Tasmanian Consolidated Regulations

TRAFFIC (ROAD RULES) REGULATIONS 1999 - REG 28

      (1) A driver turning left at an intersection from a multi-lane road must approach and enter the intersection from within the left lane unless –

(a) the driver is required or permitted to approach and enter the intersection from within another marked lane under rule 88(1), rule 92 or rule 159; or

(b) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or

(c) subrule (2) applies to the driver.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1: B lights, intersection, marked lane, multi-lane road, public bus and traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary, and left lane is defined in subrule (3).

Note 2: Rule 88(1) deals with left turn only signs, rule 92 deals with traffic lane arrows, and rule 159 deals with traffic signs requiring particular kinds of vehicles to drive in an indicated marked lane.

Note 3: Division 2 of Part 17 provides for priority to be given to public buses at intersections with B lights or a white traffic arrow.

Example for subrule (1)(a)

Starting a left turn on a multi-lane road with traffic lane arrows as required or permitted under rule 92

      (2) A driver may approach and enter the intersection from the marked lane next to the left lane as well as, or instead of, the left lane if –

(a) the driver’s vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5 metres long, or longer; and

(b) the vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and

(c) any part of the vehicle is within 50 metres of the nearest point of the intersection; and

(d) it is not practicable for the driver to turn left from within the left lane; and

(e) the driver can safely occupy the next marked lane and can safely turn left at the intersection by occupying the next marked lane, or both lanes.

Note 1: Driver's vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2: Vehicle includes a combination – see rule 15(d).

Note 3: Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a do not overtake turning vehicle sign.

Example

Long vehicle turning left from the left lane and next marked lane

      (3) In this rule –

"left lane" means –

(a) the marked lane nearest to the far left side of the road; or

(b) if there is an obstruction (for example, a parked car or roadworks) in that marked lane – the marked lane nearest to that marked lane that is not obstructed.

"marked lane", for a driver, does not include a special purpose lane in which the driver is not permitted to drive.

Note 1: Obstruction and special purpose lane are defined in the dictionary.

Note 2: Rule 95 deals with driving in an emergency stopping lane and Division 6 of Part 11 deals with driving in other special purpose lanes.

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign

Do not overtake turning vehicle sign

Note for diagrams: These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.