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.
2 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.
Note
Angle parking, parking area, service road and U‑turn are defined in the dictionary. Emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95.
Examples
Example 1 Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted—overtaking on a road with a broken | Example 2 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 |
Example 3
| Example 4 Driving across a single continuous dividing line is permitted to leave the road to enter a road related area | Example 5 Driving across a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line is permitted to enter or leave the road |
Example 6
| Example 7 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 | |
Example 8 Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted—overtaking on a road with |
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