but does not include another kind of wheelchair, a train, a wheeled recreational device, a wheeled toy or a personal mobility device. Show
15APersonal mobility devices—Act, sch 4 For schedule 4 of the Act, definition personal mobility device, paragraph (b), a vehicle is a personal mobility device if the vehicle—(a)has 1 or more wheels; and(b)is propelled by an electric motor; and(c)has an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control; and(d)when propelled only by the motor, can not reach a speed of more than 25km/h on level ground; and(e)is not more than—(i)1,250mm in length by 700mm in width by 1,350mm in height; or(ii)700mm in length by 1,250mm in width by 1,350mm in height; and(f)weighs 60kg or less when the vehicle is not carrying a person or other load; and(g)has no sharp protrusions; and(h)is not a motorised scooter or a motorised wheelchair. 16Who is a driver (1)A driver is the person who is driving a vehicle (except a motorbike, bicycle, animal or animal-drawn vehicle).(2)However, a driver does not include a person pushing a motorised wheelchair. 17Who is a rider (1)A rider is the person who is riding a motorbike, bicycle, animal or animal-drawn vehicle.(2)A rider does not include—(a)a passenger; or(b)a person walking beside and pushing a bicycle. 18Pedestrian includes personal mobility device user A pedestrian includes a person who is using a personal mobility device, unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation. 19Reference to driver includes rider etc. Unless otherwise expressly stated in this regulation, a reference in this regulation (except in this division)—(a)to a driver, includes a reference to a rider; and(b)to driving, includes a reference to riding. 20Obeying the speed limit 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. 21Speed limit where a speed limit sign applies (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.(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)a speed limit sign on the road with a different number on the sign;(b)an end speed limit sign or speed derestriction sign on the road;(c)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road. 22Speed limit in a speed limited area (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. 23Speed limit in a school zone (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.(2)A school zone is—(a)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(b)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. 24Speed limit in a shared zone (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.(2)A shared zone is—(a)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(b)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(c)a network of roads in an area with—(i)a shared zone sign on each road into the area indicating the same number; and(ii)an end shared zone sign on each road out of the area; or(d)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.(3)In subsection (2)(c)(i) and (ii)—road does not include a road-related area. 24ASpeed limit for certain vehicles (1)This section applies to a driver despite a higher speed limit that would otherwise apply to the driver under this part.(2)The speed limit applying to the following drivers for a length of road where the driver is driving is—(a)for a driver driving a tractor towing a sugar cane trailer—50km/h;(b)for a driver driving an oversize vehicle that is required to travel with a pilot or escort vehicle—80km/h;(c)for a driver driving a road train—90km/h;(d)for a driver driving a bus with a GVM over 5t, or another vehicle with a GVM over 12t—100km/h.(3)In this section—sugar cane trailer means a trailer—(a)with an ATM within the meaning of the Standards and Safety Regulation of not more than 20t; and(b)designed for carrying sugar cane.tractor does not include a motor vehicle built to tow a semitrailer. 25Speed limit elsewhere (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.(2)The default speed limit applying to a driver for a length of road is—(a)for a road in a built-up area—50km/h; or(b)for a road that is not in a built-up area—100km/h. 26Application of division to roundabouts, road-related areas and adjacent land (1)This division does not apply to a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.(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.(3)In this section—road does not include a road-related area. 27Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road) (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. 28Starting a left turn from a multi-lane road (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—(a)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(b)the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or(c)subsection (1A) or (2) applies to the driver. 29Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line (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—(a)the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or(b)subsection (2) applies to the driver. 30Application of division to certain right turns (1)This division does not apply to—(a)a driver turning right at an intersection where there is a hook turn only sign; or(b)the rider of a bicycle making a hook turn under division 3; or(c)a driver making a U-turn; or(d)a driver entering or leaving a roundabout.(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.(3)In this section—road does not include a road-related area. 31Starting a right turn from a road (except a multi-lane road) (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. 32Starting a right turn from a multi-lane road (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—(a)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(b)the driver is turning, at B lights or a white traffic arrow, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or(c)subsection (2) applies to the driver. 33Making a right turn (1)A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this section unless—(a)the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with part 17, division 2; or(b)subsection (4) applies to the driver. Division 3 Hook turns at intersections 34Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign (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. 35Optional hook turn by a bicycle rider (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, may turn right at the intersection by making—(a)a right turn under division 2; or(b)a hook turn under this section.(2)The rider must make a hook turn under this section in accordance with subsection (3). 36Bicycle rider making a hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign The rider of a bicycle must not make a hook turn at an intersection that has a no hook turn by bicycles sign. 37Beginning a U-turn A driver must not begin a U-turn unless—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)the driver can safely make the U-turn without unreasonably obstructing the free movement of traffic. 38Giving way when making a U-turn A driver making a U-turn must give way to all vehicles and pedestrians. 39Making a U-turn contrary to a no U-turn sign (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. 40Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights 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. 41Making a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights 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. 42Starting a U-turn at an intersection A driver making a U-turn at an intersection must start the U-turn—(a)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(b)in any other case—from the left of the centre of the road. 43Section number not used Part 5 Change of direction and stop signals Division 1 Change of direction signals 44Division does not apply to entering or leaving a roundabout or lane filtering This division does not apply to—(a)a driver entering, in or leaving a roundabout; or(b)the rider of a motorbike while lane filtering in compliance with section 151A. 45What is changing direction (1)A driver changes direction if—(a)the driver changes direction to the left; or(b)the driver changes direction to the right.(2)A driver changes direction to the left by doing any of the following—(a)turning left;(b)changing marked lanes to the left;(c)diverging to the left;(d)entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the left;(e)moving to the left to, or from, a stationary position;(f)turning left into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area;(g)at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the right—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road.(3)A driver changes direction to the right by doing any of the following—(a)turning right;(b)changing marked lanes to the right;(c)diverging to the right;(d)entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, to the right;(e)moving to the right to, or from, a stationary position;(f)turning right into a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from a median strip parking area;(g)making a U-turn;(h)at a T-intersection where the continuing road curves to the left—leaving the continuing road to proceed straight ahead onto the terminating road. 46Giving a left change of direction signal (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—(a)subsection (2); and(b)if subsection (3) applies to the driver—subsection (3). 47How to give a left change of direction signal The driver of a vehicle must give a left change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s left direction indicator lights. 48Giving a right change of direction signal (1)Before a driver changes direction to the right, the driver must give a right change of direction signal in accordance with section 49 for long enough to comply with—(a)subsection (2); and(b)if subsection (3) applies to the driver—subsection (3). 49How to give a right change of direction signal (1)The driver of a vehicle must give a right change of direction signal by operating the vehicle’s right direction indicator lights.(2)However, if the vehicle’s direction indicator lights are not in working order or are not clearly visible, or the vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights, the driver must give the change of direction signal by—(a)giving a hand signal in accordance with section 50; or(b)using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle. 50How to give a right change of direction signal by giving a hand signal To give a hand signal for changing direction to the right, the driver must extend the right arm and hand horizontally and at right angles from the right side of the vehicle, with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. 51When use of direction indicator lights permitted The driver of a vehicle must not operate a direction indicator light except—(a)to give a change of direction signal when the driver is required to give the signal under this regulation; or(b)as part of the vehicle’s hazard warning lights. 52Division does not apply to bicycle riders or certain tram drivers This division does not apply to—(a)the rider of a bicycle; or(b)the driver of a tram that is not fitted with brake lights. 53Giving a stop signal (1)A driver must give a stop signal in accordance with section 54 before stopping or when suddenly slowing. 54How to give a stop signal (1)The driver of a vehicle must give a stop signal by means of the vehicle’s brake lights.(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—(a)giving a hand signal in accordance with section 55; or(b)using a mechanical signalling device fitted to the vehicle. 55How to give a stop signal by giving a hand signal (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—(a)the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and(b)the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.(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—(a)the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards; and(b)the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel. Part 6 Traffic lights, traffic arrows and twin red lights Division 1 Obeying traffic lights and traffic arrows 56Stopping on a red traffic light or arrow (1)A driver approaching or at traffic lights showing a red traffic light—(a)must stop—(i)if there is a stop line at or near the traffic lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or(ii)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(iii)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(b)must not proceed until—(i)the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow or show no traffic light; or(ii)a green or flashing yellow traffic arrow is showing, if the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow. 57Stopping for a yellow traffic light or arrow (1)A driver who is approaching, or at, traffic lights showing a yellow traffic light—(a)must stop—(i)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(ii)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(iii)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(b)must not proceed until the traffic lights—(i)change to green or flashing yellow; or(ii)show no traffic light. 58Exceptions to stopping for a red or yellow traffic light (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.(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. 59Proceeding through a red traffic light (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. 60Proceeding through a red traffic arrow 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. 60AProceeding through a bicycle storage area before a red traffic light or arrow (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. 61Proceeding when traffic lights or arrows at an intersection change to red or yellow (1)This section applies to a driver—(a)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(b)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. Division 2 Giving way at traffic lights and traffic arrows 62Giving way when turning at intersection with traffic lights (1)A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—(a)any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and(aa)any rider of a bicycle at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering on a marked foot crossing; and(b)if the driver is turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign at the intersection—(i)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(ii)any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle at or near the intersection who is on the road the driver is leaving; and(c)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). 63Giving way at an intersection with traffic lights not operating or only partly operating (1)This section applies to a driver at an intersection if—(a)traffic lights at the intersection are not operating; or(b)the traffic lights are showing only a flashing yellow traffic light.(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. 64Giving way at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection A driver turning in the direction indicated by a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—(a)any vehicle travelling on the road the driver is entering; and(b)any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and(ba)any rider of a bicycle at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering on a marked foot crossing; and(c)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). 65Giving way at a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light (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.(2)The driver must—(a)give way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering the crossing; and(b)not obstruct any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on the crossing; and(c)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. Division 3 Twin red lights (except at level crossings) 66Stopping for twin red lights (except at level crossings) (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). Division 1 Giving way at a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver 67Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights (1)This section applies to a driver at an intersection without traffic lights who is facing a stop sign or stop line.(2)The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching—(a)the stop line; or(b)if there is no stop line—the intersection. 68Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places (1)This section applies to a driver approaching or at a place with a stop sign or stop line, unless the place is—(a)an intersection; or(b)a children’s crossing; or(c)an area of a road that is not a children’s crossing only because it does not have—(i)children crossing flags; or(ii)children’s crossing signs and twin yellow lights; or(d)a level crossing; or(e)a place with twin red lights. 69Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection, other than a roundabout (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.(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—(a)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(b)a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or(c)a vehicle making a U-turn. 69ATwo or more drivers facing various signs or lines at an intersection 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. 70Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road 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. 71Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places (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. Division 2 Giving way at an intersection without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line 72Giving way at an intersection (except a T-intersection or roundabout) (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. 73Giving way at a T-intersection (1)A driver at a T-intersection 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. Division 3 Entering or leaving road-related areas and adjacent land 74Giving way when entering a road from a road-related area or adjacent land (1)A driver entering a road from a road-related area, or adjacent land, without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line must give way to all of the following—(a)a vehicle travelling on the road or turning into the road, except a vehicle turning right into the road from a road-related area or adjacent land;(b)a pedestrian on the road;(c)a vehicle or a pedestrian on a road-related area that the driver crosses to enter the road;(d)for a driver entering the road from a road-related area—(i)a pedestrian on the road-related area; and(ii)another vehicle ahead of the driver’s vehicle or approaching from the left or right. 75Giving way when entering a road-related area or adjacent land from a road (1)A driver entering a road-related area or adjacent land from a place on a road without traffic lights or a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line must give way to—(a)any pedestrian on the road; and(b)any vehicle or pedestrian on any road-related area that the driver crosses or enters; and(c)if the driver is turning right from the road—any oncoming vehicle on the road that is going straight ahead or turning left; and(d)if the road the driver is leaving ends at a T-intersection opposite the road-related area or adjacent land and the driver is crossing the continuing road—any vehicle on the continuing road. Division 4 Keeping clear of and giving way to particular vehicles 76Keeping clear of trams travelling in tram lanes etc. (1)A driver must not move into the path of an approaching tram travelling in a tram lane, or on tram tracks marked along the left side of the tracks by a broken or continuous yellow line parallel to the tracks. 77Giving way to buses (1)A driver driving on a length of road in a built-up area where the speed limit applying to the driver is not more than 70km/h, in the left lane or left line of traffic, or in a bicycle lane on the far left side of the road, must give way to a bus in front of the driver if—(a)the bus has stopped, or is moving slowly, at the far left side of the road or in a bus-stop bay; and(b)the bus displays a give way to buses sign and the right direction indicator lights of the bus are operating; and(c)the bus is about to enter or proceed in the lane or line of traffic in which the driver is driving. 78Keeping clear of police and emergency vehicles (1)A driver must not move into the path of an approaching police vehicle or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm. 79Giving way to police and emergency vehicles (1)A driver must give way to a police vehicle or emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing blue or red light (whether or not it is also displaying other lights) or sounding an alarm. 79AGiving way to escorted vehicles (1)A driver must give way to an oversize vehicle that is being escorted by a pilot or escort vehicle. Division 5 Crossings and shared zones 80Stopping at a children’s crossing (1)A driver approaching a children’s crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing. 81Giving way at a pedestrian crossing (1)A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing must drive at a speed at which the driver can, if necessary, stop safely before the crossing. 82Overtaking or passing a vehicle at a children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing A driver approaching a children’s crossing, or pedestrian crossing, must 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 to a pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on or entering the crossing. 83Giving way to pedestrians in a shared zone A driver driving in a shared zone must give way to any pedestrian in the zone. Division 6 Other give way rules 84Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip (1)If a driver drives through a break in a dividing strip that has no stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line, the driver must give way to—(a)any tram on the dividing strip; and(b)any vehicle travelling on the part of the road the driver is entering (except a vehicle to which a stop sign, stop line, give way sign, or give way line, applies). 85Giving way on a painted island A driver entering a turning lane from a painted island must give way to any vehicle—(a)in the turning lane; or(b)entering the turning lane from the marked lane, or line of traffic, immediately adjacent to the turning lane. 86Giving way in median turning bays (1)A driver entering a median turning bay must give way to any oncoming vehicle already in the turning bay. 87Giving way when moving from a side of a road or a median strip parking area (1)A driver entering a marked lane, or a line of traffic, from the far left or right side of a road must give way to any vehicle travelling in the lane or line of traffic. Part 8 Traffic signs and road markings Division 1 Traffic signs and road markings at intersections and other places 88Left turn signs (1)If there is a left turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn left at the intersection. 89Right turn signs (1)If there is a right turn only sign at an intersection, a driver must turn right at the intersection. 90No turns signs If there is a no turns sign at an intersection, a driver must not turn left or right, or make a U-turn, at the intersection. 91No left turn and no right turn signs (1)If there is a no left turn sign at an intersection, or another place on a road, a driver must not turn left at the intersection or place. 92Traffic lane arrows (1)If a driver is driving in a marked lane at an intersection (except a roundabout) and there are traffic lane arrows applying to the lane, the driver must—(a)if the arrows indicate a single direction—drive in that direction; or(b)if the arrows indicate 2 or more directions—drive in 1 of those directions. Division 2 Traffic signs and road markings generally 93No overtaking or passing signs (1)A driver must not—(a)drive past a no overtaking or passing sign if any oncoming vehicle is on the bridge or length of road to which the sign applies; or(b)overtake a vehicle on a bridge or length of road to which a no overtaking or passing sign applies. 94No overtaking on bridge signs A driver on a bridge with a no overtaking on bridge sign must not overtake a vehicle between the sign and the far end of the bridge. 95Emergency stopping lane (1)A driver must not drive in an emergency stopping lane unless—(a)the driver needs to drive in the emergency stopping lane to avoid a collision, to stop in the lane, or because the driver’s vehicle is disabled; or(b)the driver is permitted to drive in the emergency stopping lane under another section; or(c)the driver is edge filtering in compliance with section 151B. 96Keep clear markings (1)A driver must not stop on an area of a road marked with a keep clear marking. 97Road access signs (1)A driver must not drive on a length of road to which a road access sign applies if information on or with the sign indicates that the driver or the driver’s vehicle is not permitted beyond the sign. 98One-way signs (1)A driver must not drive on a length of road to which a one-way sign applies except in the direction indicated by the arrow on the sign. 99Keep left and keep right signs (1)A driver driving past a keep left sign must drive to the left of the sign. 100No entry signs A driver must not drive past a no entry sign. 101Hand-held stop signs (1)A driver approaching a hand-held stop sign must stop before reaching the sign. 101ASafety ramp and arrester bed signs (1)A driver must not drive on a safety ramp or arrester bed unless it is necessary for the driver to do so in the interests of safety. Division 3 Signs for trucks, buses and other large vehicles 102Clearance and low clearance signs (1)A driver must not drive past a clearance sign, or a low clearance sign, if the driver’s vehicle, or any vehicle connected to it, is higher than the height (in metres) indicated by the sign. 103Load limit signs (1)A driver must not drive past a bridge load limit (gross mass) sign or gross load limit sign if the total of the gross mass (in tonnes) of the driver’s vehicle, and any vehicle connected to it, is more than the gross mass indicated by the sign. 104No trucks signs (1)A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not contravene a no trucks sign that has information on or with it indicating a mass if the GVM of the driver’s vehicle (or, if the driver is driving a combination, any vehicle in the combination) is more than that mass. 105Trucks must enter signs If the driver of a truck drives past a trucks must enter sign, the driver must enter the area indicated by information on or with the sign. 106No buses signs (1)The driver of a bus must not drive past a no buses sign that has information on or with it indicating a mass if the GVM of the bus is more than that mass. 107Buses must enter signs If the driver of a bus drives past a buses must enter sign, the driver must enter the area indicated by information on or with the sign. 108Trucks and buses low gear signs (1)If the driver of a truck or bus is driving on a length of road to which a trucks and buses low gear sign applies, the driver must drive the truck or bus in a gear that is low enough to limit the speed of the truck or bus without the use of a primary brake. 109What is a roundabout A roundabout is an intersection—(a)with either—(i)1 or more marked lanes, all of which are for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction around a central traffic island; or(ii)room for 1 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction around a central traffic island; and(b)with or without a roundabout sign at each entrance. 110Meaning of halfway around a roundabout A driver leaves a roundabout halfway around the roundabout if the driver leaves the roundabout on a road that is straight ahead, or substantially straight ahead, from the road on which the driver enters the roundabout. 111Entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road or a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction (1)A driver entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road, or a road with room for 2 or more lines of traffic, other than animals, bicycles, motorbikes or motorised wheelchairs, travelling in the same direction as the driver, must enter the roundabout in accordance with this section. 112Giving a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout (1)This section applies to a driver entering a roundabout if—(a)the driver is to leave the roundabout at the first exit after entering the roundabout; and(b)the exit is less than halfway around the roundabout.(2)Before entering the roundabout, the driver must give a left change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. 113Giving a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout (1)This section applies to a driver entering a roundabout if the driver is to leave the roundabout more than halfway around it.(2)Before entering the roundabout, the driver must give a right change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians. 114Giving way when entering or driving in a roundabout (1)A driver entering a roundabout must give way to—(a)any vehicle in the roundabout; and(b)a tram that is entering or approaching the roundabout. 115Driving in a roundabout (1)A driver driving in a roundabout must drive—(a)to the left of the central traffic island in the roundabout; or(b)if subsection (2) applies to the driver—on the edge of the central traffic island, to the left of the centre of the island; or(c)if subsection (3) applies to the driver—over the central traffic island, as near as practicable to the left of the centre of the island. 116Obeying traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout If a driver is driving in a marked lane in a roundabout and there are traffic lane arrows applying to the lane, the driver must—(a)if the arrows indicate a single direction—drive in or leave the roundabout in that direction; or(b)if the arrows indicate 2 or more directions—drive in or leave the roundabout in 1 of those directions. 117Giving a change of direction signal when changing marked lanes or lines of traffic in a roundabout (1)A driver driving in a roundabout must give a left change of direction signal before the driver changes marked lanes to the left, or enters a part of the roundabout where there is room for another line of traffic to the left, in the roundabout, unless the driver’s vehicle is not fitted with direction indicator lights. 118Giving a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout (1)If practicable, a driver driving in a roundabout must give a left change of direction signal when leaving the roundabout. 119Giving way by the rider of a bicycle or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout The rider of a bicycle or animal who is riding in the far left marked lane of a roundabout with 2 or more marked lanes, or the far left line of traffic in a roundabout with room for 2 or more lines of traffic, other than animals, bicycles, motorbikes or motorised wheelchairs, must give way to any vehicle leaving the roundabout. 120What is a level crossing (1)A level crossing—(a)is an area (the primary area) where—(i)a road and a railway meet at substantially the same level, whether or not there is a level crossing sign on the road at all or any of the entrances to the area; or(ii)a road and tram tracks meet at substantially the same level and that has a level crossing sign on the road at each entrance to the area; and(b)includes any other area adjacent to the primary area that has cross-hatched road markings painted on it.(2)In this section—road does not include a road-related area. 121Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a level crossing A driver at a level crossing with a stop sign must—(a)stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line or, if there is no stop line, as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop sign; and(b)give way to any train or tram on, approaching or entering the crossing. 122Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at a level crossing A driver at a level crossing with a give way sign or give way line must give way to any train or tram on, approaching or entering the crossing. 123Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc. A driver must not enter a level crossing if—(a)warning lights (for example, twin red lights or rotating red lights) are operating or warning bells are ringing; or(b)a gate, boom or barrier at the crossing is closed or is opening or closing; or(c)a train or tram is on or entering the crossing; or(d)a train or tram approaching the crossing can be seen from the crossing, or is sounding a warning, and there would be a danger of a collision with the train or tram if the driver entered the crossing; or(e)the driver can not drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked. 124Leaving a level crossing A driver who enters a level crossing must leave the level crossing as soon as the driver can do so safely. Part 11 Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules 125Unreasonably obstructing drivers or pedestrians (1)A driver must not unreasonably obstruct the path of another driver or a pedestrian. 126Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles A driver must drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle travelling in front of the driver so the driver can, if necessary, stop safely to avoid a collision with the vehicle. 127Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles (1)The driver of a long vehicle must drive at least the required minimum distance behind another long vehicle travelling in front of the driver, unless the driver is—(a)driving on—(i)a multi-lane road; or(ii)a length of road in a built-up area; or(b)overtaking. 128Entering blocked intersections A driver must not enter an intersection if the driver can not drive through the intersection because the intersection, or a road beyond the intersection, is blocked. 128AEntering particular blocked crossings A driver must not enter a bicycle crossing, children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing if the driver can not drive through the crossing because the crossing, or a road beyond the crossing, is blocked. Division 2 Keeping to the left 129Keeping to the far left side of a road (1)A driver on a road, other than a multi-lane road, must drive as near as practicable to the far left side of the road. 130Keeping to the left on a multi-lane road (1)This section applies to a driver driving on a multi-lane road if—(a)the speed limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving is over 80km/h; or(b)a keep left unless overtaking sign applies to the length of road where the driver is driving.(2)The driver must not drive in the right lane unless—(a)the driver is—(i)turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of the road; and(ii)giving a right change of direction signal; or(b)the driver is overtaking; or(c)a left lane must turn left sign or left traffic lane arrows apply to any other lane and the driver is not turning left; or(d)the driver is required to drive in the right lane under section 159; or(e)the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or(f)the traffic in each other lane is congested; or(g)the traffic in every lane is congested; or(h)the right lane is a special purpose lane in which the driver, under another provision of this regulation, is permitted to drive; or(i)there are only 2 marked lanes and the left lane is a slow vehicle turn out lane. 131Keeping to the left of oncoming vehicles (1)A driver must drive to the left of any oncoming vehicle unless—(a)the driver is turning right at an intersection; and(b)the driver is passing an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection; and(c)there is no traffic sign or road marking indicating that the driver must pass to the left of the oncoming vehicle. 132Keeping to the left of the centre of a road or the dividing line (1)A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip must drive to the left of the centre of the road, except as permitted under section 133, 139(1) or 139A(1). 133Exceptions to keeping to the left of the centre of a road (1)This section applies to a driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip.(2)The driver may drive to the right of the centre of the road—(a)to overtake another driver; or(b)to enter or leave the road; or(c)to enter a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane).(3)The driver may also drive to the right of the centre of the road if—(a)because of the width or condition of the road, it is not practicable to drive to the left of the centre of the road; and(b)the driver can do so safely. 134Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line (1)This section applies to a driver on a road with a dividing line.(2)If the dividing line is a single broken dividing line only, a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line—(a)to overtake another driver; or(b)to perform a U-turn, unless the driver is prohibited from performing the U-turn under another provision of this regulation.(3)If the dividing line is a single continuous or broken dividing line, a broken dividing line to the left or right of a single continuous dividing line or 2 parallel broken dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line—(a)to enter or leave the road; or(b)to enter a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane); or(c)to park in angle parking on the opposite side of the road. 135Keeping to the left of a median strip (1)A driver on a road with a median strip must drive to the left of the median strip, unless the driver is—(a)entering or driving in a median strip parking area; or(b)required to drive to the right of the median strip by a keep right sign. 136Driving on a one-way service road A driver on the part of the road that is a service road (except a service road to which a two-way sign applies) must drive in the same direction as a vehicle travelling on the part of the road closest to the service road must travel. 137Keeping off a dividing strip (1)A driver must not drive on a dividing strip, except as permitted under this section or section 139(4) or 139A(3). 138Keeping off a painted island (1)A driver must not drive on or over a single continuous line, or 2 parallel continuous lines, along a side of or surrounding a painted island, except as permitted under this section or section 139(4) or 139A(3). 139Exceptions for avoiding obstructions on a road (1)A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip may drive to the right of the centre of the road to avoid an obstruction if—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)it is necessary and reasonable, in all the circumstances, for the driver to drive to the right of the centre of the road to avoid the obstruction; and(c)the driver can do so safely.(2)A driver on a road with a dividing line may drive to the right of the dividing line to avoid an obstruction if—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)it is necessary and reasonable, in all the circumstances, for the driver to drive to the right of the dividing line to avoid the obstruction; and(c)the driver can do so safely.(3)For subsection (2), if the dividing line is a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line, a single continuous dividing line only or 2 parallel continuous dividing lines, the hazard in driving to the right of the dividing line must be taken into account in deciding whether it is reasonable to drive to the right of the dividing line.(4)A driver may drive on a dividing strip, or on or over a single continuous line, or 2 parallel continuous lines, along a side of or surrounding a painted island, to avoid an obstruction if—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)it is necessary and reasonable to drive on the dividing strip or painted island to avoid the obstruction; and(c)the driver can do so safely. 139AExceptions for passing bicycle rider (1)A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip may drive to the right of the centre of the road to pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)the driving is necessary to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; and(c)the driver can do so safely.(2)A driver on a road with a dividing line may drive to the right of the dividing line to pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)the driving is necessary to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; and(c)the driver can do so safely.(3)A driver may drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road, or on or over a single continuous line, or 2 parallel continuous lines, along a side of or surrounding a painted island to pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)the driving is necessary to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; and(c)the driver can do so safely. 140No overtaking unless safe to do so A driver must not overtake a vehicle unless—(a)the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b)the driver can safely overtake the vehicle. 141No overtaking etc. to the left of a vehicle (1)A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not overtake a vehicle to the left of the vehicle unless—(a)the driver is driving on a multi-lane road and the vehicle can be safely overtaken in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle; or(b)the vehicle is turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right change of direction signal and it is safe to overtake to the left of the vehicle; or(c)the vehicle is stationary and can be safely overtaken to the left of the vehicle; or(d)the driver is lane filtering in compliance with section 151A or edge filtering in compliance with section 151B. 142No overtaking to the right of a vehicle turning right etc. (1)A driver must not overtake to the right of a vehicle if the vehicle is—(a)turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of the road; and(b)giving a right change of direction signal. 143Passing or overtaking a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign (1)A driver must not drive past, or overtake, to the left of a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign, unless—(a)if the vehicle is turning left and is giving a left change of direction signal—(i)the driver is driving on a multi-lane road and it is safe to pass, or overtake, in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle; or(ii)it is otherwise safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle; or(b)otherwise—(i)the driver is driving on a multi-lane road and it is safe to pass, or overtake, in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle; or(ii)the vehicle is turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right change of direction signal and it is safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle; or(iii)the vehicle is stationary and it is safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle; or(iv)it is otherwise safe to pass, or overtake, to the left of the vehicle. 144Keeping a safe distance when overtaking Subject to section 144A(1), a driver overtaking a vehicle—(a)must pass the vehicle at a sufficient distance to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle; and(b)must not return to the marked lane or line of traffic where the vehicle is travelling until the driver is a sufficient distance past the vehicle to avoid a collision with the vehicle or obstructing the path of the vehicle. 144AKeeping a safe lateral distance when passing bicycle rider (1)The driver of a motor vehicle passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver must pass the bicycle at a sufficient distance from the bicycle. 145Driver 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—(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. Division 4 Driving in marked lanes or lines of traffic 146Driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic (1)A driver on a multi-lane road must drive so the driver’s vehicle is completely in a marked lane, unless the driver is—(a)entering a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or a shoulder of the road); or(b)entering or leaving the road; or(c)moving from 1 marked lane to another marked lane; or(d)avoiding an obstruction; or(e)obeying a traffic control device applying to the marked lane; or(f)permitted to drive in more than 1 marked lane under this regulation; or(g)passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and the driver’s vehicle is not completely in a marked lane in order to comply with section 144A(1) for the passing of the rider; or(h)lane filtering in compliance with section 151A. 147Moving from 1 marked lane to another marked lane across a continuous line separating the lanes (1)A driver on a multi-lane road must not move from 1 marked lane to another marked lane by crossing a continuous line separating the lanes unless—(a)the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or(b)the driver is obeying a traffic control device applying to the first marked lane; or(c)the driver is permitted to drive in both marked lanes under subsection (2); or(d)either of the marked lanes is a special purpose lane in which the driver is permitted to drive under this regulation and the driver is moving to or from the special purpose lane; or(e)either of the marked lanes is a special purpose lane during specified times only and the driver—(i)is moving to or from the lane when it is not a special purpose lane; and(ii)is permitted to drive in the lane when it is not a special purpose lane under this regulation; or(f)the driver is lane filtering in compliance with section 151A. 148Giving way when moving from 1 marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic (1)A driver who is moving from 1 marked lane (whether or not the lane is ending) to another marked lane must give way to any vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver in the marked lane to which the driver is moving. 148AGiving way when moving within a single marked lane If a driver diverges to the left or right within a marked lane, the driver must give way to any vehicle that is in the lane. 149Giving way when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic A driver in a line of traffic that is merging with 1 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction as the driver must give way to a vehicle in another line of traffic if any part of the vehicle is ahead of the driver’s vehicle. 150Driving on or across a continuous white edge line (1)A driver must not drive on or over a continuous white edge line on a road unless subsection (1A), (1B) or (1C) applies to the driver. 151Riding a motorbike or bicycle alongside more than 1 other rider (1)The rider of a motorbike or bicycle must not ride on a road that is not a multi-lane road alongside more than 1 other rider, unless subsection (3) applies to the rider. 151ALane filtering between slow or stationary vehicles on a motorbike (1)The rider of a motorbike is lane filtering along a length of road if the rider rides the motorbike between—(a)two adjacent lines of traffic travelling in the same direction as the motorbike; or(b)two vehicles (regardless of whether the rider remains within a single marked lane), each vehicle travelling in—(i)the same direction as the motorbike; and(ii)separate, but adjacent, marked lanes.(2)The rider of a motorbike must not unlawfully lane filter along a length of road. 151BEdge filtering past slow or stationary vehicles on a motorbike (1)The rider of a motorbike is edge filtering along a length of road if the motorbike enters the edge of the road while the rider is passing 1 or more vehicles on the road.(2)The rider of a motorbike must not unlawfully edge filter along a length of road. Division 5 Obeying overhead lane control devices applying to marked lanes 152Complying with overhead lane control devices (1)A driver in a marked lane to which an overhead lane control device applies must comply with this section. Division 6 Driving in marked lanes designated for special purposes 153Bicycle lanes (1)A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not drive in a bicycle lane, unless the driver is permitted to drive in the bicycle lane under this section or section 158. 154Bus lanes (1)A driver must not drive in a bus lane, unless the driver is—(a)driving—(i)a bus; or(ii)a bicycle or taxi; or(b)permitted to drive in the bus lane under section 158. 155Tram lanes (1)A driver must not drive in a tram lane, unless the driver is—(a)driving—(i)a tram, tram recovery vehicle or bus; or(ii)a bicycle, bus or taxi; or(b)permitted to drive in the tram lane under this section or section 158. 155ATramways (1)A driver (except the driver of a tram, tram recovery vehicle or bus) must not drive in a tramway, unless the driver is permitted to drive in the tramway under subsection (2). 156Transit lanes (1)A driver must not drive in a transit lane, unless—(a)the driver is driving—(i)a bicycle, bus, motorbike, taxi or tram; or(ii)if the transit lane sign applying to the transit lane is a transit lane (T2) sign—a vehicle carrying at least 1 other person; or(iii)if the transit lane sign applying to the transit lane is a transit lane (T3) sign—a vehicle carrying at least 2 other people; or(b)the driver is permitted to drive in the transit lane under section 158. 157Truck lanes (1)A driver must not drive in a truck lane, unless—(a)the driver is driving a truck; or(b)the driver is permitted to drive in the truck lane under section 158. 158Exceptions to driving in special purpose lanes etc. (1)The driver of any vehicle may drive for up to the permitted distance in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane if it is necessary for the driver to drive in the lane—(a)to enter or leave the road; or(b)to enter a part of the road of 1 kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road, the shoulder of the road or an emergency stopping lane); or(c)to overtake a vehicle that is—(i)turning right, or making a U-turn from the centre of the road; and(ii)giving a right change of direction signal; or(d)to enter a marked lane, or a part of the road where there is room for a line of traffic, other than animals, bicycles, motorbikes or motorised wheelchairs, from the side of the road.(2)The driver of any vehicle may drive in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane if—(a)it is necessary for the driver to drive in the lane to avoid an obstruction; or(b)information on or with a traffic sign applying to the lane indicates that the driver may drive in the lane.(3)It is a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this division for driving in a bicycle lane, bus lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane if—(a)it is necessary for the driver to drive in the lane to stop at a place in the lane; and(b)either—(i)the driver is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation; or(ii)it is a defence under section 165 for the driver to stop at that place; and(c)if the lane is a bicycle lane—the driver drives in the lane for no more than the permitted distance.(4)In this section—permitted distance means—(a)for a bicycle lane or a tram lane—50m; or(b)for any other lane—100m. 159Marked lanes required to be used by particular kinds of vehicles (1)If information on or with a traffic sign applying to a length of road indicates that a vehicle of a particular kind must drive in a particular marked lane, a driver driving a vehicle of that kind on the length of road must drive in the indicated lane, unless—(a)the driver is avoiding an obstruction; or(b)the driver is obeying a traffic control device applying to the indicated lane; or(c)the driver is permitted to drive in the indicated lane and also another marked lane under this regulation; or(d)the driver is intending to turn off the road or to make a U-turn and, in order to do so safely without disrupting other vehicles on the road, it is necessary to position the vehicle in another lane before starting or making the turn. Division 7 Passing trams and safety zones 160Passing or overtaking a tram that is not at or near the left side of the road (1)This section applies to a driver driving on a road with tram tracks that are not at or near the far left side of the road.(2)The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram to the right of the tram, unless a traffic sign or a road marking indicates that the driver may drive past, or overtake, the tram to the right of the tram. 161Passing or overtaking a tram at or near the left side of a road (1)This section applies to a driver driving on a road with tram tracks at or near the far left side of the road.(2)The driver must not drive past, or overtake, a tram to the left of the tram unless the driver is turning left and there is no danger of a collision with the tram. 162Driving past a safety zone (1)A driver driving past a safety zone—(a)must not drive on the safety zone; and(b)must drive to the left of the safety zone at a speed that does not put at risk the safety of any pedestrian crossing the road to or from the safety zone. 163Driving past the rear of a stopped tram at a tram stop (1)This section applies if—(a)a driver is driving behind the rear of a tram travelling in the same direction as the driver; and(b)the tram stops at a tram stop, other than a tram stop at the far left side of the road; and(c)there is no safety zone, dividing strip or traffic island between the tram and the part of the road where the driver is driving.(2)The driver must stop before passing the rear of the tram. 164Stopping beside a stopped tram at a tram stop (1)This section applies if—(a)a driver is driving alongside, or overtaking, a tram travelling in the same direction as the driver; and(b)the tram stops at a tram stop, other than a tram stop at the far left side of the road; and(c)there is no safety zone, dividing strip or traffic island between the tram and the part of the road where the driver is driving.(2)The driver must stop when the tram stops. 164AA Staying stopped if a tram comes from behind a stopped driver and stops (1)This section applies if—(a)a driver is stopped beside a tram stop; and(b)a tram stops at the tram stop, other than at the far left side of the road; and(c)there is no safety zone, dividing strip or traffic island between the tram and the part of the road where the driver is driving.(2)The driver must not proceed if—(a)one or more of the doors on the side of the tram closest to the driver are open or opening; or(b)a pedestrian is entering or crossing the road between the tram tracks and the far left side of the road. Part 12 Restrictions on stopping and parking 164AMinor traffic offences For section 108 of the Act, definition minor traffic offence, the offences in this part are prescribed. 165Stopping in an emergency etc. or to comply with another provision It is a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this part if—(a)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to avoid a collision, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to avoid the collision; or(b)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the driver’s vehicle is disabled, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary for the vehicle to be moved safely to a place where the driver is permitted to park the vehicle under the Act; or(c)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to deal with a medical or other emergency, or to assist a disabled vehicle, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or(d)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, because the condition of the driver, a passenger, or the driver’s vehicle makes it necessary for the driver to stop in the interests of safety, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances; or(e)the driver stops at a particular place, or in a particular way, to comply with this regulation, and the driver stops for no longer than is necessary to comply with the other provision. 166Application of part to bicycles This part does not apply to a bicycle that is parked at a bicycle rail or in a bicycle rack. Division 2 No stopping and parking signs and road markings 167No stopping signs A driver must not stop on a length of road or in an area to which a no stopping sign applies. 168No parking signs (1)The driver of a vehicle must not stop on a length of road or in an area to which a no parking sign applies, unless the driver—(a)is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods; and(b)does not leave the vehicle unattended; and(c)completes the dropping off, or picking up, of the passengers or goods, and drives on, as soon as possible and, in any case, within the required time after stopping. 169No stopping on a road with a yellow edge line A driver must not stop at the side of a road marked with a continuous yellow edge line. Division 3 Stopping at intersections and crossings 170Stopping in or near an intersection (1)A driver must not stop at a place in an intersection unless—(a)the driver is permitted to stop at the place under this regulation; or(b)the intersection is a T-intersection without traffic lights and the driver stops along the continuous side of the continuing road at the intersection. 171Stopping on or near a children’s crossing (1)A driver must not—(a)stop on a children’s crossing; or(b)stop on a road within 20m before a children’s crossing or 10m after a children’s crossing, unless the driver—(i)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(ii)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 172Stopping on or near a pedestrian crossing (except at an intersection) (1)A driver must not stop on a pedestrian crossing that is not at an intersection, or on the road within 20m before the crossing and 10m after the crossing, unless the driver—(a)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 173Stopping on or near a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection) (1)A driver must not stop on a marked foot crossing that is not at an intersection, or on the road within 10m before the traffic lights pole nearest to the driver at the crossing and 3m after the crossing, unless the driver—(a)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 174Stopping on or near a bicycle crossing (except at an intersection) (1)This section applies to a bicycle crossing that is not at an intersection.(2)A driver driving along the road on which the crossing is located must not stop on the crossing, or on the road within 10m before the traffic lights nearest to the driver at the crossing and 3m after the crossing, unless the driver—(a)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 175Stopping on or near a level crossing (1)A driver must not stop on a level crossing, or on a road within 20m before the nearest rail or track to the driver approaching the crossing and 20m after the nearest rail or track to the driver leaving the crossing, unless the driver—(a)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. Division 4 Stopping on clearways and freeways and in emergency stopping lanes 176Stopping on a clearway (1)A driver must not stop on a length of road, other than a road-related area, to which a clearway sign applies, unless the driver is—(a)driving a bus or taxi; and(b)dropping off, or picking up, passengers. 177Stopping on a freeway (1)A driver must not stop on a freeway, unless the driver stops in an emergency stopping lane. 178Stopping in an emergency stopping lane A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not stop in an emergency stopping lane unless—(a)the condition of the driver, a passenger or the driver’s vehicle, or any other factor, makes it necessary or desirable for the driver to stop in the emergency stopping lane in the interests of safety; and(b)the driver stops for no longer than is necessary in the circumstances. Division 5 Stopping in zones for particular vehicles 179Stopping in a loading zone (1)A driver must not stop in a loading zone, unless the driver is driving—(a)a bus that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers; or(b)a truck that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods; or(c)a motor vehicle displaying a commercial vehicle identification label issued by the local government for the local government area in which the loading zone is situated; or(d)another motor vehicle that is—(i)dropping off, or picking up, goods; or(ii)dropping off, or picking up, passengers. 180Stopping in a truck zone (1)A driver must not stop in a truck zone, unless the driver is driving a truck that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods. 181Stopping in a works zone (1)A driver must not stop in a works zone, unless the driver is driving a vehicle that is engaged in construction work in or near the zone. 182Stopping in a taxi zone (1)A driver must not stop in a taxi zone, unless the driver is driving a taxi. 183Stopping in a bus zone (1)A driver must not stop in a bus zone, unless the driver is driving a bus (except a bus of a kind that is not permitted to stop in the bus zone by information on or with the bus zone sign applying to the bus zone). 184Section number not used 185Stopping in a permit zone (1)A driver must not stop in a permit zone, unless the driver’s vehicle displays a current permit issued under this regulation that permits the vehicle to stop in the zone. 186Stopping in a mail zone (1)A driver must not stop in a mail zone. Division 6 Other places where stopping is restricted 187Stopping in a bus lane, tram lane, tramway, transit lane, truck lane or on tram tracks (1)A driver must not stop in a bus lane, transit lane or truck lane, unless the driver—(a)is—(i)driving a bus or taxi; and(ii)dropping off, or picking up, passengers; or(b)is permitted to drive in the lane under this regulation. 188Stopping in a shared zone A driver must not stop in a shared zone unless—(a)the driver stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies and the driver is permitted to stop at that place under the Act; or(b)the driver—(i)stops in a parking bay; and(ii)is permitted to stop in the parking bay under this regulation; or(c)the driver is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods; or(d)the driver is engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage. 189Double parking (1)A driver must not stop on a road if to do so would put any part of the vehicle that the driver is driving between a vehicle that is parked on the road and the centre of the road. 190Stopping in or near a safety zone (1)A driver must not stop in a safety zone, or on a road within 10m before or after a safety zone, unless the driver—(a)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 191Stopping near an obstruction A driver must not stop on a road near an obstruction on the road in a position that obstructs traffic on the road. 192Stopping on a bridge or in a tunnel etc. (1)A driver must not stop on a bridge, causeway, ramp or similar structure unless—(a)the road is at least as wide on the structure as it is on each of the approaches; or(b)the driver—(i)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(ii)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 193Stopping on a crest or curve outside a built-up area (1)A driver must not stop on or near a crest or curve on a length of road that is not in a built-up area unless—(a)the driver’s vehicle is visible for 100m to drivers approaching the vehicle and travelling in the direction of travel of traffic on the same side of the road as the vehicle; or(b)the driver—(i)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(ii)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 194Stopping near a fire hydrant etc. (1)A driver must not stop within 1m of a fire hydrant, fire hydrant indicator, or fire plug indicator, unless—(a)the driver—(i)is driving a bus; and(ii)stops at a bus stop or in a bus zone; and(iii)does not leave the bus unattended; or(b)the driver—(i)is driving a taxi; and(ii)stops in a taxi zone; and(iii)does not leave the taxi unattended. 195Stopping at or near a bus stop (1)A driver (except the driver of a bus) must not stop at a bus stop, or on the road, within 20m before a sign on the road that indicates the bus stop, and 10m after the sign, unless the driver—(a)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 196Stopping at or near a tram stop (1)A driver (except the driver of a tram, a tram recovery vehicle or a bus travelling along tram tracks) must not stop at a tram stop or on the road within 20m before a sign that indicates a tram stop, unless—(a)the driver stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)the driver is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 197Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip, painted island or traffic island (1)A driver must not stop on a bicycle path, footpath, shared path or dividing strip, or a nature strip adjacent to a length of road in a built-up area, unless the driver—(a)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(b)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 198Obstructing access to and from a footpath, driveway etc. (1)A driver must not stop on a road in a position that obstructs access by vehicles or pedestrians to or from a footpath ramp or a similar way of access to a footpath, or a bicycle path or passageway unless—(a)the driver is driving a bus that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers; or(b)the driver—(i)stops in a parking bay; and(ii)is permitted to stop in the parking bay under this regulation. 199Stopping near a postbox A driver must not stop on a road within 3m of a public postbox unless—(a)the driver is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or mail; or(b)the driver—(i)stops at a place on a length of road, or in an area, to which a parking control sign applies; and(ii)is permitted to stop at that place under this regulation. 200Stopping on roads—heavy and long vehicles (1)The driver of a heavy vehicle, or long vehicle, must not stop on a length of road that is not in a built-up area, except on the shoulder of the road. 201Stopping on a road with bicycle parking sign A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not stop on a length of road to which a bicycle parking sign applies, unless the driver is dropping off, or picking up, passengers. 202Stopping on a road with motorbike parking sign A driver (except the rider of a motorbike) must not stop on a length of road to which a motorbike parking sign applies, unless the driver is dropping off, or picking up, passengers. 203Stopping in a parking area for people with disabilities (1)A driver must not stop in a parking area for people with disabilities unless—(a)the driver’s vehicle displays a current parking permit for people with disabilities; and(b)the driver complies with the conditions of use of the permit. 203AStopping in a slip lane A driver must not stop in a slip lane unless—(a)a parking control sign applies to the place where the driver stops; and(b)the driver is permitted to stop at the place under this regulation. Division 7 Permissive parking signs and parking fees 204Meaning of particular information on or with permissive parking signs (1)This section explains the meaning of certain information on or with a permissive parking sign applying to a length of road or an area. 205Parking for longer than indicated (1)A driver must not park continuously on a length of road, or in an area, to which a permissive parking sign applies for longer than—(a)the period indicated by information on or with the sign; or(b)if section 206 applies to the driver—the period permitted under that section. 205AParking outside times indicated If a permissive parking sign indicates that it applies at particular times, or at particular times on particular days, a driver may park on the length of road, or in an area, to which the sign applies at a time, or at a time on a day, when the sign does not apply, unless—(a)another parking control sign applies to the length of road or area; and(b)the driver is prohibited from parking on the length of road, or in the area, at that time, or at that time on that day, under this regulation. 206Time extension for people with disabilities (1)This section applies to a driver if—(a)the driver’s vehicle displays a current parking permit for people with disabilities; and(b)the driver complies with the conditions of use of the permit.(2)The driver may park continuously on a length of road, or in an area, to which a permissive parking sign applies—(a)if the time limit on the sign is less than 30 minutes—for 30 minutes; or(b)if the time limit on the sign is 30 minutes or more—for an unlimited time. 207Section number not used Division 8 Parallel parking 208Parallel parking on a road (except in a median strip parking area) (1)A driver who parks on a road (except in a median strip parking area) must position the driver’s vehicle in accordance with subsections (2) to (8). 208AParallel parking in a road-related area (except in a median strip parking area) (1)A driver who parks in a road-related area (except in a median strip parking area) must position the driver’s vehicle to face—(a)in the direction of travel of vehicles in the marked lane or line of traffic next to the part of the road-related area where the driver parks; or(b)if there is no traffic next to that part of the road-related area—in the direction in which vehicles could lawfully travel in the road-related area; or(c)if the road-related area is an area that divides a road—either—(i)in the direction of travel of vehicles in the marked lane or line of traffic to the left of the driver; or(ii)if there is no traffic to the left of the driver—in the direction in which vehicles could lawfully travel on that part of the road. 209Parallel parking in a median strip parking area (1)This section applies to a driver who parks in a median strip parking area if a parking control sign or road marking applies to the area, and information on or with the sign or road marking indicates that the driver’s vehicle must be positioned parallel to the median strip.(2)The driver must position the driver’s vehicle—(a)to face—(i)in the direction of travel of vehicles in the marked lane or line of traffic to the left of the driver; or(ii)if there is no traffic to the left of the driver—in the direction in which vehicles ordinarily travel on the part of the road to the left of the driver; and(b)parallel, and as near as practicable, to the centre of the median strip; and(c)if the driver does not park in a parking bay—at least 1m from the closest point of any vehicle in front of it and any vehicle behind it. 210Angle parking (1)If a driver parks in a parking area on the side of a road, or in a median strip parking area, to which a parking control sign or road marking applies, and information on the sign includes the words ‘angle parking’ or ‘angle’, or the road marking indicates a particular angle for parking, the driver must position the driver’s vehicle in accordance with subsections (2) to (4). Division 10 Other parking related rules 211Parking in parking bays (1)This section applies to a driver who parks on a length of road, or in an area, that has parking bays (whether or not a park in bays only sign applies to the length of road or area). 212Entering and leaving a median strip parking area (1)If information on or with a traffic control device indicates that a driver must enter or leave a median strip parking area in a particular direction, the driver must enter or leave the area in that direction. 213Making a motor vehicle secure (1)This section applies to the driver of a motor vehicle who stops and leaves the vehicle on a road, unless the driver need not comply with the section under another provision of this regulation.(2)Before leaving the vehicle, the driver must—(a)apply the vehicle’s parking brake effectively; or(b)if weather conditions, for example, snow, prevent the effective operation of the parking brake—effectively restrain the vehicle’s movement in another way. 213AEvidentiary provision For this part, evidence that a vehicle was found stationary at a place is evidence that the vehicle was parked or stopped at the place. Part 13 Lights and warning devices Division 1 Lights on vehicles (except bicycles, animals and animal-drawn vehicles) 214Division does not apply to riders of bicycles, animals or animal-drawn vehicles This division does not apply to the rider of a bicycle, animal or animal-drawn vehicle. 215Using lights when driving at night or in hazardous weather conditions (1)A driver must not drive at night, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility unless—(a)the headlights, tail-lights and number plate light fitted to the driver’s vehicle are operating effectively and are clearly visible; and(b)if the vehicle is fitted with clearance lights or side marker lights—those lights are operating effectively and are clearly visible. 216Towing a vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions (1)A driver must not tow a vehicle at night, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility, unless—(a)if the towed vehicle is being towed from the front of the vehicle—(i)the tail-lights of the vehicle are operating effectively and are clearly visible; or(ii)the vehicle has portable rear lights that are operating; or(b)if the towed vehicle is being towed from the rear of the vehicle—the vehicle has portable rear lights that are operating. 217Using fog lights (1)The driver of a vehicle fitted with a front fog light or rear fog light must not operate the fog light unless the driver is driving in fog or other hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility. 218Using headlights on high-beam (1)The driver of a vehicle must not use the vehicle’s headlights on high-beam, or allow the vehicle’s headlights to be used on high-beam, if the driver is driving—(a)less than 200m behind a vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver; or(b)less than 200m from an oncoming vehicle. 219Lights not to be used to dazzle other road users A driver must not use, or allow to be used, any light fitted to or in the driver’s vehicle to dazzle, or in a way that is likely to dazzle, another road user. 220Using lights on vehicles that are stopped (1)A driver must not stop on a road at night unless—(a)if the driver’s vehicle is 2.2m wide, or wider—the clearance and side marker lights fitted to the vehicle are operating effectively and are clearly visible; or(b)in any other case—the parking lights fitted to the driver’s vehicle are operating effectively and are clearly visible. 221Using hazard warning lights The driver of a vehicle fitted with hazard warning lights must not use the hazard warning lights, or allow them to be used, unless—(a)the vehicle is stopped and is obstructing, or is likely to obstruct, the path of other vehicles or pedestrians; or(b)the vehicle is a slow-moving vehicle and is obstructing, or is likely to obstruct, the path of other vehicles or pedestrians; or(c)the vehicle is stopped in an emergency stopping lane; or(d)the driver stops the vehicle to sell a product (for example, ice creams) that may attract children onto the road; or(e)the driver is driving in hazardous weather conditions (for example, fog or smoke); or(f)the hazard warning lights are operating as part of an anti-theft device, or an alcohol ignition interlock, fitted to the vehicle. 222School bus not to be driven without warning lights and warning signs (1)A person must not drive a school bus unless it is fitted with warning signs and warning lights under the passenger transport standard, schedule 1, section 19. 222AUse of warning lights—picking up or setting down school children (1)This section applies to the driver of a vehicle, whether or not a school bus, fitted with warning lights and warning signs under the passenger transport standard, schedule 1, section 19 or 25(1) or the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation, schedule 2, section 76.(2)The driver must—(a)if the driver intends to stop to pick up or set down children—signal that intention by simultaneously activating the warning lights, at least 5 seconds before the bus stops, unless the warning lights are already operating under the passenger transport standard, schedule 1, section 24(3) or the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation, schedule 2, section 77(3); and(b)keep the warning lights activated until at least 5 seconds after the vehicle has started to move off after stopping. Division 2 Lights on animal-drawn vehicles 223Using lights when riding an animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions A person must not ride an animal-drawn vehicle at night, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility, unless the vehicle is fitted with, and displays—(a)a white light fitted at or towards the front of each side of the vehicle that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the front of the vehicle; and(b)a red light fitted at or towards the rear of each side of the vehicle that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the rear of the vehicle; and(c)a red reflector fitted at or towards the rear of each side of the vehicle that is—(i)not over 1.5m above ground level; and(ii)clearly visible for at least 50m from the rear of the vehicle when light is projected onto it by another vehicle’s headlight on low-beam. Division 3 Horns and radar detectors 224Using horns and similar warning devices A driver must not use, or allow to be used, a horn, or similar warning device, fitted to or in the driver’s vehicle unless—(a)it is necessary to use the horn, or warning device, to warn other road users or animals of the approach or position of the vehicle; or(b)the horn, or warning device, is being used as part of an anti-theft device, or an alcohol ignition interlock, fitted to the vehicle. 225Using radar detectors and similar devices (1)A person must not drive a vehicle if the vehicle, or a trailer being towed by the vehicle, has in or on it—(a)a device for preventing the effective use of a speed measuring device; or(b)a device for detecting the use of a speed measuring device. Division 4 Portable warning triangles for heavy vehicles 226Heavy vehicles to be equipped with portable warning triangles A person must not drive a vehicle with a GVM over 12t unless the vehicle is equipped with at least 3 portable warning triangles. 227Using portable warning triangles (1)This section applies to a driver if the GVM of the driver’s vehicle is over 12t.(2)If the driver stops on a road, or if some or all of any load being carried by the vehicle falls onto a road, at a place where the speed limit is 80km/h or more and the vehicle is not visible at any time for at least 300m in all directions from that place, the driver must use at least 3 portable warning triangles, placed in accordance with subsection (4), to warn other road users of the vehicle or load. Division 5 Signs for oversize vehicles 227ADo not overtake turning vehicle signs for long vehicles A person must not drive a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign if the vehicle, together with any load or projection, is not 7.5m long, or longer. 227BWarning sign not to be displayed if not required by law A person must not drive a vehicle displaying an oversize warning sign unless—(a)the person is required under the Act or another Act to display the sign; or(b)the vehicle is temporarily in Queensland on a journey from another State and the sign must be displayed on the vehicle under the law of the other State. Part 14 Rules for pedestrians 228No pedestrian signs A pedestrian must not travel past a no pedestrians sign. 229Pedestrians on a road with a road access sign A pedestrian must not be on a length of road to which a road access sign applies if information on or with the sign indicates that pedestrians are not permitted beyond the sign. 230Crossing a road—general (1)A pedestrian crossing a road—(a)must cross by the shortest safe route; and(b)must not stay on the road longer than necessary to cross the road safely. 231Crossing a road at pedestrian lights (1)A pedestrian approaching or at an intersection, or another place on a road, with pedestrian lights and traffic lights must comply with this section. 232Crossing a road at traffic lights (1)A pedestrian approaching or at an intersection, or another place on a road, with traffic lights, but without pedestrian lights must comply with this section. 233Crossing a road to or from a tram (1)A pedestrian must not cross a road to get on a tram at a tram stop until the tram has stopped at the tram stop. 234Crossing a road on or near a crossing for pedestrians (1)A pedestrian must not cross a road, or part of a road, within 20m of a crossing on the road, except at the crossing or another crossing, unless the pedestrian is—(a)crossing, or helping another pedestrian to cross, an area of the road between tram tracks and the far left side of the road to get on, or after getting off, a tram or bus; or(b)crossing to or from a safety zone; or(c)crossing at an intersection with traffic lights and a pedestrians may cross diagonally sign; or(d)crossing in a shared zone; or(e)crossing a road, or a part of a road, from which vehicles are excluded, either permanently or temporarily. 235Crossing a level crossing (1)A pedestrian must not cross a railway line, or tram tracks, at a level crossing unless—(a)there is a pedestrian facility at the crossing and the pedestrian uses the facility; or(b)there is no pedestrian facility at, or within 20m of, the crossing. 235ACrossing a pedestrian level crossing that has a red pedestrian light (1)A pedestrian level crossing is an area where a footpath or shared path crosses a railway or tram tracks at substantially the same level.(2)If a pedestrian approaches a pedestrian level crossing that has a red pedestrian light, the pedestrian must not start to cross the crossing while the light is red. 236Pedestrians not to cause a traffic hazard or obstruction (1)A pedestrian must not cause a traffic hazard by moving into the path of a driver. 237Getting on or into a moving vehicle (1)A person must not get on, or into, a moving vehicle unless—(a)the person is—(i)engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage; and(ii)required to get in or out of the vehicle, or on or off the vehicle, at frequent intervals; and(b)the vehicle is not travelling at a speed over 5km/h. 238Pedestrians travelling along a road (except if using a wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy or personal mobility device) (1)A pedestrian must not travel along a road if there is a footpath or nature strip adjacent to the road, unless it is impracticable to travel on the footpath or nature strip. 239Pedestrians on a bicycle path or separated footpath (1)A pedestrian must not be on a bicycle path, or a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of bicycles, unless the pedestrian—(a)is crossing the bicycle path or separated footpath by the shortest safe route; and(b)does not stay on the bicycle path or separated footpath for longer than necessary to cross the bicycle path or separated footpath safely. Division 2 Rules for persons travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys 240Wheeled recreational devices and toys not to be used on certain roads (1)A person must not travel in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on—(a)a road with a dividing line or median strip; or(b)a road on which the speed limit is more than 50km/h; or(c)a one-way road with more than 1 marked lane; or(d)a road at night. 240ANo wheeled recreational devices or toys sign A person on a road who is travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy must not travel past a no wheeled recreational devices or toys sign. 241Travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy on a road (1)A person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road—(a)must keep as far to the left side of the road as is practicable; and(b)must not travel alongside more than 1 other pedestrian or vehicle travelling on the road in the same direction as the person, unless the person is overtaking other pedestrians. 242Travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy on a footpath or shared path (1)Subject to subsection (1A), a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a footpath or shared path must—(a)keep to the left of the footpath or shared path unless it is impracticable to do so; and(b)give way to any pedestrian (except a person travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy, or using a personal mobility device) who is on the footpath or shared path. 243Travelling on rollerblades etc. on a bicycle path or separated footpath (1)A person travelling on rollerblades, rollerskates, or a similar wheeled recreational device, must not be on a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of pedestrians unless the person—(a)is crossing the separated footpath by the shortest safe route; and(b)does not stay on the separated footpath for longer than necessary to cross the separated footpath safely. 244Wheeled recreational devices or wheeled toys being towed etc. (1)A person must not travel in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy that is being towed by a vehicle. 244ASection number not used 244BWearing of helmets by users of motorised scooters (1)A person who is travelling on a motorised scooter on a road or road-related area must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the person’s head. Division 3 Additional rules for using personal mobility devices
244CApplication of pt 14, div 3 This division applies to a person using a personal mobility device (a PMD user). 244DAge restrictions for PMD user A person using a personal mobility device must be—(a)at least 16 years; or(b)supervised by an adult while using the device if the person is at least 12 years but under 16 years. 244ESpeed limit for device A person must not use a personal mobility device at a speed over 25km/h. 244FPMD user to wear helmet (1)A PMD user must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the user’s head. 244G Personal mobility devices not to be used on certain roads (1)A PMD user must not travel on—(a)a road with a dividing line or median strip; or(b)a length of road for which the speed limit applying to a driver is more than 50km/h; or(c)a one-way road with more than 1 marked lane. 244GA PMD user travelling on road (1)A PMD user travelling on a road—(a)must keep as far to the left side of the road as is practicable; and(b)must not travel alongside more than 1 other pedestrian or vehicle travelling on the road in the same direction as the user, unless the user is overtaking other pedestrians. 244HNo personal mobility devices sign A PMD user must not travel past a no personal mobility devices sign. 244I Using a personal mobility device on a crossing, footpath or shared path (1)A PMD user travelling on a crossing, footpath or shared path must—(a)give way to a pedestrian who is on the crossing, footpath or shared path; and(b)travel a sufficient distance from a pedestrian so the PMD user can, if necessary, stop safely to avoid a collision with the pedestrian; and(c)travel at a speed that, if necessary, allows the PMD user to stop safely to avoid a collision with a pedestrian. 244JCarrying people on device A PMD user must not carry any other person on the personal mobility device. 244JA PMD user travelling on separated footpath A PMD user must not be on a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of pedestrians unless the PMD user—(a)is crossing the separated footpath by the shortest safe route; and(b)does not stay on the separated footpath for longer than necessary to cross the separated footpath safely. 244KTravelling to the left of oncoming PMD users or riders on a path A PMD user on a bicycle path, footpath, separated footpath or shared path must keep to the left of any oncoming bicycle rider or other PMD user on the path. 244MUsing device at night A person must not use a personal mobility device at night, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility, unless the person, or the device, displays—(a)a flashing or steady white light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the front of the device; and(b)a flashing or steady red light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the rear of the device; and(c)a red reflector that is clearly visible for at least 50m from the rear of the device when light is projected onto it by a vehicle’s headlight on low-beam. 244NBicycle crossing lights provisions also apply to PMD user Sections 260 to 262 also apply to a PMD user as if the user were the rider of a bicycle. 244OUsing mobile phones on device (1)A person must not use a mobile phone that the person is holding in the person’s hands while the person is using a personal mobility device. 244PDrinking liquor while using device A person must not drink liquor while using a personal mobility device. 244Q Personal mobility devices being towed by, or travelling near, other vehicles (1)A person must not use a personal mobility device that is being towed by a vehicle. Part 15 Additional rules for bicycle riders 245Riding a bicycle The rider of a bicycle must—(a)be astride the rider’s seat facing forwards (except if the bicycle is not built to be ridden astride); and(b)ride with at least 1 hand on the handlebars; and(c)if the bicycle is equipped with a seat—not ride the bicycle seated in any other position on the bicycle. 246Carrying people on a bicycle (1)The rider of a bicycle must not carry more persons on the bicycle than the bicycle is designed to carry. 247BGiving way while entering or in a bicycle storage area (1)A rider of a bicycle or motorbike must when entering a bicycle storage area, give way to—(a)any vehicle that is in the area; and(b)if the area is before any green or yellow traffic lights, any motor vehicle that is entering or about to enter the area, unless the motor vehicle is turning in a direction that is subject to a red traffic arrow; and(c)if the area forms part of a lane to which traffic arrows apply, any motor vehicle that is entering or about to enter the area at a time when those arrows are green or yellow. 248Riding across a road on particular crossings (1)This section applies to the rider of a bicycle who is at—(a)a children’s crossing; or(b)a marked foot crossing; or(c)a pedestrian crossing.(2)The rider may ride across the crossing only in accordance with this section. 249Riding on a separated footpath The rider of a bicycle must not ride on a part of a separated footpath designated for the use of pedestrians. 250Riding on a footpath or shared path (1)Subject to subsection (1A), the rider of a bicycle riding on a footpath or shared path must—(a)keep to the left of the footpath or shared path unless it is impracticable to do so; and(b)give way to any pedestrian on the footpath or shared path. 251Riding to the left of oncoming bicycle riders or device users on a path The rider of a bicycle riding on a bicycle path, footpath, separated footpath or shared path must keep to the left of any oncoming bicycle rider, or person using a personal mobility device, on the path. 252No bicycles signs and markings (1)The rider of a bicycle must not ride on a length of road or footpath to which a no bicycles sign, or a no bicycles road marking, applies. 253Bicycle riders not to cause a traffic hazard The rider of a bicycle must not cause a traffic hazard by moving into the path of a driver or pedestrian. 254Bicycles being towed etc. (1)A person must not ride on a bicycle that is being towed by another vehicle. 255Riding too close to the rear of a motor vehicle The rider of a bicycle must not ride within 2m of the rear of a moving motor vehicle continuously for more than 200m. 256Bicycle helmets (1)The rider of a bicycle must wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider’s head. 257Riding with a person on a bicycle trailer (1)The rider of a bicycle must not tow a bicycle trailer with a person in or on the bicycle trailer, unless—(a)the rider is 16 years old, or older; and(b)the person in or on the bicycle trailer is under 10 years old; and(c)the bicycle trailer can safely carry the person; and(d)the person in or on the bicycle trailer is wearing an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the person’s head. 258Equipment on a bicycle A person must not ride a bicycle that does not have—(a)at least 1 effective brake; and(b)a bell, horn or similar warning device in working order. 259Riding at night The rider of a bicycle must not ride at night, or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility, unless the bicycle or rider displays—(a)a flashing or steady white light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the front of the bicycle; and(b)a flashing or steady red light that is clearly visible for at least 200m from the rear of the bicycle; and(c)a red reflector that is clearly visible for at least 50m from the rear of the bicycle when light is projected onto it by a vehicle’s headlight on low-beam. 260Stopping for a red bicycle crossing light (1)The rider of a bicycle approaching or at an intersection, or another place on a road or road-related area, with bicycle crossing lights must comply with this section. 261Stopping for a yellow bicycle crossing light (1)The rider of a bicycle approaching or at an intersection, or another place on a road or road-related area, with bicycle crossing lights must comply with this section. 262Proceeding when bicycle crossing at an intersection or another place on a road (1)The rider of a bicycle who is crossing at an intersection, or another place on a road, with bicycle crossing lights and traffic lights must comply with this section. Part 16 Rules for persons travelling in or on vehicles 263Application of part to persons in or on trams This part, except section 269(1), does not apply to a person in or on a tram. 264Wearing of seatbelts by drivers (1)The driver of a motor vehicle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must comply with this section if the driver’s seating position is fitted with an approved seatbelt. 265Wearing of seatbelts by passengers 16 years old or older (1)A passenger in or on a motor vehicle that is moving, or that is stationary but not parked, must comply with subsection (2) if the passenger—(a)is 16 years old or older; and(b)is not exempt from wearing a seatbelt under section 267. 266Wearing of seatbelts by passengers under 16 years old (1)The driver of a motor vehicle (except a bus or motorbike) that is moving, or is stationary but not parked, must ensure that this section is complied with for each passenger in or on the vehicle who is under 16 years old. 267Exemptions from wearing seatbelts (1A)A person in or on a motor vehicle is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if—(a)the seating position that the person occupies is not fitted with a seatbelt; and(b)there is no requirement for that seating position to be fitted with a seatbelt; and(c)all passengers in the vehicle who are exempt from wearing a seatbelt are complying with subsection (8).(1B)Subsection (1A) does not apply to a person who is under 7 years old.(1C)To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (1A) does not authorise a passenger to whom section 266(3) or (3A) applies to occupy a seat in the front row of seats in a vehicle that has 2 or more rows of seats.(2)A person in or on a motor vehicle who is 7 years of age or older is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if—(a)the person is engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage, and is required to get in or out of the vehicle, or on or off the vehicle, at frequent intervals; and(b)the vehicle is not travelling over 25km/h.(3A)A person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if—(a)the person (or, for a passenger, the driver of the vehicle in or on which the person is a passenger) is carrying a certificate that—(i)is signed by a doctor; and(ii)states that, in the opinion of the doctor, the person should not wear a seatbelt due to the person’s medical condition or disability; and(iii)displays a date of issue; and(iv)displays an expiry date that is a date not more than 12 months after the date of issue; and(v)has not expired; and(b)the person is complying with any conditions stated in the certificate.(4)However, a person is not exempt under subsection (3A) if the person (or, for a passenger, the driver of the vehicle in or on which the person is a passenger) does not immediately produce the certificate mentioned in the subsection for inspection when a police officer asks the person (or the driver) whether the person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt.(5)A person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if—(a)the person is a passenger in or on a police vehicle or emergency vehicle; and(b)either—(i)if the vehicle has 2 or more rows of seats—the person is not in the front row of seats or there is not a seating position available for the person in another row of seats; or(ii)if the vehicle is a police vehicle and has a caged, or other secured, area designed for the carriage of passengers—the person occupies a seating position in that area.(6)A person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if the person is providing or receiving medical treatment of an urgent and necessary nature while in or on a vehicle.(7)If a truck or bus has a sleeper compartment, a two-up driver of the truck or bus is exempt from wearing a seatbelt while the two-up driver occupies the sleeper compartment for rest purposes.(8)If a vehicle does not have approved seatbelts or approved child restraints fitted to all its passenger seating positions, a passenger who is exempt from wearing a seatbelt under this section must not occupy—(a)a seating position that is fitted with an approved seatbelt; or(b)an approved child restraint; 268How persons must travel in or on a motor vehicle (1)A person must not travel in or on a part of a motor vehicle that is not a part designed primarily for the carriage of passengers or goods. 269Opening doors and getting out of a vehicle etc. (1)A person must not get off, or out of, a moving vehicle, unless the person is engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage, and the vehicle is not travelling over 5km/h. 270Wearing motorbike helmets (1)A person riding a motorbike or quad bike or driving a utility off-road vehicle that is moving, or is stationary but not parked—(a)must wear an approved motorbike helmet securely fitted and fastened on the person’s head; and(b)must not ride or drive with a passenger unless the passenger complies with subsection (2). 271Riding on motorbikes (1)The rider of a motorbike that is moving (other than a rider who is walking beside and pushing a motorbike), or the rider of a motorbike that is stationary but not parked, must be astride the rider’s seat. 271APassengers in or on quad bikes or utility off-road vehicles A person must not ride a quad bike or drive a utility off-road vehicle with a passenger unless—(a)the passenger is at least 8 years old; and(b)for a passenger on a quad bike—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, reach the footrests designed for use by a pillion passenger; and(c)for a passenger in or on a utility off-road vehicle—the passenger’s feet can, while the passenger is seated, be placed flat on the floor of the vehicle; and(d)the passenger can, while the passenger is seated, hold the vehicle’s handrail (if any). 272Interfering with the driver’s control of the vehicle etc. A passenger in or on a vehicle must not—(a)interfere with the driver’s control of the vehicle; or(b)obstruct the driver’s view of the road or traffic. Part 17 Additional rules for drivers of trams, tram recovery vehicles and buses 273Division also applies to tram recovery vehicles and buses travelling along tram tracks (1)This division applies to the driver of a tram recovery vehicle as if a reference in the division to a tram included a reference to a tram recovery vehicle.(2)This division applies to the driver of a bus travelling along tram tracks as if a reference in the division to a tram included a reference to a bus travelling along tram tracks. 274Stopping for a red T light The driver of a tram approaching or at T lights showing a red T light must stop—(a)if there is a stop line at or near the T lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or(b)if there is no stop line at or near the T lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only T lights. 275Stopping for a yellow T light The driver of a tram approaching or at T lights showing a yellow T light must stop—(a)if there is a stop line at or near the T lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or(b)if there is no stop line at or near the T lights and the driver can stop safely before reaching the T lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only T lights. 276Exception to stopping for a red or yellow T light The driver of a tram approaching or at T lights showing a red or yellow T light does not have to stop if a white traffic arrow is also showing and the driver is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow. 277Proceeding after stopping for a red or yellow T light The driver of a tram who stops for T lights showing a red or yellow T light must not proceed until—(a)a white T light is showing; or(b)no T light is showing and traffic lights at or near the T lights are showing a green traffic light. 278Proceeding when a red traffic light and a white T light or white traffic arrow is showing (1)The driver of a tram approaching or at a white T light at or near traffic lights showing a red traffic light may proceed straight ahead, or turn, despite the red traffic light.(2)The driver of a tram approaching or at a white traffic arrow at or near traffic lights showing a red traffic light may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow, despite the red traffic light. 279Proceeding when a white T light or white traffic arrow is no longer showing (1)This section applies to—(a)the driver of a tram at an intersection with T lights showing a white T light who has stopped after the stop line, or nearest or only T lights, at the intersection; or(b)the driver of a tram at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a white traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow and has stopped after the stop line, or nearest or only traffic arrows, at the intersection. Division 2 Buses, taxis and bicycles 280Application of division (1)This division applies to any of the following who is driving in a bus lane—(a)the driver of a bus;(b)the driver of a taxi;(c)the rider of a bicycle.(2)This division applies to the driver of a vehicle other than a bus, taxi or bicycle in the same way as it applies to the driver of a bus, if—(a)the driver is driving in a bus lane to which B lights apply; and(b)the driver is permitted to drive in the lane under this regulation. 281Stopping for a red B light The driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, approaching or at B lights showing a red B light must stop—(a)if there is a stop line at or near the B lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or(b)if there is no stop line at or near the B lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only B lights. 282Stopping for a yellow B light The driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, approaching or at B lights showing a yellow B light must stop—(a)if there is a stop line at or near the B lights and the driver or rider can stop safely before reaching the stop line—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the stop line; or(b)if there is no stop line at or near the B lights and the driver or rider can stop safely before reaching the B lights—as near as practicable to, but before reaching, the nearest or only B lights. 283Exception to stopping for a red or yellow B light The driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, approaching or at B lights showing a red or yellow B light does not have to stop if a white traffic arrow is also showing and the driver or rider is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow. 284Proceeding after stopping for a red or yellow B light The driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, who stops for B lights showing a red or yellow B light must not proceed until—(a)a white B light is showing; or(b)no B light is showing and traffic lights at or near the B lights are showing a green traffic light. 285Proceeding when a red traffic light and a white B light or white traffic arrow is showing (1)The driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, approaching or at a white B light at or near traffic lights showing a red traffic light may proceed straight ahead, or turn, despite the red traffic light.(2)The driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, approaching or at a white traffic arrow at or near traffic lights showing a red traffic light may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow, despite the red traffic light. 286Proceeding when a white B light or white traffic arrow is no longer showing (1)This section applies to—(a)the driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, at an intersection with B lights showing a white B light who has stopped after the stop line, or nearest or only B lights, at the intersection; or(b)the driver of a bus or taxi, or the rider of a bicycle, at an intersection with traffic arrows showing a white traffic arrow who is turning in the direction indicated by the arrow and has stopped after the stop line, or nearest or only traffic arrows, at the intersection. Part 18 Miscellaneous road rules Division 1 Miscellaneous rules for drivers 288Driving on a path (1)A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not drive on a path, unless subsection (2) or (3) applies to the driver. 289Driving on a nature strip (1)A driver must not drive on a nature strip adjacent to a length of road in a built-up area, unless the driver is—(a)entering or leaving, by the shortest practicable route, an area on the nature strip indicated by information on or with a traffic control device as an area where vehicles may drive; or(b)driving on a part of the nature strip indicated by information on or with a traffic control device as a part where vehicles may drive; or(c)driving on the nature strip to enter or leave, by the shortest practicable route, a road-related area or adjacent land and there is not a part of the nature strip indicated by information on or with a traffic control device as a part where vehicles may drive; or(d)riding a bicycle or animal; or(e)driving a ride-on lawnmower that is cutting grass on the nature strip; or(f)driving a motorised wheelchair. 290Driving on a traffic island A driver must not drive on a traffic island (except the central traffic island in a roundabout), unless the traffic island is designed to allow vehicles to be driven on it. 291Making unnecessary noise or smoke (1)A person must not—(a)start a vehicle, or drive a vehicle, in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke; or(b)wilfully start a vehicle, or drive a vehicle, in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke. 292Section number not used
293Removing fallen etc. things from the road (1)This section applies to a driver if—(a)something falls onto the road from the driver’s vehicle, or the driver, or a passenger in or on the driver’s vehicle, puts something on the road; and(b)there is a possibility that the thing, if left on the road, may injure a person, obstruct the path of other drivers or pedestrians, or damage a vehicle or anything else (for example, the road surface).(2)The driver must remove the thing, or take action to have the thing removed, from the road as soon as the driver can do so safely. 293AOil and grease A person must not drive a vehicle without taking adequate precautions to stop oil or grease from the engine or another part of the vehicle dropping onto the road. 293BRestriction on driving or stopping vehicle on road (1)A person must not drive or stop a vehicle on a road for the purpose of soliciting employment or business from the vehicle, unless the person—(a)is permitted to drive or stop the vehicle for the primary purpose of business advertising under a permit issued under the Traffic Regulation 1962, section 126(1)(b); or(b)is engaged in roadside vending under a permit or other authority given to the person under a local law. 294Keeping control of a vehicle being towed (1)The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow another motor vehicle unless—(a)either—(i)the driver can control the movement of the towed vehicle; or(ii)the brakes and steering of the towed vehicle are in working order and a person who is licensed to drive the towed vehicle is sitting in the driver’s seat of the towed vehicle, and is in control of its brakes and steering; and(b)it is safe to tow the towed vehicle. 295Motor vehicle towing another vehicle with a towline (1)The driver of a motor vehicle towing another vehicle using a chain, rope, fabric, strap or wire (the towline) must comply with this section. 296Driving a vehicle in reverse (1)The driver of a vehicle must not reverse the vehicle unless the driver can do so safely. 297Driver to have proper control of a vehicle etc. (1)A driver must not drive a vehicle unless the driver has proper control of the vehicle. 298Driving with a person in a trailer A driver must not drive a motor vehicle towing a trailer with a person in or on the trailer. 299Television receivers and visual display units in motor vehicles (1)A driver must not drive a motor vehicle that has a television receiver or visual display unit in or on the vehicle operating while the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked, if any part of the image on the screen—(a)is visible to the driver from the normal driving position; or(b)is likely to distract another driver. 300Use of mobile phones (1)The driver of a vehicle (except an emergency vehicle or police vehicle) must not use a mobile phone that the driver is holding in the driver’s hand while the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked. 300ADrinking liquor while driving (1)The following persons must not drink liquor—(a)the driver of a vehicle while driving the vehicle;(b)a supervisor of a learner while the learner is driving a motor vehicle under the direction of the supervisor. 300CLimitation on use of wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy (1)A person must not travel in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy if a propellant is attached to it or the person. 300DDriver must not damage rail infrastructure or obstruct level crossing (1)A driver must not cause damage to rail infrastructure at a railway crossing, unless the driver has a reasonable excuse. Division 2 Rules for people in charge of animals 301Leading an animal while in or on a vehicle (1)The driver of a motor vehicle must not lead an animal, including by tethering the animal to the motor vehicle. 301AHarnessing an animal drawing a vehicle The driver of a vehicle drawn by an animal must ensure the animal is harnessed in a way that enables the driver to—(a)control the animal; and(b)regulate its speed. 301BRiding an animal on a road-related area when possible (1)A person must not ride or lead an animal on a road if it is practicable to ride or lead the animal on a road-related area. 302Rider of an animal on a footpath or nature strip to give way to pedestrians The rider of an animal must give way to any pedestrian on a footpath or nature strip. 303Riding an animal alongside more than 1 other rider (1)The rider of an animal must not ride on a road alongside more than 1 other rider, unless the rider is overtaking the other riders or droving stock. 303AGiving way to restive horses (1)This section applies if a person in charge of a restive horse gives a signal, by raising a hand and pointing to the horse, to the driver of a motor vehicle on a road.(2)The driver must—(a)drive the vehicle as near as practicable to the far left side of the road; and(b)stop the vehicle’s engine; and(c)not move the vehicle until there is no reasonable likelihood that the noise of the motor, or the movement of the vehicle, will aggravate the restiveness of the horse. Division 2A Rules for people in charge of animal-drawn vehicles 303BBrakes (1)A person in charge of an animal drawing a vehicle must ensure that the vehicle has an efficient brake capable of stopping and holding the vehicle. Division 3 Obeying directions 304Direction by particular persons (1)It is a defence to the prosecution of a person for an offence against a provision of this regulation if, at the time of the offence, the person was obeying a direction given to the person—(a)by a police officer under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 59; or(b)by a traffic controller carrying out the functions of a traffic controller under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015, section 51; or(c)by a person—(i)carrying out the functions of a traffic controller under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015, section 51, in relation to a special event conducted under a special event permit; and(ii)to whom the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015, section 126A(2) applies in relation to the carrying out of the function.(2)In this section—special event see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015, section 124.special event permit see the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015, section 124.traffic controller means a person who holds an appointment under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation 2015, part 2 as an accredited person with the function of a traffic controller. 305Exemption for drivers of police vehicles (1)A provision of this regulation does not apply to the driver of a police vehicle if—(a)in the circumstances—(i)the driver is taking reasonable care; and(ii)it is reasonable that the provision should not apply; and(b)if the vehicle is a motor vehicle that is moving—the vehicle is displaying a blue or red flashing light or sounding an alarm.(2)Subsection (1)(b) does not apply to the driver if, in the circumstances, it is reasonable—(a)not to display the light or sound the alarm; or(b)for the vehicle not to be fitted or equipped with a blue or red flashing light or an alarm. 306Exemptions for drivers of emergency vehicles A provision of this regulation does not apply to the driver of an emergency vehicle if—(a)in the circumstances—(i)the driver is taking reasonable care; and(ii)it is reasonable that the provision should not apply; and(b)the vehicle is moving—the vehicle is displaying a blue or red flashing light or sounding an alarm. 307Stopping and parking exemption for police and emergency vehicles A provision of part 12 does not apply to the driver of a police vehicle or emergency vehicle if, in the circumstances—(a)the driver is taking reasonable care; and(b)it is reasonable that the provision should not apply. 308Exemption for police officers and emergency workers on foot A provision of part 14 does not apply to a police officer or emergency worker on foot and acting in the course of the police officer’s or emergency worker’s duty if, in the circumstances—(a)the police officer or emergency worker is taking reasonable care; and(b)it is reasonable that the provision should not apply. 308AExemption for police officers using personal mobility devices Sections 244E, 244G, 244GA, 244JA and 244O do not apply to a police officer using a personal mobility device and acting in the course of the police officer’s duty if, in the circumstances—(a)the police officer is taking reasonable care; and(b)it is reasonable that the sections should not apply. 309Exemptions for drivers of trams etc. The following provisions do not apply to the driver of a tram, the driver of a tram recovery vehicle engaged in accessing or recovering a disabled tram, or the driver of a bus travelling along tram tracks—•part 4 (Making turns), division 1 (Left turns)•section 88 (Left turn signs)•section 89 (Right turn signs)•section 90 (No turns signs)•section 91 (No left turn and no right turn signs)•section 92 (Traffic lane arrows)•section 99 (Keep left and keep right signs)•section 100 (No entry signs)•part 9 (Roundabouts)•part 11 (Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules), divisions 2 (Keeping to the left), 3 (Overtaking), and 7 (Passing trams and safety zones)•part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking). 310Exemption for road workers etc. (1)A provision mentioned in subsection (2) does not apply to a person at the site of, and engaged in, roadworks if, in the circumstances—(a)it is not practicable for the person to comply with the provision; and(b)sufficient warning of the roadworks has been given to other road users.(2)Subsection (1) applies to the following provisions—•part 4 (Making turns), divisions 1 (Left turns) and 2 (Right turns)•part 7 (Giving way), except——section 67 (Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights)—section 68 (Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places)—section 69 (Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection, other than a roundabout)—section 70 (Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road)—section 71 (Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places)•part 8 (Traffic signs and road markings), except——section 102 (Clearance and low clearance signs)—section 103 (Load limit signs)•part 11 (Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules)•part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking)•section 224 (Using horns and similar warning devices)•part 14 (Rules for pedestrians), except section 236(1) (which is about causing a traffic hazard by moving into the path of an approaching vehicle)•section 264 (Wearing of seatbelts by drivers)•section 265 (Wearing of seatbelts by passengers 16 years old or older)•section 268 (How persons must travel in or on a motor vehicle)•section 288 (Driving on a path)•section 289 (Driving on a nature strip)•section 290 (Driving on a traffic island)•section 295 (Motor vehicle towing another vehicle with a towline)•section 296 (Driving a vehicle in reverse)•section 297(2) (which requires a driver to have a clear view of the surrounding road and traffic)•section 298 (Driving with a person in a trailer).(3)Section 20 does not apply to a driver driving a snow-clearing vehicle and engaged in snow clearing.(4)In this section—road transport infrastructure has the meaning given by the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994. 311Exemption for oversize vehicles (1)A provision mentioned in subsection (2) does not apply to the driver of an oversize vehicle, or the driver of a vehicle escorting or piloting an oversize vehicle, if—(a)it is not practicable for the driver to comply with the provision; and(b)the driver is taking reasonable care; and(c)the driver is complying with—(i)any guideline or permit applying to the movement of the vehicle under the Standards and Safety Regulation; or(ii)any mass or dimension exemption applying to the movement of the vehicle under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland); and(d)the vehicle is displaying an oversize warning sign.(2)For subsection (1), the provisions are as follows—•part 7 (Giving way), except——section 67 (Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights)—section 68 (Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places)—section 69 (Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection, other than a roundabout)—section 70 (Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road)—section 71 (Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places)•part 8 (Traffic signs and road markings), except——section 102 (Clearance and low clearance signs)—section 103 (Load limit signs)•section 111(3) (which is about entering a roundabout from the right marked lane or line of traffic)•section 116 (Obeying traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout)•part 11 (Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules)•part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking)•section 268 (How persons must travel in or on a motor vehicle)•section 288 (Driving on a path)•section 289 (Driving on a nature strip)•section 290 (Driving on a traffic island)•section 296 (Driving a vehicle in reverse)•section 297(2) (which requires a driver to have a clear view of the surrounding road and traffic). 312Exemption for tow truck drivers (1)It is a defence to the prosecution of the driver of a tow truck for an offence against a provision mentioned in subsection (2) if, at the time of the offence—(a)the driver is engaged in loading, or connecting to, a vehicle to which this section applies; and(b)the driver is unable to comply with the provision; and(c)the tow truck is displaying a flashing light; and(d)the driver is acting safely.(2)For subsection (1), the provisions are as follows—•part 4 (Making turns)•part 6 (Traffic lights, traffic arrows and twin red lights)•part 7 (Giving way), division 1 (Giving way at a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line applying to the driver)•part 8 (Traffic signs and road markings)•part 9 (Roundabouts)•part 11 (Keeping left, overtaking and other driving rules)•part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking)•section 288 (Driving on a path)•section 289 (Driving on a nature strip)•section 290 (Driving on a traffic island).(3)This section applies to the following vehicles—(a)a vehicle at the scene of a crash;(b)a disabled vehicle;(c)a vehicle unsafely or unlawfully parked that the driver is authorised to tow away under the Act or the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Queensland). 313Exemption for postal vehicles (1)A provision mentioned in subsection (2) does not apply to the driver of a postal vehicle.(2)Subsection (1) applies to the following provisions—•section 179 (Stopping in a loading zone)•section 180 (Stopping in a truck zone)•section 182 (Stopping in a taxi zone)•section 185 (Stopping in a permit zone)•section 186 (Stopping in a mail zone)•section 189 (Double parking)•section 198 (Obstructing access to and from a footpath, driveway etc.).(3)Sections 288 and 289 do not apply to the driver of a postal vehicle if—(a)the postal vehicle is a motorbike with an engine capacity of 125mL or less; and(b)the driver is driving the motorbike at a speed of 10km/h or less; and(c)the driver drives in a way that does not cause danger to, or obstruct, anyone or anything on the path or nature strip; and(d)the driver takes reasonable precautions to avoid crashing with anyone or anything on the path or nature strip. 313AExemption for garbage truck drivers etc. (1)A provision mentioned in subsection (2) does not apply to the driver of a garbage truck, a waste disposal truck or a vehicle designed for collecting goods for recycling if—(a)the driver is engaged in the collection of garbage, waste or goods for recycling; and(b)it is not practicable for the driver to comply with the provision; and(c)the truck or vehicle is displaying a flashing light; and(d)the driver is acting safely.(2)For subsection (1), the provisions are as follows—•section 98 (One-way signs)•section 99 (Keep left and keep right signs)•section 100 (No entry signs)•part 12 (Restrictions on stopping and parking), except——section 175 (Stopping on or near a level crossing)—section 177 (Stopping on a freeway)—section 178 (Stopping in an emergency stopping lane)—section 192 (Stopping on a bridge or in a tunnel etc.)—section 196 (Stopping at or near a tram stop)—section 197 (Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip or painted island)•section 228 (No pedestrian signs)•section 230 (Crossing a road—general)•section 234 (Crossing a road on or near a crossing for pedestrians)•section 238 (Pedestrians travelling along a road (except in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy)). 313BExemption for breakdown vehicles (1)A provision mentioned in subsection (2) does not apply to the driver of a breakdown vehicle while—(a)the driver is engaged in repairing a disabled vehicle or is assisting a person to gain access to a locked vehicle; and(b)the driver is unable to comply with the provision; and(c)the breakdown vehicle is displaying a flashing light; and(d)the driver is acting safely.(2)For subsection (1), the provisions are as follows—•section 137 (Keeping off a dividing strip)•section 138 (Keeping off a painted island)•section 147 (Moving from 1 marked lane to another marked lane across a continuous line separating the lanes)•section 197 (Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip or painted island)•section 288(1) (Driving on a path)•section 289 (Driving on a nature strip)•section 290 (Driving on a traffic island).(3)In this section—breakdown vehicle means any vehicle driven by a person who is—(a)a breakdown worker; and(b)driving the vehicle in the course of performing duties as a breakdown worker.breakdown worker means a person who attends disabled vehicles as part of the person’s employment for the purpose of repairing the disabled vehicle. Part 20 Traffic control devices and traffic-related items 314Diagrams of traffic control devices, traffic-related items and symbols (1)A diagram in this regulation of a traffic control device, traffic-related item, or symbol represents a likeness of the device, item or symbol.(2)If there are 2 or more diagrams of a traffic sign in schedules 2 and 3 or of a traffic-related item or symbol in schedule 4, each diagram represents a likeness of a permitted version of the sign, item or symbol.(3)If a diagram of a traffic sign in schedule 2 or 3 or of a traffic-related item or symbol in schedule 4 is in black and white, the permitted version of the sign, item or symbol is in black and white only.(4)If a diagram of a traffic sign, traffic-related item or symbol in a section of this regulation is in black and white and the sign, item or symbol is not in black and white only in schedule 2, 3 or 4, the diagram is a black and white representation of the sign, item or symbol and is not a permitted version of the sign, item or symbol. 315Legal effect of traffic control devices (1)A traffic control device of a kind mentioned in this regulation has effect for this regulation if—(a)the device is on a road; and(b)the device complies substantially with this regulation.(2)A traffic control device is taken to comply substantially with this regulation unless the contrary is proved. 316When do traffic control devices comply substantially with this regulation (1)A traffic sign complies substantially with this regulation if—(a)it is a reasonable likeness of a diagram in schedule 2 or 3 of that kind of traffic sign; or(b)for a traffic sign of a kind for which there is not a diagram in schedule 2 or 3—it complies substantially with a description of that kind of traffic sign in this regulation and, if the description includes a symbol for which there is a diagram in schedule 4, the symbol on the sign is a reasonable likeness of the diagram.(2)A road marking complies substantially with this regulation if it complies substantially with a description of that kind of road marking in this regulation and, if the description includes a symbol for which there is a diagram in schedule 4, the symbol in the road marking is a reasonable likeness of the diagram.(3)A traffic control device (except a traffic sign or a road marking) complies substantially with this regulation if the device complies substantially with a description of that kind of traffic control device in this regulation and, if the description includes a symbol for which there is a diagram in schedule 4, the symbol on the device is a reasonable likeness of the diagram. 317Information on or with traffic control devices (1)A traffic control device may, by the use of words, figures, symbols or anything else indicate any of the following—(a)the times, days or circumstances when it applies or does not apply;(b)the lengths of road or areas where it applies or does not apply;(c)the persons to whom it applies or does not apply;(d)the vehicles to which it applies or does not apply;(e)other information. 318Limited effect of certain traffic control devices (1)If information on a traffic control device indicates that the device applies during particular times, on particular days, in particular circumstances, to a particular length of road or area, or to particular persons or vehicles, the device has effect only for the indicated times, days, circumstances, length of road, area, persons or vehicles. 319Legal effect of traffic-related items mentioned in this regulation (1)A traffic-related item of a kind mentioned in this regulation has effect for this regulation if—(a)the item is on a road or on a vehicle on a road; and(b)the item complies substantially with this regulation.(2)A traffic-related item is taken to comply with this regulation unless the contrary is proved. 320When do traffic-related items comply substantially with this regulation (1)A traffic-related item complies substantially with this regulation if—(a)it is a reasonable likeness of a diagram in schedule 4 of that kind of traffic-related item; or(b)for a traffic-related item of a kind for which there is not a diagram in schedule 4—(i)it complies substantially with a description of that kind of traffic-related item in this regulation; and(ii)if the description includes a symbol for which there is a diagram in schedule 4, the symbol on the item is a reasonable likeness of the diagram.(2)A traffic-related item may be a reasonable likeness of a diagram of a kind of traffic-related item mentioned in this regulation even though—(a)the dimensions of the item or of anything on the item are different; or(b)the item has additional information.(3)A symbol on a traffic-related item may be a reasonable likeness of a diagram of a kind of symbol mentioned in this regulation even though the dimensions of the symbol or of anything on the symbol are different. 321Meaning of information on or with traffic control devices and traffic-related items A word, figure, symbol or anything else used on or with a traffic control device or traffic-related item has the same meaning as in this regulation. 322Reference to traffic control devices and traffic-related items on a road etc. (1)A traffic control device or traffic-related item above or near a road is taken to be on the road. 323References to lights that are traffic signals A reference in this regulation to a light that is, or is part of, traffic signals is a reference to a steady light, unless otherwise expressly stated. 323AAudible lines (1)An audible line is a line on a road that is made up of a series of closely spaced raised pieces of material designed to create a continuous noise or vibration if driven on by a motor vehicle.(2)A reference in this regulation to a line is to be taken to include a reference to an audible line, unless otherwise expressly stated.(3)For the purposes of this regulation—(a)an audible line is taken to be continuous even if there is no physical link between the pieces of material making up the line; and(b)if there is no physical link between those pieces, the colour of the audible line is taken to be the visible colour of those pieces. Division 2 Application of traffic control devices to lengths of roads and areas 324Purpose of division (1)This division contains rules explaining when traffic control devices apply to lengths of road and areas.(2)Other relevant rules are found elsewhere in this regulation. 325References to traffic control devices—application to lengths of road and areas In applying this regulation to a length of road or an area, unless the contrary intention appears, a reference to a traffic control device is a reference to a traffic control device applying to the length of road or area. 326When do traffic control devices apply to a length of road or area—the basic rules (1)A traffic control device applies to a length of road or an area if—(a)the device applies to the length of road or area under 1 or more provisions of this regulation; or(b)the device, the position of the device, or information on or with the device indicates that the device applies to the length of road or area.(2)A traffic control device does not apply to a length of road or an area if information on or with the device expressly indicates that it does not apply to the length of road or area.(3)Subsection (2) applies despite any other provision of this division.(4)In subsection (1)(b)—the device includes another traffic control device. 327Length of road to which a traffic sign (except a parking control sign) applies The length of road to which a traffic sign on a road (except a parking control sign) applies is worked out in the direction driven by a driver, or travelled by a pedestrian, on the road who faces the sign before passing it. 328References to a traffic control device applying to a length of road If, under this regulation, a traffic control device on a road applies to a length of road, the device applies only to a length of road on that road, unless otherwise expressly stated. 329Traffic control devices applying to a marked lane (1)A traffic control device (except a road marking) applies to a marked lane if—(a)it is above the marked lane; or(b)it is near the marked lane and the device, the position of the device, or information on or with the device indicates that it applies to the marked lane. 330Traffic control devices applying to a slip lane (1)A traffic control device (except a road marking) applies to a slip lane if—(a)it is above the slip lane; or(b)it is near the slip lane and on the left side of the slip lane; or(c)it is near the slip lane and the device, the position of the device, or information on or with the device indicates that it applies to the slip lane.(2)A road marking applies to a slip lane if it is on the surface of the slip lane.(3)However, a traffic control device does not apply to a slip lane if information on or with the device expressly indicates that the device does not apply to the slip lane.(4)In subsection (1)(c)—the device includes another traffic control device. 331Traffic control devices applying to an intersection A traffic control device—(a)applies to an intersection if it is at the intersection; and(b)does not apply to a slip lane at the intersection, unless information on or with the device expressly indicates that the device does not apply to the intersection. 332Parking control signs applying to a length of road (1)If a parking control sign displays an arrow and is at the side of a road, then, unless information on or with the sign indicates otherwise, the sign applies to the length of road between the sign and the nearest (in the direction indicated by the arrow) of the following—(a)a parking control sign at that side of the road that displays an arrow indicating the opposite direction;(b)a yellow edge line on the road;(c)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road.(2)If a parking control sign displays an arrow and is at the centre of a road or on a dividing strip, then, unless information on or with the sign indicates otherwise, the sign applies to the length of road between the sign and the nearest (in the direction indicated by the arrow) of the following—(a)a parking control sign at that side of the road that displays an arrow indicating the opposite direction;(b)a yellow edge line on the road;(c)if the road ends at a T-intersection or dead end—the end of the road. 333Parking control signs applying to a length of road in an area to which another parking control sign applies etc. How far can you travel in a T3 lane if you need to overtake the vehicle turning right vicroads?To overtake a vehicle turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of the road, you can: use the left lane. drive on, across or outside edge lines for up to 100m. drive in a bus lane, transit lane or truck lane for a maximum of 100m.
What is a T3 lane in Qld?A T3 transit lane means you must have 3 or more people in the vehicle to use the lane. Buses, taxis, limousines, bicycles, and motorcycles can travel in transit lanes with or without passengers. Personal mobility device riders cannot travel in transit lanes.
Can you use the bus lane to overtake the vehicle Signalling to turn right Qld?drive in a bus lane, except when: entering or leaving a road (e.g. another road, private property, parking area) overtaking a vehicle turning right or making a U-turn from the centre of a road. avoiding an obstruction.
How far can you travel in a bus lane Qld?Bus lanes are traffic lanes reserved solely for the use of buses, bicycles, taxis, limousines, emergency vehicles and any other vehicles turning within 100m of an intersection, regardless of occupancy.
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