Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 (NO 43 OF 2017) - REG 164C

    (1)     The driver of a motor vehicle passing the rider of a bicycle that is travelling in the same direction as the driver may make a permitted manoeuvre to pass the rider if—

        (a)     the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and

        (b)     the permitted manoeuvre is necessary to comply with section 164B; and

        (c)     the driver can do so safely.

    (2)     In this section:

"permitted manoeuvre" means—

        (a)     if the driver is driving on a two-way road without a dividing line or median strip—drive to the right of the centre of the road; or

        (b)     if the driver is driving on a road with a dividing line—drive to the right of the dividing line; or

        (c)     drive on a dividing strip that is at the same level as the road; or

        (d)     drive on or over a single continuous line; or

        (e)     drive on or over 2 parallel lines; or

        (f)     drive along a side, or surrounding, of a painted island.

Part 12     Restrictions on stopping and parking

Division 12.1     General