TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE 3 - AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES 1999
133Exceptions to keeping to the left of the centre of a road
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133 Exceptions to keeping to the left of the centre of a road (1) This rule applies to a driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip. Note Dividing line, median strip and two-way road are defined in the dictionary. (2) The driver may drive to the right of the centre of the road: (a) to overtake another driver; or (b) to enter or leave the road; or (c) to enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road or emergency stopping lane). Note Centre of the road, overtake and service road are defined in the dictionary, and emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95. (3) The driver may also drive to the right of the centre of the road if: (a) because of the width or condition of the road, it is not practicable to drive to the left of the centre of the road; and (b) the driver can do so safely.
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