Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00643:clause:1_29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00643
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 29
Character Range: 6918–8343

29  Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line
 (1) If a driver is turning left at an intersection and 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 unless:
 (a) the driver is turning, at B lights or traffic arrows, in accordance with Division 2 of Part 17; or
 (b) subrule (2) applies to the driver.
Offence provision.
Note: B lights, intersection, traffic arrows and turn line are defined in the dictionary.

Example: Making a left turn as indicated by a turn line

 (2) A driver may turn left at an intersection 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 left as indicated by the turn line; and
 (d) the driver can safely turn left 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.

Do not overtake turning vehicle signs

Note for diagrams: These signs are displayed on certain long vehicles.

[7]  Part 4, Division 2, heading
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Division 2—Right turns

[8]  Rule 30
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