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ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 (NO 43 OF 2017) - REG 55

How to give stop signal by giving hand signal

    (1)     To give a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing, the driver must extend the right arm and hand at right angles from the right side of the vehicle, with the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards, and with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

    (2)     However, the rider of a motorbike may give the hand signal by extending the left arm and hand at right angles from the left side of the motorbike, with the upper arm horizontal and the forearm and hand pointing upwards, and with the hand open and the palm facing the direction of travel.

Example

Giving a hand signal for stopping or suddenly slowing

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