144Keeping a safe distance when overtaking

144 Keeping a safe distance when overtaking A driver overtaking a vehicle: (a) must pass the vehicle at a sufficient distance to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle; and (b) must not return to the marked lane or line of traffic where the vehicle is travelling until the driver is a sufficient distance past the vehicle to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle. 1 Marked lane and overtake are defined in the dictionary. 2 The application of this rule is modified by regulation 80 of the Traffic 145 Driver being overtaken not to increase speed If a driver is overtaking another driver on a two-way road by crossing a dividing line, or crossing to the right of the centre of the road, the other driver must not increase the speed at which the driver is driving until the first driver: (a) has passed the other driver; and (b) has returned to the marked lane or line of traffic where the other driver is driving; and (c) is a sufficient distance in front of the other driver to avoid a collision. Note Centre of the road, dividing line, marked lane, overtake and two-way road

Traffic Regulations – Australian Road Rules 140 Division 4 Driving in marked lanes or lines of traffic