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. Note 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. Note (3A) Subrule (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle 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

Traffic Regulations – Australian Road Rules 39 (b) the rider of a bicycle making a hook turn. 1 Bicycle and tram are defined in the dictionary. 2 Rules 34 and 35 deal with bicycles making hook turns. 49 How to give a right change of direction signal (1) The driver of a vehicle must give a right change of direction signal by operating the vehicle's right direction indicator lights. (2) However, if the vehicle's direction indicator lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights, the driver must give the change of direction signal by giving a hand signal in accordance with rule 50, or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle. 1 The application of this rule is modified by regulation 78 of the Traffic 2 Mechanical signalling device is defined in the dictionary. 50 How to give a right change of direction signal by giving a hand signal To give a hand signal for changing direction to the right, the driver must extend the right arm and hand horizontally and at right angles from the right side of the vehicle, with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. Giving a hand signal for changing direction to the right