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Section 6: Lane traffic

Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017.Central Regulations · 1988

(1) Where any road is marked by lanes for movement of traffic, the driver shall drive within the lane, and change lanes only after giving a proper signal or road marking or signage.

(2) Where any lane is marked specially for a class of vehicles, a vehicle of that class shall drive in that lane only.

(3) Where a lane has been marked for a specified class of vehicles or for a special purpose, no other vehicle of any other class shall be driven in that lane.

(4) Where a road is divided by a longitudinal yellow or white solid line, the driver, proceeding in the same direction and trying to overtake another vehicle ahead, shall not cross the said yellow or white solid line.

(5) While approaching inter-sections, where turning lanes are marked with a single solid line, the driver shall ensure that the vehicle remains in the lane meant for the direction of manoeuvre.

(6) The driver shall not drive on or over a single or double longitudinal solid line, or on a painted traffic island except in case of obstructions on the road.

(7) On a road having a single broken line along with a solid line, the driver of the vehicle driving on the left of broken line may cross the broken line in order to overtake, but shall return to his lane after completing the manoeuvre, observing the safety precautions specified in regulation 12.

Where this provision sits

ActMotor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017.
Section6
Marginal noteLane traffic
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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