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R O A d R U L E S
Single continuous line (or single continuous line to the left
of a broken line)
You must also keep to the left of these lines (Examples 3 and 4).
You must not cross these lines to overtake or make a U-turn,
unless you have to avoid an obstruction.
Two continuous parallel lines
You must keep to the left and must not cross these lines (Example
5), unless you have to avoid an obstruction.
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Example 3:
Driving to the
right of the centre
of the road NOT
permitted —
overtaking on
a road with a
single continuous
dividing line only
NOT permitted.
Example 4:
Driving to the
right of the centre
of the road NOT
permitted —
overtaking on a
road with a single
continuous dividing
line to the left of a
broken dividing line
NOT permitted.
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Example 5:
Driving to the right
of the centre of the
road NOT permitted
— overtaking on a
road with 2 parallel
continuous dividing
lines NOT permitted.
You are permitted to cross single or double continuous lines in order to
avoid an obstruction – this does not include a slower moving vehicle or a
vehicle stopped in a line of traffic, but may include a fallen tree, a crashed
vehicle, or a car that has broken down or is illegally parked. Before
crossing the line, you must have a clear view of the road ahead and it
must be safe. You must also be very sure you cross safely because the
onus is on you to assess the danger when doing so.
Lanes
When driving on a road marked with lane lines, you must keep your
vehicle entirely within a lane. It is an offence to straddle a lane line.