ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 37

ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 37

37 .         How long should hand signals be given

        (1)         A driver must give —

            (a)         a signal to turn right or left; or

            (b)         any signal required to be given where a vehicle is not equipped with a flashing light signalling device or illuminated indicator capable of being used to give such a signal,

                for long enough to give sufficient warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

        Points: 2         Modified penalty: 2 PU

        (2)         In addition to subregulation (1), a driver must give a signal prescribed by this Part, where he or she intends —

            (a)         to join a line of traffic and the vehicle is stationary at the side of a carriageway, or in a centre of the road parking area — continuously for 5 seconds before pulling out; and

            (b)         to stop or suddenly reduce speed — while the brakes are being applied; and

            (c)         to drive a public bus away from a bus embayment or from the side of a carriageway — for at least 5 seconds.

        Points: 2         Modified penalty: 2 PU

        [Regulation 37 amended: SL 2020/253 r. 28.]