
with it indicating a mass or length.

No buses sign

107 Buses must enter signs

If the driver of a bus drives past a buses must enter sign, the driver must enter the area indicated by information on or with the sign.

Bus is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. With is defined in the dictionary.

Buses must enter sign

There is another permitted version of this sign—see the diagram in Schedule 3.

108 Trucks and buses low gear signs

(1) If the driver of a truck or bus is driving on a length of road to which a trucks and buses low gear sign applies, the driver must drive the truck or bus in a gear that is low enough to limit the speed of the truck or bus without the use of a primary brake.

Length of road and truck are defined in the dictionary. Bus is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.

(2) Subrule (1) does not apply to the driver of a bus if information on or with the sign indicates that it applies only to trucks.

(3) A trucks and buses low gear sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending—

(a) if information on or with the sign indicates a distance—at that distance on the road from the sign; or

(b) in any other case—at an end truck and bus low gear sign on the road.

primary brake means the footbrake, or other brake, fitted to a truck or bus that is normally used to slow or stop the vehicle.

| Trucks and buses low gear sign | End truck and bus low gear sign |

Part 9—Roundabouts

109 What is a roundabout

A roundabout is an intersection—

(a) with either—

(i) one or more marked lanes, all of which are for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction around a central traffic island; or

(ii) room for one or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction around a central traffic island; and

(b) with or without a roundabout sign at each entrance.

1 Intersection, marked lane, traffic and traffic island are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a place.

Roundabout sign

110 Meaning of halfway around a roundabout

A driver leaves a roundabout halfway around the roundabout if the driver leaves the roundabout on a road that is straight ahead, or substantially straight ahead, from the road on which the driver enters the roundabout.

111 Entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road or a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction

Rule 111(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 44(1).

(1) A driver entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road, or a road with room for 2 or more lines of traffic (other than motor bikes, bicycles, electric scooters, or animals) travelling in the same direction as the driver, must enter the roundabout in accordance with this rule.

Multi-lane road is defined in the dictionary.

(2) If the driver is to leave the roundabout less than halfway around it, the driver must enter the roundabout from the left marked lane or, if the road is not a multi-lane road, as near as practicable to the left side of the road.

Leaving a roundabout less than halfway around it

(3) If the driver is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it, the driver must enter the roundabout from the right marked lane or, if the road is not a multi-lane road, from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip.

Leaving a roundabout more than halfway around it

(4) If the driver is to leave the roundabout halfway around it, the driver may enter the roundabout from any marked lane or, if the road is not a multi-lane road, anywhere on the part of the road on which vehicles travelling in the same direction as the driver may travel.

Example 3

Leaving a roundabout halfway around it

(5) Despite subrules (2) to (4), if the driver is entering the roundabout from a marked lane 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 after entering the roundabout; or

(b) if the arrows indicate 2 or more directions—drive in one of those directions after entering the roundabout.

Traffic lane arrows is defined in the dictionary.

Example 4

Roundabout with 3 entry points

Example 5

Roundabout with 5 entry points

Notes for examples 4 and 5

1 Rule 116 requires a driver to obey traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout.

2 The rules in Part 11 about driving in marked lanes, and moving from one marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic, apply to a driver driving in a roundabout—see rules 146 to 148.

Rule 111(6) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 44(2).

(6) Subrule (5) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle, an electric scooter or animal if the rider is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it.

(7) Despite subrule (2), a driver may approach and enter the roundabout from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if—

(c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres of the nearest point of the roundabout; and

(d) it is not practicable for the driver to leave the roundabout less than halfway around it from within the left lane; and

(e) the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely leave the roundabout less than halfway around it by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

(8) Despite subrule (3), a driver may approach and enter the roundabout from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane if—

(c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres of the nearest point of the roundabout; and

(d) it is not practicable for the driver to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it from within the right lane; and

(e) the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely leave the roundabout more than halfway around it by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

(9) In this rule—

left lane means—

(a) the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or

(b) if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed;

marked lane, for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive;

right lane means—

(a) the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road; or

(b) if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

112 Giving a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout

(1) This rule applies to a driver entering a roundabout if—

(a) the driver is to leave the roundabout at the first exit after entering the roundabout; and

(b) the exit is less than halfway around the roundabout.

(2) Before entering the roundabout, the driver must give a left change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

(3) The driver must continue to give the change of direction signal until the driver has left the roundabout.

(4) This rule does not apply to a driver if the driver's vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.

113 Giving a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout

(1) This rule applies to a driver entering a roundabout if the driver is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it.

(2) Before entering the roundabout, the driver must give a right change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

(3) The driver must continue to give the change of direction signal while the driver is driving in the roundabout, unless—

(a) the driver is changing marked lanes, or entering another line of traffic; or

(b) the driver's vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or

(c) the driver is about to leave the roundabout.

1 Driver's vehicle and marked lane are defined in the dictionary.

2 Rule 117 deals with giving change of direction signals before changing marked lanes, or entering another line of traffic, in a roundabout.

3 Rule 118 requires a driver, if practicable, to give a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout.