Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 - REG 29

    (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 17.2 (Public buses); or

        (b)     subsection (2) applies to the driver.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

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 7.5m 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.