For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe for the driver to proceed—see the definition in the dictionary.
2 For this rule, give way means the driver must remain stationary until it is safe for the driver to proceed—see the definition in the dictionary.
3 For the stopping and giving way rules applying to a driver at an intersection or level crossing with a stop sign or stop line, see rule 67 (intersections) and rule 121 (level crossings). Rule 80 deals with stopping at a stop line at a children's crossing.
The driver must stop as near as practicable to, but before reaching—
the stop line; or
if there is no stop line—the stop sign.
The driver must give way to any vehicle or pedestrian at or near the stop sign.
Examples
Example 1
| Example 2 Stopping and giving way at a stop sign where a carpark exit joins a road |
In each example, vehicle B must stop and give way to vehicle A.
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