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ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 55

ROAD TRAFFIC CODE 2000 - REG 55

55 .         Giving way at intersection (except T‑intersection or roundabout)

        (1)         This regulation does not apply to a driver at a T‑intersection or roundabout, or at an intersection controlled by traffic‑control signals or with a “stop” sign, stop line, “give way” sign, or give way line that applies to that driver.

        (2)         If a driver at an intersection is going straight ahead, the driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right, unless a “stop” sign, stop line, “give way” sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 4 PU

Examples

Example 1

Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead

Example 2

Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right





        In each example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

        (3)         If a driver at an intersection is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane), the driver must give way to —

            (a)         any vehicle approaching from the right, unless a “stop” sign, stop line, “give way” sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle; and

            (b)         any pedestrian or relevant rider at or near the intersection who is crossing the carriageway the driver is entering.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 6 PU

Examples

Example 3

Driver turning left giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going straight ahead

Example 4

Driver turning left giving way to a pedestrian on the carriageway the driver is entering





        In example 3, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

        In example 4, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

        (4)         If a driver at an intersection is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to any vehicle approaching from the right or turning right at the intersection into the carriageway the driver is entering (except a vehicle making a U turn at the intersection).

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 4 PU

        (5)         If a driver at an intersection is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to any pedestrian on the slip lane.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 6 PU

Example

Example 5

Driver turning left using a slip lane giving way to a vehicle

that is turning right into the carriageway the driver is entering



        In this example, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

        (6)         If a driver at an intersection is turning right, the driver must give way to —

            (a)         any vehicle approaching from the right unless a “stop” sign, stop line, “give way” sign or give way line applies to the driver of the approaching vehicle; and

            (b)         any oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the intersection unless —

                  (i)         a “stop” sign, stop line, “give way” sign, or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or

                  (ii)         the oncoming vehicle is turning left using a slip lane;

                and

            (c)         any pedestrian or relevant rider at or near the intersection who is crossing the carriageway the driver is entering.

        Points: 3         Modified penalty: 6 PU

Examples

Example 6

Driver turning right giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning right into the carriageway the driver is leaving

Example 7

Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead on the carriageway the driver is leaving





        In examples 6 and 7, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

Example 8

Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left into the carriageway the driver is entering

Example 9

Driver turning right giving way to a pedestrian on the carriageway the driver is entering





        In example 8, vehicle B must give way to vehicle A.

        In example 9, the vehicle must give way to the pedestrian.

        [Regulation 55 amended: Gazette 13 Nov 2009 p. 4575; 19 Nov 2010 p. 5751; 9 Sep 2014 p. 3245; SL 2020/253 r. 28; SL 2021/200 r. 24.]