No overtaking etc. to the left of a vehicle
141 No overtaking etc. to the left of a vehicle
Rule 141(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 50(1).
A driver (except the rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter) must not overtake a vehicle to the left of the vehicle unless—
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
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; or
the vehicle is stationary and it is safe to overtake to the left of the vehicle.
- 5 penalty units.
Note to rule 141(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 50(2).
Note
Bicycle, centre of the road, electric scooter, marked lane, multi-lane road, overtake, right change of direction signal and U-turn are defined in the dictionary.
Rule 141(2) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 50(3).
The rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter must not ride past, or overtake, to the left of a vehicle that is turning left and is giving a left change of direction signal.
- 3 penalty units.
Note
Left change of direction signal is defined in the dictionary.
In this rule—
turning right does not include making a hook turn;
vehicle does not include a tram, a bus travelling along tram tracks, or any vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.
Notes
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