48Giving a right change of direction signal

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.