Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716:clause:4_5:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00716
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 4 cl 5 (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 32966–35360

road that are established by traffic signs or road markings, are complex or need diagrams to be fully understood. They are placed with the basic rule that deals with the area or length of road, so that the rule and the definition (with any accompanying diagrams) can be seen and understood together. For example, see the definitions of bicycle path and separated footpath in rule 239. This also means there is no need for diagrams of the signs to appear in the dictionary as well as at the end of the rule and in the Schedules. The definitions are, however, signposted in the dictionary at the end of the Rules. Notes are also included in relevant rules drawing attention to these definitions.
Use of the terms vehicle and road in a rule
  Because of the way 'driver' is defined, it is generally not necessary to say 'the driver of a vehicle' or mention the driver's vehicle in a rule.
  In the same way, because the Australian Road Rules apply only to roads and road‑related areas, it is not generally necessary to say in a rule that something must, or must not, be done, 'on a road', except where the kind of road, or the place on a road, is relevant to the rule or it is necessary to exclude road‑related areas.
Use of the terms bus and public bus
  If a rule is directed to the driver of a public bus, the term 'public bus' is used in the rule, and the rule applies only to public buses. For examples, see Part 17 (Additional rules for drivers of trams and public buses). However, if a rule directs a driver of any vehicle to take or not take some action in relation to a bus, the term 'bus' is used and the rule applies to buses of all kinds. This is because, although the rule is primarily intended to apply to public buses, a public bus may not be marked in a way that makes it distinguishable from a private bus, and it is preferable from the point of view of road safety that the driver treat any bus as a public bus. For examples see Part 11, Division 7 (Passing trams and safety zones). There are also some rules that refer specifically to the drivers of all buses.
Use of the term does not apply in relation to a rule
  A rule may say that it does not apply to a driver of a particular kind, or in a particular situation. This does not mean, however, that another rule will not apply to the driver in the same situation. An example is rule 95 (Emergency stopping lane only signs). A