Giving way when turning at an intersection with traffic lights
62 Giving way when turning at an intersection with traffic lights
A driver turning at an intersection with traffic lights must give way to—
any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and
Rule 62(1)(b) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 25(1).
any rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter at or near the intersection with bicycle crossing lights who is crossing the road the driver is entering; and
if the driver is turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign at the intersection—
any vehicle approaching from the right, turning right at the intersection into the road the driver is entering or making a U-turn; and
despite any rule to the contrary, any pedestrian at or near the intersection who is on the road the driver is leaving; and
if the driver is turning right—any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection (except a vehicle turning left using a slip lane).
- 5 penalty units.
Notes
Note 1 to rule 62(1) amended by S.R. No. 135/2021 rule 25(2).
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