TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE 3 - AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES 1999
261Stopping for a yellow bicycle crossing light
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261 Stopping for a yellow bicycle crossing light (1) The rider of a bicycle approaching or at an intersection, or another place on a road or road-related area, with bicycle crossing lights must comply with this rule. Note Bicycle, bicycle crossing lights and intersection are defined in the dictionary and rider is defined in rule 15. (2) If the bicycle crossing lights show a yellow bicycle crossing light and the rider has not already started crossing the intersection or place, the rider must not start to cross until: (a) the bicycle crossing lights change to green; or
Traffic Regulations – Australian Road Rules 259 (b) there is no red or yellow bicycle crossing light showing. 1 Yellow bicycle crossing light includes a flashing yellow bicycle crossing light – see the definition in the dictionary. 2 Green bicycle crossing light and red bicycle crossing light are defined in Yellow bicycle crossing light road includes any shoulder of the road. Note