(1) A driver turning
right at an intersection must make the turn in accordance with this rule
unless—
(a) the
driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Part 17
Division 2; or
(b)
subrule (4) applies to the driver.
Offence provision.
Note—
"B lights", "intersection" and "traffic arrows are defined in the dictionary.
(2) If there is a turn
line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make the
turn as indicated by the turn line.
Note—
"Turn line" is defined in the dictionary.
(3) If there is no
turn line indicating how the turn is required to be made, the driver must make
the turn so the driver—
(a)
passes as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection;
and
(b)
turns into the left of the centre of the road the driver is entering, unless
the driver is entering a one-way road.
Note—
"Centre of the road" is defined in the dictionary.
Examples—
Example 1
Making a right turn as indicated by turn lines
Example 2
Making a right turn from a road with no turn lines indicating how to make the
turn
(4) A driver may turn
right other than as indicated by a turn line if—
(a) the
driver's vehicle, together with any load or projection, is 7.5 metres long, or
longer; and
(b) the
vehicle displays a do not overtake turning vehicle sign; and
(c) it
is not practicable for the driver to turn right as indicated by the turn line;
and
(d) the
driver can safely make the turn other than as indicated by the turn line.
Note 1—
"Driver's vehicle" is defined in the dictionary.
Note 2—
"Vehicle" includes a combination—see rule 15(d).
Note 3—
Under the law of this jurisdiction, only certain long vehicles may display a
do not overtake turning vehicle sign.
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Note for diagrams—
These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.
Division 3—Hook turns at intersections