New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

ROAD RULES 2014 -

DICTIONARY

(Rule 4)

Introductory note 1 : Words and expressions used in these Rules that are defined in the Act, but are not defined for the purposes of these Rules, have the same meanings as in the Act--see rule 4(3-1). Examples of such words and expressions include the following--

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"coach"

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"driver licence"

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"GCM"

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"GVM"

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"learner licence"

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"light rail vehicle"

Words and expressions that are defined both in the Act and in these Rules have the meanings given by these Rules--see rule 4(3- 1). Examples of such words and expressions include
"driver" ,
"road" ,
"road related area" and
"vehicle" .

Introductory note 2 : Some words and expressions that are defined in this Dictionary are not defined in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . Many of these words and expressions relate to provisions that are NSW provisions that do not correspond to provisions in the Australian Road Rules .

"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.

Note : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules . It sets out the definition for the term in rule 221 of the Australian Road Rules instead of referring to rule 221 because rule 221 is not reproduced in these Rules.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who may approve such helmets. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who may approve seatbelts. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(a) a bridge, and

(b) a network of roads, and

(c) a slip lane.

Note :
"Slip lane" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) a police officer, or

(b) a person who is appointed by Transport for NSW as an authorised officer for the purposes of the provision in which the expression is used.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is an authorised person. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Single axle" ,
"tandem axle group" and
"tri-axle group" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Red B light" ,
"white B light" and
"yellow B light" are defined in this Dictionary.

(a) a pedicab, penny-farthing and tricycle, and

(b) a power-assisted pedal cycle within the meaning of national road vehicle standards, as amended from time to time, determined under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, section 12 other than one that has an internal combustion engine or engines, and

(b1) an electrically power-assisted bicycle that has a maximum continued rated power of 500 watts, if the power output--

(i) progressively reduces as the bicycle's speed increases above 6 kilometres per hour, and

(ii) is cut off when--

(A) the bicycle reaches a speed of 25 kilometres per hour, or

(B) the rider of the bicycle stops pedalling and the speed is more than 6 kilometres per hour,

(c) a wheelchair, wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy, or

(d) any vehicle with an auxiliary motor capable of generating a power output over 200 watts (whether or not the motor is operating), other than a vehicle referred to in paragraph (b) or (b1), or

(e) any vehicle that has an internal combustion engine or engines.

Note 1 :
"Power-assisted pedal cycle" is defined in the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule--Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005 determined under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, section 12. The definition of
"power-assisted pedal cycle" includes electrically power-assisted cycles, within the meaning of that Standard.

Note 2 :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15, and
"wheelchair" ,
"wheeled recreational device" and
"wheeled toy" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 3 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note :
"Green bicycle crossing light" ,
"yellow bicycle crossing light" and
"red bicycle crossing light" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Bicycle crossing light" is defined in this Dictionary.

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.

(a) an area of a road before an intersection with traffic lights--

(i) that has painted on it one or more bicycle symbols, and

(ii) that is between two 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.

Note :
"Intersection" ,
"traffic lights" ,
"bicycle symbol" and
"stop line" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note : The symbol is, for example, used in a
"bicycle lane sign" , a
"bicycle path sign" and a
"separated footpath sign" --see Schedule 2.

(a) is enclosed, or is fitted with a device that enables it to be enclosed, and that is located separately from the driver and passenger seating positions (whether in use or not) of the vehicle, and

(b) is intended for the carriage of luggage or other goods of the driver or passengers,

Note 1 :
"Motor vehicle" and
"station wagon" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(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.

Note :
"Motor vehicle" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note--:
"Road marking" is defined in this Dictionary.

(a) a permissive parking sign on each road into the area on which appears the words "Bus parking area only", and

(b) a permissive parking sign on each road out of the area that indicates the end of the bus parking area.

Note 1 : For the permitted version of a permissive parking sign referred to in this definition--see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note--: This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Australian Road Rules , Dictionary.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) in the case of a single axle comprising more than one axle or a tandem axle group, not being a twin steer axle group--

(i) if both axles are fitted with an equal number of tyres, is a line located midway between those axles, or

(ii) if one axle is fitted with twice the number of tyres than the other axle, is a line one third of the distance between the axles away from the axle fitted with the greater number of tyres towards the axle fitted with the lesser number of tyres, or

(b) in the case of a twin steer axle group, is a line located midway between the 2 axles in the group, or

(c) in the case of a tri-axle group, is a line located midway between the extreme axles.

Note 1 :
"Axle" ,
"axle group" ,
"single axle" ,
"tandem axle group" ,
"tri-axle group" and
"twin steer axle group" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Motor vehicle" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Road related area" is defined in rule 13, and
"terminating road" and
"T-intersection" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Pay parking area" ,
"pay parking space" and
"relevant parking fee" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Axle group" ,
"dog trailer" ,
"semi-trailer" and
"single axle" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(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.

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.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Road marking" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

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.

(a) one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar, and

(b) one axle group or single axle at the rear.

Note 1 :
"Axle group" ,
"drawbar" ,
"semi-trailer" ,
"single axle" and
"trailer" are defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Trailer" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) has a footboard supported by 2 wheels aligned 1 in front of the other, and

(b) is steered by handlebars that control the front wheel, and

(c) is designed to be used by a single person, and

(d) is propelled by an electric motor or motors, and

(e) may also be propelled by--

(i) gravity, or

(ii) the rider pushing 1 foot against the ground, and

(f) when propelled only by the motor or motors, is not capable of going faster than 20 kilometres per hour on level ground, and

(g) is fitted with an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control, and

(h) does not have a seat or saddle.

Note 1--:
"Share scheme" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2--: This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) is designed to be used by 1 person, and

(b) is propelled by an electric motor or motors, and

(c) comprises a long board that is located close to the ground that supports the person, and

(d) is steered by tilting the board left or right, and

(e) has 2 wheels mounted on a single steerable axle--

(i) at the front of the board, and

(ii) at the rear of the board, and

(f) is fitted with an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control, and

(g) does not have handlebars or a steering wheel, and

(h) is not more than--

(i) 1,250mm in length by 700mm in width by 1,350mm in height, and

(ii) when the device is not carrying a person--10kg in weight.

Note--: This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) an emergency worker, and

(b) driving the vehicle in the course of his or her 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.

Note 3 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for what is an emergency vehicle for a provision of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(a) a member of the Ambulance Service or the ambulance service of another State or Territory, in the course of providing transport in an emergency associated with the provision of aid to sick or injured persons, or

(b) a member of a fire or rescue service operated by a NSW Government agency, a member of the State Emergency Service or a member of a fire brigade (however referred to) or rescue service of the Commonwealth or another State or territory, providing transport in the course of an emergency, or

(b1) a member of Airservices Australia providing transport--

(i) in an emergency associated with the provision of aid to sick or injured persons, or

(ii) in the course of a fire or rescue emergency, or

(c) a person (or a person belonging to a class of persons) approved by Transport for NSW.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is an emergency worker for a provision of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note--:
"Road marking" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Crossing" and
"intersection" are defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note : Rule 13 defines
"road related area" .

Note : The definition of
"front fog light" in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced because the definition refers to rule 217 of the Australian Road Rules , which is not reproduced in these Rules.

(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.

Note 1 :
"Marked foot crossing" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : There is an example of a give way line in rule 69.

Note 1 :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Bicycle symbol" is defined in this Dictionary.

(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.

Note 1 :
"Prime mover" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Bus" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Low-beam" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

(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,

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.

Note :
"Marked lane" and
"traffic lane arrows" are defined in this Dictionary.

(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.

(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.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(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.

(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.

Note :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare what are mechanical signalling devices for the purposes of the definition. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note :
"Dividing strip" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Parking area" is defined in this Dictionary.

(a) is signed by a medical practitioner, and

(b) states a date of issue, and

(c) if these Rules, or another law of this jurisdiction do 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.

Note : This definition is not uniform with the definition in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules . However, the definition in the Australian Road Rules allows another law of this jurisdiction to define the term. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note : Neither
"Minibus zones" nor the term
"public minibus" are used in this jurisdiction. The references to these terms are retained in order to preserve uniformity with the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(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.

Note 1 :
"Driver licence" is defined in the Act and
"motor bike" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) an NRMA Road Patrol vehicle while on duty with the NRMA Roadside Assistance service, or

(b) any other vehicle while on duty providing a similar service on behalf of another company or organisation that has signage or markings on it indicating that it provides such a service,

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Motor bike" ,
"motor vehicle" and
"tractor" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Bicycle" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules. This definition also expressly excludes bicycles. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note 1 :
"Hauling unit" and
"trailer" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : The definition of
"motorised scooter" in the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced in these Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules.

(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.

Note--: This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

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.

Note :
"Bicycle symbol" and
"road marking" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Marked lane" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Traffic sign" is defined in this Dictionary.

(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.

(a) the Act, or

(a1) the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW) , or

(b) the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021 , or

(d) the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017 , or

(e) these Rules.

Note 1 :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare a vehicle to be an oversize vehicle for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(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.

(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.

Note 1 :
"Driver's vehicle" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.

Note :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) road markings consisting of lines, studs or other similar devices, or

(b) a different road surface.

Note :
"Combination" and
"road marking" are defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

(a) a bicycle parking sign,

(b) a bus zone sign,

(c) a clearway sign,

(ca) *****

(d) a loading zone sign,

(e) a mail zone sign,

(f) a minibus zone sign,

(g) a motor bike parking sign,

(h) a no parking sign,

(i) a no stopping sign,

(j) a people with disabilities parking sign,

(k) a permissive parking sign,

(l) *****

(m) a taxi zone sign,

(n) a truck zone sign,

(o) a works zone sign,

(p) a special event parking control sign and end special event parking control sign,

(q) a restricted parking area sign and end restricted parking area sign.

Note 1 : Paragraphs (ca) and (l) of the definition of
"parking control sign" in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules because they relate to electric vehicle parking signs and permit zone signs, which are not used in this jurisdiction. The paragraphs have been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Road Rules .

Note 2 : Paragraphs (p) and (q) are additional NSW provisions. There are no corresponding provisions in the definition of
"parking control sign" in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(a) a mobility parking scheme authority, or

(b) any other permit issued under the law of another jurisdiction that includes a people with disabilities symbol.

Note 1 :
"People with disabilities symbol" and
"mobility parking scheme authority" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for the issue of parking permits for people with disabilities. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(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.

Note :
"Green pedestrian light" and
"red pedestrian light" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note : The symbol is, for example, used in a separated footpath sign --see Schedule 2.

Note : The definition of
"permit zone" in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced because such zones are not used in this jurisdiction.

Note : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is a police officer for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(a) a police officer, and

(b) driving the vehicle in the course of his or her 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.

Note 3 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for what is a police vehicle for a provision of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(a) is in the form of an equilateral triangle, and

(b) has a minimum height of 300 millimetres, and

(c) has on the front and back, red reflecting sheeting or material, or 9 red reflectors, arranged in a triangular shape causing a red reflection that would be clearly visible to the driver of a vehicle at any time between sunset and sunrise when the upper beam of light from any headlight on the vehicle (complying with the provisions of the applicable vehicle standards law) is projected directly onto the sign from a distance of 200 metres, and

(d) is of a robust and durable construction, capable of being readily erected to stand in an upright position and of remaining unaffected (to any material degree) by any reasonable force of wind or variation in weather conditions.

Note : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for the approval of such portable warning triangles. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(a) a postal worker, and

(b) driving the vehicle in the course of his or her 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.

Note 3 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for what is a postal vehicle for a provision of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is a postal worker for a provision of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note 1 :
"Motor vehicle" and
"semi-trailer" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Coach" is defined in the Act to mean a motor vehicle that is--

(a) constructed principally to carry persons, and

(b) equipped to seat more than 8 adult persons, and

(c) used to convey passengers for hire or reward or in the course of trade or business.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare what vehicles are to be regarded as public buses. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note 3 : Rule 155A (4- 1) contains a different definition of
"public bus" that applies for the purposes of rule 155A.

Note : The definition of
"public minibus" in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced because the term is not used in this jurisdiction.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, rule 199(2) of the Australian Road Rules allows another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for the definition of a
"public postbox" .

Note 1 :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Bicycle symbol" is defined in this Dictionary.

(a) an illuminated red pedestrian symbol (whether or not flashing), or

(b) the words "dont walk" illuminated in red (whether or not flashing).

Note :
"Red pedestrian symbol" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Park" and
"pay parking space" are defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Motor bike" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Marked lane" and
"traffic lane arrows" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Painted island" is defined in this Dictionary.

(a) a hauling unit with two or more trailers or semi-trailers attached, or

(b) an articulated vehicle with one or more trailers or semi-trailers attached,

Note 1 :
"Articulated vehicle" ,
"hauling unit" ,
"motor vehicle combination" ,
"semi-trailer" and
"trailer" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : The definition of
"scooter" in the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced in these Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules.

(a) one axle group or single axle towards the rear, and

(b) a means of attachment to a prime mover that would result in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover.

Note 1 :
"Axle group" ,
"prime mover" ,
"single axle" and
"trailer" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(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

(b) is--

(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.

(a) operating under an agreement entered into by or on behalf of a public authority with a person, and

(b) through which the person offers electric scooters for loan or hire to members of the public.

Note 1--:
"Electric scooter" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2--: This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Motor bike" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Centreline" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Median strip" ,
"painted island" and
"traffic island" are defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

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.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

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.

(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.

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.

Note 1 :
"Centreline" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Intersection" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Red T light" ,
"white T light" and
"yellow T light" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note: This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare when a vehicle is a taxi for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

(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.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Drawbar" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note 1 :
"Motor vehicle" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules . Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note :
"Pedestrian" is defined in rule 18, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Green traffic arrow" ,
"red traffic arrow" ,
"white traffic arrow" and
"yellow traffic arrow" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note : Various terms used in this definition are defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Painted island" and
"road marking" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Marked lane" ,
"road marking" ,
"traffic arrow" and
"traffic sign" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Green traffic light" ,
"red traffic light" and
"yellow traffic light" are defined in this Dictionary.

(a) a do not overtake turning vehicle sign,

(b) a give way to buses sign,

(c) a fire hydrant indicator or fire plug indicator,

(d) an authorised T-Way vehicle label or plate.

Note 1 : Examples of a fire hydrant indicator and fire plug indicator are shown in Schedule 4.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules . This definition contains an additional reference to an authorised T-Way vehicle label or plate. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note : Various terms used in this definition are defined in this Dictionary.

Note : Various terms used in this definition are defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Motor vehicle" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Light rail vehicle" is defined in the Act.

Note : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Bus" and
"tram tracks" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 1 :
"Centreline" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Bus" ,
"motor vehicle" ,
"tram" and
"tractor" are defined in this Dictionary, and
"GVM" is defined in the Act.

(a) a permissive parking sign on each road into the area on which appears the words "Truck parking area only", and

(b) a permissive parking sign on each road out of the area that indicates the end of the truck parking area.

Note 1 : For the permitted version of a permissive parking sign referred to in this definition--see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

(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" ,
"U-turn" and
"U-turn traffic lane arrows" are defined in this Dictionary, and
"vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note 1 :
"Tandem axle group" and
"prime mover" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules .

Note :
"Vehicle" is defined in rule 15.

Note :
"Driver's vehicle" is defined in this Dictionary, and
"roundabout" is defined in rule 109.

Note :
"U-turn" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Traffic" is defined in this Dictionary.

Note :
"Trolley" is defined in this Dictionary.

(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 (whether or not the motor is operating), or a bicycle, wheelchair or wheeled toy.

Note 1 :
"Bicycle" ,
"trolley" ,
"wheelchair" and
"wheeled toy" are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2 : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note : This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note :
"Bicycle symbol" is defined in this Dictionary.