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Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009
sec.145Driver being overtaken not to increase speed
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sec.145 Driver being overtaken not to increase speed
If a driver is overtaking another driver on a two-way road by crossing a dividing line, or crossing to the right of the centre of the road, the other driver must not increase the speed at which the driver is driving until the first driver— has passed the other driver; and has returned to the marked lane or line of traffic where the other driver is driving; and is a sufficient distance in front of the other driver to avoid a collision. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
- (a) has passed the other driver; and
- (b) has returned to the marked lane or line of traffic where the other driver is driving; and
- (c) is a sufficient distance in front of the other driver to avoid a collision.