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ROAD RULES 2009 (S.R. 2009, NO. 142) - REG 149

Giving way when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic
A driver in a line of traffic that is merging with one or more lines of traffic travelling in the same direction as the driver must give way to a vehicle in another line of traffic if any part of the vehicle is ahead of the driver’s vehicle.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note 1 : Driver’s vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

Note 2 : For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary.

Example

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Giving way when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic

Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A



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