Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) This regulation
does not apply to a driver at a T‑intersection or roundabout, or at an
intersection controlled by traffic‑control signals or with a
“stop” sign, stop line, “give way” sign, or give way
line that applies to that driver.
(2) If a driver at an
intersection is going straight ahead, the driver must give way to any vehicle
approaching from the right, unless a “stop” sign, stop line,
“give way” sign or give way line applies to the driver of the
approaching vehicle.
Points: 3 Modified
penalty: 4 PU
Examples
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Example 1 Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going
straight ahead |
Example 2 Driver going straight ahead giving way to a vehicle on the right that is
turning right |
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In each example, vehicle B must give way to
vehicle A.
(3) If a driver at an
intersection is turning left (except if the driver is using a slip lane), the
driver must give way to —
(a) any
vehicle approaching from the right, unless a “stop” sign, stop
line, “give way” sign or give way line applies to the driver of
the approaching vehicle; and
(b) any
pedestrian or relevant rider at or near the intersection who is crossing the
carriageway the driver is entering.
Points: 3 Modified
penalty: 6 PU
Examples
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Example 3 Driver turning left giving way to a vehicle on the right that is going
straight ahead |
Example 4 Driver turning left giving way to a pedestrian on the carriageway the driver
is entering |
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In example 3, vehicle B must give way to vehicle
A.
In example 4, the vehicle must give way to the
pedestrian.
(4) If a driver at an
intersection is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to
any vehicle approaching from the right or turning right at the intersection
into the carriageway the driver is entering (except a vehicle making a
U turn at the intersection).
Points: 3 Modified
penalty: 4 PU
(5) If a driver at an
intersection is turning left using a slip lane, the driver must give way to
any pedestrian on the slip lane.
Points: 3 Modified
penalty: 6 PU
Example
Example 5
Driver turning left using a slip lane
giving way to a vehicle
that is turning right into the carriageway the driver
is entering
In this example, vehicle B must give way to
vehicle A.
(6) If a driver at an
intersection is turning right, the driver must give way to —
(a) any
vehicle approaching from the right unless a “stop” sign, stop
line, “give way” sign or give way line applies to the driver of
the approaching vehicle; and
(b) any
oncoming vehicle that is going straight ahead or turning left at the
intersection unless —
(i)
a “stop” sign, stop line, “give
way” sign, or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming
vehicle; or
(ii)
the oncoming vehicle is turning left using a slip lane;
and
(c) any
pedestrian or relevant rider at or near the intersection who is crossing the
carriageway the driver is entering.
Points: 3 Modified
penalty: 6 PU
Examples
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Example 6 Driver turning right giving way to a vehicle on the right that is turning
right into the carriageway the driver is leaving |
Example 7 Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is going straight
ahead on the carriageway the driver is leaving |
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In examples 6 and 7, vehicle B must give way to
vehicle A.
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Example 8 Driver turning right giving way to an oncoming vehicle that is turning left
into the carriageway the driver is entering |
Example 9 Driver turning right giving way to a pedestrian on the carriageway the driver
is entering |
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In example 8, vehicle B must give way to vehicle
A.
In example 9, the vehicle must give way to the
pedestrian.
[Regulation 55 amended: Gazette
13 Nov 2009 p. 4575; 19 Nov 2010 p. 5751;
9 Sep 2014 p. 3245; SL 2020/253 r. 28;
SL 2021/200 r. 24.]
