ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 3

ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 3

3 .         Terms and abbreviations used

        (1)         In these regulations —

        alcohol ignition interlock device means a device in a vehicle that is designed to prevent the vehicle from being started or driven unless the device is supplied with a breath sample that contains either no alcohol, or less than a certain concentration of alcohol;

        articulated vehicle means a motor vehicle having at its rear a portion on wheels that is pivoted to, and part of which is superimposed on and supported by, the front portion of the vehicle;

        authorised body means a government department, government instrumentality, statutory authority, local government or a body authorised by the Commissioner of Main Roads for the purposes of regulation 297(2);

        authorised person means a person authorised by the Commissioner of Police under regulation 271;

        B light means a traffic‑control signal showing a red, white or yellow B light;

Example

White B light

        B lights means a traffic‑control signal designed to show a B light, or 2 or more B lights at different times;

        bicycle means a vehicle with 2 or more wheels that is built to be propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears (whether or not it has an auxiliary motor) and —

            (a)         includes a pedicab, penny‑farthing, tricycle and power assisted pedal cycle; but

            (b)         does not include a wheelchair, wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy, any vehicle (other than a power assisted pedal cycle) with an auxiliary motor capable of generating a power output over 200 watts (whether or not the motor is operating), or an electric rideable device;

        bicycle crossing lights means a device designed to show, at different times, a green, yellow or red bicycle crossing light;

Example

Yellow bicycle crossing light

(bicycle symbol in yellow)

        bicycle hook turn storage area means an area between an intersection and a marked foot crossing, or if there is no marked foot crossing, a stop line, before the intersection that has painted on it one or more bicycle symbols and one or more right traffic lane arrows, and includes any line that delineates the right side of the area, and any line that delineates the left side of the area that is not also a stop line or part of a marked foot crossing but does not include a bicycle storage area;

        bicycle lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane —

            (a)         beginning at a “bicycle lane” sign applying to the lane, or a road marking comprising a white bicycle symbol and the word “lane” painted in white; and

            (b)         ending at the nearest of the following —

                  (i)         an “end bicycle lane” sign applying to the lane, or a road marking comprising a white bicycle symbol and the words “end lane” painted in white;

                  (ii)         an intersection (unless the lane is at the unbroken side of the continuing road at a T‑intersection or continued across the intersection by broken lines);

                  (iii)         if the carriageway ends at a dead end — the end of the carriageway;

        Note    There are a number of other permitted versions of the “bicycle lane” sign, and another permitted version of the “end bicycle lane” sign.

        bicycle path means a length of path beginning at a “bicycle path” sign or a “bicycle path” road marking and ending at the nearest of the following:

            (a)         an “end bicycle path” sign, or an “end bicycle path” road marking;

            (b)         a “separated footpath” sign or a “separated footpath” road marking;

            (c)         a carriageway;

            (d)         the end of the path;

        bicycle path road marking means a road marking consisting of a bicycle symbol, the words “bicycles only”, or both the bicycle symbol and the word “only”;

        bicycle storage area means an area of road before an intersection with traffic control signals —

            (a)         that has painted on it one or more bicycle symbols; and

            (b)         that is between 2 parallel stop lines, regardless of whether the lines are of equal length; and

            (c)         that opens out from a bicycle lane or shoulder,

        but does not include either stop line;

        Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority means the body established under section 4 of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Act 1998 ;

        built‑up area means the territory contiguous to and including any road —

            (a)         on which there is provision for street lighting at intervals of not over 100 m for a distance of at least 500 m or, if the road is shorter than 500 m, for the whole road; or

            (b)         which is built up with structures devoted to business, industry or dwelling houses at intervals of less than 100 m for a distance of 500 m or more;

        bus means a motor vehicle, built mainly to carry people, that seats over 12 adults (including the driver);

        bus embayment means an embayment at the side of a carriageway, designed so that a public bus can be driven into it, for the purpose of allowing passengers to alight or enter, without impeding the flow of traffic on that carriageway, but does not include a bus lane;

        bus lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane of a carriageway —

            (a)         beginning at a “bus lane” sign (whether or not there is also a “bus lane” road marking) and ending at the nearest of the following —

                  (i)         an “end bus lane” sign;

                  (ii)         a traffic sign that indicates the beginning of another special purpose lane;

                or

            (b)         beginning at a “bus lane” road marking (if there is no “bus lane” sign) and ending at the next intersection;

        “bus lane” road marking means a road marking consisting of —

            (a)         the letters ‘BL’; or

            (b)         the words ‘bus lane’; or

            (c)         the words ‘bus only’;

        bus stop means a length of carriageway commencing 20 m on the approach side of, and ending 10 m on the departure side of, a post indicating that public buses stop at that point;

        busway means a portion of a carriageway that is —

            (a)         enclosed in a manner intended to prevent vehicles from moving into that portion of the carriageway other than at the beginning of the portion of carriageway; and

            (b)         defined by a “busway” sign at its beginning and an “end busway” sign at its end;

        bus zone means a length of carriageway to which a “bus zone” sign applies;

Bus zone sign

(arrow and background to words in red)

        Note    There are a number of other permitted versions of this sign.

        Note    A “bus zone” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction and anything on the sign may be differently arranged.

        carriageway means a portion of a road that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, and includes the shoulders, and areas, including embayments, at the side or centre of the carriageway, used for the stopping or parking of vehicles; and, where a road has 2 or more of those portions divided by a median strip, the expression means each of those portions, separately;

        centre , in relation to a carriageway, means a line or a series of lines, marks, or other indications —

            (a)         for a two‑way carriageway — placed so as to delineate vehicular traffic travelling in different directions; or

            (b)         in the absence of any such lines, marks or other indications — the middle of the main, travelled portion of the carriageway;

        children’s crossing means a portion of a carriageway between 2 parallel broken or unbroken lines, each approximately 150 mm wide and not more than 5 m apart marked across, or partly across the carriageway and near which “children crossing – stop” signs are displayed and, where the lines are so marked partly across a carriageway, includes the portion of the carriageway between the prolongations of those lines;

        combination has the meaning given in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 regulation 3;

        continuing road in relation to a T‑intersection, means the carriageway that meets the terminating road at the T‑intersection;

        default speed limit , for a vehicle —

            (a)         that is limited to a particular speed limit by these regulations that is slower than 110 km/h, means that slower speed limit; or

            (b)         that is not otherwise limited to a particular speed limit by these regulations, means a speed limit of 110 km/h;

        de-restriction sign means a sign that indicates the end of a speed restriction, and replacing it with the default speed limit;

        dipped , in relation to the main beam of light projected by the headlight of a motor vehicle, means in the low‑beam position within the meaning of the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 regulation 3;

        dipping device means a device by which the driver of a motor vehicle, while retaining his or her normal driving position, can cause the main beam or beams of light from the headlight or headlights of the vehicle to be dipped;

        disability parking permit has the meaning given in the Local Government (Parking for People with Disabilities) Regulations 2014 section 4;

        dividing line means a road marking formed by a line, or 2 parallel lines, whether broken or continuous, or by a series of reflective markers, intended to divide a road lengthways into separate carriageways, to be used by vehicles travelling in opposite directions;

        dividing strip means an area or structure that divides a road lengthways into separate carriageways, but does not include a nature strip, bicycle path, footpath or shared path;

        edge line , for a carriageway, means a line marked along the carriageway at or near the far left or far right side of the carriageway;

        electric personal transporter means a vehicle declared as an electric personal transporter under regulation 230B;

        electric personal transporter use area means an area declared as an electric personal transporter use area under regulation 230B;

        electric rideable device has the meaning given in regulation 3A;

        emergency stopping bay means a bay to which an “emergency stopping bay” sign applies;

        Note    The sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction.

        emergency stopping lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, to which an “emergency stopping lane only” sign applies;

Emergency stopping lane only sign

        Note    The sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction.

        emergency vehicle means a vehicle —

            (a)         when conveying a police officer on official duty or when that vehicle is stationary at any place connected with the official duty; or

            (b)         of a fire brigade on official duty in consequence of a fire or an alarm of fire or of an emergency or rescue operation where human life is reasonably considered to be in danger; or

            (c)         being an ambulance, answering an urgent call or conveying any injured or sick person to any place for the provision of urgent treatment; or

            (d)         being used to obtain or convey blood or other supplies, drugs or equipment for a person urgently requiring treatment and duly authorised to carry a siren or bell for use as a warning instrument; or

            (e)         duly authorised as an emergency vehicle for the purposes of these regulations, by the CEO;

        “end of heavy vehicle speed zone” sign means a sign, erected near the boundary of a carriageway to face approaching drivers, that is substantially rectangular in shape and consists of the message “END OF HEAVY VEHICLE SPEED ZONE” in black lettering upon a white background;

        fire hydrant means an upright pipe with a spout, nozzle or other outlet for drawing water from a main or service pipe in case of fire or other emergency;

Examples

Fire hydrant indicators

Fire plug indicator

        footpath means an area that is open to the public that is designated for, or has as one of its main uses, use by pedestrians;

        freeway means a road or portion of a road that is designated as a freeway by signs erected thereon or adjacent thereto;

Freeway signs

        (background in green)         (background in green)

End freeway sign

        (background in green)

        front fog light has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 regulation 3;

        give way line means a broken line marked across, or partly across, a carriageway that is not a part of a crossing;

Example

        heavy vehicle means a vehicle, other than a bus, that has, or together with any attached trailer and its load has, a GCM that is 22.5 t or more;

        heavy vehicle speed zone means a length of carriageway, defined at its beginning by means of a “heavy vehicle speed zone” sign and at its end by means of an “end of heavy vehicle speed zone” sign;

        “heavy vehicle speed zone” sign means a sign, erected near the boundary of a carriageway to face approaching drivers, that is substantially rectangular in shape and consists of —

            (a)         numerals in black set within a red circle; and

            (b)         the message “ALL VEHICLES 22.5 tonnes or more” in black lettering,

        upon a white background;

        holiday period has the meaning given in the Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Regulations 2014 regulation 67;

        hook turn means a turn made in accordance with Part 4 Division 3;

        hours of darkness means the hours falling between sunset, on one day, and sunrise, on the succeeding day;

        intersection means —

            (a)         the area where 2 or more carriageways meet; or

            (b)         the area within which vehicles, travelling by, on or from different carriageways may come into conflict;

        keep clear marking means the words ‘keep clear’ marked across all or part of a carriageway, with or without continuous lines marked across all or part of the carriageway;

Examples

        laned carriageway means a carriageway divided into 2 or more marked lanes for vehicular traffic;

        level crossing means an area where a road and a railway meet at substantially the same level, together with the road area between the “level crossing” signs on the approaches to the railway and any adjacent area that is denoted by painted, crosshatched road markings;

Level crossing signs

(white cross on a red background)

        licenced pilot vehicle driver means a person who holds a heavy vehicle pilot licence granted under the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 Part 13A;

        loading zone means a length of a carriageway to which a “loading zone” sign applies;

Loading zone sign

(arrow and background to words in red)

        Note    There are a number of other permitted versions of this sign.

        Note    A “loading zone” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction and anything on the sign may be differently arranged.

        mail zone means a length of carriageway to which a “mail zone” sign applies;

Mail zone sign

(arrow and background to words in red)

        Note    A “mail zone” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction and anything on the sign may be differently arranged.

        marked foot crossing means a portion of a carriageway —

            (a)         at a place with pedestrian lights facing pedestrians crossing the carriageway, and traffic‑control signals facing drivers driving on the carriageway; and

            (b)         indicated by a different road surface, or between 2 continuous or broken lines, or rows of studs or markers, on the road surface substantially from one side of the carriageway to the other;

        median strip means any physical provision, other than lines, dividing a road to separate vehicular traffic proceeding in opposing directions or to separate 2 one‑way carriageways for vehicular traffic proceeding in opposing directions;

        motor cycle means a motor vehicle that has 2 wheels and includes —

            (a)         a 2‑wheeled motor vehicle with a sidecar attached to it that is supported by a third wheel; and

            (b)         a motor vehicle with 3 wheels that is ridden in the same way as a motor vehicle with 2 wheels,

        but does not include any trailer;

        motorised scooter means a scooter that has 1 or more electric motors (whether the motors are part of the scooter or attached to the scooter) if —

            (a)         the maker of the scooter certifies (either by means of a plate attached to the motor or on each motor, or by means of engraving on the motor or each motor) the ungoverned power output of the motor, or each motor; and

            (b)         the maximum power output of the motor, or the combined maximum power output of the motors, is not more than 200 watts; and

            (c)         when propelled only by the motor or motors, the scooter is not capable of going faster than 10 km/h on level ground;

        motorised wheelchair means a motorised wheelchair that is designed so as to be not capable of a speed exceeding 10 km/h;

        motor vehicle does not include a motorised wheelchair, motorised scooter, electric rideable device or electric personal transporter;

        nature strip means an area between a carriageway and the front boundary of adjacent land, but does not include a path;

        no bicycles road marking means a road marking consisting of a bicycle symbol with a diagonal line across it, or the words “no bicycles”, or both the symbol and the words;

        no parking area means —

            (a)         a portion of carriageway to which a “no parking” sign applies; or

            (b)         an area to which a “no parking” sign applies;

        Note    A “no parking” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction.

        no stopping area means —

            (a)         a portion of carriageway to which a “no stopping” sign applies; or

            (b)         an area to which a “no stopping” sign applies;

        Note    A “no stopping” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction.

        obstruction includes a traffic hazard, but does not include a vehicle only because the vehicle is stopped in traffic or is travelling more slowly than other vehicles;

        on‑demand rank or hail vehicle authorisation means a passenger transport vehicle authorisation (as defined in the Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 section 4(1)) that authorises the operation of the vehicle for use in providing an on‑demand rank or hail passenger transport service (as defined in that section);

        one‑way carriageway means a carriageway on which vehicles are permitted to travel in one direction only;

        overhead controlled lane means a marked lane that is part of a laned carriageway where separate traffic‑control signals or variable illuminated signs capable of being speed limit signs are erected over each lane of that laned carriageway;

        oversize has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 regulation 3;

        painted island means an area of road —

            (a)         entirely surrounded by a line or lines (whether broken or continuous); or

            (b)         surrounded partly by a line or lines (whether broken or continuous) and partly by a kerb on or next to the carriageway,

        which may be further identified by stripes or chevrons marked on the enclosed road surface, or by the enclosed road surface being a contrasting colour, but not including the road within a dividing line;

        park means to permit a vehicle, whether attended or not, to remain stationary, except for the purpose of —

            (a)         avoiding conflict with other traffic; or

            (b)         complying with the provisions of any law; or

            (c)         taking up or setting down persons or goods ( maximum of 2 minutes );

        parking area means —

            (a)         a portion of carriageway to which a “permissive parking” sign applies; or

            (b)         an area to which a “permissive parking” sign applies;

        parking control sign means any of the following:

            (a)         a “bicycle parking” sign;

            (b)         a “bus zone” sign or bus stop post;

            (c)         a “clearway” sign;

            (d)         a “loading zone” sign;

            (e)         a “mail zone” sign;

            (f)         a “motor cycle parking” sign;

            (g)         a “no parking” sign;

            (h)         a “no stopping” sign;

                  (i)         a “people with disabilities parking” sign;

            (j)         a “permissive parking” sign;

            (k)         a “permissive parking” sign displaying a “people with disabilities” symbol;

            (l)         a “taxi zone” sign;

            (m)         a “truck zone” sign;

            (p)         a “works zone” sign;

        passenger transport vehicle has the meaning given in the Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 section 4(1);

        path includes bicycle path, footpath, separated footpath and shared path;

        pedestrian means any person on foot or in a perambulator, or a physically disabled person in an unmotorised wheelchair or in a motorised wheelchair, and includes —

            (a)         a person pushing a perambulator or wheelchair; and

            (b)         a person wheeling a bicycle, electric rideable device, wheeled recreational device, motorised scooter or wheeled toy, if the person is completely dismounted; and

            (c)         a person in or on a wheeled recreational device or a motorised scooter; and

            (d)         a person under 12 years of age in or on a wheeled toy;

        pedestrian crossing means a portion of a carriageway —

            (a)         defined —

                  (i)         by white stripes; or

                  (ii)         by white or yellow stripes (according to the colour of the carriageway) and the portions of the carriageway lying between those stripes,

                in such a manner that each stripe is approximately parallel to the centre of the carriageway; and

            (b)         near each end of which may be erected, on each side of the carriageway, so as to be clearly visible to an approaching driver, a “pedestrian crossing” sign;

Pedestrian crossing sign

(background in yellow)

        pedestrian light means a device designed to show, at different times —

            (a)         a red pedestrian light – being either an illuminated red pedestrian symbol (whether or not flashing), or the words ‘ don’t walk ’ illuminated in red (whether or not flashing); or

            (b)         green pedestrian light – being an illuminated green pedestrian symbol, or the word ‘ walk ’ illuminated in green (whether or not flashing);

        pedestrian mall means any road or portion of a road that is designated as a pedestrian mall by signs erected thereon or adjacent thereto;

        postal vehicle means a motor vehicle or bicycle driven or ridden by a person in the course of collecting or delivering postal articles for, or on behalf of, the Australian Postal Corporation;

        public bus means a bus operated by or on behalf of the State as a passenger vehicle, to carry passengers for hire or reward, whether in connection with a railway or not, but does not include a vehicle in relation to which an on‑demand rank or hail vehicle authorisation is in force;

        rear fog light has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 regulation 226;

        red X lane means a length of overhead controlled lane beginning at a traffic‑control signal over that lane displaying an illuminated red diagonal cross and ending at the nearest of the following —

            (a)         another traffic‑control signal over that lane displaying an illuminated red diagonal cross;

            (b)         another traffic‑control signal over that lane displaying an illuminated white, green or yellow arrow pointing downwards;

            (c)         a speed limit sign over that lane;

            (d)         a speed limit sign erected on or near the carriageway of which the overhead controlled lane is part;

Illuminated red diagonal cross

(cross in red)

        relevant rider means a rider of a bicycle or electric rideable device who crosses a carriageway, or part of a carriageway, or who is on a crossing, but only if the rider —

            (a)         enters the carriageway or crossing from a path connected to the carriageway or crossing and not from a carriageway; and

            (b)         crosses by the shortest safe route to another path; and

            (c)         approaches and rides across the carriageway or on the crossing at a speed not exceeding 10 km/h;

        rider means the driver of, or person riding, a motor cycle, bicycle, electric rideable device, motorised scooter, electric personal transporter, animal or animal‑drawn vehicle, but does not include a passenger, or a person walking beside and wheeling a bicycle, electric rideable device or motorised scooter;

        road marking means a word, figure, symbol, mark, line, raised marker or stud, on the surface of a carriageway, to direct or warn traffic;

        road sign means a board, plate, screen, road marking, or other device, whether or not illuminated, displaying words, figures, symbols or anything else to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road;

        school zone means a carriageway or length of carriageway —

            (a)         defined at its beginning by means of a “school zone” sign and at its end by means of an “end school zone” sign; or

            (b)         that forms part of a network of 2 or more carriageways defined by means of —

                  (i)         “school zone” signs erected near the boundary of each carriageway that provides access to the network, so that a driver can only lawfully enter the network on a carriageway by passing a “school zone” sign; and

                  (ii)         “end school zone” signs erected near the boundary of each carriageway that provides an exit from the area, so that a driver can only lawfully exit the network on a carriageway by passing an “end school zone” sign;

        Note    There are a number of other permitted versions of each of these signs.

        school zone periods means the days (if any), and the periods (if any) during those days, that the speed limit indicated on a “school zone” sign has effect;

        scooter means a device that —

            (a)         has 2 or more wheels and a footboard supported by those wheels; and

            (b)         is steered by handlebars; and

            (c)         is designed to be used by a single person; and

            (d)         is propelled by any one or more of the following —

                  (i)         gravity;

                  (ii)         the user pushing a foot against the ground;

                  (iii)         an electric motor or motors;

        [(e)         deleted]

        separated footpath means a length of footpath beginning at a “separated footpath” sign or a “separated footpath” road marking, and ending at the nearest of the following:

            (a)         an “end separated footpath” sign or an “end separated footpath” road marking;

            (b)         a “no bicycles” sign, or a “no bicycles” road marking;

            (c)         a “bicycle path” sign or “bicycle path” road marking;

            (d)         a carriageway;

            (e)         the end of the path;

        separated footpath road marking means a road marking consisting of a pedestrian symbol and a bicycle symbol side by side, with or without the word “only”;

        service road means a carriageway that —

            (a)         is separated from other parts of a road by a dividing strip that is not designed or developed, wholly or mainly, to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions; and

            (b)         is —

                  (i)         designed or developed to be used, wholly or mainly, by vehicular traffic servicing adjacent land; or

                  (ii)         indicated to be a service road by information on or with a traffic‑control signal on or adjacent to the carriageway;

        shared path means an area open to the public (except a separated footpath) that is designated for, or has as one of its main uses, use by both the riders of bicycles and pedestrians, and includes a length of path beginning at a “shared path” sign or “shared path” road marking and ending at the nearest of the following:

            (a)         an “end shared path” sign or “end shared path” road marking;

            (b)         a “no bicycles” sign, or a “no bicycles” road marking;

            (c)         a “bicycle path” sign;

            (d)         a carriageway;

            (e)         the end of the path;

        shared path road marking means a road marking consisting of the symbols used in the “shared path” sign, and an “end shared path road marking” consists of those symbols with the word “END”;

        shared zone means —

            (aa)         an area designated by the Minister as a shared zone under regulation 4B; or

            (a)         a length of road with —

                  (i)         both a “shared zone” sign and an “end shared zone” sign; and

                  (ii)         no intersection between the signs;

                or

            (b)         a length of road with —

                  (i)         a “shared zone” sign; and

                  (ii)         a dead end; and

                  (iii)         no intersection between the sign and the dead end;

                or

            (c)         the network of roads in an area with —

                  (i)         a “shared zone” sign on each road into the area, indicating the same number; and

                  (ii)         an “end shared zone” sign on each road out of the area;

        Note    A “shared zone” sign may have a 10 or a 20 on the sign.

        shared zone sign means a sign that is substantially rectangular in shape and consists of the following upon a white background —

            (a)         the numerals “10” or “20” in black set within a red circle;

            (b)         the words “SHARED ZONE” in black lettering;

            (c)         the symbol of a person next to the symbol of a car, each in black;

        Note    A “shared zone” sign may have a 10 or a 20 on the sign.

        slip lane means an area of carriageway for vehicles turning left that is separated, at some point, from other parts of the road by some form of painted island or traffic island;

        special purpose lane means a bicycle lane, bus lane, emergency stopping lane, red X lane, transit lane or truck lane;

        special purpose vehicle means —

            (a)         a vehicle being driven by a police officer on official duty or that vehicle when it is stationary at any place connected with the official duty; or

            (b)         a public utility service truck; or

            (c)         a tow truck; or

            (d)         a motor break‑down service vehicle; or

            (e)         a vehicle being used by a State government agency or local government in connection with its roadwork or speed zoning functions; or

            (f)         a vehicle duly authorised as a special purpose vehicle for the purposes of these regulations, by the CEO,

        but does not include an emergency vehicle;

        speed limit , applicable to —

            (a)         a heavy vehicle speed zone, means the speed indicated by the numerals on the “heavy vehicle speed zone” sign at the beginning of the zone;

            (b)         a school zone, means the speed indicated by the numerals on the “school zone” sign at the beginning of the zone;

            (c)         a speed limited area, means the speed indicated by the numerals on the “area speed limit” sign on a road leading into the area;

            (ca)         a shared zone, means —

                  (i)         in the case of a shared zone referred to in paragraph (aa) of the definition of shared zone  — the speed specified by the Minister as being the speed limit applicable to the shared zone under regulation 4B; or

                  (ii)         in the case of a shared zone referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) of the definition of shared zone  — the speed indicated by the numerals on the “shared zone” sign at the beginning of the zone; or

                  (iii)         in the case of a shared zone referred to in paragraph (c) of the definition of shared zone  — the speed indicated by the numerals on the “shared zone” sign on a road leading into the zone;

            (d)         a speed zone, means the speed indicated by the numerals on the speed limit sign, at the beginning of the zone;

        speed limited area means a carriageway or length of carriageway —

            (a)         defined at its beginning by means of an “area speed limit” sign and at its end by means of an “end area speed limit” sign; or

            (b)         that forms part of a network of 2 or more carriageways defined by means of —

                  (i)         “area speed limit” signs erected near the boundary of each carriageway that provides access to the network, so that a driver can only lawfully enter the network on a carriageway by passing an “area speed limit” sign; and

                  (ii)         “end area speed limit” signs erected near the boundary of each carriageway that provides an exit from the area, so that a driver can only lawfully exit the network on a carriageway by passing an “end area speed limit” sign;

        Note for examples of signs    There are a number of other permitted versions of each of these signs.

        speed limit sign means a sign (including a variable illuminated sign), other than an “area speed limit” sign, “school zone” sign, “shared zone” sign or “heavy vehicle speed zone” sign, that is substantially rectangular in shape and —

            (a)         is displayed or erected on or near a carriageway; and

            (b)         consists of one of the following —

                  (i)         black numerals set within a white circle with a red outline upon a white background;

                  (ii)         white numerals set within a black circle with a red outline upon a black background;

                  (iii)         black numerals set within a white circle with a red outline upon a black background;

        Note    A speed limit sign may have a different number on the sign.

        speed zone means a length of carriageway defined at its beginning by means of a speed limit sign, and at its end by means of —

            (a)         a de‑restriction sign or an “end speed limit” sign; or

            (b)         another speed limit sign; or

            (c)         an “area speed limit” sign, a “school zone” sign or a “heavy vehicle speed zone” sign; or

            (ca)         the beginning of a shared zone; or

            (d)         a T‑intersection where that carriageway ends;

        stop , in relation to a vehicle, means to stop the vehicle and permit it to remain stationary, except for the purpose of avoiding conflict with other traffic or of complying with the provisions of any law;

        stop line means a continuous line —

            (a)         that is marked across all or part of a carriageway; and

            (b)         that is not part of a marked foot crossing, a keep clear marking or a bicycle hook turn storage area;

        stop sign means an octagonal (or, if hand‑held, octagonal or round) sign, inscribed with the word “Stop”, requiring a driver to stop;

Hand‑held stop signs

        taxi means a vehicle used or intended to be used in providing an on‑demand rank or hail passenger transport service (as defined in the Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018 section 4(1));

        taxi zone means a length of carriageway to which a “taxi zone” sign applies;

Taxi zone sign

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        Note    There are a number of other permitted versions of this sign.

        Note    A “taxi zone” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction and anything on the sign may be differently arranged.

        terminating road in relation to a T‑intersection, means —

            (a)         if a carriageway at the intersection is designated by traffic signs or road markings, or in another way, as a carriageway that ends at the intersection — that carriageway; or

            (b)         in any other case — a carriageway that ends at the intersection;

        T‑intersection means an intersection where 2 carriageways meet (whether or not at right angles) and one of the carriageways ends;

        tow truck has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 regulation 3;

        traffic‑control signal means any light or lights (coloured or otherwise), however operated, for the control or regulation of traffic, by the use of an illuminated word or words, an illuminated symbol or symbols, a coloured light or coloured lights or any combination of those things;

        traffic island means any physical provision, other than lines, marks or other indications on a carriageway, made at or near an intersection, to guide vehicular traffic;

        traffic sign means one of the road signs, marks, structures or devices set out in Schedule 2 or 3 placed, or erected, on or near a road;

        trailer means any vehicle without motive power of its own, designed for attachment to a motor vehicle for the purpose of being towed, but does not include the rear portion of an articulated vehicle, or a side‑car;

        train means a railway locomotive or rolling stock;

        transit lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane —

            (a)         beginning at a “transit lane” sign; and

            (b)         ending at an “end transit lane” sign;

Transit lane signs

End transit lane signs

        Note    There are a number of other permitted versions of the “transit lane” sign and another permitted version of the “end transit lane” sign.

        truck means a motor vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 t, except a bus or tractor;

        truck lane is a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane —

            (a)         beginning at a “truck lane” sign; and

            (b)         ending at an “end truck lane” sign;

        Note    There is another permitted version of the “end truck lane” sign.

        truck zone means a length of carriageway to which a “truck zone” sign applies;

Truck zone sign

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        Note    There is another permitted version of this sign.

        Note    A “truck zone” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction and anything on the sign may be differently arranged.

        turning lane means a portion of a marked lane on a carriageway set aside for turning vehicles by means of road markings or traffic signs;

        turn line means a road marking at an intersection, consisting of either a broken or continuous line that is designed to indicate how a turn is to be made at that intersection;

        two‑way carriageway means any carriageway for use by vehicular traffic travelling in opposite directions;

        U turn means a turn by which a vehicle, facing or travelling on a carriageway in one direction, is made to face or travel in the opposite, or substantially in the opposite, direction, whether on the same or on another carriageway, but does not include a turn made at a roundabout;

        variable illuminated speed limit sign means a speed limit sign that is a variable illuminated sign;

        vehicle , in Parts 4 to 11 inclusive and in Part 18, does not include a wheeled toy or wheeled recreational device;

        Vehicle Standards means the Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014 Parts 10, 11 and 13;

        weekend means a Saturday and the following Sunday;

        wheeled recreational device means a wheeled device, built to transport a person, propelled only by human power, gravity, or both, and ordinarily used for recreation or play —

            (a)         including any of the following that is built to be propelled only by human power, gravity or both —

                  (i)         in‑line skates, rollerskates, a skateboard or similar wheeled device;

                  (ii)         a scooter being used by a person aged 12 years of age or older;

                  (iii)         a unicycle,

                but

            (b)         not including a golf buggy, pram, stroller or trolley, or a bicycle, wheelchair or wheeled toy;

        wheeled toy means a child’s pedal car, a tricycle, a scooter or skateboard that is designed to be propelled only by human power, gravity or both, or a similar toy, but only if it is being used by a child under 12 years of age;

        works zone means a length of a road to which a “works zone” sign applies.

Works zone sign

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        Note    There is another permitted version of this sign.

        Note    A “works zone” sign may have an arrow pointing in a different direction and anything on the sign may be differently arranged.

        (2)         For the purposes of these regulations, a reference to speed is a reference to speed measured in kilometres per hour.

        [(3)         deleted]

        (4)         In these regulations the following abbreviations are used —

        EPT for electric personal transporter;

        EPT use area for electric personal transporter use area.

        [Regulation 3 amended: Gazette 1 Dec 2000 p. 6752; 11 Jan 2002 p. 50; 8 Mar 2002 p. 946‑7; 1 Nov 2002 p. 5397‑8; 16 Apr 2003 p. 1240; 23 Sep 2003 p. 4167; 12 Dec 2003 p. 5048; 6 Apr 2004 p. 1135; 10 Dec 2004 p. 5917; 29 Dec 2006 p. 5921‑2 and 5924; 8 Feb 2008 p. 316 and 321‑2; 10 Jun 2008 p. 2466; 9 Oct 2009 p. 3996; 13 Nov 2009 p. 4541 and 4561‑4; 19 Nov 2010 p. 5749‑50; 18 Mar 2011 p. 926; 30 Aug 2011 p. 3517; 12 Apr 2013 p. 1533‑4; 31 Dec 2013 p. 6563; 23 Dec 2014 p. 4917‑19, 4928 and 4929; 13 Feb 2015 p. 651; 16 Oct 2015 p. 4152; 22 Dec 2015 p. 5131; 15 Nov 2016 p. 5062; 17 Oct 2017 p. 5338‑9; 15 May 2018 p. 1531; 28 Jun 2019 p. 2489; SL 2020/184 r. 4; SL 2020/253 r. 4; SL 2021/200 r. 4.]