After rule 139 of the Principal Rules , the following rule is inserted in Division 2:139A. Exceptions for overtaking or passing bicycle rider
(1) A driver on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip may drive to the right of the centre of the road to overtake or pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if (a) the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b) it is necessary and reasonable, in all the circumstances, for the driver to drive to the right of the centre of the road to overtake or pass the rider; and(c) the driver can do so safely.(2) A driver on a road with a dividing line may drive to the right of the dividing line to overtake or pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if (a) the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b) it is necessary and reasonable, in all the circumstances, for the driver to drive to the right of the dividing line to overtake or pass the rider; and(c) the driver can do so safely.(3) For subrule (2) , if the dividing line is a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line, a single continuous dividing line only or 2 parallel continuous dividing lines, the hazard in driving to the right of such a dividing line must be taken into account in deciding whether it is reasonable to drive to the right of the dividing line.(4) A driver may drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road, or on or over a single continuous line, or 2 parallel continuous lines, along a side of or surrounding a painted island, to overtake or pass the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver if (a) the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and(b) it is necessary and reasonable to drive on the dividing strip or painted island to overtake or pass the rider; and(c) the driver can do so safely.(5) For the purposes of subrule (4) , a dividing strip is to be treated as being at the same level as the road even if it contains one or more raised pavement bars or markers.