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Queensland regulation
The Queensland Road Rules are the official rulebook for everyone using public roads, paths and car parks in Queensland — drivers, riders, cyclists, e-scooter users, pedestrians and heavy‑vehicle operators. It sets core obligations on speed (default 50 km/h urban, 100 km/h elsewhere; e‑scooters capped at 25 km/h on roads, 12 km/h on footpaths), turning, signalling and traffic‑light behaviour.
Breaches can attract fines (up to 40 penalty units) or criminal charges, and the rules generally align with national road‑rule frameworks with some local variations.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009.
This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 or as the Queensland Road Rules.
This regulation, other than sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) , commences on 12 October 2009. Sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) commence on 11 March 2010. (sec.2-ssec.1) This regulation, other than sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) , commences on 12 October 2009. (sec.2-ssec.2) Sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) commence on 11 March 2010.
The object of this regulation is to provide road rules in Queensland that are substantially uniform with road rules elsewhere in Australia.
The dictionary in schedule 5 defines particular words used in this regulation.
In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS 1754–1991. a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS/NZS 1754–1995, AS/NZS 1754–2000 or AS/NZS 1754–2004. Subsection (3) applies in relation to the following standards— a standard mentioned in subsection (1) ; ASTM F1447; EN 1078; Snell B-95; UN ECE 22; US standard 16 CFR part 1203 . If this regulation requires a person to fit or use a thing that complies with a standard mentioned in subsection (2) , the person complies with the requirement if, when the thing was manufactured, the thing complied with the standard in force under the designation, or the standard in force, at that time. s 5 sub 2013 SL No. 192 s 7 amd 2018 SL No. 195 s 3 ; 2022 SL No. 3 s 11 ; 2026 SL No. 7 s 20 (sec.5-ssec.1) In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS 1754–1991. a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS/NZS 1754–1995, AS/NZS 1754–2000 or AS/NZS 1754–2004. (sec.5-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies in relation to the following standards— a standard mentioned in subsection (1) ; ASTM F1447; EN 1078; Snell B-95; UN ECE 22; US standard 16 CFR part 1203 . (sec.5-ssec.3) If this regulation requires a person to fit or use a thing that complies with a standard mentioned in subsection (2) , the person complies with the requirement if, when the thing was manufactured, the thing complied with the standard in force under the designation, or the standard in force, at that time.
A diagram under a provision is an example for the provision.
This regulation is based on the Australian Road Rules. Some provisions of the Australian Road Rules contain provisions that are not relevant to the operation of this regulation. To maximise uniformity between this regulation and the Australian Road Rules, the numbers of some sections that are not relevant have not been used in the numbering of this regulation, unless required for provisions particular to the State.
This regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas. A reference in this regulation (except in this division) to a road includes a reference to a road-related area , unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation. A reference in section 146 (which deals with driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic) to the road includes a reference to the road-related area of the road. A reference in section 200 (1) (which deals with certain heavy or long vehicles stopping on roads) to a length of road includes a reference to the road-related area of the length of road. A reference in section 31 (which deals with starting a right turn from a road, except a multi-lane road) to a road does not include a reference to a road-related area, because of the definition in subsection (5) of that section. (sec.11-ssec.1) This regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas. (sec.11-ssec.2) A reference in this regulation (except in this division) to a road includes a reference to a road-related area , unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation. A reference in section 146 (which deals with driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic) to the road includes a reference to the road-related area of the road. A reference in section 200 (1) (which deals with certain heavy or long vehicles stopping on roads) to a length of road includes a reference to the road-related area of the length of road. A reference in section 31 (which deals with starting a right turn from a road, except a multi-lane road) to a road does not include a reference to a road-related area, because of the definition in subsection (5) of that section.
A road-related area is any of the following— an area that divides a road; a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; an area that is not a road and that is open to the public and designated for use by cyclists or animals; an area that is not a road and that is open to, or used by, the public for parking vehicles. However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this regulation (except this division) to a road-related area includes a reference to— any shoulder of a road; and any other area that is a footpath or nature strip as defined in the dictionary. In this section— shoulder , of a road— includes any part of the road that is not designed to be used by motor vehicles in travelling along the road; and includes— for a kerbed road—any part of the kerb; and for a sealed road—any unsealed part of the road, and any sealed part of the road outside an edge line on the road; but does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path. (sec.13-ssec.1) A road-related area is any of the following— an area that divides a road; a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; an area that is not a road and that is open to the public and designated for use by cyclists or animals; an area that is not a road and that is open to, or used by, the public for parking vehicles. (sec.13-ssec.2) However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this regulation (except this division) to a road-related area includes a reference to— any shoulder of a road; and any other area that is a footpath or nature strip as defined in the dictionary. (sec.13-ssec.3) In this section— shoulder , of a road— includes any part of the road that is not designed to be used by motor vehicles in travelling along the road; and includes— for a kerbed road—any part of the kerb; and for a sealed road—any unsealed part of the road, and any sealed part of the road outside an edge line on the road; but does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path.
A road user is a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian.
A vehicle includes— a motor vehicle, trailer and tram; and a bicycle; and a personal mobility device; and an animal-drawn vehicle, and an animal that is being ridden or drawing a vehicle; and a combination; but does not include a motorised mobility device, a wheelchair, a train, a wheeled recreational device or a wheeled toy. s 15 amd 2013 SL No. 150 s 10 ; 2022 Act No. 19 s 28 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 9
For schedule 4 of the Act , definition personal mobility device , paragraph (b) , a vehicle is a personal mobility device if the vehicle— has 1 or more wheels; and is propelled by an electric motor; and is not more than— 1,250mm in length by 700mm in width by 1,350mm in height; or 700mm in length by 1,250mm in width by 1,350mm in height; and weighs 60kg or less when the vehicle is not carrying a person or other load; and is none of the following— a low powered toy scooter; a motorised mobility device; a vehicle with pedals. s 15A ins 2014 SL No. 219 s 53 sub 2018 SL No. 217 s 5 amd 2022 Act No. 19 s 29 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 10 ; 2024 Act No. 2 s 66
A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle). s 16 amd 2022 Act No. 19 s 30 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 11 (sec.16-ssec) A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle).
A rider is the person who is riding a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle. A rider does not include— a passenger; or a person walking while pushing or pulling a bicycle or personal mobility device. s 17 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 12 (sec.17-ssec.1) A rider is the person who is riding a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle. (sec.17-ssec.2) A rider does not include— a passenger; or a person walking while pushing or pulling a bicycle or personal mobility device.
s 18 sub 2013 SL No. 150 s 11 om 2022 SL No. 142 s 13
Unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation, a reference in this regulation (except in this division)— to a driver , includes a reference to a rider; and to driving , includes a reference to riding.
A driver must not drive at a speed over the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. See also the Criminal Code , section 328A (Dangerous operation of a vehicle) and sections 83 (Careless driving of motor vehicles) and 84 (Dangerous driving of vehicles (other than motor vehicles) etc.) of the Act .
The speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a speed limit sign applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign. A speed limit sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following— a speed limit sign on the road with a different number on the sign; an end speed limit sign or speed derestriction sign on the road; if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road. Other signs (sec.21-ssec.1) The speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road to which a speed limit sign applies is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign. (sec.21-ssec.2) A speed limit sign on a road applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearest of the following— a speed limit sign on the road with a different number on the sign; an end speed limit sign or speed derestriction sign on the road; if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road. Other signs
The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a speed limited area is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the area speed limit sign on a road into the area, unless another speed limit applies to the driver for the length of road under another section of this part. Although an area speed limit sign on a road into a speed limited area may indicate a speed limit of 60km/h, a particular length of road in the area may have a school zone sign indicating a 40km/h speed limit for that length of road. A speed limited area is the network of roads in an area with— an area speed limit sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and an end area speed limit sign on each road out of the area. In this section— road , in subsection (2) (a) and (b) , does not include a road-related area. (sec.22-ssec.1) The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a speed limited area is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the area speed limit sign on a road into the area, unless another speed limit applies to the driver for the length of road under another section of this part. Although an area speed limit sign on a road into a speed limited area may indicate a speed limit of 60km/h, a particular length of road in the area may have a school zone sign indicating a 40km/h speed limit for that length of road. (sec.22-ssec.2) A speed limited area is the network of roads in an area with— an area speed limit sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and an end area speed limit sign on each road out of the area. (sec.22-ssec.3) In this section— road , in subsection (2) (a) and (b) , does not include a road-related area.
The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a school zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the school zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone. A school zone is— if there is a school zone sign and an end school zone sign, or a speed limit sign with a different number on the sign, on a road—that length of road; or if there is a school zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no sign mentioned in paragraph (a) , on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road. (sec.23-ssec.1) The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a school zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the school zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone. (sec.23-ssec.2) A school zone is— if there is a school zone sign and an end school zone sign, or a speed limit sign with a different number on the sign, on a road—that length of road; or if there is a school zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no sign mentioned in paragraph (a) , on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road.
The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a shared zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the shared zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone. A shared zone is— if there is a shared zone sign and an end shared zone sign on a road and there is no intersection on the length of road between the signs—that length of road; or if there is a shared zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no intersection on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road; or a network of roads in an area with— a shared zone sign on each road into the area indicating the same number; and an end shared zone sign on each road out of the area; or a road related area that is between a shared zone sign that relates to the area and an end shared zone sign that relates to the area. In subsection (2) (c) (i) and (ii) — road does not include a road-related area. s 24 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 8 (sec.24-ssec.1) The speed limit applying to a driver for any length of road in a shared zone is the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the shared zone sign on a road, or the road, into the zone. (sec.24-ssec.2) A shared zone is— if there is a shared zone sign and an end shared zone sign on a road and there is no intersection on the length of road between the signs—that length of road; or if there is a shared zone sign on a road that ends in a dead end and there is no intersection on the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the dead end—that length of road; or a network of roads in an area with— a shared zone sign on each road into the area indicating the same number; and an end shared zone sign on each road out of the area; or a road related area that is between a shared zone sign that relates to the area and an end shared zone sign that relates to the area. (sec.24-ssec.3) In subsection (2) (c) (i) and (ii) — road does not include a road-related area.
This section applies to a driver despite a higher speed limit that would otherwise apply to the driver under this part. The speed limit applying to the following drivers for a length of road where the driver is driving is— for a driver driving a tractor towing a sugar cane trailer—50km/h; for a driver driving an oversize vehicle that is required to travel with a pilot or escort vehicle—80km/h; for a driver driving a road train, other than a B-triple or an oversize vehicle mentioned in paragraph (b) —90km/h; for a driver driving a bus with a GVM over 5t, a B-triple, or another vehicle with a GVM over 12t, other than an oversize vehicle mentioned in paragraph (b) or a road train mentioned in paragraph (c) —100km/h. In this section— B-triple means a B-triple under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) . sugar cane trailer means a trailer— with an ATM within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 of not more than 20t; and designed for carrying sugar cane. tractor does not include a motor vehicle built to tow a semitrailer. s 24A amd 2014 SL No. 8 s 65 ; 2021 SL No. 114 s 153 sch 5 ; 2022 SL No. 122 s 10 (sec.24A-ssec.1) This section applies to a driver despite a higher speed limit that would otherwise apply to the driver under this part. (sec.24A-ssec.2) The speed limit applying to the following drivers for a length of road where the driver is driving is— for a driver driving a tractor towing a sugar cane trailer—50km/h; for a driver driving an oversize vehicle that is required to travel with a pilot or escort vehicle—80km/h; for a driver driving a road train, other than a B-triple or an oversize vehicle mentioned in paragraph (b) —90km/h; for a driver driving a bus with a GVM over 5t, a B-triple, or another vehicle with a GVM over 12t, other than an oversize vehicle mentioned in paragraph (b) or a road train mentioned in paragraph (c) —100km/h. (sec.24A-ssec.3) In this section— B-triple means a B-triple under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland) . sugar cane trailer means a trailer— with an ATM within the meaning of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021 of not more than 20t; and designed for carrying sugar cane. tractor does not include a motor vehicle built to tow a semitrailer.
The speed limit applying to the rider of a personal mobility device is— for a length of footpath or shared path to which a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking applies—the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign or marking; or for a length of footpath or shared path to which paragraph (a) does not apply—12km/h; or for a rider riding across a road using a crossing on the road—12km/h; or otherwise—25km/h. Subsection (1) — applies to the rider of a personal mobility device despite a higher speed limit that would otherwise apply to the rider under this part; and does not affect another provision of this part that requires the rider of a personal mobility device to ride at a speed limit that is lower than a speed limit mentioned in subsection (1) . For subsection (1) (a) , a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking applies to a length of footpath or shared path beginning at the sign or marking and ending at the nearest of the following— a speed limit sign or speed limit road marking on the path with a lower number on the sign or marking; a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking on the path with a different number on the sign or marking; an end personal mobility device speed limit sign or end personal mobility device speed limit road marking on the path; the place where the path meets, or is intersected by, a road or another path. The maximum speed limit that may be indicated on a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking is 25km/h. In this section— end personal mobility device speed limit road marking means a personal mobility device speed limit road marking that includes the word ‘end’. personal mobility device speed limit road marking means a road marking on the surface of a footpath or shared path consisting of a personal mobility device symbol and a number indicating the speed limit in kilometres per hour. s 24B ins 2022 SL No. 142 s 14 (sec.24B-ssec.1) The speed limit applying to the rider of a personal mobility device is— for a length of footpath or shared path to which a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking applies—the number of kilometres per hour indicated by the number on the sign or marking; or for a length of footpath or shared path to which paragraph (a) does not apply—12km/h; or for a rider riding across a road using a crossing on the road—12km/h; or otherwise—25km/h. (sec.24B-ssec.2) Subsection (1) — applies to the rider of a personal mobility device despite a higher speed limit that would otherwise apply to the rider under this part; and does not affect another provision of this part that requires the rider of a personal mobility device to ride at a speed limit that is lower than a speed limit mentioned in subsection (1) . (sec.24B-ssec.3) For subsection (1) (a) , a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking applies to a length of footpath or shared path beginning at the sign or marking and ending at the nearest of the following— a speed limit sign or speed limit road marking on the path with a lower number on the sign or marking; a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking on the path with a different number on the sign or marking; an end personal mobility device speed limit sign or end personal mobility device speed limit road marking on the path; the place where the path meets, or is intersected by, a road or another path. (sec.24B-ssec.4) The maximum speed limit that may be indicated on a personal mobility device speed limit sign or personal mobility device speed limit road marking is 25km/h. (sec.24B-ssec.5) In this section— end personal mobility device speed limit road marking means a personal mobility device speed limit road marking that includes the word ‘end’. personal mobility device speed limit road marking means a road marking on the surface of a footpath or shared path consisting of a personal mobility device symbol and a number indicating the speed limit in kilometres per hour.
If a speed limit sign does not apply to a length of road and the length of road is not in a speed limited area, school zone or shared zone, the speed limit applying to a driver for the length of road is the default speed limit. The default speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road is— for a road in a built-up area—50km/h; or for a road that is not in a built-up area—100km/h. (sec.25-ssec.1) If a speed limit sign does not apply to a length of road and the length of road is not in a speed limited area, school zone or shared zone, the speed limit applying to a driver for the length of road is the default speed limit. (sec.25-ssec.2) The default speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road is— for a road in a built-up area—50km/h; or for a road that is not in a built-up area—100km/h.
This division does not apply to a driver entering or leaving a roundabout. This division applies to a driver turning left from a road into a road-related area or adjacent land, or from a road-related area into a road, as if the driver were turning left at an intersection. In this section— road does not include a road-related area. (sec.26-ssec.1) This division does not apply to a driver entering or leaving a roundabout. (sec.26-ssec.2) This division applies to a driver turning left from a road into a road-related area or adjacent land, or from a road-related area into a road, as if the driver were turning left at an intersection. (sec.26-ssec.3) In this section— road does not include a road-related area.
A driver turning left at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Subsection (1) also applies to a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area. Despite subsection (1) , if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles or personal mobility devices, or a rider of a bicycle and a rider of a personal mobility device, to be next to each other, the rider on the right may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the right side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section. In this section— road does not include a road-related area. s 27 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 15 (sec.27-ssec.1) A driver turning left at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.27-ssec.1A) Subsection (1) also applies to a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area. (sec.27-ssec.1B) Despite subsection (1) , if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles or personal mobility devices, or a rider of a bicycle and a rider of a personal mobility device, to be next to each other, the rider on the right may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the right side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section. (sec.27-ssec.2) In this section— road does not include a road-related area.
A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the left lane unless— the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane under section 88 (1) , 92 or 159 ; or the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (1A) or (2) applies to the driver; or the lane is a bus only lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road that has a slip lane must approach and enter the intersection— from within the slip lane; or if there is an obstruction that prevents the driver from entering the intersection from within the slip lane—from within the left lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn left from within the left lane; and the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn left at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes. If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device turning left must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the left marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the left side of the road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. In this section— left lane means— the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed. marked lane , for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive. s 28 amd 2022 SL No. 3 s 12 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 16 (sec.28-ssec.1) A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the left lane unless— the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane under section 88 (1) , 92 or 159 ; or the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (1A) or (2) applies to the driver; or the lane is a bus only lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.28-ssec.1A) A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road that has a slip lane must approach and enter the intersection— from within the slip lane; or if there is an obstruction that prevents the driver from entering the intersection from within the slip lane—from within the left lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.28-ssec.2) A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn left from within the left lane; and the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn left at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes. (sec.28-ssec.2A) If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device turning left must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the left marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the left side of the road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.28-ssec.3) In this section— left lane means— the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed. marked lane , for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.
If a driver is turning left at an intersection and there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line unless— the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (2) applies to the driver. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line. (sec.29-ssec.1) If a driver is turning left at an intersection and there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line unless— the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (2) applies to the driver. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.29-ssec.2) A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line.
This division does not apply to— a driver turning right at an intersection where there is a hook turn only sign; or the rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device making a hook turn under division 3 ; or a driver making a U-turn; or a driver entering or leaving a roundabout. This division applies to a driver turning right from a road into a road-related area or adjacent land, or from a road-related area into a road, as if the driver were turning right at an intersection. In this section— road does not include a road-related area. s 30 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 17 (sec.30-ssec.1) This division does not apply to— a driver turning right at an intersection where there is a hook turn only sign; or the rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device making a hook turn under division 3 ; or a driver making a U-turn; or a driver entering or leaving a roundabout. (sec.30-ssec.2) This division applies to a driver turning right from a road into a road-related area or adjacent land, or from a road-related area into a road, as if the driver were turning right at an intersection. (sec.30-ssec.3) In this section— road does not include a road-related area.
A driver turning right at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the road has a dividing line or median strip, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip. If the road does not have a dividing line or median strip and is not a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the centre of the road. If the road is a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far right side of the road. Subsections (2) , (3) and (4) also apply to a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area. Despite subsections (2) , (3) and (4) , if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles or personal mobility devices, or a rider of a bicycle and a rider of a personal mobility device, to be next to each other, the rider on the left may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the left side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section. In this section— road does not include a road-related area. s 31 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 18 (sec.31-ssec.1) A driver turning right at an intersection from a road (except a multi-lane road) must approach and enter the intersection in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.31-ssec.2) If the road has a dividing line or median strip, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the dividing line or median strip. (sec.31-ssec.3) If the road does not have a dividing line or median strip and is not a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from the left of, parallel to, and as near as practicable to, the centre of the road. (sec.31-ssec.4) If the road is a one-way road, the driver must approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far right side of the road. (sec.31-ssec.4A) Subsections (2) , (3) and (4) also apply to a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device who approaches and enters an intersection from a bicycle storage area. (sec.31-ssec.4B) Despite subsections (2) , (3) and (4) , if there is space in a bicycle storage area for 2 riders of bicycles or personal mobility devices, or a rider of a bicycle and a rider of a personal mobility device, to be next to each other, the rider on the left may approach and enter the intersection as near as practicable to the left side of the other rider, but only if that other rider approaches and enters the intersection in accordance with this section. (sec.31-ssec.5) In this section— road does not include a road-related area.
A driver turning right at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the right lane unless— the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane in accordance with section 89 (1) , 92 or 159 ; or the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (2) applies to the driver; or the lane is a bus only lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn right from within the right lane; and the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn right at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes. If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device turning right (but not making a hook turn) must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the right marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the right side of the road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. In this section— marked lane , for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive. right lane means— the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road; or if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed. s 32 amd 2022 SL No. 3 s 13 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 19 (sec.32-ssec.1) A driver turning right at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the right lane unless— the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane in accordance with section 89 (1) , 92 or 159 ; or the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (2) applies to the driver; or the lane is a bus only lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.32-ssec.2) A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the right lane as well as, or instead of, the right lane if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and any part of the vehicle is within 50m of the nearest point of the intersection; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn right from within the right lane; and the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn right at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes. (sec.32-ssec.2A) If there is a bicycle storage area before an intersection that extends across 1 or more marked lanes of a multi-lane road, a rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device turning right (but not making a hook turn) must approach and enter the intersection from within the part of the bicycle storage area that is directly in front of the right marked lane or of a bicycle lane that is on the right side of the road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.32-ssec.3) In this section— marked lane , for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive. right lane means— the marked lane nearest to the dividing line or median strip on the road; or if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane—the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.
A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this section unless— the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (4) applies to the driver. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line. If there is no turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn so the driver— passes as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection; and turns into the left of the centre of the road the driver is entering, unless the driver is entering a one-way road. A driver may turn right other than as indicated by a turn line if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn right as indicated by the turn line; and the driver can safely make the turn other than as indicated by the turn line. (sec.33-ssec.1) A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this section unless— the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17 , division 2 ; or subsection (4) applies to the driver. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.33-ssec.2) If there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line. (sec.33-ssec.3) If there is no turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn so the driver— passes as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection; and turns into the left of the centre of the road the driver is entering, unless the driver is entering a one-way road. (sec.33-ssec.4) A driver may turn right other than as indicated by a turn line if— the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5m long, or longer; and the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and it is not practicable for the driver to turn right as indicated by the turn line; and the driver can safely make the turn other than as indicated by the turn line.
A driver turning right at an intersection with traffic lights and a hook turn only sign must turn right by making a hook turn in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. To make a hook turn , the driver must take, in sequence, each of the following steps— Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the driver is leaving. Move forward— keeping as near as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and keeping clear of any marked foot crossing; until the driver is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the driver is entering. Remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the driver is entering change to green. Turn right into the road that the driver is entering. In this section— road does not include a road-related area. (sec.34-ssec.1) A driver turning right at an intersection with traffic lights and a hook turn only sign must turn right by making a hook turn in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.34-ssec.2) To make a hook turn , the driver must take, in sequence, each of the following steps— Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the driver is leaving. Move forward— keeping as near as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and keeping clear of any marked foot crossing; until the driver is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the driver is entering. Remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the driver is entering change to green. Turn right into the road that the driver is entering. (sec.34-ssec.3) In this section— road does not include a road-related area.
The rider of a bicycle turning right at an intersection without a hook turn only sign or a no hook turn by bicycles sign, or the rider of a personal mobility device turning right at an intersection without a hook turn only sign, may turn right at the intersection by making— a right turn under division 2 ; or a hook turn under this section. The rider must make a hook turn under this section in accordance with subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. To make a hook turn under this section, the rider must take, in sequence, each of the following steps— Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the rider is leaving. Move forward— keeping as near as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and keeping clear of any marked foot crossing; and keeping clear, as far as practicable, of any driver turning left from the left of the intersection; until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering. If there are traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the rider is entering change to green. If there are no traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the rider has given way to approaching drivers on the road that the rider is leaving. Turn right into the road that the rider is entering. To make a hook turn under this section at an intersection that has a bicycle hook turn storage area on the left side of the intersection as the rider approaches the intersection, the rider must take the following initial 2 steps instead of the initial 2 steps listed in subsection (3) — Approach the intersection from the far left side of the road the rider is leaving and enter the intersection by moving into the bicycle hook turn storage area, keeping clear of any marked foot crossing. Move forward in the bicycle hook turn storage area until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering. In this section— bicycle hook turn storage area — means an area between an intersection and a marked foot crossing, or if there is no marked foot crossing, a stop line, before the intersection that has painted on it 1 or more bicycle symbols and 1 or more right traffic lane arrows; and includes any line that delineates the right side of the area, and any line that delineates the left side of the area that is not also a stop line or part of a marked foot crossing and excludes any bicycle storage area. s 35 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 20 (sec.35-ssec.1) The rider of a bicycle turning right at an intersection without a hook turn only sign or a no hook turn by bicycles sign, or the rider of a personal mobility device turning right at an intersection without a hook turn only sign, may turn right at the intersection by making— a right turn under division 2 ; or a hook turn under this section. (sec.35-ssec.2) The rider must make a hook turn under this section in accordance with subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.35-ssec.3) To make a hook turn under this section, the rider must take, in sequence, each of the following steps— Approach and enter the intersection from as near as practicable to the far left side of the road that the rider is leaving. Move forward— keeping as near as practicable to the far left side of the intersection; and keeping clear of any marked foot crossing; and keeping clear, as far as practicable, of any driver turning left from the left of the intersection; until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering. If there are traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the traffic lights on the road that the rider is entering change to green. If there are no traffic lights at the intersection, remain at the position reached under step 2 until the rider has given way to approaching drivers on the road that the rider is leaving. Turn right into the road that the rider is entering. (sec.35-ssec.4) To make a hook turn under this section at an intersection that has a bicycle hook turn storage area on the left side of the intersection as the rider approaches the intersection, the rider must take the following initial 2 steps instead of the initial 2 steps listed in subsection (3) — Approach the intersection from the far left side of the road the rider is leaving and enter the intersection by moving into the bicycle hook turn storage area, keeping clear of any marked foot crossing. Move forward in the bicycle hook turn storage area until the rider is as near as practicable to the far side of the road that the rider is entering. (sec.35-ssec.5) In this section— bicycle hook turn storage area — means an area between an intersection and a marked foot crossing, or if there is no marked foot crossing, a stop line, before the intersection that has painted on it 1 or more bicycle symbols and 1 or more right traffic lane arrows; and includes any line that delineates the right side of the area, and any line that delineates the left side of the area that is not also a stop line or part of a marked foot crossing and excludes any bicycle storage area.
The rider of a bicycle must not make a hook turn at an intersection that has a no hook turn by bicycles sign. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver must not begin a U-turn unless— the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and the driver can safely make the U-turn without unreasonably obstructing the free movement of traffic. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver making a U-turn must give way to all vehicles and pedestrians. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver must not make a U-turn at a break in a dividing strip on a road if there is a no U-turn sign at the break in the dividing strip. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A driver must not make a U-turn on a length of road to which a no U-turn sign applies. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A no U-turn sign on a road (except a no U-turn sign at an intersection or at a break in a dividing strip) applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following— the next intersection on the road; if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road. (sec.39-ssec.1) A driver must not make a U-turn at a break in a dividing strip on a road if there is a no U-turn sign at the break in the dividing strip. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.39-ssec.2) A driver must not make a U-turn on a length of road to which a no U-turn sign applies. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.39-ssec.3) A no U-turn sign on a road (except a no U-turn sign at an intersection or at a break in a dividing strip) applies to the length of road beginning at the sign and ending at the nearer of the following— the next intersection on the road; if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road.
A driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the intersection. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver must not make a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights if there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver making a U-turn at an intersection must start the U-turn— if the road where the driver is turning has a dividing line or median strip—from the marked lane nearest, or as near as practicable, to the dividing line or median strip; or in any other case—from the left of the centre of the road. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver must not make a U-turn at any of the following crossings, with or without traffic lights, unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the crossing— a children’s crossing; a level crossing; a marked foot crossing; a pedestrian crossing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 43 ins 2022 SL No. 3 s 14
A driver must not make a U-turn at a place with traffic lights where a road and road-related area intersect unless there is a U-turn permitted sign at the place. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 43A ins 2022 SL No. 3 s 14
This division does not apply to— a driver entering, in or leaving a roundabout; or the rider of a motorbike while lane filtering in compliance with section 151A ; or the rider of a motorbike while repositioning the motorbike within the same lane in order to avoid a hazard or reduce the risk of a crash. s 44 sub 2014 SL No. 325 s 4 amd 2022 SL No. 3 s 15
A driver changes direction if— the driver changes direction to the left; or the driver changes direction to the right. A driver changes direction to the left by doing any of the following— turning left; changing marked lanes to the left; diverging to the left; entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the left; moving to the left to, or from, a stationary position; turning left into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area; at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road. A driver changes direction to the right by doing any of the following— turning right; changing marked lanes to the right; diverging to the right; entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the right; moving to the right to, or from, a stationary position; turning right into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area; making a U-turn; at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the left—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road. s 45 amd 2018 SL No. 195 s 4 (sec.45-ssec.1) A driver changes direction if— the driver changes direction to the left; or the driver changes direction to the right. (sec.45-ssec.2) A driver changes direction to the left by doing any of the following— turning left; changing marked lanes to the left; diverging to the left; entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the left; moving to the left to, or from, a stationary position; turning left into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area; at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road. (sec.45-ssec.3) A driver changes direction to the right by doing any of the following— turning right; changing marked lanes to the right; diverging to the right; entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the right; moving to the right to, or from, a stationary position; turning right into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area; making a U-turn; at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the left—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.
Before a driver changes direction to the left, the driver must give a left change of direction signal in accordance with section 47 for long enough to comply with— subsection (2) ; and if subsection (3) applies to the driver— subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. 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. The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. This section does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights. (sec.46-ssec.1) Before a driver changes direction to the left, the driver must give a left change of direction signal in accordance with section 47 for long enough to comply with— subsection (2) ; and if subsection (3) applies to the driver— subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.46-ssec.2) The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. (sec.46-ssec.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. (sec.46-ssec.4) The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.46-ssec.5) This section does not apply to a driver if the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights.
The driver of a vehicle must give a left change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s left direction indicator lights.
Before a driver changes direction to the right, the driver must give a right change of direction signal in accordance with section 49 for long enough to comply with— subsection (2) ; and if subsection (3) applies to the driver— subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. 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. Subsection (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device that is stopped in traffic but not parked. The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. This section does not apply to— the driver of a tram that is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or the rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device making a hook turn. s 48 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 21 (sec.48-ssec.1) Before a driver changes direction to the right, the driver must give a right change of direction signal in accordance with section 49 for long enough to comply with— subsection (2) ; and if subsection (3) applies to the driver— subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.48-ssec.2) The driver must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. (sec.48-ssec.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. (sec.48-ssec.3A) Subsection (3) does not apply to the rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device that is stopped in traffic but not parked. (sec.48-ssec.4) The driver must stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the change of direction. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.48-ssec.5) This section does not apply to— the driver of a tram that is not fitted with direction indicator lights; or the rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device making a hook turn.
The driver of a vehicle must give a right change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s right direction indicator lights. 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 section 50 ; or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle. (sec.49-ssec.1) The driver of a vehicle must give a right change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s right direction indicator lights. (sec.49-ssec.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 section 50 ; or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.
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.
The driver of a vehicle must not operate a direction indicator light except— to give a change of direction signal when the driver is required to give the signal under this regulation; or as part of the vehicle’s hazard warning lights. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
This division does not apply to— the rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device; or the driver of a tram that is not fitted with brake lights. s 52 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 22
A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with section 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the driver is stopping, the driver must give the stop signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other road users. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the driver is slowing suddenly, the driver must give the stop signal while slowing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.53-ssec.1) A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with section 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.53-ssec.2) If the driver is stopping, the driver must give the stop signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other road users. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.53-ssec.3) If the driver is slowing suddenly, the driver must give the stop signal while slowing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The driver of a vehicle must give a stop signal by means of the vehicle’s brake lights. However, if the vehicle’s brake lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with brake lights, the driver must give the stop signal by— giving a hand signal in accordance with section 55 ; or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle. (sec.54-ssec.1) The driver of a vehicle must give a stop signal by means of the vehicle’s brake lights. (sec.54-ssec.2) However, if the vehicle’s brake lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with brake lights, the driver must give the stop signal by— giving a hand signal in accordance with section 55 ; or using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.
To give a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing, the driver must extend the right arm and hand at right angles from the right side of the vehicle with— the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. However, the rider of a motorbike may give the hand signal by extending the left arm and hand at right angles from the left side of the motorbike with— the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. (sec.55-ssec.1) To give a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing, the driver must extend the right arm and hand at right angles from the right side of the vehicle with— the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. (sec.55-ssec.2) However, the rider of a motorbike may give the hand signal by extending the left arm and hand at right angles from the left side of the motorbike with— the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.
A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red traffic light— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or if there is a stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic lights; and must not proceed until— the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow or show no traffic light; or a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow is showing, if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping. Subsection (2) applies to a driver— approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow; or approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow, in a marked lane with a traffic lane arrow applying to the lane indicating a single direction that is the same direction as the red traffic arrow. The driver— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or if there is a stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or if there is no stop line or stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic arrows; and must not proceed until— the traffic arrows change to green or flashing yellow; or the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light and there is no red or yellow traffic arrow showing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2) , a reference to the stop line in subsection (1) (a) or (2) (a) — in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike), is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or in the case of a rider of a bicycle, a personal mobility device or a motorbike, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection. s 56 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 9 ; 2014 SL No. 325 s 5 ; 2018 SL No. 195 s 5 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 23 (sec.56-ssec.1) A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red traffic light— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or if there is a stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic lights; and must not proceed until— the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow or show no traffic light; or a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow is showing, if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.56-ssec.1A) However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping. (sec.56-ssec.1B) Subsection (2) applies to a driver— approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow; or approaching or at traffic arrows showing a red traffic arrow, in a marked lane with a traffic lane arrow applying to the lane indicating a single direction that is the same direction as the red traffic arrow. (sec.56-ssec.2) The driver— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or if there is a stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows, but no stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the sign; or if there is no stop line or stop here on red arrow sign at or near the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only traffic arrows; and must not proceed until— the traffic arrows change to green or flashing yellow; or the traffic lights show a green or flashing yellow traffic light and there is no red or yellow traffic arrow showing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.56-ssec.3) If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2) , a reference to the stop line in subsection (1) (a) or (2) (a) — in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike), is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or in the case of a rider of a bicycle, a personal mobility device or a motorbike, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.
A driver who is approaching, or at, traffic lights showing a yellow traffic light— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the stop line; or if there is no stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the nearest traffic lights; or if the traffic lights are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subparagraph (i) or (ii) , but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection; and must not proceed until the traffic lights— change to green or flashing yellow; or show no traffic light. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A driver who is approaching, or at, traffic arrows showing a yellow traffic arrow, and turning in the direction indicated by the arrow— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the stop line; or if there is no stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the nearest traffic arrows; or if the traffic arrows are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subparagraph (i) or (ii) , but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection; and must not proceed until the traffic arrows— change to green or flashing yellow; or show no traffic arrow. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the traffic lights or arrows are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subsection (1) or (2) and enters the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2) , a reference to the stop line in subsection (1) (a) or (2) (a) — in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike), is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or in the case of a rider of a bicycle, a personal mobility device or a motorbike, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection. s 57 amd 2014 SL No. 325 s 6 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 24 (sec.57-ssec.1) A driver who is approaching, or at, traffic lights showing a yellow traffic light— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the stop line; or if there is no stop line at or near the traffic lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the nearest traffic lights; or if the traffic lights are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subparagraph (i) or (ii) , but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection; and must not proceed until the traffic lights— change to green or flashing yellow; or show no traffic light. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.57-ssec.2) A driver who is approaching, or at, traffic arrows showing a yellow traffic arrow, and turning in the direction indicated by the arrow— must stop— if there is a stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the stop line; or if there is no stop line at or near the traffic arrows and the driver can stop safely before reaching the traffic arrows—as near as practicable to, and before reaching, the nearest traffic arrows; or if the traffic arrows are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subparagraph (i) or (ii) , but can stop safely before entering the intersection—before entering the intersection; and must not proceed until the traffic arrows— change to green or flashing yellow; or show no traffic arrow. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.57-ssec.3) If the traffic lights or arrows are at an intersection and the driver can not stop safely under subsection (1) or (2) and enters the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.57-ssec.4) If there is a bicycle storage area before any traffic lights referred to in subsection (1) or (2) , a reference to the stop line in subsection (1) (a) or (2) (a) — in the case of a driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike), is a reference to the first stop line that the driver comes, or came, to in approaching the lights; or in the case of a rider of a bicycle, a personal mobility device or a motorbike, is a reference to the stop line that is nearest to the intersection.
A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red or yellow traffic light does not have to stop if a green traffic arrow is also showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow. A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights who approaches, or is at, a red traffic light on the road that the driver is entering does not have to stop for the red traffic light if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic light. (sec.58-ssec.1) A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red or yellow traffic light does not have to stop if a green traffic arrow is also showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow. (sec.58-ssec.2) A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights who approaches, or is at, a red traffic light on the road that the driver is entering does not have to stop for the red traffic light if there is no stop line or stop here on red signal sign at or near the traffic light.
If traffic lights at an intersection, bicycle crossing or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic light, a driver facing the red traffic light must not enter the intersection, bicycle crossing or marked foot crossing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left before the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow. Subsection (1) does not apply to a driver if section 58 (1) applies to the driver. s 59 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 10 (sec.59-ssec.1) If traffic lights at an intersection, bicycle crossing or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic light, a driver facing the red traffic light must not enter the intersection, bicycle crossing or marked foot crossing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.59-ssec.2) However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left before the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow. (sec.59-ssec.3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a driver if section 58 (1) applies to the driver.
If traffic arrows at an intersection or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, the driver must not enter the intersection or marked foot crossing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic lights that are showing a red traffic light, a driver of a motor vehicle (other than the rider of a motorbike) must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic arrows that are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver of a motor vehicle (other than the rider of a motorbike) is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, the driver must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 60A amd 2014 SL No. 325 s 7 (sec.60A-ssec.1) If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic lights that are showing a red traffic light, a driver of a motor vehicle (other than the rider of a motorbike) must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.60A-ssec.2) If there is a bicycle storage area before traffic arrows that are showing a red traffic arrow, and a driver of a motor vehicle (other than the rider of a motorbike) is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow, the driver must not allow any part of the vehicle to enter the bicycle storage area. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
This section applies to a driver— at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light who has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red signal sign, or nearest or only traffic lights, at the intersection and is not making a hook turn at the intersection; or at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow and has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red arrow sign, or nearest or only traffic arrows, at the intersection. A driver may stop after the stop line at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light, and not proceed through the intersection, because traffic is congested. If the traffic lights or arrows change to red or yellow while the driver is stopped and the driver has not entered the intersection, the driver must not enter the intersection. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping. Also, subsection (2) does not apply to a driver if section 58 (1) applies to the driver. If the traffic lights or arrows change to red or yellow while the driver is stopped and the driver has entered the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies to a driver— at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light who has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red signal sign, or nearest or only traffic lights, at the intersection and is not making a hook turn at the intersection; or at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow and has stopped after the stop line, stop here on red arrow sign, or nearest or only traffic arrows, at the intersection. A driver may stop after the stop line at an intersection with traffic lights showing a green traffic light, and not proceed through the intersection, because traffic is congested. (sec.61-ssec.2) If the traffic lights or arrows change to red or yellow while the driver is stopped and the driver has not entered the intersection, the driver must not enter the intersection. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.61-ssec.3) However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on red after stopping sign and the driver is turning left at the intersection, the driver may turn left after stopping. (sec.61-ssec.4) Also, subsection (2) does not apply to a driver if section 58 (1) applies to the driver. (sec.61-ssec.5) If the traffic lights or arrows change to red or yellow while the driver is stopped and the driver has entered the intersection, the driver must leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to— any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and if the driver is turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign at the intersection— any vehicle approaching from the right, turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering, or making a U-turn at the intersection; and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection who is on the road the driver is leaving; and if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane). Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. However, a driver who is turning at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow need not give way to an oncoming vehicle if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the green traffic arrow. s 62 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 11 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 25 (sec.62-ssec.1) A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to— any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and if the driver is turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign at the intersection— any vehicle approaching from the right, turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering, or making a U-turn at the intersection; and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection who is on the road the driver is leaving; and if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane). Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.62-ssec.2) However, a driver who is turning at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a green traffic arrow need not give way to an oncoming vehicle if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the green traffic arrow.
This section applies to a driver at an intersection if— traffic lights at the intersection are not operating; or the traffic lights are showing only a flashing yellow traffic light. If there is a traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must comply with section 67 as if the sign were a stop sign at an intersection without traffic lights. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If there is no traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must give way to vehicles and pedestrians at or near the intersection in accordance with section 72 or 73 as if the intersection were an intersection without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Subsection (3) does not apply if the intersection is a roundabout. If the intersection is a roundabout, the driver must comply with section 114 . (sec.63-ssec.1) This section applies to a driver at an intersection if— traffic lights at the intersection are not operating; or the traffic lights are showing only a flashing yellow traffic light. (sec.63-ssec.2) If there is a traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must comply with section 67 as if the sign were a stop sign at an intersection without traffic lights. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.63-ssec.3) If there is no traffic light-stop sign at the intersection, the driver must give way to vehicles and pedestrians at or near the intersection in accordance with section 72 or 73 as if the intersection were an intersection without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.63-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the intersection is a roundabout. (sec.63-ssec.5) If the intersection is a roundabout, the driver must comply with section 114 .
A driver turning in the direction indicated by a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to— any vehicle travelling on the road the driver is entering; and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane). Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 64 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 12 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 26
This section applies to a driver approaching or at a marked foot crossing (except at or near an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light at the crossing. The driver must— give way to any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, on or entering the crossing; and not obstruct any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, on the crossing; and not overtake or pass a vehicle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If there is no pedestrian or rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device on or entering the crossing, and no other vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver that is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing, the driver may proceed through the crossing. s 65 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 13 ; 2018 SL No. 195 s 6 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 27 (sec.65-ssec.1) This section applies to a driver approaching or at a marked foot crossing (except at or near an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light at the crossing. (sec.65-ssec.2) The driver must— give way to any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, on or entering the crossing; and not obstruct any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, on the crossing; and not overtake or pass a vehicle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.65-ssec.3) If there is no pedestrian or rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device on or entering the crossing, and no other vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver that is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing, the driver may proceed through the crossing.
A driver approaching or at twin red lights on a road (except at a level crossing) must stop in accordance with subsections (2) and (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If there is a stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line. If there is no stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the lights, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the lights. If the driver stops for the lights, the driver must not proceed until the lights are not showing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.66-ssec.1) A driver approaching or at twin red lights on a road (except at a level crossing) must stop in accordance with subsections (2) and (3) . Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.66-ssec.2) If there is a stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line. (sec.66-ssec.3) If there is no stop line at or near the lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the lights, the driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the lights. (sec.66-ssec.4) If the driver stops for the lights, the driver must not proceed until the lights are not showing. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
s 66A ins 2016 SL No. 240 s 4 om 2018 SL No. 195 s 7
This section applies to a driver at an intersection without traffic lights who is facing a stop sign or stop line. The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching— the stop line; or if there is no stop line—the intersection. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except— an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or a vehicle making a U-turn. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the driver is turning left or right or making a U-turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. For this section, an oncoming vehicle proceeding through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning. s 67 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 14 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 28 (sec.67-ssec.1) This section applies to a driver at an intersection without traffic lights who is facing a stop sign or stop line. (sec.67-ssec.2) The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching— the stop line; or if there is no stop line—the intersection. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.67-ssec.3) The driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except— an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or a vehicle making a U-turn. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.67-ssec.4) If the driver is turning left or right or making a U-turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.67-ssec.5) For this section, an oncoming vehicle proceeding through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.
This section applies to a driver approaching or at a place with a stop sign or stop line, unless the place is— an intersection; or a children’s crossing; or an area of a road that is not a children’s crossing only because it does not have— children crossing flags; or children’s crossing signs and twin yellow lights; or a level crossing; or a place with twin red lights. a stop sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road a stop sign on an exit from a carpark where the exit joins the road The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching— the stop line; or if there is no stop line—the stop sign. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the stop line or stop sign. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.68-ssec.1) This section applies to a driver approaching or at a place with a stop sign or stop line, unless the place is— an intersection; or a children’s crossing; or an area of a road that is not a children’s crossing only because it does not have— children crossing flags; or children’s crossing signs and twin yellow lights; or a level crossing; or a place with twin red lights. a stop sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road a stop sign on an exit from a carpark where the exit joins the road (sec.68-ssec.2) The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching— the stop line; or if there is no stop line—the stop sign. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.68-ssec.3) The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the stop line or stop sign. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
This section applies to a driver at an intersection, other than a roundabout, who is facing a give way sign or give way line. Unless the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except— an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or a vehicle making a U-turn. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to— a vehicle, other than a vehicle making a U-turn at the intersection, that is— on the road that the driver is entering; or turning right at the intersection into the road that the driver is entering; and a vehicle or a pedestrian on the slip lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the driver is turning left or right or making a U-turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. For this section, an oncoming vehicle proceeding through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning. s 69 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 14 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 29 (sec.69-ssec.1) This section applies to a driver at an intersection, other than a roundabout, who is facing a give way sign or give way line. (sec.69-ssec.2) Unless the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except— an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection, if a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or a vehicle making a U-turn. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.69-ssec.2A) If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to— a vehicle, other than a vehicle making a U-turn at the intersection, that is— on the road that the driver is entering; or turning right at the intersection into the road that the driver is entering; and a vehicle or a pedestrian on the slip lane. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.69-ssec.3) If the driver is turning left or right or making a U-turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.69-ssec.5) For this section, an oncoming vehicle proceeding through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.
If 2 or more drivers at an intersection are each facing a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line, each driver must give way to the other or others, as required under division 2 , as if none of the drivers were facing a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A driver approaching a bridge or length of narrow road with a give way sign must give way to any oncoming vehicle that is on, or approaching, the bridge or length of road when the driver reaches the sign. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 70 amd 2014 SL No. 279 s 8
A driver approaching or at a place (except an intersection, bridge or length of narrow road, level crossing, or a place with twin red lights) with a give way sign or give way line must give way in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. a give way sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road a give way sign on a road at a place where a bicycle path meets the road The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the give way sign or give way line. (sec.71-ssec.1) A driver approaching or at a place (except an intersection, bridge or length of narrow road, level crossing, or a place with twin red lights) with a give way sign or give way line must give way in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. a give way sign at a break in a dividing strip dividing the part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles from a service road a give way sign on a road at a place where a bicycle path meets the road (sec.71-ssec.2) The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the give way sign or give way line.
A driver at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout) who is not facing traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line, must give way in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. If the driver is going straight ahead, the driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line). If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane), the driver must give way to— any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road the driver is entering. If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to— any vehicle approaching from the right or turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle making a U-turn at the intersection); and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, on or entering the slip lane. If the driver is turning right, the driver must give way to— any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane or a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road the driver is entering. s 72 amd 2013 SL No. 192 s 14 ; 2018 SL No. 195 s 8 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 30 (sec.72-ssec.1) A driver at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout) who is not facing traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line, must give way in accordance with this section. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.72-ssec.2) If the driver is going straight ahead, the driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line). (sec.72-ssec.3) If the driver is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane), the driver must give way to— any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road the driver is entering. (sec.72-ssec.4) If the driver is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to— any vehicle approaching from the right or turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle making a U-turn at the intersection); and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, on or entering the slip lane. (sec.72-ssec.5) If the driver is turning right, the driver must give way to— any vehicle approaching from the right (except a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane or a vehicle approaching or at a place with a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line); and any pedestrian, or any rider of a bicycle or a personal mobility device, at or near the intersection crossing the road the driver is entering.
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This regulation may be cited as the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 or as the Queensland Road Rules.
This regulation, other than sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) , commences on 12 October 2009. Sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) commence on 11 March 2010. (sec.2-ssec.1) This regulation, other than sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) , commences on 12 October 2009. (sec.2-ssec.2) Sections 266 and 267 (1) , (1AA) , (1AB) , (1A) , (1B) and (1C) commence on 11 March 2010.
The object of this regulation is to provide road rules in Queensland that are substantially uniform with road rules elsewhere in Australia.
The dictionary in schedule 5 defines particular words used in this regulation.
In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS 1754–1991. a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS/NZS 1754–1995, AS/NZS 1754–2000 or AS/NZS 1754–2004. Subsection (3) applies in relation to the following standards— a standard mentioned in subsection (1) ; ASTM F1447; EN 1078; Snell B-95; UN ECE 22; US standard 16 CFR part 1203 . If this regulation requires a person to fit or use a thing that complies with a standard mentioned in subsection (2) , the person complies with the requirement if, when the thing was manufactured, the thing complied with the standard in force under the designation, or the standard in force, at that time. s 5 sub 2013 SL No. 192 s 7 amd 2018 SL No. 195 s 3 ; 2022 SL No. 3 s 11 ; 2026 SL No. 7 s 20 (sec.5-ssec.1) In this regulation, unless otherwise stated— a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation; and ‘AS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS 1754–1991. a reference to a standard using the designation made up of ‘AS/NZS’ and a number is a reference to the standard as in force from time to time under that designation. ‘AS/NZS 1754’ is a reference to the standard that is in force under that designation at the relevant time, including, for example, AS/NZS 1754–1995, AS/NZS 1754–2000 or AS/NZS 1754–2004. (sec.5-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies in relation to the following standards— a standard mentioned in subsection (1) ; ASTM F1447; EN 1078; Snell B-95; UN ECE 22; US standard 16 CFR part 1203 . (sec.5-ssec.3) If this regulation requires a person to fit or use a thing that complies with a standard mentioned in subsection (2) , the person complies with the requirement if, when the thing was manufactured, the thing complied with the standard in force under the designation, or the standard in force, at that time.
A diagram under a provision is an example for the provision.
This regulation is based on the Australian Road Rules. Some provisions of the Australian Road Rules contain provisions that are not relevant to the operation of this regulation. To maximise uniformity between this regulation and the Australian Road Rules, the numbers of some sections that are not relevant have not been used in the numbering of this regulation, unless required for provisions particular to the State.
This regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas. A reference in this regulation (except in this division) to a road includes a reference to a road-related area , unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation. A reference in section 146 (which deals with driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic) to the road includes a reference to the road-related area of the road. A reference in section 200 (1) (which deals with certain heavy or long vehicles stopping on roads) to a length of road includes a reference to the road-related area of the length of road. A reference in section 31 (which deals with starting a right turn from a road, except a multi-lane road) to a road does not include a reference to a road-related area, because of the definition in subsection (5) of that section. (sec.11-ssec.1) This regulation applies to vehicles and road users on roads and road-related areas. (sec.11-ssec.2) A reference in this regulation (except in this division) to a road includes a reference to a road-related area , unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation. A reference in section 146 (which deals with driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic) to the road includes a reference to the road-related area of the road. A reference in section 200 (1) (which deals with certain heavy or long vehicles stopping on roads) to a length of road includes a reference to the road-related area of the length of road. A reference in section 31 (which deals with starting a right turn from a road, except a multi-lane road) to a road does not include a reference to a road-related area, because of the definition in subsection (5) of that section.
A road-related area is any of the following— an area that divides a road; a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; an area that is not a road and that is open to the public and designated for use by cyclists or animals; an area that is not a road and that is open to, or used by, the public for parking vehicles. However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this regulation (except this division) to a road-related area includes a reference to— any shoulder of a road; and any other area that is a footpath or nature strip as defined in the dictionary. In this section— shoulder , of a road— includes any part of the road that is not designed to be used by motor vehicles in travelling along the road; and includes— for a kerbed road—any part of the kerb; and for a sealed road—any unsealed part of the road, and any sealed part of the road outside an edge line on the road; but does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path. (sec.13-ssec.1) A road-related area is any of the following— an area that divides a road; a footpath or nature strip adjacent to a road; an area that is not a road and that is open to the public and designated for use by cyclists or animals; an area that is not a road and that is open to, or used by, the public for parking vehicles. (sec.13-ssec.2) However, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in this regulation (except this division) to a road-related area includes a reference to— any shoulder of a road; and any other area that is a footpath or nature strip as defined in the dictionary. (sec.13-ssec.3) In this section— shoulder , of a road— includes any part of the road that is not designed to be used by motor vehicles in travelling along the road; and includes— for a kerbed road—any part of the kerb; and for a sealed road—any unsealed part of the road, and any sealed part of the road outside an edge line on the road; but does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path.
A road user is a driver, rider, passenger or pedestrian.
A vehicle includes— a motor vehicle, trailer and tram; and a bicycle; and a personal mobility device; and an animal-drawn vehicle, and an animal that is being ridden or drawing a vehicle; and a combination; but does not include a motorised mobility device, a wheelchair, a train, a wheeled recreational device or a wheeled toy. s 15 amd 2013 SL No. 150 s 10 ; 2022 Act No. 19 s 28 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 9
For schedule 4 of the Act , definition personal mobility device , paragraph (b) , a vehicle is a personal mobility device if the vehicle— has 1 or more wheels; and is propelled by an electric motor; and is not more than— 1,250mm in length by 700mm in width by 1,350mm in height; or 700mm in length by 1,250mm in width by 1,350mm in height; and weighs 60kg or less when the vehicle is not carrying a person or other load; and is none of the following— a low powered toy scooter; a motorised mobility device; a vehicle with pedals. s 15A ins 2014 SL No. 219 s 53 sub 2018 SL No. 217 s 5 amd 2022 Act No. 19 s 29 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 10 ; 2024 Act No. 2 s 66
A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle). s 16 amd 2022 Act No. 19 s 30 ; 2022 SL No. 142 s 11 (sec.16-ssec) A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle).
A rider is the person who is riding a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle. A rider does not include— a passenger; or a person walking while pushing or pulling a bicycle or personal mobility device. s 17 amd 2022 SL No. 142 s 12 (sec.17-ssec.1) A rider is the person who is riding a motorbike, bicycle, personal mobility device, animal or animal-drawn vehicle. (sec.17-ssec.2) A rider does not include— a passenger; or a person walking while pushing or pulling a bicycle or personal mobility device.
s 18 sub 2013 SL No. 150 s 11 om 2022 SL No. 142 s 13
Unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation, a reference in this regulation (except in this division)— to a driver , includes a reference to a rider; and to driving , includes a reference to riding.
A driver must not drive at a speed over the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. See also the Criminal Code , section 328A (Dangerous operation
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