(1)  This rule applies to a driver on a road with a dividing line.

Note : Dividing line is defined the dictionary.

(2)  If the dividing line is a broken dividing line only, or a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line to overtake another driver.

Note 1 : Overtake is defined the dictionary.

Note 2 : A driver must not overtake another driver unless the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic, and it is safe to overtake the other driver – see rule 140 .

(3)  If the dividing line is not 2 parallel continuous dividing lines, the driver may drive to the right of the dividing line –

(a) to enter or leave the road; or

(b) to enter a part of the road of one kind from a part of the road of another kind (for example, moving to or from a service road or emergency stopping lane).

Note : Emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95 , and service road is defined in the dictionary.

Examples

Example 1

Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted - overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line only

Example 2

Driving to the right of the centre of the road permitted - overtaking on a road with a broken dividing line to the left of a single continuous dividing line

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

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

Example 5

Driving to the right of the centre of the road not permitted - overtaking on a road with 2 parallel continuous dividing lines