New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

ROAD RULES 2014 - REG 307-1

307-1 NSW rule: exemption for drivers conducting traffic enforcement operations

(1) A provision mentioned in subrule (2) does not apply to the driver of a vehicle being used for the purpose of, or in connection with, the operation of an approved traffic enforcement device for or on behalf of Transport for NSW if, in the circumstances--

(a) the driver is taking reasonable care, and

(b) it is reasonable that the provision should not apply.

(2) Subrule (1) applies to the following provisions--

• rule 137 (Keeping off a dividing strip)

• rule 197(1) (to the extent only that it relates to stopping on a dividing strip or nature strip)

• rule 289(1) (Driving on a nature strip).

Note 1 :
"Approved traffic enforcement device" is defined in the Act.

Note 2 : Rules 125 and 198 prohibit a driver from unreasonably obstructing the path of other drivers or pedestrians or from stopping in a position that obstructs access to or from footpaths, bicycle paths, driveways or similar access ways.

Note 3 : This rule is an additional NSW road rule. There is no corresponding rule in the Australian Road Rules .