(1)  A driver at an intersection with a give way sign or give way line must give way in accordance with this rule.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

Note 1 : Give way line and intersection are defined in the dictionary. This rule also applies to T-intersections – see the definition of intersection .

Note 2 : For this rule, give way means the driver must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision – see the definition in the dictionary.

(2)  The driver must give way to a vehicle in, entering or approaching the intersection except –

(a) an oncoming vehicle turning right at the intersection if a stop sign , stop line, give way sign or give way line applies to the driver of the oncoming vehicle; or

(b) a vehicle turning left at the intersection using a slip lane; or

(c) a vehicle making a U-turn.

Note : Enter , oncoming vehicle , slip lane , stop line and U-turn are defined in the dictionary.

(3)  If the driver is turning left or right or making a U-turn, the driver must also give way to any pedestrian at or near the intersection on the road, or part of the road, the driver is entering.

(4)  For this rule, an oncoming vehicle travelling through a T-intersection on the continuing road is taken not to be turning.

Give way sign

Examples

Example 1

Give way line

Example 2

Giving way at a give way sign to vehicles on the left and right

Vehicle B must give way to each vehicle A

Example 3

Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle at a give way sign

Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A

Example 4

Giving way at a give way sign to an oncoming vehicle that is not at a stop sign or give way sign

Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A

Example 5

Driver turning right at a give way line does not have to give way to a vehicle turning left using a slip lane

Vehicle B must give way to vehicle A