Traffic Regulations, Schedule 3 - Australian Road Rules 1999

If a driver is turning left at an intersection and there is a turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn as indicated by the turn line unless:

the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Part 17, Division 2; or

subrule (2) applies to the driver.

Offence provision.

Note

B lights,

intersection, traffic arrows and turn line are defined in the dictionary.

Example

Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

A driver may turn left at an intersection other than as indicated by a turn line if:

the driver's vehicle, together with any load or projection, is

7.5 metres long, or longer; and

the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

it is not practicable for the driver to turn left as indicated by the turn line; and

the driver can safely turn left other than as indicated by the turn line.

Notes

1 Driver's vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

2 Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d).

3 Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

Do not overtake turning vehicle signs

Note for diagrams

These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.

Division 2 Right turns