Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 - REG 65

    (1)     This section applies to a driver approaching or at a marked foot crossing (except at or near an intersection) with a flashing yellow traffic light at the crossing.

    (2)     The driver must—

        (a)     give way to any pedestrian on or entering the crossing; and

        (b)     not obstruct any pedestrian on the crossing; and

        (c)     not overtake or pass a vehicle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver and is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing; and

        (d)     give way to any bicycle rider on or entering the crossing; and

        (e)     not obstruct any bicycle rider on or entering the crossing.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (3)     If there is no pedestrian or bicycle rider on the crossing, and no other vehicle travelling in the same direction as the driver that is stopping, or has stopped, to give way at the crossing, the driver may proceed through the crossing.