Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009
sec.49How to give a right change of direction signal
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sec.49 How to give a right change of direction signal
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.
- (a) giving a hand signal in accordance with section 50 ; or
- (b) using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle.