310Exemption for road workers etc.

310 Exemption for road workers etc.

(1) A provision mentioned in subrule (2) does not apply to a person at the site of, and engaged in, roadworks if, in the circumstances—

(a) it is not practicable for the person to comply with the provision; and

(b) sufficient warning of the roadworks has been given to other road users.

Roadworks is defined in subrule (4).

(2) Subrule (1) applies to the following provisions—

• Division 1 (Left turns at intersections) and Division 2 (Right turns (except hook turns) at intersections) of Part 4 (Making turns);

• Part 7 (Giving way), except—

– rule 67 (Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights);

– rule 68 (Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places);

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

– rule 70 (Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road);

– rule 71 (Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places);

• Part 8 (Traffic signs and road markings), except—

– rule 102 (Clearance and low clearance signs);

– rule 103 (Load limit signs);

• rule 224 (Using horns and similar warning devices);

• Part 14 (Rules for pedestrians), except rule 236(1) (which is about causing a traffic hazard by moving into the path of an approaching vehicle);

• rule 264 (Wearing of seatbelts by drivers);

• rule 265 (Wearing of seatbelts by passengers 16 years old, or older);

• rule 268 (How persons must travel in or on a motor vehicle);

• rule 290 (Driving on a traffic island);

• rule 295 (Motor vehicle towing another vehicle with a towline);

• rule 296 (Driving a vehicle in reverse);

• rule 297(2) (which requires a driver to have a clear view of the surrounding road and traffic);

• rule 298 (Driving with a person in a trailer).

(3) Rule 20 (Obeying the speed-limit) does not apply to a driver—

(a) driving a snow-clearing vehicle and engaged in snow‑clearing; or

Rule 310(3)(b) amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 21(a)).

(b) driving a motor vehicle and engaged in speed zoning tests authorised by the Head, Transport for Victoria.

Rule 310(4) def. of roadworks amended by S.R. No. 153/2019 rule 4(Sch. 1 item 21(b)).

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