Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line
134 Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line
This rule applies to a driver on a road with a dividing line.Dividing line is defined in the dictionary.
If the dividing line is a single broken dividing line only, or 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 – to overtake another driver; or to perform a U-turn, unless another rule would prohibit the driver performing the U-turn.Overtake is defined in the dictionary. A driver must not overtake another driver unless the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic, and it is safe to overtake the other driver– see rule 140.
If the dividing line is a single continuous or broken dividing line, or 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 – to enter or leave the road; or to enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane); or to park in angle parking on the opposite side of the road provided that the driver does not need to perform a U-turn to reach the parking area.Angle parking, overtake, parking areaand U-turn are defined in the dictionary.
Emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95, and service road is defined in the dictionary.Examples
Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted – overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line only
Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted – overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line
Driving across a single continuous dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road
Driving across a single continuous dividing line is permitted to leave the road to enter a road-related area
Driving across a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road
Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted – overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line only
Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted – overtaking on a road with a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line
Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted – overtaking on a road with 2 parallel continuous dividing lines
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