134Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line

134 Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line (1) This rule applies to a driver on a road with a dividing line. Note Dividing line is defined the dictionary. (2) If the dividing line is a single broken dividing line only, or a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line, or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line: (a) to overtake another driver; or (b) to perform a U-turn, unless another rule would prohibit the driver performing the U-turn. 1 Overtake is defined the dictionary. 2 A driver must not overtake another driver unless the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic, and it is safe to overtake the other driver – see rule 140. (3) If the dividing line is a single continuous or broken dividing line, or a broken dividing line to the left or right of a single continuous dividing line, or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line: (b) to enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road or emergency stopping lane); or (c) to park in angle parking on the opposite side of the road provided that the driver does not need to perform a U-turn to reach the parking area. 1 Angle parking, overtake, parking area and U-turn are defined in the 2 Emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95, and service road is defined

Traffic Regulations – Australian Road Rules 129 Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted – overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line only Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted – overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line Example 2A continuous dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road Example 2B continuous dividing line is permitted to leave the road to enter a road-related area Example 2C continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road

Traffic Regulations – Australian Road Rules 130 Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted – overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line only Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted – overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted – overtaking on a road with 2 parallel continuous dividing lines