Road Rules 2019

A driver turning right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this rule unless – the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or subrule (4) applies to the driver. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.B lights, intersection and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary.

If 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.Turn lineis defined in the dictionary.

If there is no turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the turn so the driver – passes as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection; and turns into the left of the centre of the road the driver is entering, unless the driver is entering a one-way road.Centre of the roadis defined in the dictionary.ExamplesMaking a right turn as indicated by turn lines.

Making a right turn from a road with no turn lines indicating how to make the turn.

A driver may turn right 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 right as indicated by the turn line; and the driver can safely make the turn other than as indicated by the turn line.Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.Vehicle includes 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.