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ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 41

41 .         Stopping for a circular yellow signal or yellow arrow

        (1)         If a traffic-control signal facing a driver displays a steady circular yellow signal or a yellow arrow, the driver shall not proceed beyond the stop line associated with the signal or the stop line of the lane associated with the signal or in the absence of a stop line, at a point adjacent to the nearest appropriate traffic-control signal, unless the driver is so close to the stop line, or traffic-control signal, when the circular yellow signal or yellow arrow first appears, that the driver cannot safely stop the vehicle before passing over the stop line.

        Points: 2         Modified penalty: 2 PU

        (2)         If a traffic-control signal facing a driver displays a steady circular yellow signal or a yellow arrow and the driver cannot safely stop the vehicle in accordance with subregulation (1), but can stop safely before entering the intersection, the driver shall stop before entering the intersection.

        Points: 2         Modified penalty: 2 PU

        (3)         If a traffic-control signal facing a driver displays a steady circular yellow signal or a yellow arrow and the driver is not able to stop safely under subregulation (1) or (2), and enters the intersection, the driver shall leave the intersection as soon as the driver can do so safely.

        Modified penalty: 2 PU

        [Regulation 41 amended in Gazette 22 Dec 2006 p. 5819.]



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