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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.

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Objectives

The main objectives of these Rules are—

(a)

to provide road rules in Victoria that are substantially consistent with road rules across Australia, based on the current version of the Australian Road Rules approved by the Transport and Infrastructure Council under the National Transport Commission Act 2003 of the Commonwealth; and

(b)

to establish rules to be observed by road users in Victoria in matters not otherwise dealt with in the Australian Road Rules; and

(c)

to specify behaviour for all road users that supports the safe and efficient use of roads in Victoria.

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Authorising provision

These Rules are made under section 95D of the Road Safety Act 1986.

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Commencement

These Rules come into operation on 1 July 2017.

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Revocations

The Rules set out in Schedule 5 are revoked.

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Definitions

(1)

The dictionary at the end of these Rules defines certain words and expressions, and includes references to certain words and expressions defined elsewhere in these Rules (signpost definitions).

Example

The signpost definition "road related area see rule 13" means that the expression "road related area" is defined in rule 13.

Note

The dictionary only includes a signpost definition for a word or expression if the word or expression is used in 2 or more rules.

(2)

The dictionary is part of these Rules.

(3)

A definition in these Rules applies to each use of the word or expression in these Rules, unless the contrary intention appears.

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Diagrams

A diagram in these Rules is part of these Rules.

Notes

1 If a diagram of a traffic control device, traffic-related item or symbol is in black and white in these Rules, the diagram may be a black or white version of the device, item or symbol—see rule 314. If so, the colour version of the device, item or symbol will be in Schedule 2, 3 or 4.

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Examples

(1)

An example (whether or not in the form of a diagram) in these Rules is part of these Rules.

(2)

If these Rules include an example of the operation of a provision of the Rules—

(a)

the example is not exhaustive; and

(b)

the example does not limit, but may extend, the meaning of the provision.

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Headings

A heading to a Part, Division, Schedule, rule or any other provision of these Rules is part of these Rules.

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Notes

A note in these Rules is explanatory and is not part of these Rules.

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Reader's Guide

The Reader's Guide is not part of these Rules.

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Offences

(1)

The expression "Penalty:" at the foot of a rule (or, if the rule has 2 or more subrules, at the foot of a subrule) indicates that a contravention (whether by act or omission) of the rule (or subrule) is an offence.

(2)

The penalty for an offence is a penalty not exceeding that set out after the expression "Penalty:".

(3) If a penalty is stated as a number of "penalty units", the penalty is the amount calculated by multiplying that number by the value of a penalty unit fixed under section 5 of the Monetary Units Act 2004.

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Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas

(1)

These Rules apply to vehicles and road users on roads and road related areas.

Note

Road is defined in rule 12, road related area is defined in rule 13, road user is defined in rule 14 and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

(2)

A reference in a rule (except in this Division) to a road includes a reference to a road related area, unless otherwise expressly stated in the rule.

Examples

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A 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.

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What is a road

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What is a road related area

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Road users

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What is a vehicle

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Who is a driver

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Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.

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Who is a rider

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Ride, for the rider of a motor bike or animal-drawn vehicle, includes be in control of—see the definition in the dictionary.

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Who is a pedestrian

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References to driver includes rider etc.

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Obeying the speed-limit

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For 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.

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The Road Rules about speed-limits are as follows—

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Length 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.

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Bus, GCM, heavy vehicle and motor vehicle are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.

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Speed-limit where a speed-limit sign applies

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Bus, GCM, GVM and prime mover are defined in the Road Safety Act 1986. Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

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Rule 322(1) and (2) deal with the meaning of a traffic sign on a road.

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Speed-limit in a speed-limited area

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