South Australia · The Driver's Handbook · chapter 8 · 18 min read

Road Rules — Bicycles, Parking & Other

approaching the roundabout from the right. You may turn right from either lane of a multi-lane roundabout. However, if you are riding in the far left lane, you must give way to any vehicle leaving the roundabout. Bus only lane You are not permitted to ride in a Bus Only Lane. These lanes are usually coloured red and in South Australia most have a bicycle lane adjacent for bicycle riders to ride in. When there is a separate signal for buses (a white ‘B’ light) at an intersection, you must allow the bus to proceed on that signal. It is illegal for any other vehicle, including a bicycle, to proceed on the white ‘B’ signal. Roundabouts Like all motorists entering a roundabout, bicycle riders must give way to vehicles already on the roundabout and should look out for vehicles

Bicycle riders in the far left lane of a multi lane roundabout must give way to any vehicle leaving the roundabout. Riding abreast You may ride beside another bicycle rider on a road but must not ride more than 1.5 metres apart. Three or more bicycle riders must not ride beside each other, although you are permitted to overtake other bicycle riders that are riding beside each other. You must not ride outside a bicycle lane abreast of another rider in a bicycle lane unless you are overtaking (see Bicycle Lanes, p.92). Passing (overtaking) vehicles on the left Whether you are riding in a marked bicycle lane or sharing a lane with a vehicle, a bicycle rider must not pass or overtake on the left of any vehicle that is giving a left change of direction signal and is turning left. A bicycle rider may pass or overtake a vehicle on the left when the vehicle is giving a left change of direction signal and is stationary or moving forward to turn left. Once the vehicle begins turning left the rider must not ride past or overtake the vehicle on the left. A driver turning left through a break in a dividing strip must give way to any bicycle rider travelling in the bicycle lane. A dividing strip is a painted area or a raised structure, located between intersections, separating the bicycle lane from a marked lane. Drivers must not overtake a bicycle rider and then turn left in front of the bicycle riders path without due care and consideration to the movement and safety of the bicycle rider. Pedestrian and Children’s crossings There are special rules that apply at children’s crossings (i.e. crossings with red and white posts and orange flags or flashing lights). All road users (including bicycle riders) must give way to pedestrians on children’s crossings. You must not overtake another vehicle that has stopped at a crossing to give way to pedestrians, either to the right or left of that vehicle. You must remain stationary if any pedestrian is on or entering the crossing. !

2 Bicycle crossing lights Bicycle crossings have been installed to assist bicycle riders to cross busy roads – the same way in which pedestrian lights assist pedestrians. If you are approaching or at bicycle crossing lights, you must obey the lights and only proceed when the traffic or bicycle light is green. 3

How to make a hook turn

Hook turns When turning right at an intersection, you have the option of making a hook turn (from the left lane), rather than making a normal right turn. A hook turn may be more convenient on some roads, such as those with heavy traffic. When making a hook turn, you must obey all traffic laws such as only proceeding on a green light and giving way to other traffic. When making a hook turn you must complete the following steps (see diagram right): 1. Approach and enter the intersection from the left side. 2. Move forward and wait on the opposite left corner. 3. Then proceed onto the road to which the right turn was to be made.

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