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ROAD RULES 2008 - NOTES

- Made under the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 - As at 11 May 2012 - Reg 179 of 2008

Note to Division 4

"U-turn" is defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 1

"Traffic arrows" and "traffic lights" are defined in the Dictionary. "Traffic arrows" are a traffic control device designed to show a traffic arrow, or 2 or more traffic arrows at different times-see the definition in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 1

A reference in a rule of this Part to a green, yellow or red traffic light or traffic arrow is a reference to a steady green, yellow or red traffic light or traffic arrow, unless otherwise stated in the rule-see rule 323.

Note to Division 1

The rules dealing with T lights and B lights, which apply to drivers of trams and public buses, are in Part 17.

Note to Division 2

"Traffic lights" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Part 7

The rules in this Part deal with giving way in most situations. In addition, other rules requiring a driver to give way include:
• making a U-turn-rule 38
• turning at traffic lights at an intersection-rule 62
• at an intersection with traffic lights that are not operating or only partly operating-rule 63
• turning at a flashing yellow traffic arrow at an intersection-rule 64
• at a marked foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light-rule 65
• entering and driving in a roundabout-rule 114
• by the rider of a bicycle or animal to a vehicle leaving a roundabout-rule 119
• at a stop sign at a level crossing-rule 121
• at a give way sign or give way line at a level crossing-rule 122
• moving from one marked lane to another marked lane, or from one line of traffic to another line of traffic-rule 148
• when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic-rule 149
• for pedestrians crossing the road near a stopped tram-rule 164.

Note to Part 7

For the meaning of "left" and "right", see rule 351 (1) and (2).

Note to Division 1

For a driver, a reference in a rule in this Division to a traffic sign or road marking is a reference to a traffic sign or road marking applying to the driver-see rules 338 to 341.

Note to Division 2

For a driver, a reference in a rule in this Division to a traffic sign or road marking is a reference to a traffic sign or road marking applying to the driver-see rules 338 to 341.

Note to Part 8

The rules in this Part cover most traffic signs and road markings. However, some traffic signs and road markings are dealt with in other Parts dealing with particular subjects. These include:
• speed limits (including speed limits in speed limited areas and shared zones)-see Part 3
• U-turns-see Part 4, Division 4
• traffic lights-see Part 6
• stop signs and give way signs -see Part 7, Division 1
• roundabouts-see Part 9
• level crossings-see Part 10
• keeping left and lane signs-see Part 11
• stopping and parking-see Part 12
• pedestrians-see Part 14
• bicycle riders-see Part 15.

Note to Part 8

Rule 322 deals with the meaning of traffic control devices "on" a road or "in" or "at" an area or place (including an intersection).

Note to Part 8

For a driver, a traffic sign or road marking mentioned in a rule is, unless the contrary intention appears, a sign or marking that applies to the driver. To find out how traffic signs and road markings apply to a driver, see rules 338 to 341.

Note to Division 1

"Intersection", "road marking" and "traffic sign" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 7

"Bus", "tram", "tram tracks" and "travelling along tram tracks" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 1

For the general rules about the application of traffic signs (including parking control signs), see Part 20, Divisions 2 and 3 especially rules 332 to 335 and 346. Parking control signs often include information about the times they apply and the types of vehicles to which they do not apply-see rules 317 and 318. For the meaning of abbreviations and symbols on parking control signs, see rule 347 and Schedule 1.

Note to Division 1

"Park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 2

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 2

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 3

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 3

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 4

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 4

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 5

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 5

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 5

The signs mentioned in this Division are particular types of "parking control sign" (defined in the Dictionary) to which the general rules about the application of parking control signs apply-see rules 332 to 335.

Note to Division 6

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 6

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 7

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 7

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 8

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 8

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 9

"Park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 9

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 10

"Area", "length" of road, "park" and "stop" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 10

Rule 165 provides defences to the prosecution of a driver for an offence against a provision of this Division.

Note to Division 1

For these Rules, a pedestrian includes:
• a person driving a motorised wheelchair that cannot travel at over 10 kilometres per hour (on level ground)
• a person in a non-motorised wheelchair
• a person pushing a motorised or non-motorised wheelchair
• a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy (see rule 18).

Note to Division 1

"Wheelchair", "wheeled recreational device" and "wheeled toy" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 2

For these Rules, a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy is a pedestrian, not a rider-see rule 18 (d). This Division contains rules that apply only to persons travelling in or on wheeled recreational devices and wheeled toys.

Note to Division 2

"Wheeled recreational device" and "wheeled toy" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Part 15

This Part contains rules that apply only to bicycle riders. Most rules in these Rules apply to bicycle riders in the same way as they apply to drivers-see rule 19. There are some other rules that are for bicycle riders only, or that have exceptions for bicycle riders. These include:
• optional hook turn by bicycle riders-rule 35
• bicycle riders making a hook turn contrary to a no hook turn by bicycles sign -rule 36
• bicycle riders excepted from giving stop signals-rule 52
• exception for bicycle riders riding in emergency stopping lanes-rule 95
• bicycle riders entering and leaving roundabouts-rules 111 and 119
• bicycle riders overtaking on the left-rule 141
• riding alongside other riders-rule 151
• bicycle lanes-rule 153
• parking at a bicycle rail or in a bicycle rack-rule 166
• stopping on footpaths-rule 197
• stopping on a road with a bicycle parking sign -rule 201.

Note to Part 15

"Bicycle" is defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Part 17

This Part contains rules about T lights and B lights. These are traffic signals that operate in the same way as, or together with, traffic lights but apply only to drivers of trams, tram recovery vehicles, public buses and, in the case of B lights, to other vehicles if specified by another law of this jurisdiction. An example of a T light is shown in rule 278 and an example of a B light is shown in rule 285.

Note to Part 17

Rule 309 sets out a number of exemptions from these Rules for drivers of trams, tram recovery vehicles and public buses travelling along tram tracks. Some other rules have exceptions for drivers of trams or particular trams.

Note to Division 1

"Public bus", "T lights", "tram", "tram recovery vehicle" and "travelling along tram tracks" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 2

"B lights" and "public bus" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 1

"Traffic control device" and "traffic-related item" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 2

"Area", "length" of road and "traffic control device" are defined in the Dictionary.

Note to Division 3

"Traffic control device" is defined in the Dictionary.

Historical notes

The following abbreviations are used in the Historical notes:

Am amended LW legislation website Sch Schedule
Cl clause No number Schs Schedules
Cll clauses p page Sec section
Div Division pp pages Secs sections
Divs Divisions Reg Regulation Subdiv Subdivision
GG Government Gazette Regs Regulations Subdivs Subdivisions
Ins inserted Rep repealed Subst substituted

Table of amending instruments

Road Rules 2008 (179). LW 13.6.2008. Date of commencement, 1.7.2008, rule 2. These Rules have been amended as follows:

2008 (396) Road Rules Amendment (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2008. GG No 106 of 29.8.2008, p 8726.
Date of commencement, 1.9.2008, cl 2.
2009 (156) Road Amendment (Filming) Rules 2009. LW 1.5.2009.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.
(213) Road Rules Amendment (Graduated Rider Licensing) Regulation 2009. LW 29.5.2009.
Date of commencement, 1.6.2009, cl 2.
No 50 Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Traffic Offence Detection) Act 2009. Assented to 26.6.2009.
Date of commencement, 11.9.2009, sec 2 and 2009 (454) LW 4.9.2009.
2010 (46) Road Amendment (Isabelle Broadhead Child Restraint Measures) Rules 2010. LW 19.2.2010.
Date of commencement, 1.3.2010, rule 2.
(370) Road Amendment (Child Seating and Restraint) Rules 2010. LW 12.7.2010.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.
(372) Road Amendment (Parking Exemptions for Mobile Speed Camera Vehicles) Rules 2010. LW 16.7.2010.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.
(600) Road Amendment (Exemptions for Stopping or Being on Freeways) Rules 2010. LW 22.10.2010.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.
(601) Road Amendment (Security Industry Exemptions) Rules 2010. LW 22.10.2010.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.
2011 (612) Road Amendment (Garbage Truck Driver Exemption) Rules 2011. LW 2.12.2011.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.
2012 (103) Road Amendment (Parking Schemes) Rules 2012. LW 16.3.2012.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.
(185) Road Amendment (Unrestrained Passengers Offence Exemptions) Rules 2012. LW 11.5.2012.
Date of commencement, on publication on LW, rule 2.

Table of amendments

Rule 20 Am 2009 No 50, Sch 2.3.
Rule 177 Am 2010 (600), Sch 1 [1].
Rule 200 Am 2009 (156), rule 3 (1) (2).
Rule 207 Am 2012 (103), Sch 1 [1].
Rule 207-1 Am 2012 (103), Sch 1 [2] [3].
Rules 207-3, 207-5 Am 2012 (103), Sch 1 [4] [5].
Rule 207-7 Am 2012 (103), Sch 1 [6].
Rules 207-8, 207-9 Ins 2012 (103), Sch 1 [7].
Rule 211 Am 2012 (103), Sch 1 [1].
Rule 213 Am 2011 (612), rule 3 (1).
Rule 229-1 Ins 2010 (600), Sch 1 [2].
Rule 245-1 Am 2010 (601), Sch 1 [1].
Rule 265 Am 2010 (46), Sch 1 [1]; 2012 (185), Sch 1 [1].
Rule 266 Am 2010 (46), Sch 1 [2]-[9]; 2010 (370), Sch 1 [1]-[7]; 2012 (185), Sch 1 [2].
Rule 267 Am 2010 (46), Sch 1 [10]-[13].
Rule 267-1 Am 2010 (46), Sch 1 [14]-[18]; 2010 (370), Sch 1 [8].
Rule 267-2 Rep 2010 (46), Sch 1 [19]; 2010 (370), Sch 1 [9].
Rule 271-1 Am 2008 (396), Sch 1 [1] [2]; 2009 (213), cl 3 (1) (2).
Rule 271-2 Am 2008 (396), Sch 1 [2].
Rule 300-5 Am 2008 (396), Sch 1 [2] [3].
Rule 307-1 Ins 2010 (372), rule 3.
Rule 313-1 Ins 2010 (601), Sch 1 [2]. Am 2012 (103), Sch 1 [8].
Rule 313A Am 2011 (612), rule 3 (2) (3).
Sch 3 Am 2010 (600), Sch 1 [3].
Dictionary Am 2008 (396), Sch 1 [2]; 2010 (46), Sch 1 [20]; 2010 (600), Sch 1 [4]; 2012 (103), Sch 1 [9]-[13].


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