AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES - REG 46
AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES - REG 46
46—Giving a left change of direction signal
(1) Before a driver
changes direction to the left, the driver must give a left change of direction
signal in accordance with rule 47 for long enough to comply with subrule (2)
and, if subrule (3) applies to the driver, that subrule.
Offence provision.
Note—
"Changes direction to the left" is defined in rule 45(2).
(2) The driver must
give the change of direction signal for long enough to give sufficient warning
to other drivers and pedestrians.
(3) If the driver is
about to change direction by moving from a stationary position at the side of
the road or in a median strip parking area, the driver must give the change of
direction signal for at least 5 seconds before the driver changes direction.
Note—
"Median strip parking area" is defined in the dictionary.
(4) The driver must
stop giving the change of direction signal as soon as the driver completes the
change of direction.
Offence provision.
(5) This rule does not
apply to a driver if the driver's vehicle is not fitted with direction
indicator lights.
Note—
"Driver's vehicle" is defined in the dictionary.