Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line
29 Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line
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 Division 2 of Part 17; or subrule (2) applies to the driver. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.B lights, intersection, traffic arrows and turn line are defined in the dictionary. 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.Driver's vehicle is defined in the dictionary.Vehicleincludes a combination – see rule 15(d). Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.
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| Note for diagram | These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles. |
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