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r 1Objectives r 1AAuthorising provision r 2Commencement r 3Revocations r 4Definitions r 5Diagrams r 6Examples r 7Headings r 8Notes r 9Reader's Guide r 10Offences r 11Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas r 1A reference in rule 146 (which deals with driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic) to the road includes a reference to the road related area of the road.r 12What is a road r 13What is a road related area r 14Road users r 15What is a vehicle r 16Who is a driver r 2Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.r 17Who is a rider r 2Ride, for the rider of a motor bike or animal-drawn vehicle, includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.r 18Who is a pedestrian r 19References to driver includes rider etc.r 20Obeying the speed-limit r 2For drivers of heavy vehicles who exceed the speed‐limit by 35 kilometres per hour or more, see section 65B of the Road Safety Act 1986.r 1The Road Rules about speed-limits are as follows—r 3Length of road includes a marked lane, a part of a marked lane, or another part of a length of road—see the definition in the dictionary.r 5Bus, GCM, heavy vehicle and motor vehicle are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.r 21Speed-limit where a speed-limit sign applies r 1Bus, GCM, GVM and prime mover are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Vehicle is defined in rule 15.r 2Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road.r 22Speed-limit in a speed-limited area r 23Speed-limit in a school zone r 24Speed-limit in a shared zone r 25Speed-limit elsewhere r 26Application of Division to roundabouts, road related areas and adjacent land r 2Part 9 deals with entering and leaving a roundabout.r 3For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1).r 27Starting a left turn from a road (except a multi-lane road)r 28Starting a left turn from a multi-lane road r 1B lights, intersection, marked lane, multi-lane road and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary. Left lane is defined in subrule (3). Bus only lane is defined in rule 154A.r 3Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.r 2Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).r 2Rule 95 deals with driving in an emergency stopping lane and Part 11, Division 6 deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.r 29Making a left turn as indicated by a road marking r 2Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.r 2Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).r 30Division does not apply to certain turns r 3For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2).r 31Starting a right turn from a road (except a multi‐lane road)r 32Starting a right turn from a multi-lane road r 3Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.r 2Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).r 2Rule 95 deals with driving in an emergency stopping lane and Part 11, Division 6 deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.r 33Making a right turn r 2Making a right turn from a road with no road marking indicating how to make the turn r 2Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).r 34Making a hook turn at a hook turn only sign r 35Optional hook turn by a rider of a bicycle or an electric scooter r 2Bicycle rider making a hook turn at an intersection without traffic lights r 36Rider of bicycle or electric scooter making a hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign r 37Beginning a U-turn r 2Traffic is defined in the dictionary.r 38Giving way when making a U-turn r 2For the case of a driver entering a road from a road related area or adjacent land, see rule 74.r 39Making a U-turn contrary to a no U-turn sign r 2Rule 322(5) and (6) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a break in a dividing strip.r 2Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road.r 40Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights r 41Making a U-turn at an intersection without traffic lights r 1Intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.r 42Starting a U-turn at an intersection r 43Making a U-turn at certain crossings r 43AMaking a U-turn on a road related area with traffic lights r 44Division does not apply to entering or leaving a roundabout or lane filtering or repositioning r 45What is changing direction r 2For the meaning of left, see rule 351(1).r 2For the meaning of right, see rule 351(2).r 46Giving a left change of direction signal r 47How to give a left change of direction signal r 48Giving a right change of direction signal r 1Bicycle, electric scooter and tram are defined in the dictionary.r 49How to give a right change of direction signal r 50How to give a right change of direction signal by giving a hand signal r 51When use of direction indicator lights permitted r 52Division does not apply to riders of bicycles or electric scooters or certain tram drivers r 53Giving a stop signal r 54How to give a stop signal r 55How to give a stop signal by giving a hand signal r 56Stopping for a red traffic light or arrow r 2Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light.r 57Stopping for a yellow traffic light or arrow r 1Intersection does not include a road related area—see the definition in the dictionary.r 3Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop at a yellow traffic light.r 58Exceptions to stopping for a red or yellow traffic light r 59Proceeding through a red traffic light r 2Enter, intersection, marked foot crossing and red traffic light are defined in the dictionary.r 60Proceeding through a red traffic arrow r 60AProceeding through a bicycle storage area before a red traffic light or arrow r 61Proceeding when traffic lights or arrows at an intersection change to yellow or red r 2Hook turns are dealt with in rules 34 and 35.r 62Giving way when turning at an intersection with traffic lights r 3Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at an intersection.r 63Giving way at an intersection with traffic lights not operating or only partly operating r 3There is no requirement under Division 1 of this Part for a driver to stop for a flashing yellow traffic light or traffic lights that are not operating.r 1Give way line and stop line are defined in the dictionary.r 64Giving way at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection r 3There is no requirement under Division 1 of this Part for a driver to stop for a flashing yellow traffic arrow.r 65Giving way at a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light r 2For subrule (2), give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 66Stopping for twin red lights (except at level crossings)r 3Twin red lights are generally erected at bridges, ambulance stations, fire stations or level crossings. The Road Rules about stopping at level crossings are in Part 10.r 1The rules in this Part deal with giving way in most situations. In addition, other rules requiring a driver to give way include the following—r 67Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at an intersection without traffic lights r 3Part 6 deals with stopping and giving way at an intersection with traffic lights.r 68Stopping and giving way at a stop sign or stop line at other places r 2A stop sign on an exit from a carpark where the exit joins the road.r 2For 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.r 69Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at an intersection (except a roundabout)r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 70Giving way at a give way sign at a bridge or length of narrow road r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 71Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at other places r 2A give way sign on a road at a place where a bicycle path meets the road.r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 72Giving way at an intersection (except a T‐intersection or roundabout)r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 1Slip lane is defined in the dictionary.r 2Rules 67 and 69 deal with the situation where a vehicle approaching from the right is facing a stop sign, stop line, give way sign or give way line.r 73Giving way at a T-intersection r 3Rule 75(2)(d) requires a driver at a T-intersection to give way when crossing the continuing road to enter a road related area or adjacent land.r 1Continuing road, slip lane and terminating road are defined in the dictionary.r 1Oncoming vehicle is defined in the dictionary.r 74Giving way when entering a road from a road related area or adjacent land r 2Adjacent land or a road related area can include a driveway, service station or shopping centre. Some shopping centres may include roads—see the definition of road in rule 12.r 4For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 75Giving way when entering a road related area or adjacent land from a road r 3For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 76Keeping clear of trams travelling in tram lanes etc.r 77Giving way to buses r 3The driver of the bus must give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians—see rule 48(2) and (3).r 77AInterfering with or interrupting funeral procession r 78Keeping clear of police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles and escort vehicles r 79Giving way to police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles and escort vehicles r 2For this rule, give way means—r 80Stopping at a children's crossing r 2Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic control device at a place.r 81Giving way at a pedestrian crossing r 2Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a place.r 82Overtaking or passing a vehicle at a children's crossing or pedestrian crossing r 83Giving way to pedestrians in a shared zone r 84Giving way when driving through a break in a dividing strip r 3For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 85Giving way on a painted island r 3For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 86Giving way in median turning bays r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 87Giving way when moving from a side or shoulder of the road or a median strip parking area r 2For subrule (1), give way means—r 2The bus must display a give way to buses sign and the right direction indicator lights of the bus must be operating—see rule 77.r 2For subrule (3), give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 2Rule 322 deals with the meaning of traffic control devices on a road or in or at an area or place (including an intersection).r 88Left turn signs r 89Right turn signs r 90No turns signs r 91No left turn and no right turn signs r 92Traffic lane arrows r 3Rule 329 explains when a traffic control device applies to a marked lane.r 2Rules 40 and 41 deal with making a U-turn at an intersection. The driver must not make a U-turn if there is a no U-turn sign at the intersection.r 2Traffic lane arrows on a traffic sign.r 93No overtaking or passing signs r 94No overtaking on bridge signs r 95Emergency stopping lane only signs r 2Rule 178 deals with stopping in an emergency stopping lane.r 2If a no bicycles sign applies to the emergency stopping lane, the rider must not ride in the lane—see rule 252.r 2Rule 329 explains when a traffic control device applies to a marked lane.r 96Keep clear markings r 97Road access signs r 2Rule 229 applies the road access sign to pedestrians.r 98One-way signs r 2There is a diagram of a keep left sign in rule 99.r 99Keep left and keep right signs r 100No entry signs r 101Hand-held stop signs r 101ASafety ramp and arrester bed signs r 102Clearance and low clearance signs r 103Load limit signs r 104No trucks signs r 105Trucks must enter signs r 106No buses signs r 107Buses must enter signs r 108Trucks and buses low gear signs r 109What is a roundabout r 2Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign at a place.r 110Meaning of halfway around a roundabout r 111Entering a roundabout from a multi-lane road or a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction r 1Rule 116 requires a driver to obey traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout.r 112Giving a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout r 113Giving a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout r 114Giving way when entering or driving in a roundabout r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 2For the give way rules applying to a driver moving from one marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic, see rule 148.r 115Driving in a roundabout r 116Obeying traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout r 117Giving a change of direction signal when changing marked lanes or lines of traffic in a roundabout r 118Giving a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout r 119Giving way by the rider of a bicycle, an electric scooter or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout r 120What is a level crossing r 121Stopping and giving way at a stop sign at a level crossing r 2For 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.r 122Giving way at a give way sign or give way line at a level crossing r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 123Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching etc.r 124Leaving a level crossing r 125Unreasonably obstructing drivers or pedestrians r 126Keeping a safe distance behind vehicles r 127Keeping a minimum distance between long vehicles r 128Entering blocked intersections r 128AEntering blocked crossings r 129Keeping to the far left side of a road r 130Keeping to the left on a multi-lane road r 2Part 3 deals with speed-limits.r 3Rule 329 deals with when a traffic control device applies to a marked lane.r 2Rule 95 deals with driving in emergency stopping lanes, and Division 6 of this Part deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.r 131Keeping to the left of oncoming vehicles r 2Part 4, Division 2 deals with making right turns.r 132Keeping to the left of the centre of a road or the dividing line r 2For the meaning of driving to the left of something, see rule 351(3).r 4Rule 144A(2) deals with driving to the right of the centre of the road to pass a bicycle or an electric scooter.r 2Rule 136 deals with driving on a service road without a two-way sign.r 133Exceptions to keeping to the left of the centre of a road r 134Exceptions to keeping to the left of a dividing line r 2A 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.r 135Keeping to the left of a median strip r 2For the meaning of driving to the left of something, see rule 351(3).r 136Driving on a one-way service road r 137Keeping off a dividing strip r 2Rule 139 deals with avoiding obstructions on a road.r 3Rule 144A(2) deals with driving on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road to pass a bicycle or an electric scooter.r 2Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.r 138Keeping off a painted island r 2Rule 139 deals with avoiding obstructions on a road.r 3Subrule (3) excludes certain painted islands from the application of paragraph (a).r 139Exceptions for avoiding obstructions on a road r 140No overtaking unless safe to do so r 1Approaching, overtake and traffic are defined in the dictionary.r 141No overtaking etc. to the left of a vehicle r 4Rule 143 deals with overtaking or passing a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.r 142No overtaking to the right of a vehicle turning right etc.r 143Passing or overtaking a vehicle displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign r 144Keeping a safe distance when overtaking r 144AKeeping a sufficient distance when passing to the right side of a bicycle or an electric scooter r 3A driver must keep clear of a tram travelling in a tram lane—see rule 76.r 145Driver being overtaken not to increase speed r 146Driving within a single marked lane or line of traffic r 1Driver's vehicle, marked lane, multi-lane road, obstruction, service road and traffic control device are defined in the dictionary. Shoulder is defined in rule 12.r 6Drivers of certain long vehicles are permitted to use 2 marked lanes when turning at an intersection—see rule 28 (left turns) and rule 32 (right turns).r 1Emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95.r 3Rule 148 deals with giving way when moving from one line of traffic to another line of traffic.r 147Moving from one marked lane to another marked lane across a continuous line separating the lanes r 1Lane filtering, marked lane, multi-lane road, obstruction, special purpose lane and traffic control device are defined in the dictionary.r 148Giving way when moving from one marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 148AGiving way when moving within a single marked lane r 149Giving way when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic r 2For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 150Driving on or across a continuous white edge line r 2A driver must not stop at the side of a road marked with a continuous yellow edge line—see rule 169.r 151Riding a motor bike or bicycle alongside more than one other rider r 151ALane filtering at excessive speed r 151BCircumstances in which a motor cycle rider may engage in lane filtering r 1Motor cycle licence does not include a motor cycle learner permit.r 3Rule 144A(1) deals with passing to the right side of a bicycle at a sufficient distance.r 4Rule 144A(1A) deals with passing to the right side of an electric scooter at a sufficient distance.r 2Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road.r 152Complying with overhead lane control devices r 153Bicycle lanes r 2Rule 158 provides additional exceptions applying to this rule, and also provides a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against this rule.r 154Bus lanes r 2Rule 158 provides additional exceptions applying to this rule, and also provides a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against this rule.r 154ABus only lanes r 155Tram lanes r 1Public bus, tram and tram recovery vehicle are defined in the dictionary.r 3Rule 158 provides additional exceptions applying to this rule, and also provides a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against this rule.r 155ATramways r 2The exceptions and defence provided in rule 158 do not apply to tramways.r 156Transit lanes r 2Rule 158 provides additional exceptions applying to this rule, and also provides a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against this rule.r 157Truck lanes r 2Rule 158 provides additional exceptions applying to this rule, and also provides a defence to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against this rule.r 158Exceptions to driving in special purpose lanes etc.r 1Permitted distance is defined in subrule (4).r 3A driver must keep clear of a tram travelling in a tram lane—see rule 76.r 159Marked lanes required to be used by particular kinds of vehicles r 3Drivers of certain long vehicles are permitted to use 2 marked lanes when turning at an intersection—see rule 28 (left turns) and rule 32 (right turns).r 2Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road.r 160Passing or overtaking a tram that is not at or near the left side of a road r 161Passing or overtaking a tram at or near the left side of a road r 162Driving past a safety zone r 163Driving past the rear of a stopped tram at a tram stop r 164Stopping beside a stopped tram at a tram stop r 164ATram stopping beside a driver at a tram stop r 165Stopping in an emergency etc. or to comply with another rule r 166Application of Part to bicycles r 167No stopping signs r 168No parking signs r 1With is defined in the dictionary.r 169No stopping on a road with a yellow edge line r 170Stopping in or near an intersection r 2A driver stops within a particular distance from an intersection if the driver stops so any part of the driver's vehicle is within that distance—see rule 350(2).r 171Stopping on or near a children's crossing r 2A driver stops within a particular distance from a children's crossing if the driver stops so any part of the driver's vehicle is within that distance—see rule 350(2).r 172Stopping on or near a pedestrian crossing (except at an intersection)r 2A driver stops within a particular distance from a crossing if the driver stops so any part of the driver's vehicle is within that distance—see rule 350(2).r 173Stopping on or near a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection)r 1Intersection, marked foot crossing, parking control sign and traffic lights pole are defined in the dictionary.r 174Stopping on or near a bicycle crossing (except at an intersection)r 175Stopping on or near a level crossing r 2A driver stops within a particular distance from a level crossing if the driver stops so any part of the driver's vehicle is within that distance—see rule 350(2).r 176Stopping on a clearway r 177Stopping on a freeway r 2Rule 178 sets out when a driver can stop in an emergency stopping lane.r 178Stopping in an emergency stopping lane r 2Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.r 179Stopping in a loading zone r 180Stopping in a truck zone r 181Stopping in a works zone r 182Stopping in a taxi zone r 183Stopping in a bus zone r 184Stopping in a minibus zone r 185Stopping in a permit zone r 186Stopping in a mail zone r 2Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.r 187Stopping in a bus lane, bus only lane, tram lane, tramway, transit lane, truck lane or on tram tracks r 188Stopping in a shared zone r 189Double parking r 190Stopping in or near a safety zone r 2A driver stops within a particular distance before or after something if the driver stops so any part of the vehicle is within that distance—see rule 350(2).r 191Stopping near an obstruction r 192Stopping on a bridge or in a tunnel etc.r 193Stopping on a crest or curve outside a built-up area r 194Stopping near a fire hydrant etc.r 195Stopping at or near a bus stop r 1Parking control sign and public bus are defined in the dictionary.r 196Stopping at or near a tram stop r 2A driver stops within a particular distance before a sign indicating a tram stop if the driver stops so any part of the driver's vehicle is within that distance—see rule 350(2).r 197Stopping on a path, dividing strip, nature strip, painted island or traffic island r 2A separated footpath is a particular kind of footpath—see rule 239.r 3Relocatable digital RSC and mobile digital RSC are defined in the dictionary.r 2Rule 85 deals with the give way rules applying to a driver entering a turning lane from a painted island and rule 138 deals with keeping off painted islands.r 198Obstructing access to and from a footpath, driveway etc.r 2A driver stops on or across a driveway or way of access if any part of the vehicle is on or across the driveway or way of access—see rule 350(3).r 199Stopping near a postbox r 200Stopping on roads—heavy and long vehicles r 2Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).r 201Stopping on a road with a bicycle parking sign r 202Stopping on a road with a motor bike parking sign r 203Stopping in a parking area for people with disabilities r 203AStopping in a slip lane r 203BStopping in a parking area for electric-powered vehicles r 203CStopping in a parking area for the charging of electric-powered vehicles r 204Meaning of certain information on or with permissive parking signs r 2A permissive parking sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction and anything on the sign may be differently arranged—see rule 316(4).r 205Parking for longer than indicated r 205AParking outside times indicated r 1Parking control sign is defined in the dictionary.r 206Time extension for people with disabilities r 207Parking where fees are payable r 208Parallel parking on a road (except in a median strip parking area)r 2Division 9 deals with angle parking.r 208AParallel parking in a road related area (except in a median strip parking area)r 209Parallel parking in a median strip parking area r 210Angle parking r 2Rule 212 deals with whether a driver enters a median strip parking area forwards or in reverse.r 211Parking in parking bays r 2Vehicle includes a combination—see rule 15(d).r 212Entering and leaving a median strip parking area r 213Making a motor vehicle secure r 214Division does not apply to riders of bicycles, electric scooters, animals or animal‐drawn vehicles r 1Bicycle and electric scooter are defined in the dictionary.r 2The rules for using lights when riding a bicycle, an electric scooter or an animal-drawn vehicle at night, or in hazardous weather conditions, are—r 215Using lights when driving at night or in hazardous weather conditions r 2Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.r 216Towing a vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions r 217Using fog lights r 218Using headlights on high-beam r 219Lights not to be used to dazzle other road users r 220Using lights on vehicles that are stopped r 221Using hazard warning lights r 2Driver includes a person in control of a vehicle—see the definition of drive in the dictionary.r 222Using warning lights on buses carrying children r 223Using lights when riding an animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions r 224Using horns and similar warning devices r 225Using radar detectors and similar devices r 226Heavy vehicles to be equipped with portable warning triangles r 227Using portable warning triangles r 2See rule 220 for the requirement to operate certain lights on vehicles that are stopped.r 1Two-way road and median strip are defined in the dictionary. Road related area is defined in rule 13 and shoulder is defined in rule 12.r 1For these Rules, a pedestrian includes—r 228No pedestrians signs r 229Pedestrians on a road with a road access sign r 2For the way in which a road access sign applies, see rule 97. The sign is usually used on a freeway.r 230Crossing a road—general r 231Crossing a road at pedestrian lights r 2A traffic control device (including pedestrian lights) generally only applies to a person if the device faces the person—see Part 20, Division 3, especially rule 340.r 232Crossing a road at traffic lights r 233Crossing a road to or from a tram r 234Crossing a road on or near a crossing for pedestrians r 235Crossing a level crossing r 2If the pedestrian facility is a footpath or shared path at which there is a red pedestrian light, rule 235A imposes further obligations on pedestrians using the facility.r 235ACrossing a pedestrian level crossing that has a red pedestrian light r 236Pedestrians not to cause a traffic hazard or obstruction r 237Getting on or into a moving vehicle r 238Pedestrians travelling along a road (except while travelling on an electric personal transporter or in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy)r 239Pedestrians on a bicycle path or separated footpath r 1Bicycle and electric scooter are defined in the dictionary. Bicycle path and separated footpath are defined in subrule (4).r 2Rule 336 deals with how parts of a separated footpath are designated for riders of bicycles and electric scooters and pedestrians.r 1Electric personal transporter, traffic control device, wheelchair, wheeled recreational device and with are defined in the dictionary.r 3Rule 244J(3) provides that a person travelling on an electric personal transporter on a bicycle path must keep out of the path of any bicycle or electric scooter.r 2Rule 249 describes how a rider of an electric scooter must ride on a separated footpath.r 2Wheeled recreational device and wheeled toy are defined in the dictionary.r 240Wheeled recreational devices and toys not to be used on certain roads r 240ANo wheeled recreational devices or toys sign r 241Travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy on a road r 242Travelling in or on a wheeled recreational device or toy on a footpath or shared path r 3Bicycle riders on footpaths and shared paths must give way to persons travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices or toys, as well as other pedestrians—see rule 250(2).r 243Travelling on rollerblades etc. on a bicycle path or separated footpath r 244Wheeled recreational devices or wheeled toys being towed etc.r 244AMeanings of scooter r 244BWearing of helmets and other requirements for users of scooters r 244CElectric personal transporter routes and use areas r 244DElectric personal transporters must only be used on roads or road related areas as part of an electric personal transporter tour r 244EElectric personal transporters must only be used on electric personal transporter routes or in electric personal transporter use areas r 244FElectric personal transporters not to be used on certain roads r 244GNo electric personal transporter sign r 244HTravelling on an electric personal transporter on a road r 244ITravelling on an electric personal transporter on a footpath or shared path or in a shared zone r 244JTravelling on an electric personal transporter on a bicycle path or separated footpath r 244KElectric personal transporter user to stop at red bicycle crossing light r 2Green bicycle crossing light and yellow bicycle crossing light are defined in the dictionary.r 244LElectric personal transporter user to stop at yellow bicycle crossing light r 2Green bicycle crossing light and red bicycle crossing light are defined in the dictionary.r 244MElectric personal transporter user proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change to yellow or red r 244NElectric personal transporters being towed r 244OPerson to have proper control of an electric personal transporter r 244PWearing of bicycle helmets by persons travelling on electric personal transporters r 244QEquipment on electric personal transporters r 244RMinimum age requirement for travelling on electric personal transporters r 244SSpeed-limit applicable to electric personal transporters r 244TCarrying people or animals on electric personal transporters r 244UOffence to consume intoxicating liquor while travelling on an electric personal transporter r 2Bicycle and electric scooter are defined in the dictionary.r 244WApplication of Division r 245Riding a bicycle r 246Carrying people on a bicycle r 247Riding in a bicycle lane on a road r 247AEntering a bicycle storage area r 247BGiving way while entering or in a bicycle storage area r 248No riding across a road on a crossing r 249Riding on a separated footpath r 1Separated footpath is defined in rule 239 and pedestrian is defined in rule 18.r 250Riding on a footpath or shared path r 2For subrule (2), give way means the rider must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 2For subrule (2A), give way means the rider must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision—see the definition in the dictionary.r 251Riding to the left of oncoming riders of bicycles or electric scooters on a path r 252No bicycles signs and markings r 2A separated footpath sign may have the pedestrian symbol and the bicycle symbol reversed—see rule 316(4).r 253Riders of bicycles or electric scooters not to cause a traffic hazard r 254Bicycles or electric scooters being towed etc.r 255Riding too close to the rear of a motor vehicle r 256Bicycle helmets r 257Riding with a person on a bicycle trailer r 258Equipment on a bicycle or an electric scooter r 259Riding at night r 260Stopping for a red bicycle crossing light r 2Green bicycle crossing light and yellow bicycle crossing light are defined in the dictionary.r 261Stopping for a yellow bicycle crossing light r 2Green bicycle crossing light and red bicycle crossing light are defined in the dictionary.r 262Proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change to yellow or red r 1For the purposes of these Rules, a person riding on an electric scooter is a rider—see rule 17. This Division contains rules that apply to a rider of an electric scooter only.r 2Electric scooter is defined in the dictionary.r 262CRiding electric scooters on a footpath r 262DRiding electric scooters on certain roads r 262ERiding an electric scooter on a road alongside another rider or pedestrian r 262FMinimum age requirement for riding an electric scooter r 262GSpeed-limit applicable to electric scooter r 262HCarrying people on electric scooter r 262HAPassengers not permitted on an electric scooter r 262IOffence to consume intoxicating liquor while riding an electric scooter r 262JRiding class B or class C electric scooters other than under a vehicle sharing scheme r 263Application of Part to persons in or on trams r 263ARequirement that seatbelt etc. be properly adjusted and fastened r 263BDriver or passenger in motor vehicle must not occupy the same seating position as another person r 264Drivers must comply with seatbelt requirements r 2Driver is defined in rule 16. Motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Approved seatbelt and park are defined in the dictionary.r 264ADriver must ensure passengers comply with seatbelt requirements r 2Driver is defined in rule 16. Bus and motor vehicle are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Approved seatbelt, park, public minibus and taxi are defined in the dictionary.r 265Passengers 16 years old or older must comply with seatbelt requirements r 266Driver must ensure passengers under 16 years old are appropriately secured r 266AAppropriate securing of passengers under 16 years old r 267Exemptions from wearing seatbelts—certificate exempting person r 267AExemption from wearing seatbelt—seating position not fitted with seatbelt r 267BExemption from wearing seatbelt—passenger in police vehicle etc.r 267CExemption from wearing seatbelt—other exemptions r 268How persons must travel in or on a motor vehicle r 2Rule 265 deals with the wearing of seatbelts by passengers 16 years old or older, and rule 266 deals with the wearing of seatbelts by passengers under 16 years old.r 269Opening doors and getting out of a vehicle etc.r 2Rule 237 deals with persons getting on, or into, a moving vehicle.r 270Wearing motor bike helmets r 1A helmet that is scratched or marked but the scratch or mark has not—r 2A helmet that is damaged to a degree that might reasonably be expected from the normal use of the helmet.r 271Riding on motor bikes and motor cycles r 272Interfering with the driver's control of the vehicle etc.r 273Division also applies to tram recovery vehicles and public buses travelling along tram tracks r 274Stopping for a red T light r 275Stopping for a yellow T light r 276Exception to stopping for a red or yellow T light r 277Proceeding after stopping for a red or yellow T light r 278Proceeding when a red traffic light and a white T light or white traffic arrow is showing r 279Proceeding when a white T light or white traffic arrow is no longer showing r 280Application of Division r 281Stopping for a red B light r 282Stopping for a yellow B light r 283Exception to stopping for a red or yellow B light r 284Proceeding after stopping for a red or yellow B light r 285Proceeding when a red traffic light and a white B light or white traffic arrow is showing r 286Proceeding when a white B light or white traffic arrow is no longer showing r 287Duties of driver involved in an accident r 288Driving on a path r 3Rules 74 and 75 deal with drivers giving way when crossing a footpath or other path to enter or leave a road related area or adjacent land.r 4Rules 249 to 251 deal with riders of bicycles and electric scooters riding on footpaths, separated paths and shared paths.r 2The rider of an animal on a footpath must give wayto a pedestrian on the path—see rule 302.r 2A rider of an electric scooter must not ride the electric scooter on a footpath—see rule 262C.r 289Driving on a nature strip r 4The rider of an animal on a nature strip must give way to any pedestrian on the nature strip—see rule 302.r 290Driving on a traffic island r 291Making unnecessary noise or smoke r 292Insecure or overhanging load r 293Removing fallen etc. things from the road r 4Wheel chocks.r 294Keeping control of a vehicle being towed r 295Motor vehicle towing another vehicle with a towline r 296Driving a vehicle in reverse r 297Driver to have proper control of a vehicle etc.r 298Driving with a person in a trailer r 2Rule 257 deals with persons travelling in or on bicycle trailers.r 301Leading an animal while in or on a vehicle r 302Rider of an animal on a footpath or nature strip to give way to pedestrians r 303Riding an animal alongside more than one other rider r 303AARiding an animal-drawn vehicle in the animal‐drawn vehicle prohibited area r 303AHorse riding helmets to be worn by riders under 18 r 304Direction by a police officer or authorised person r 304ADefinitions r 3For facilitating passenger movement—operating the doors of a bus.r 304BWhat is a device r 304CMeaning of required capabilities r 304DWhat is a display r 304EMeaning of operating, touching and ongoing activity r 304FStationary and parked vehicles, wheeled recreational devices or electric personal transporters r 304GPermitted device interactions r 3The temperature and weather conditions.r 304GAWhat is an in-vehicle transaction r 4Paying for a product with a tap-and-go payment application on phone at a food drive through.r 304GBWho is a fully licensed driver r 304GCWho is a novice driver r 304GDCalculation of period for which person has held a motor cycle licence r 304HOperation of inbuilt devices, mounted devices and motor bike helmet devices in motor vehicles r 4See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304IOperation of wearable devices in motor vehicles r 4See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304JTouching or looking at portable devices in motor vehicles r 6See rules 304K and 304KA in relation to the driver of a motor vehicle operating a portable device other than by touching the device.r 5See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 4See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304KOperation of portable devices other than by touching by fully licensed drivers r 5For the meaning of fully licensed driver, see rule 304GB.r 304KAOperation of portable devices other than by touching by other drivers r 304LOperation of inbuilt devices, mounted devices and motor bike helmet devices on bicycles and electric scooters and in vehicles that are not motor vehicles r 5See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304MOperation of wearable devices on bicycles and electric scooters and in vehicles that are not motor vehicles r 5See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304NOperation of portable devices on bicycles and electric scooters and in vehicles that are not motor vehicles r 5See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 3See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304OOperation of inbuilt devices, mounted devices and motor bike helmet devices in or on wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters r 5See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304POperation of wearable devices in or on wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters r 5See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 304QOperation of portable devices in or on wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters r 6See rule 304G in relation to permitted device interactions.r 3Rule 304F(2) deals with how stopped wheeled recreational devices and electric personal transporters are stationary but not parked.r 305Exemption for drivers of police vehicles r 305AExemption for drivers of vehicles being used for police driver training r 306Exemption for drivers of emergency vehicles r 306AExemption for drivers of enforcement vehicles and escort vehicles r 307Stopping and parking exemption for police vehicles, emergency vehicles, enforcement vehicles, escort vehicles and authorised persons r 2Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.r 308Exemption for police officers, emergency workers, enforcement vehicle workers and escort vehicle workers on foot r 309Exemption for drivers of trams etc.r 310Exemption for road workers etc.r 311Exemption for oversize vehicles r 312Exemption for tow truck drivers r 313Exemption for postal vehicles r 313AExemptions for drivers of incident response service vehicles r 313BExemptions for drivers of railway incident response vehicles r 314Diagrams of traffic control devices, traffic-related items and symbols r 2A number of traffic signs, traffic-related items or symbols have 2 or more permitted versions.r 315Legal effect of traffic control devices mentioned in these Rules r 2Rule 322(1) and (2) explain the meaning of a traffic control device on a road.r 316When do traffic control devices comply substantially with these Rules r 2The diagrams of traffic signs in Schedules 2 and 3 are in alphabetical order.r 317Information on or with traffic control devices r 2A speed-limit sign may indicate that it applies when children are present.r 1A plate erected immediately below a no U-turn sign indicating that the sign applies on Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.r 317ATraffic control devices applying on school days r 318Limited effect of certain traffic control devices r 2A board erected close to a bus lane sign above a marked lane indicating that the sign does not apply when the words on the board are illuminated.r 319Legal effect of traffic-related items mentioned in these Rules r 320When do traffic-related items comply substantially with these Rules r 321Meaning of information on or with traffic control devices and traffic-related items r 322References to traffic control devices and traffic‐related items on a road etc.r 3A do not overtake turning vehicle sign attached to a vehicle on a road is taken to be a do not overtake turning vehicle sign on the road.r 4A parking control sign near the centre of a road is taken to be at the centre of the road.r 323References to lights that are traffic signals r 323AAudible lines r 324Purpose of Division r 325References to traffic control devices—application to lengths of road and areas r 326When do traffic control devices apply to a length of road or area—the basic rules r 327Length of road to which a traffic sign (except a parking control sign) applies r 328References to a traffic control device applying to a length of road r 329Traffic control devices applying to a marked lane r 330Traffic control devices applying to a slip lane r 331Traffic control devices applying to an intersection r 332Parking control signs applying to a length of road r 2Rule 322(3) and (4) deal with the meaning of a traffic control device in or at an area or place.r 333Parking control signs applying to a length of road in an area to which another parking control sign applies etc.r 334How parking control signs apply to a length of road r 2Rule 201 deals with bicycle parking signs, rule 202 deals with motor bike parking signs, and rule 204 deals with permissive parking signs.r 335Traffic control devices applying to an area r 2Rule 332 deals with parking control signs that display arrows. These signs apply to lengths of road.r 6An end parking area sign.r 2Rule 334 sets out how a parking control sign that applies to a length of road also applies to parking bays and other parts of the road.r 336How separated footpath signs and separated footpath road markings apply r 337Purpose of Division r 338References to traffic control devices—application to persons r 339When do traffic control devices apply to a person—the basic rules r 340Traffic control devices (except road markings and parking control signs)r 2Rule 341 deals with road markings, and rule 346 with parking control signs.r 341Road markings r 3At an intersection, or on a roundabout, road markings indicating the edge of a marked lane for use by traffic coming from another direction do not apply to the driver.r 342Traffic signs (except parking control signs) applying to a length of road r 343Traffic signs (except parking control signs) applying to an area r 1Area, parking control sign and traffic sign are defined in the dictionary.r 3Road includes a road related area—see rule 11(2).r 344Traffic control devices applying to a driver in a marked lane r 345Traffic control devices applying to a driver in a slip lane r 346Parking control signs r 2Rule 332 deals with parking control signs with arrows. These signs apply to lengths of road.r 347Meaning of abbreviations and symbols r 348References to a driver doing something etc.r 349References to certain kinds of roads r 350References to stopping or parking on a length of road etc.r 351References to left and right r 352References to stopping as near as practicable to a place r 353References to pedestrians crossing a road r 400Definitions r 401Obstructing roads r 402Giving way to stock r 403Requirement to travel at a safe speed near stock r 404Requirement to stop at a stock crossing r 405* * * * *r 406Supervising drivers and excessive speed r 407Secretary may declare or approve items for the purposes of the Road Rules r 408Transitional provision—Corporation approvals r 2Road is defined in rule 12 and road related area is defined in rule 13.r 2See example in rule 35.r 2There is an example of a give way line in rule 69.r 3Two vehicles travelling in the same direction on a road (except in a marked lane), but not in line, are 2 lines of traffic.r 2Rule 13 defines a road related area.r 2Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.r 2A road related area includes any shoulder of the road—see rule 13.r 2Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in this dictionary.r 2Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.r 2There is an example of a stop line in rule 67.

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