Schedule 5—Transitional provisions
Part 1—Preliminary
In this Schedule—
the revoked Rules means the Australian Road Rules (No 219 of 1999, see Gazette
11.11.1999 p1643), as varied.
Part 3—Transitional provision
A certificate of a medical practitioner—
(a)
complying with the requirements of rule 267(3A)(a) of the revoked Rules; and
(b) in
force immediately before the commencement of these Rules,
continues in force as a certificate for the purposes of rule 267(3A) of these
Rules, subject to—
(c) the
conditions (if any) stated in the certificate; and
(d)
expiry in accordance with the expiry date displayed in the certificate.
adjacent land , for a road, means land next to the road (whether or not it
adjoins the road), but does not include a road or road-related area.
Note 1—
Land includes premises or a part of premises—see the definition in this
dictionary.
Note 2—
Road is defined in rule 12, and road-related area in rule 13.
alcohol interlock device means a device in a vehicle that is designed to
prevent the vehicle from being started or driven unless the device is supplied
with a breath sample that contains either no alcohol or less than a certain
concentration of alcohol.
angle parking see rule 210.
approaching , for a driver, means approaching from any direction.
approved bicycle helmet means a protective helmet for bicycle riders that is
approved, for the Australian Road Rules , under another law of this
jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 49 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
approved seatbelt means a seatbelt approved, for the Australian Road Rules ,
under another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 50 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
area includes—
Note—
Slip lane is defined in this dictionary.
authorised person , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a
person who is appointed under another law of this jurisdiction to be an
authorised person for the Rules or the provision.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 51 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
bicycle means a vehicle with 2 or more wheels that is built to be
propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears (whether or not it has
an auxiliary motor), and—
(a)
includes a pedicab, penny-farthing and tricycle; and
(b)
includes a power assisted pedal cycle (within the meaning of vehicle standards
determined under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 of the
Commonwealth); but
(c) does
not include a wheelchair, wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy, or any
vehicle (other than a vehicle referred to in paragraph (b)) with an
auxiliary motor capable of generating a power output over 200 watts
(whether or not the motor is operating).
Note 1—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15, and wheelchair , wheeled recreational device
and wheeled toy are defined in this dictionary.
Note 2—
Power assisted pedal cycle is defined in the Australian Design Rule -
Definitions and Vehicle Categories which are vehicle standards determined
under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 of the
Commonwealth. The definition includes vehicles referred to as pedalecs.
bicycle crossing light means a green, yellow or red bicycle crossing light.
Note—
Green bicycle crossing light , yellow bicycle crossing light and red bicycle
crossing light are defined in this dictionary.
bicycle crossing lights means a device designed to show a bicycle crossing
light, or 2 or more bicycle crossing lights at different times.
Note—
Bicycle crossing light is defined in this dictionary.
bicycle hook turn storage area means an area between an intersection and a
marked foot crossing, or if there is no marked foot crossing, a stop line,
before the intersection that has painted on it 1 or more bicycle symbols and 1
or more right traffic lane arrows, and includes any line that delineates the
right side of the area, and any line that delineates the left side of the area
that is not also a stop line or part of a marked foot crossing and excludes
any bicycle storage area.
Note 1—
Intersection , bicycle symbol , right traffic lane arrows , motor vehicle and
marked foot crossing are defined in this dictionary and hook turns are
described in rules 34 and 35.
Note 2—
See example in rule 35.
bicycle lane see rule 153.
bicycle path see rule 239.
bicycle path road marking see rule 239.
bicycle storage area means—
(a) an
area of a road before an intersection with traffic lights—
(i)
that has painted on it 1 or more bicycle symbols; and
(ii)
that is between 2 parallel stop lines, regardless of
whether the lines are of equal length; and
(iii)
that opens out from a bicycle lane,
but does not include any stop line; or
(b) if
another law of this jurisdiction defines a bicycle storage area, that area as
defined under that law.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 52 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Intersection , traffic lights , bicycle symbol and stop line are defined in
this dictionary.
bicycle symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a bicycle.
Note—
The symbol is, for example, used in a bicycle lane sign, a bicycle path sign
and a separated footpath sign—see Schedule 2.
B light means a red, white or yellow B light.
Note—
Red B light , white B light and yellow B light are defined in this dictionary.
B lights means a device designed to show a B light, or 2 or more B lights at
different times.
built-up area , in relation to a length of road, means an area in which either
of the following is present for a distance of at least 500 metres or, if the
length of road is shorter than 500 metres, for the whole road:
(a)
buildings, not over 100 metres apart, on land next to the road;
(b)
street lights not over 100 metres apart.
Note—
Length of road is defined in this dictionary.
bus means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats over 12
adults (including the driver).
Note—
Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary.
bus lane see rule 154.
bus only lane see rule 154A.
bus only lane road marking means a road marking consisting of the words "bus
only".
Note—
Road marking is defined in this dictionary.
bus zone see rule 183.
centre of the road , for a driver on a two-way road, means the far right side
of the part of the road used by traffic travelling in the same direction as
the driver.
changes direction see rule 45.
children's crossing see rule 80.
combination means a group of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle connected
to 1 or more vehicles.
Note—
Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in
rule 15.
continuing road , for a T-intersection, means the road (except a road-related
area) that meets the terminating road at the T-intersection.
Note—
Road-related area is defined in rule 13, and terminating road and
T-intersection are defined in this dictionary.
correctional vehicle , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means
any vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a) a
correctional worker for the provision; and
(b)
driving the vehicle in the course of the person's duties as a correctional
worker.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 53 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Correctional worker is defined in this dictionary.
correctional worker , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a
person who is a correctional worker for the Rules, or the provision, under
another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 53 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
crash includes—
(a) a
collision between 2 or more vehicles; or
(b) any
other accident or incident involving a vehicle in which a person is killed or
injured, property is damaged, or an animal in someone's charge is killed or
injured.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
crossing means a children's crossing, level crossing, marked foot crossing or
pedestrian crossing.
Note—
Children's crossing is defined in rule 80, level crossing is defined in
rule 120, marked foot crossing is defined in this dictionary, and pedestrian
crossing is defined in rule 81.
dividing line means a road marking formed by a line, or 2 parallel lines,
whether broken or continuous, designed to indicate the parts of the road to be
used by vehicles travelling in opposite directions.
Note—
Road marking is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
dividing strip means an area or structure that divides a road lengthways, but
does not include a nature strip, bicycle path, footpath or shared path.
Note—
Bicycle path is defined in rule 239, footpath and nature strip are defined in
this dictionary, and shared path is defined in rule 242.
drive includes be in control of.
driver's vehicle , for a driver, means the vehicle being driven by the driver.
edge filtering see rule 151A(6).
edge line , for a road, means a line marked along the road at or near the far
left or far right side of the road (except any road-related area of the road).
electric-powered vehicle see rule 203B.
emergency stopping lane see rule 95.
emergency vehicle , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means any
vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a) an
emergency worker for the provision; and
(b)
driving the vehicle in the course of the person's duties as an emergency
worker.
Note 1—
Emergency worker is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in
rule 15.
Note 2—
Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in this dictionary.
emergency worker , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a
person who is an emergency worker for the Rules, or the provision, under
another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 54 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
end bus only lane road marking means a road marking consisting of the words
"end bus only".
Note—
Road marking is defined in this dictionary.
end no filtering sign see rule 151A(7).
enter an intersection or crossing, for the driver of a vehicle or a train,
means enter the intersection or crossing with any part of the vehicle or
train.
Note—
Crossing and intersection are defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is
defined in rule 15.
footpath , except in rule 13(1), means an area open to the public that is
designated for, or has as one of its main uses, use by pedestrians.
Note—
Rule 13 defines road-related area.
freeway see rule 177.
front fog light see rule 217.
give way , for a driver or pedestrian, means—
(a) if
the driver or pedestrian is stopped—remain stationary until it is safe
to proceed; or
(b) in
any other case—slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision.
give way line means a broken line that is marked across all or part of a road
and is not part of a marked foot crossing.
Note 1—
Marked foot crossing is defined in this dictionary.
Note 2—
There is an example of a give way line in rule 69.
green bicycle crossing light means an illuminated green bicycle symbol as
shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.
Note—
Bicycle symbol is defined in this dictionary.
green pedestrian light means—
(a) an
illuminated green pedestrian symbol; or
(b) the
word "walk" illuminated in green (whether or not flashing).
Note—
Green pedestrian symbol is defined in this dictionary.
green pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian
as shown in the diagram in green in Schedule 4.
green traffic arrow means an illuminated green arrow.
green traffic light means an illuminated green disc.
GVM , for a vehicle, means the maximum loaded mass of the vehicle—
(a)
specified by the manufacturer on an identification plate on the vehicle; or
(b) if
there is no specification by the manufacturer on an identification plate on
the vehicle or if the specification is not appropriate because the vehicle has
been modified—certified by a vehicle registration authority.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
halfway around , for a roundabout, see rule 110.
hazard warning lights means a pair of yellow direction indicator lights fitted
to a vehicle under another law of this jurisdiction that display regular
flashes of light at the same time, and at the same rate, as each other, but
does not include warning lights fitted, under another law of this
jurisdiction, to a bus used for carrying children.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 55 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Bus is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
heavy vehicle means a vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes.
high-beam , for a headlight fitted to a vehicle, means that the headlight is
built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of
the main beam of light projected is above the headlight's low-beam.
Note—
Low-beam is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
hook turn see rules 34 and 35.
intersection means the area where 2 or more roads (except any road-related
area) meet, and includes—
(a) any
area of the roads where vehicles travelling on different roads might collide;
and
(b) the
place where any slip lane between the roads meets the road into which traffic
on the slip lane may turn,
but does not include any road-related area.
Note—
Road is defined in rule 12, road-related area is defined in rule 13, slip
lane is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
juvenile justice vehicle , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules ,
means any vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a) a
juvenile justice worker for the provision; and
(b)
driving the vehicle in the course of the person's duties as a juvenile justice
worker.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 56 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Juvenile justice worker is defined in this dictionary.
juvenile justice worker , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules ,
means a person who is a juvenile justice worker for the Rules, or the
provision, under another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 56 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
keep clear marking see rule 96.
land includes premises or a part of premises.
lane filtering see rule 151A(1).
left , for a person or in relation to something, see rule 351(1) and (3).
left change of direction signal means a change of direction signal given in
accordance with rule 47.
left traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane
that indicate only a direction to the left.
Note—
Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in this dictionary.
length , of road, includes—
(a) a
marked lane or a part of a marked lane; and
(b)
another part of a length of road.
Note—
Marked lane is defined in this dictionary.
level crossing see rule 120.
line of traffic means—
(a) 2 or
more vehicles travelling in line along a road (whether or not the vehicles are
actually moving, but not including vehicles in a marked lane); or
(b) a
single vehicle, other than a vehicle that is part of a line of traffic under
paragraph (a), that is travelling along a road (whether or not the vehicle is
actually moving, but not including a vehicle in a marked lane).
Examples—
1 A vehicle travelling along a road (except in a
marked lane) in line behind another vehicle (the leading vehicle ) forms part
of a line of traffic with the leading vehicle.
2 A vehicle travelling along a road (except in a
marked lane) with no other vehicles in the vicinity constitutes a line of
traffic by itself.
3 Two vehicles travelling in the same direction on
a road (except in a marked lane), but not in line, are 2 lines of traffic.
loading zone see rule 179.
low-beam , for a headlight fitted to a vehicle, means that the headlight is
built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of
the main beam of light projected is—
(a) not
higher than the centre of the headlight, when measured 8 metres in front of
the vehicle; and
(b) not
over 1 metre higher than the level where the vehicle is standing, when
measured 25 metres in front of the vehicle.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
mail zone see rule 186.
marked foot crossing means an area of a road—
(a) at a
place with pedestrian lights facing pedestrians crossing the road and traffic
lights facing vehicles driving on the road; and
(b)
indicated by a different road surface, or between 2 parallel continuous or
broken lines, or rows of studs or markers, on the road surface substantially
from one side of the road to the other.
Example of a different road surface—
The area of road could be indicated by brick paving across a bitumen road.
Note—
Pedestrian lights and traffic lights are defined in this dictionary, and
vehicle is defined in rule 15.
marked lane means an area of a road marked by continuous or broken lines, or
rows of studs or markers, on the road surface that is designed for use by a
single line of vehicles.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
mechanical signalling device means a device that is declared to be a
mechanical signalling device for the Australian Road Rules under another law
of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 57 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
median strip means a dividing strip designed or developed to separate vehicles
travelling in opposite directions.
Note—
Dividing strip is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in
rule 15.
median strip parking area means a parking area on or in a median strip.
Note—
Parking area is defined in this dictionary.
medical certificate means a certificate that—
(a) is
signed by a medical practitioner; and
(b)
states a date of issue; and
(c) if
another law of this jurisdiction does not exempt the medical certificate from
displaying an expiry date—states an expiry date that is not more than 1
year after the date of issue; and
(d) has
not expired.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 57A of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
medical practitioner means a person registered under the Health Practitioner
Regulation National Law (South Australia) Act 2010 to practise in the
medical profession (other than as a student).
minibus zone see rule 184.
motor bike means a motor vehicle with 2 wheels, and includes—
(a) a
2-wheeled motor vehicle with a sidecar attached to it that is supported by a
third wheel; and
(b) a
motor vehicle with 3 wheels that is ridden in the same way as a motor vehicle
with 2 wheels.
motorised scooter see rule 244A.
motor vehicle means a vehicle (other than a motorised scooter) that is built
to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.
multi-lane road , for a driver, means a one-way road, or a two-way road, with
2 or more marked lanes (except bicycle lanes) that are—
(a) on
the side of the dividing line or median strip where the driver is driving; and
(b) for
the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction.
Note—
Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153, dividing line , marked lane , median
strip , one-way road and two-way road are defined in this dictionary, and
vehicle is defined in rule 15.
nature strip , except in rule 13(1), means an area between a road (except a
road-related area) and adjacent land, but does not include a bicycle path,
footpath or shared path.
Note 1—
Adjacent land and footpath are defined in this dictionary, bicycle path is
defined in rule 239, road is defined in rule 12, and shared path is defined in
rule 242.
Note 2—
Rule 13 defines a road-related area.
night means the period between sunset on one day and sunrise on the next day.
no bicycles road marking means a road marking consisting of a bicycle symbol
with a diagonal line across it, or the words "no bicycles", or both the symbol
and the words.
Note—
Bicycle symbol and road marking are defined in this dictionary.
no filtering sign see rule 151A(7).
obstruction includes a traffic hazard, but does not include a vehicle only
because the vehicle is stopped in traffic or is travelling more slowly than
other vehicles.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
oncoming vehicle , for a driver, means a vehicle approaching the driver
travelling in the opposite direction to the direction in which the driver is
driving.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
one-way road means a road with 1 or more marked lanes, all of which are for
the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction.
Note—
Marked lane is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
overhead lane control device means an overhead lane control sign or signal.
overhead lane control sign means a traffic sign displaying a red diagonal
cross that is installed on a structure over a road or part of a road.
Note—
Traffic sign is defined in this dictionary.
overhead lane control signal means—
(a) an
illuminated red diagonal cross (whether or not flashing); or
(b) an
illuminated white, green or yellow arrow pointing downwards or indicating 1 or
more directions.
overhead lane control signals means a device on a structure over a road, or
part of a road, that is designed to display an overhead lane control signal,
or 2 or more overhead lane control signals.
oversize vehicle means a vehicle that is declared to be an oversize vehicle
for the Australian Road Rules under another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 58 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
overtake , for a driver, means the action of—
(a)
approaching from behind another driver travelling in the same marked lane or
line of traffic; and
(b)
moving into an adjacent marked lane or part of the road on which there is room
for a line of traffic (whether or not the lane or part of the road is for
drivers travelling in the same direction); and
(c)
passing the other driver while travelling in the adjacent marked lane or line
of traffic.
Note—
Marked lane is defined in this dictionary.
painted island means an area of a road—
(a) that
has painted on it stripes or chevrons in white or another colour that
contrasts with the colour of the road; and
(b) that
is surrounded either—
(i)
by a line or lines (whether broken or continuous); or
(ii)
partly by a combination of a line or lines (whether
broken or continuous) and partly by a kerb or by a structure on or next to the
road.
park , in Part 12 and for a driver, includes stop and allow the driver's
vehicle to stay (whether or not the driver leaves the vehicle).
Note 1—
Driver's vehicle is defined in this dictionary.
Note 2—
Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.
parking area means a length of road or area designed for parking vehicles.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
parking area for people with disabilities see rule 203.
parking bay means an area for parking a single vehicle (other than a
combination) that is indicated by—
(a) road
markings consisting of lines, studs or other similar devices; or
Note—
Combination and road marking are defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is
defined in rule 15.
parking control sign means any of the following:
(ca) an
electric vehicle parking sign;
(g) a
motor bike parking sign;
(j) a
people with disabilities parking sign;
(k) a
permissive parking sign;
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 58A of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
parking permit for people with disabilities means a permit, issued under
another law of this jurisdiction or the law of another jurisdiction, that
includes a people with disabilities symbol.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 59 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
People with disabilities symbol is defined in this dictionary.
part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles means the area of
the road, except—
(a) any
road-related area; and
(b) if
the road has 1 or more service roads—the area of any service road.
Note 1—
Road-related area is defined in rule 13, and service road is defined in this
dictionary.
Note 2—
A road-related area includes any shoulder of the road—see rule 13.
pedestrian see rule 18.
pedestrian crossing see rule 81.
pedestrian lights means a device designed to show, at different times, a green
or red pedestrian light.
Note—
Green pedestrian light and red pedestrian light are defined in this
dictionary.
pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian.
Note—
The symbol is, for example, used in a separated footpath sign—see
Schedule 2.
people with disabilities road marking see rule 203.
people with disabilities symbol means a picture of a person seated in a
wheelchair as shown in the diagrams in Schedule 4.
permit zone see rule 185.
police officer , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a
person who is a police officer for the Rules, or the provision, under another
law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 60 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
police vehicle , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means any
vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a) a
police officer for the provision; and
(b)
driving the vehicle in the course of the person's duties as a police officer.
Note 1—
Police officer is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in
rule 15.
Note 2—
Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in this dictionary.
portable warning triangle means a portable warning triangle approved, for the
Australian Road Rules , under another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 61 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
postal vehicle , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a
vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a) a
postal worker for the provision; and
(b)
driving the vehicle in the course of the person's duties as a postal worker.
Note 1—
Postal worker is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in
rule 15.
Note 2—
Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in this dictionary.
postal worker , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a person
who delivers letter mail and parcels within Australia, on behalf of Australia
Post, as an employee or as a contractor.
public bus , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a vehicle
that is declared to be a public bus for the Rules, or the provision, under
another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 62 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
public holiday , for a place, means a public holiday at the place under the
law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 63 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
public minibus , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a
vehicle that is declared to be a public minibus for the Rules, or the
provision, under another law of this jurisdiction.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
red bicycle crossing light means an illuminated red bicycle symbol (whether or
not flashing) as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.
Note—
Bicycle symbol is defined in this dictionary.
red B light means an illuminated red B.
red pedestrian light means—
(a) an
illuminated red pedestrian symbol (whether or not flashing); or
(b) the
words "don't walk" illuminated in red (whether or not flashing).
Note—
Red pedestrian symbol is defined in this dictionary.
red pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian
as shown in the diagram in red in Schedule 4.
red T light means an illuminated red T.
red traffic arrow means an illuminated red arrow.
red traffic light means an illuminated red disc.
ride , for the rider of a motor bike or animal-drawn vehicle, includes be in
control of.
Note—
Motor bike is defined in this dictionary.
rider see rule 17.
right , for a person or in relation to something, see rule 351(2) and (3).
right change of direction signal means a change of direction signal given in
accordance with rule 49.
right traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane
that indicate only a direction to the right.
Note—
Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in this dictionary.
road see rules 11(2) and 12.
road marking means a word, figure, symbol, mark, line, raised marker or stud,
or something else, on the surface of a road to direct or warn traffic, but
does not include a painted island.
Note—
Painted island is defined in this dictionary.
road-related area see rule 13.
road user see rule 14.
roundabout see rule 109.
safety zone see rule 162.
school zone see rule 23.
scooter see rule 244A.
separated footpath see rule 239.
separated footpath road marking see rule 239.
service road means the part of a road that—
(a) is
separated from other parts of the road by a dividing strip that is not
designed or developed, wholly or mainly, to separate vehicles travelling in
opposite directions; and
(i)
designed or developed to be used, wholly or mainly, by
traffic servicing adjacent land; or
(ii)
indicated to be a service road by information on or with
a traffic control device on the road.
Note—
Adjacent land , dividing strip , traffic , traffic control device and with are
defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
shared path see rule 242.
shared zone see rule 24.
sheriff's vehicle , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means any
vehicle driven by a person who is—
(a) a
sheriff's officer for the provision; and
(b)
driving the vehicle in the course of the person's duties as a sheriff's
officer.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 64 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Sheriff's officer is defined in this dictionary.
sheriff's officer , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a
person who is a sheriff's officer for the Rules, or the provision, under
another law of this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 64 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
shoulder see rule 12.
slip lane means an area of road for vehicles turning left that is separated,
at some point, from other parts of the road by a painted island or traffic
island, but not by a median strip.
Note—
Median strip , painted island and traffic island are defined in this
dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
special purpose lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, that
is a bicycle lane, bus lane, emergency stopping lane, tram lane, transit lane
or truck lane.
Note—
Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153, bus lane is defined in rule 154,
emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95 , marked lane is defined in
this dictionary, tram lane is defined in rule 155, transit lane is defined in
rule 156, and truck lane is defined in rule 157.
speed limited area see rule 22.
stop , in Part 12 and for a driver, includes park, but does not include stop
to reverse the driver's vehicle into a parking bay or other parking space.
Note 1—
Driver's vehicle , park and parking bay are defined in this dictionary.
Note 2—
Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.
stop line means a continuous line that—
(a) is
marked across all or part of a road; and
(b) is
not part of a marked foot crossing, a keep clear marking or a bicycle storage
area for hook turns.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 65 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note 1—
Keep clear marking is defined in rule 96, and marked foot crossing is defined
in this dictionary.
Note 2—
There is an example of a stop line in rule 67.
straight ahead includes substantially straight ahead.
T-intersection means an intersection, other than a roundabout, where 2 roads
meet (whether or not at right angles) and one of the roads ends.
Note—
Intersection is defined in this dictionary.
T light means a red, white or yellow T light.
Note—
Red T light , white T light and yellow T light are defined in this dictionary.
T lights means a device designed to show a T light, or 2 or more T lights at
different times.
taxi , for a provision of the Australian Road Rules , means a vehicle that is
declared to be a taxi for the Rules, or the provision, under another law of
this jurisdiction.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see regulation 66 of the Road Traffic (Road
Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
taxi zone see rule 182.
terminating road , for a T-intersection, means—
(a) if a
road (except a road-related area) at the intersection is designated by traffic
signs or road markings, or in another way, as a road that ends at the
intersection—that road; or
(b) in
any other case—a road (except a road-related area) that ends at the
intersection.
Note—
Road is defined in rule 12, road-related area is defined in rule 13, and
T-intersection is defined in this dictionary.
tractor does not include a motor vehicle built to tow a semi-trailer.
Note—
Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary.
traffic includes vehicles and pedestrians.
Note—
Pedestrian is defined in rule 18, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.
traffic arrow means a green, white or red traffic arrow, or a yellow traffic
arrow (whether or not flashing).
Note—
Green traffic arrow , red traffic arrow , white traffic arrow and yellow
traffic arrow are defined in this dictionary.
traffic arrows means a device designed to show a traffic arrow, or 2 or more
traffic arrows at different times.
traffic control device means a traffic sign, road marking, traffic signals, or
other device, to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road.
Note—
Various terms used in this definition are defined in this dictionary.
traffic island means a structure on a road to direct traffic, but does not
include a road marking or painted island.
Note—
Painted island and road marking are defined in this dictionary.
traffic lane arrows means a traffic sign, road marking or device that displays
arrows indicating 1 or more directions and is designed to apply to 1 or more
marked lanes, but does not include traffic arrows.
Note—
Marked lane , road marking , traffic arrow and traffic sign are defined in
this dictionary.
traffic light means a green traffic light, or a red or yellow traffic light
(whether or not flashing).
Note—
Green traffic light , red traffic light and yellow traffic light are defined
in this dictionary.
traffic lights means a device designed to show a traffic light, or 2 or more
traffic lights in a vertical arrangement and at different times, and includes
any traffic arrows installed with or near the device.
traffic lights pole means a pole or other structure on which traffic lights
are installed.
traffic-related item means any of the following:
(a) a do
not overtake turning vehicle sign;
(c) a
fire hydrant indicator or fire plug indicator.
Note—
Examples of a fire hydrant indicator and fire plug indicator are shown in
Schedule 4.
traffic sign means a board, plate, screen, or another device, whether or not
illuminated, displaying words, figures, symbols or anything else to direct or
warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road, and includes a children crossing
flag, a hand-held stop sign, a parking control sign and a variable illuminated
message sign, but does not include traffic signals.
Note—
Various terms used in this definition are defined in this dictionary.
traffic signals means bicycle crossing lights, B lights, overhead lane control
signals, pedestrian lights, T lights, traffic arrows, traffic lights or twin
red or yellow lights.
Note—
Various terms used in this definition are defined in this dictionary.
trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor
vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed.
Note—
Motor vehicle is defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in
rule 15.
tram includes a light rail vehicle.
tram lane see rule 155.
tram recovery vehicle means a vehicle used by a tram operator to access and
recover disabled trams for which the tram operator is responsible.
tram stop means a place on a road at which there is a sign indicating that
trams will stop to enable people to get on or off.
tram tracks includes a rail designed for a light rail vehicle to run on.
tramway see rule 155A.
transit lane see rule 156.
travelling along tram tracks , for a bus, means being driven along the area
where the tram tracks are laid.
Note—
Bus and tram tracks are defined in this dictionary.
trolley includes a shopping trolley and any other kind of handcart.
truck means a motor vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes, except a bus, tram or
tractor.
Note—
Bus , GVM , motor vehicle , tram and tractor are defined in this dictionary.
truck lane see rule 157.
truck zone see rule 180.
turning lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, for vehicles
travelling in one direction to which—
(a) a
left turn only sign, a left lane must turn left sign or left traffic lane
arrows apply; or
(b) a
right turn only sign, a right lane must turn right sign or right traffic lane
arrows apply; or
(c) a
U-turn permitted sign or U-turn traffic lane arrows apply.
Note—
Left traffic lane arrows , marked lane , right traffic lane arrows and U-turn
traffic lane arrows are defined in this dictionary, and vehicle is defined in
rule 15.
turn line means a road marking, at an intersection, consisting of a line
(whether broken or continuous) that is designed to indicate how a turn is to
be made at the intersection.
twin red lights means a device showing, in a horizontal or diagonal
arrangement, 2 illuminated red discs that flash alternately.
twin yellow lights means a device showing, in a horizontal or diagonal
arrangement, 2 illuminated yellow discs that flash alternately.
two-way road means a road for use by vehicles travelling in opposite
directions.
Note—
Vehicle is defined in rule 15.
U-turn means a turn made by a driver so that the driver's vehicle faces in
approximately the opposite direction from which it was facing immediately
before the turn was made, but does not include a turn made at a roundabout.
Note—
Driver's vehicle is defined in this dictionary, and roundabout is defined in
rule 109.
U-turn traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane
that indicate only a U-turn direction.
Note—
U-turn is defined in this dictionary.
variable illuminated message device means a device designed to display, and to
change or turn off from time to time by electronic or optical means,
illuminated words, figures, symbols, or anything else, to direct or warn
traffic on, entering or leaving a road, but does not include traffic signals.
Note—
Traffic is defined in this dictionary.
variable illuminated message sign means the illuminated words, figures,
symbols, or other things, displayed at any relevant time on a variable
illuminated message device.
vehicle see rule 15.
wheelchair means a chair mounted on 2 or more wheels that is built to
transport a person who is unable to walk or has difficulty in walking, but
does not include a pram, stroller or trolley.
Note—
Trolley is defined in this dictionary.
wheeled recreational device means a wheeled device, built to transport a
person, propelled by human power or gravity, and ordinarily used for
recreation or play, and—
(a)
includes rollerblades, rollerskates, a skateboard, scooter, unicycle or
similar wheeled device; but
(b) does
not include a golf buggy, pram, stroller or trolley, a motor-assisted device
other than a motorised scooter (whether or not the motor is operating), or a
bicycle, wheelchair or wheeled toy.
SA NOTE—
For South Australia, see in addition regulation 66A of the Road Traffic
(Road Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions)
Regulations 2014 .
Note—
Bicycle , trolley , wheelchair and wheeled toy are defined in this dictionary.
wheeled toy means a child's pedal car, scooter (other than a motorised
scooter) or tricycle or a similar toy, but only when it is being used only by
a child who is under 12 years old.
white B light means an illuminated white B as shown in the diagram in Schedule
4.
white T light means an illuminated white T as shown in the diagram in Schedule
4.
white traffic arrow means an illuminated white arrow.
window , in relation to a vehicle, includes any sunroof fitted to the vehicle.
with , for information about the application of a traffic control device,
includes accompanying or reasonably associated with the device.
works zone see rule 181.
yellow bicycle crossing light means an illuminated yellow bicycle symbol
(whether or not flashing) as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.
Note—
Bicycle symbol is defined in this dictionary.
yellow B light means an illuminated yellow B.
yellow T light means an illuminated yellow T.
yellow traffic arrow means an illuminated yellow arrow.
yellow traffic light means an illuminated yellow disc.