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Dictionary

(Rule 4)

Introductory note 1—

Words and expressions used in these Rules that are defined in the Act, but are not defined for the purposes of these Rules, have the same meanings as in the Act—see rule 4(3–1). Examples of such words and expressions include the following—

Words and expressions that are defined both in the Act and in these Rules have the meanings given by these Rules—see rule 4(3–1). Examples of such words and expressions include driver, road, and vehicle.

Introductory note 2—

Some words and expressions that are defined in this Dictionary are not defined in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. Many of these words and expressions relate to provisions that are NSW provisions that do not correspond to provisions in the Australian Road Rules.

adjacent land, for a road, means land next to the road (whether or not it adjoins the road), but does not include a road or road related area.

Note 1—

Land includes premises or a part of premises—see the definition in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

Road is defined in rule 12, and in rule 13.

alcohol interlock device means a device in a vehicle that is designed to prevent the vehicle from being started or driven unless the device is supplied with a breath sample that contains either no alcohol, or less than a certain concentration of alcohol.

Note—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules. It sets out the definition for the term in rule 221 of the Australian Road Rules instead of referring to rule 221 because rule 221 is not reproduced in these Rules.

angle parking—see rule 210.

applicable vehicle standards law has the same meaning as in the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

approaching, for a driver, means approaching from any direction.

approved bicycle helmet means a protective helmet for bicycle riders of a type approved by Transport for NSW.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who may approve such helmets. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

approved booster seat—see rule 266.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

approved child restraint—see rule 266.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

approved child safety harness—see rule 266.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

approved motor bike helmet—see rule 270.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

approved seatbelt means a seatbelt that is fitted to a vehicle in compliance with the applicable vehicle standards (within the meaning of the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017) for the vehicle concerned.

Note—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who may approve seatbelts. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

area includes—

(b)  a network of roads, and

Note—

Slip lane is defined in this Dictionary.

articulated vehicle means a motor vehicle having at its rear a portion, on wheels, that is pivoted to, and a part of which (not being a pole, draw-bar or similar device or an accessory of it) is superimposed on, the forward portion of the vehicle.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

Australian Road Rules means the document entitled the Australian Road Rules as approved by the Australian Transport Council, and published by the National Transport Commission, from time to time.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

authorised person means—

(b)  a person who is appointed by Transport for NSW as an authorised officer for the purposes of the provision in which the expression is used.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is an authorised person. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

authorised T-Way vehicle—see rule 157–1.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

axle means that part of a vehicle consisting of 1 or more shafts, spindles or bearings in the same transverse vertical plane or between 2 parallel transverse vertical planes not more than 1 metre apart, by means of which, in conjunction with wheels mounted on such shafts, spindles or bearings, the whole or portion of the weight of the vehicle and its loading is continuously transmitted to the road surface.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

axle group means a single axle, a tandem axle group or a tri-axle group.

Note 1—

Single axle, tandem axle group and tri-axle group are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

B light means a red, white or yellow B light.

Note—

Red B light, white B light and yellow B light are defined in this Dictionary.

B lights means a device designed to show a B light, or 2 or more B lights at different times.

bicycle means a vehicle with 2 or more wheels that is built to be propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears (whether or not it has an auxiliary motor), and includes—

(a)  a pedicab, penny-farthing and tricycle, and

(b)  a power-assisted pedal cycle within the meaning of national road vehicle standards, as amended from time to time, determined under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 of the Commonwealth, section 12 other than one that has an internal combustion engine or engines,

but does not include—

(c)  a wheelchair, wheeled recreational device, wheeled toy, or

(d)  any vehicle with an auxiliary motor capable of generating a power output over 200 watts (whether or not the motor is operating), other than a vehicle referred to in paragraph (b), or

(e)  any vehicle that has an internal combustion engine or engines.

Note 2—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15, and wheelchair, wheeled recreational device and wheeled toy are defined in this Dictionary.

bicycle crossing light means a green, yellow or red bicycle crossing light.

Note—

Green bicycle crossing light, yellow bicycle crossing light and red bicycle crossing light are defined in this Dictionary.

bicycle crossing lights means a device designed to show a bicycle crossing light, or 2 or more bicycle crossing lights at different times.

Note—

Bicycle crossing light is defined in this Dictionary.

bicycle hook turn storage area means an area between an intersection and a marked foot crossing, or if there is no marked foot crossing, a stop line, before the intersection that has painted on it one or more bicycle symbols and one or more right traffic lane arrows, and includes any line that delineates the right side of the area, and any line that delineates the left side of the area that is not also a stop line or part of a marked foot crossing and excludes any bicycle storage area.

Note 1—

Intersection, bicycle symbol, right traffic lane arrows, motor vehicle and are defined in this Dictionary and hook turns are described in rules 34 and 35.

bicycle lane—see rule 153.

bicycle path—see rule 239.

bicycle path road marking—see rule 239.

bicycle storage area means—

(a)  an area of a road before an intersection with traffic lights—

(i)  that has painted on it one or more bicycle symbols, and

(ii)  that is between two parallel stop lines, regardless of whether the lines are of equal length, and

(iii)  that opens out from a bicycle lane,

but does not include any stop line, or

(b)  if another law of this jurisdiction defines a bicycle storage area, that area as defined under that law.

Note—

Intersection, traffic lights, bicycle symbol and stop line are defined in this Dictionary.

bicycle symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a bicycle.

Note—

The symbol is, for example, used in a bicycle lane sign, a bicycle path sign and a —see Schedule 2.

boot of a motor vehicle means a compartment that—

(a)  is enclosed, or is fitted with a device that enables it to be enclosed, and that is located separately from the driver and passenger seating positions (whether in use or not) of the vehicle, and

(b)  is intended for the carriage of luggage or other goods of the driver or passengers,

but does not include a luggage compartment of a station wagon or of a vehicle of a kind known as a utility or panel van.

Note 1—

Motor vehicle and station wagon are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

built-up area, in relation to a length of road, means an area in which either of the following is present for a distance of at least 500 metres or, if the length of road is shorter than 500 metres, for the whole road—

(a)  buildings, not over 100 metres apart, on land next to the road,

(b)  street lights not over 100 metres apart.

Note—

Length of road is defined in this Dictionary.

bus means a motor vehicle built mainly to carry people that seats over 12 adults (including the driver).

Note—

Motor vehicle is defined in this Dictionary.

bus lane—see rule 154.

bus lane road marking—see rule 154.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

bus parking area means an area with—

(a)  a permissive parking sign on each road into the area on which appears the words “Bus parking area only”, and

(b)  a permissive parking sign on each road out of the area that indicates the end of the bus parking area.

Note 1—

For the permitted version of a permissive parking sign referred to in this definition—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

bus zone—see rule 183.

carriageway means the portion of a road improved or designed for use by, or used by, the main body of moving vehicles and does not include any shoulder of a road, breakdown lane or other lateral part of the road not so improved, designed or used.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

centre of the road, for a driver on a two-way road, means the far right side of the part of the road used by traffic travelling in the same direction as the driver.

centreline of an axle or axle group means a transverse line through the centre of the axle or axle group and that—

(a)  in the case of a single axle comprising more than one axle or a tandem axle group, not being a twin steer axle group—

(i)  if both axles are fitted with an equal number of tyres, is a line located midway between those axles, or

(ii)  if one axle is fitted with twice the number of tyres than the other axle, is a line one third of the distance between the axles away from the axle fitted with the greater number of tyres towards the axle fitted with the lesser number of tyres, or

(b)  in the case of a twin steer axle group, is a line located midway between the 2 axles in the group, or

(c)  in the case of a tri-axle group, is a line located midway between the extreme axles.

Note 1—

Axle, axle group, single axle, tandem axle group, tri-axle group and twin steer axle group are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

changes direction—see rule 45.

children’s crossing—see rule 80.

combination means a group of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle connected to 1 or more vehicles.

Note—

Motor vehicle is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

continuing road, for a T-intersection, means the road (except a road related area) that meets the terminating road at the T-intersection.

Note—

is defined in rule 13, and terminating road and T-intersection are defined in this Dictionary.

controlled loading zone—see rule 179–1.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

controlled parking hours, in relation to a pay parking space or pay parking area, means the periods (as set out on the relevant traffic signs) during which a vehicle may not be parked in the space or area unless the relevant parking fee has been paid.

Note 1—

Pay parking area, pay parking space and relevant parking fee are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

converter dolly means a trailer with one axle group or single axle and a fifth wheel coupling designed to convert a semi-trailer into a dog trailer.

Note 1—

Axle group, dog trailer, semi-trailer and single axle are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

corresponding heavy vehicle standard has the same meaning as in the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

crash includes—

(a)  a collision between 2 or more vehicles, or

(b)  any other accident or incident involving a vehicle in which a person is killed or injured, property is damaged, or an animal in someone’s charge is killed or injured.

Note—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

crossing means a children’s crossing, level crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing.

Note—

Children’s crossing is defined in rule 80, level crossing is defined in rule 120, is defined in this Dictionary, and pedestrian crossing is defined in rule 81.

dangerous goods means goods that are dangerous goods within the meaning of the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Act 2008.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

disabled person has the same meaning as in the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

dividing line means a road marking formed by a line, or 2 parallel lines, whether broken or continuous, designed to indicate the parts of the road to be used by vehicles travelling in opposite directions.

Note—

Road marking is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

dividing strip means an area or structure that divides a road lengthways, but does not include a nature strip, bicycle path, footpath or shared path.

Note—

Bicycle path is defined in rule 239, and nature strip are defined in this Dictionary, and is defined in rule 242.

dog trailer means a trailer (including a trailer consisting of a semi-trailer and converter dolly) with—

(a)  one axle group or single axle at the front that is steered by connection to the towing vehicle by a drawbar, and

(b)  one axle group or single axle at the rear.

Note 1—

Axle group, drawbar, semi-trailer, single axle and trailer are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

drawbar of a trailer means that portion of the framework of the trailer provided for the purpose of enabling the trailer to be towed.

Note 1—

Trailer is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

drive includes be in control of.

driver—see rules 16 and 19.

driver’s vehicle, for a driver, means the vehicle being driven by the driver.

edge filtering—see rule 151A.

edge line, for a road, means a line marked along the road at or near the far left or far right side of the road (except any road related area of the road).

electric scooter means a vehicle, borrowed or hired through a share scheme, that—

(a)  has a footboard supported by 2 wheels aligned 1 in front of the other, and

(b)  is steered by handlebars that control the front wheel, and

(c)  is designed to be used by a single person, and

(d)  is propelled by an electric motor or motors, and

(e)  may also be propelled by—

(ii)  the rider pushing 1 foot against the ground, and

(f)  when propelled only by the motor or motors, is not capable of going faster than 20 kilometres per hour on level ground, and

(g)  is fitted with an effective stopping system controlled by using brakes, gears or motor control, and

(h)  does not have a seat or saddle.

Note 1—

is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

emergency stopping lane—see rule 95.

emergency vehicle means any vehicle driven by a person who is—

(a)  an emergency worker, and

(b)  driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duties as an emergency worker.

Note 1—

Emergency worker is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in this Dictionary.

Note 3—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for what is an emergency vehicle for a provision of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

emergency worker means—

(a)  a member of the Ambulance Service or the ambulance service of another State or Territory, in the course of providing transport in an emergency associated with the provision of aid to sick or injured persons, or

(b)  a member of a fire or rescue service operated by a NSW Government agency, a member of the State Emergency Service or a member of a fire brigade (however referred to) or rescue service of the Commonwealth or another State or territory, providing transport in the course of an emergency, or

(b1)  a member of Airservices Australia providing transport—

(i)  in an emergency associated with the provision of aid to sick or injured persons, or

(ii)  in the course of a fire or rescue emergency, or

(c)  a person (or a person belonging to a class of persons) approved by Transport for NSW.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is an emergency worker for a provision of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

end no filtering sign—see rule 151A.

enter an intersection or crossing, for the driver of a vehicle or a train, means enter the intersection or crossing with any part of the vehicle or train.

Note—

Crossing and intersection are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

, except in rule 13(1), means an area open to the public that is designated for, or has as one of its main uses, use by pedestrians.

freeway—see rule 177.

front fog light

Note—

The definition of front fog light in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced because the definition refers to rule 217 of the Australian Road Rules, which is not reproduced in these Rules.

give way, for a driver or pedestrian, means—

(a)  if the driver or pedestrian is stopped—remain stationary until it is safe to proceed, or

(b)  in any other case—slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision.

give way line means a broken line that is marked across all or part of a road and is not part of a marked foot crossing.

Note 1—

is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

There is an example of a give way line in rule 69.

goods vehicle means a vehicle constructed principally for the conveyance of goods.

Note 1—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

green bicycle crossing light means an illuminated green bicycle symbol as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.

Note—

Bicycle symbol is defined in this Dictionary.

green pedestrian light means—

(a)  an illuminated green pedestrian symbol, or

(b)  the word “walk” illuminated in green (whether or not flashing).

Note—

Green pedestrian symbol is defined in this Dictionary.

green pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian as shown in the diagram in green in Schedule 4.

green traffic arrow means an illuminated green arrow.

green traffic light means an illuminated green disc.

halfway around, for a roundabout, see rule 110.

hauling unit means a rigid vehicle or prime mover.

Note 1—

Prime mover is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

hazard warning lights means a pair of yellow direction indicator lights fitted to a vehicle under another law of this jurisdiction that display regular flashes of light at the same time, and at the same rate, as each other, but does not include warning lights fitted, under another law of this jurisdiction, to a bus used for carrying children.

Note—

Bus is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

heavy vehicle means a vehicle with a GVM of more than 4.5 tonnes.

high-beam, for a headlight fitted to a vehicle, means that the headlight is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is above the headlight’s low-beam.

Note—

Low-beam is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

hook turn—see rules 34 and 35.

intersection means the area where 2 or more roads (except any road related area) meet, and includes—

(a)  any area of the roads where vehicles travelling on different roads might collide, and

(b)  the place where any slip lane between the roads meets the road into which traffic on the slip lane may turn,

but does not include any road related area.

Note—

Road is defined in rule 12, is defined in rule 13, slip lane is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

keep clear marking—see rule 96.

land includes premises or a part of premises.

lane filtering—see rule 151A.

left, for a person or in relation to something, see rule 351(1) and (3).

left change of direction signal means a change of direction signal given in accordance with rule 47.

left traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a direction to the left.

Note—

Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in this Dictionary.

length, of road, includes—

(a)  a marked lane or a part of a marked lane, and

(b)  another part of a length of road.

Note—

Marked lane is defined in this Dictionary.

level crossing—see rule 120.

line of traffic means—

(a)  2 or more vehicles travelling in line along a road (whether or not the vehicles are actually moving, but not including vehicles in a marked lane), or

(b)  a single vehicle, other than a vehicle that is part of a line of traffic under paragraph (a), that is travelling along a road (whether or not the vehicle is actually moving, but not including a vehicle in a marked lane).

Examples—

loading zone—see rule 179.

loading zone ticket has the same meaning as in the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

local council means the council of a local government area.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

low-beam, for a headlight fitted to a vehicle, means that the headlight is built or adjusted so, when the vehicle is standing on level ground, the top of the main beam of light projected is—

(a)  not higher than the centre of the headlight, when measured 8 metres in front of the vehicle, and

(b)  not over 1 metre higher than the level where the vehicle is standing, when measured 25 metres in front of the vehicle.

Note—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

mail zone—see rule 186.

means an area of a road—

(a)  at a place with pedestrian lights facing pedestrians crossing the road and traffic lights facing vehicles driving on the road, and

(b)  indicated by a different road surface, or between 2 parallel continuous or broken lines, or rows of studs or markers, on the road surface substantially from one side of the road to the other.

Example of a different road surface—

The area of road could be indicated by brick paving across a bitumen road.

Note—

Pedestrian lights and traffic lights are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

marked lane means an area of a road marked by continuous or broken lines, or rows of studs or markers, on the road surface that is designed for use by a single line of vehicles.

Note—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

mechanical signalling device means a signalling device complying with the requirements of Division 12 of Part 7, and rule 117, of the Light Vehicle Standards Rules (or, in the case of a heavy vehicle, a corresponding heavy vehicle standard) displaying a replica of the human hand, a “semaphore” type direction indicator signal or a direction turn signal light, on the right-hand side or off-side of the vehicle.

Note—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare what are mechanical signalling devices for the purposes of the definition. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

median strip means a dividing strip designed or developed to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions.

Note—

Dividing strip is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

median strip parking area means a parking area on or in a median strip.

Note—

Parking area is defined in this Dictionary.

medical certificate means a certificate that—

(a)  is signed by a medical practitioner, and

(b)  states a date of issue, and

(c)  if these Rules, or another law of this jurisdiction do not exempt the medical certificate from displaying an expiry date—states an expiry date that is not more than 1 year after the date of issue, and

medical practitioner means a person registered or licensed as a medical practitioner under a law of a State or Territory that provides for the registration or licensing of such persons.

minibus zone—see rule 184.

Note—

Neither Minibus zones nor the term public minibus are used in this jurisdiction. The references to these terms are retained in order to preserve uniformity with the Australian Road Rules.

mobility parking scheme authority means a mobility parking scheme authority issued under the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, Part 7, Division 2.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

motor bike means a motor vehicle with 2 wheels, and includes—

(a)  a 2-wheeled motor vehicle with a sidecar attached to it that is supported by a third wheel, and

(b)  a motor vehicle with 3 wheels that is ridden in the same way as a motor vehicle with 2 wheels.

motor bike rider’s licence means a driver licence that authorises its holder to ride a motor bike.

Note 1—

Driver licence is defined in the Act and motor bike is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

motor breakdown service vehicle means—

(a)  an NRMA Road Patrol vehicle while on duty with the NRMA Roadside Assistance service, or

(b)  any other vehicle while on duty providing a similar service on behalf of another company or organisation that has signage or markings on it indicating that it provides such a service,

but does not include an emergency vehicle.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

motor lorry means any motor vehicle (whether or not in combination with any trailer) that is constructed principally for the conveyance of goods or merchandise or for the conveyance of any kind of materials used in any trade, business or industry, or for use in any work other than the conveyance of persons, but does not include a motor bike or a tractor.

Note 1—

Motor bike, motor vehicle and tractor are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

motor vehicle means a vehicle (other than a bicycle) that is built to be propelled by a motor that forms part of the vehicle.

Note 1—

Bicycle is defined in this Dictionary.

motor vehicle combination means a hauling unit with one or more trailers attached.

Note 1—

Hauling unit and trailer are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

motorised scooter

Note—

The definition of motorised scooter in the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced in these Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules.

multi-lane road, for a driver, means a one-way road, or a two-way road, with 2 or more marked lanes (except bicycle lanes) that are—

(a)  on the side of the dividing line or median strip where the driver is driving, and

(b)  for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction.

Note—

Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153, dividing line, marked lane, median strip, one-way road and two-way road are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator means the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator established under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW), section 656.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

nature strip, except in rule 13(1), means an area between a road (except a road related area) and adjacent land, but does not include a bicycle path, footpath or shared path.

Note 1—

Adjacent land and are defined in this Dictionary, bicycle path is defined in rule 239, road is defined in rule 12, and is defined in rule 242.

Note 2—

Rule 13 defines a road related area.

night means the period between sunset on one day and sunrise on the next day.

no bicycles road marking means a road marking consisting of a bicycle symbol with a diagonal line across it, or the words “no bicycles”, or both the symbol and the words.

Note—

Bicycle symbol and road marking are defined in this Dictionary.

no filtering sign—see rule 151A.

obstruction includes a traffic hazard, but does not include a vehicle only because the vehicle is stopped in traffic or is travelling more slowly than other vehicles.

Note—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

oncoming vehicle, for a driver, means a vehicle approaching the driver travelling in the opposite direction to the direction in which the driver is driving.

Note—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

one-way road means a road with 1 or more marked lanes, all of which are for the use of vehicles travelling in the same direction.

Note—

Marked lane is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

overhead lane control device means an overhead lane control sign or signal.

overhead lane control sign means a traffic sign displaying a red diagonal cross that is installed on a structure over a road or part of a road.

Note—

Traffic sign is defined in this Dictionary.

overhead lane control signal means—

(a)  an illuminated red diagonal cross (whether or not flashing), or

(b)  an illuminated white, green or yellow arrow pointing downwards or indicating 1 or more directions.

overhead lane control signals means a device on a structure over a road, or part of a road, that is designed to display an overhead lane control signal, or 2 or more overhead lane control signals.

oversize vehicle means a vehicle that has a dimension that, including the dimension of any load, exceeds a relevant dimension limit in—

(a1)  the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW), or

(b)  the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, or

(d)  the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017, or

Note 1—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare a vehicle to be an oversize vehicle for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

overtake, for a driver, means the action of—

(a)  approaching from behind another driver travelling in the same marked lane or line of traffic, and

(b)  moving into an adjacent marked lane or part of the road on which there is room for a line of traffic (whether or not the lane or part of the road is for drivers travelling in the same direction), and

(c)  passing the other driver while travelling in the adjacent marked lane or line of traffic.

Note—

Marked lane is defined in this Dictionary.

painted island means an area of a road—

(a)  that has painted on it stripes or chevrons in white or another colour that contrasts with the colour of the road, and

(b)  that is surrounded either—

(i)  by a line or lines (whether broken or continuous), or

(ii)  partly by a combination of a line or lines (whether broken or continuous) and partly by a kerb or by a structure on or next to the road.

park, in Part 12 and for a driver, includes stop and allow the driver’s vehicle to stay (whether or not the driver leaves the vehicle).

Note 1—

Driver’s vehicle is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.

parking area means a length of road or area designed for parking vehicles.

Note—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

parking area for people with disabilities—see rule 203.

parking authority has the same meaning as in the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

parking bay means an area for parking a single vehicle (other than a combination) that is indicated by—

(a)  road markings consisting of lines, studs or other similar devices, or

(b)  a different road surface.

Note—

Combination and road marking are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

parking control sign means any of the following—

(a)  a bicycle parking sign,

(g)  a motor bike parking sign,

(j)  a people with disabilities parking sign,

(k)  a permissive parking sign,

(p)  a special event parking control sign and end special event parking control sign,

(q)  a restricted parking area sign and end restricted parking area sign.

Note 1—

Paragraphs (ca) and (l) of the definition of parking control sign in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules because they relate to electric vehicle parking signs and permit zone signs, which are not used in this jurisdiction. The paragraphs have been left blank in order to preserve uniformity of numbering with the Australian Road Rules.

Note 2—

Paragraphs (p) and (q) are additional NSW provisions. There are no corresponding provisions in the definition of parking control sign in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules.

parking permit means a parking permit issued under the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021, section 120.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

parking permit for people with disabilities means—

(a)  a mobility parking scheme authority, or

(b)  any other permit issued under the law of another jurisdiction that includes a people with disabilities symbol.

Note 1—

People with disabilities symbol and mobility parking scheme authority are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for the issue of parking permits for people with disabilities. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

part of the road used by the main body of moving vehicles means the area of the road, except—

(a)  any road related area, and

(b)  if the road has 1 or more service roads—the area of any service road.

Note 1—

is defined in rule 13, and service road is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

A road related area includes any shoulder of the road—see rule 13.

pedestrian—see rule 18.

pedestrian crossing—see rule 81.

pedestrian lights means a device designed to show, at different times, a green or red pedestrian light.

Note—

Green pedestrian light and red pedestrian light are defined in this Dictionary.

pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian.

Note—

The symbol is, for example, used in a separated footpath sign—see Schedule 2.

people with disabilities road marking—see rule 203.

people with disabilities symbol means a picture of a person seated in a wheelchair as shown in the diagrams in Schedule 4.

permit zone

Note—

The definition of permit zone in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced because such zones are not used in this jurisdiction.

placard load has the same meaning as in rule 300–2.

police officer means a member of the NSW Police Force who is a police officer within the meaning of the Police Act 1990.

Note—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is a police officer for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

police vehicle means any vehicle driven by a person who is—

(a)  a police officer, and

(b)  driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duties as a police officer.

Note 1—

Police officer is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in this Dictionary.

Note 3—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for what is a police vehicle for a provision of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

portable warning triangle means a portable warning sign that—

(a)  is in the form of an equilateral triangle, and

(b)  has a minimum height of 300 millimetres, and

(c)  has on the front and back, red reflecting sheeting or material, or 9 red reflectors, arranged in a triangular shape causing a red reflection that would be clearly visible to the driver of a vehicle at any time between sunset and sunrise when the upper beam of light from any headlight on the vehicle (complying with the provisions of the applicable vehicle standards law) is projected directly onto the sign from a distance of 200 metres, and

(d)  is of a robust and durable construction, capable of being readily erected to stand in an upright position and of remaining unaffected (to any material degree) by any reasonable force of wind or variation in weather conditions.

Note—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for the approval of such portable warning triangles. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

postal vehicle means a vehicle driven by a person who is—

(b)  driving the vehicle in the course of his or her duties as a postal worker.

Note 1—

Postal worker is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

Drive includes be in control of—see the definition in this Dictionary.

Note 3—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for what is a postal vehicle for a provision of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

postal worker means an employee of Australia Post or any other person who is engaged by Australia Post to deliver post.

Note—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for who is a postal worker for a provision of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

prime mover means a motor vehicle built to tow a semi-trailer.

Note 1—

Motor vehicle and semi-trailer are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

public bus means a coach.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare what vehicles are to be regarded as public buses. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

Note 3—

Rule 155A (4–1) contains a different definition of public bus that applies for the purposes of rule 155A.

public holiday, for a place, means a public holiday at the place under the law of this jurisdiction.

public minibus

Note—

The definition of public minibus in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced because the term is not used in this jurisdiction.

public passenger service has the same meaning as in the Passenger Transport Act 1990.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

public postbox means a postbox erected, maintained or used in or on any road by Australia Post.

Note—

There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, rule 199(2) of the Australian Road Rules allows another law of this jurisdiction to make provision for the definition of a public postbox.

public utility service vehicle means a vehicle being used by a public authority or statutory body or an authorised distributor under the Electricity Network Assets (Authorised Transactions) Act 2015 in connection with the supply of water, gas, electricity and the like or to remove garbage.

Note 1—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

red B light means an illuminated red B.

red bicycle crossing light means an illuminated red bicycle symbol (whether or not flashing) as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.

Note—

Bicycle symbol is defined in this Dictionary.

red pedestrian light means—

(a)  an illuminated red pedestrian symbol (whether or not flashing), or

(b)  the words “dont walk” illuminated in red (whether or not flashing).

Note—

Red pedestrian symbol is defined in this Dictionary.

red pedestrian symbol means a symbol consisting of a picture of a pedestrian as shown in the diagram in red in Schedule 4.

red T light means an illuminated red T.

red traffic arrow means an illuminated red arrow.

red traffic light means an illuminated red disc.

regular bus service has the same meaning as in the Passenger Transport Act 1990.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

relevant parking fee, in relation to the parking of a vehicle in a pay parking space, has the same meaning as in the Road Transport (General) Regulation 2021.

Note 1—

Park and pay parking space are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

ride, for the rider of a motor bike or animal-drawn vehicle, includes be in control of.

Note—

Motor bike is defined in this Dictionary.

rider—see rule 17.

right, for a person or in relation to something, see rule 351(2) and (3).

right change of direction signal means a change of direction signal given in accordance with rule 49.

right traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a direction to the right.

Note—

Marked lane and traffic lane arrows are defined in this Dictionary.

road—see rules 11(2) and 12.

road marking means a word, figure, symbol, mark, line, raised marker or stud, or something else, on the surface of a road to direct or warn traffic, but does not include a painted island.

Note—

Painted island is defined in this Dictionary.

—see rule 13.

road train means a motor vehicle combination comprising—

(a)  a hauling unit with two or more trailers or semi-trailers attached, or

(b)  an articulated vehicle with one or more trailers or semi-trailers attached,

but does not include a motor vehicle combination longer than 53 metres that is carrying or comprises an indivisible load.

Note 1—

Articulated vehicle, hauling unit, motor vehicle combination, semi-trailer and trailer are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

road user—see rule 14.

roundabout—see rule 109.

safety zone—see rule 162.

school zone—see rule 23.

scooter

Note—

The definition of scooter in the Australian Road Rules has not been reproduced in these Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules.

semi-trailer means a trailer (including a pole-type trailer) that has—

(a)  one axle group or single axle towards the rear, and

(b)  a means of attachment to a prime mover that would result in some of the load being imposed on the prime mover.

Note 1—

Axle group, prime mover, single axle and trailer are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

—see rule 239.

—see rule 239.

service road means the part of a road that—

(a)  is separated from other parts of the road by a dividing strip that is not designed or developed, wholly or mainly, to separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions, and

(b)  is—

(i)  designed or developed to be used, wholly or mainly, by traffic servicing adjacent land, or

(ii)  indicated to be a service road by information on or with a traffic control device on the road.

Note—

Adjacent land, dividing strip, traffic, traffic control device and with are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

means a scheme—

(a)  operating under an agreement entered into by or on behalf of a public authority with a person, and

(b)  through which the person offers electric scooters for loan or hire to members of the public.

Note 1—

Electric scooter is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

—see rule 242.

—see rule 24.

shoulder—see rule 12.

sidecar means any car, box or other receptacle attached to the side of a motor bike and for the carriage of which a third wheel is provided.

Note 1—

Motor bike is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

single axle means one axle, or 2 axles the centrelines of which are less than 1 metre apart.

Note 1—

Centreline is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

slip lane means an area of road for vehicles turning left that is separated, at some point, from other parts of the road by a painted island or traffic island, but not by a median strip.

Note—

Median strip, painted island and traffic island are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

special event parking area—see rule 205A–1.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

special purpose lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, that is a bicycle lane, bus lane, emergency stopping lane, tram lane, transit lane or truck lane.

Note—

Bicycle lane is defined in rule 153, bus lane is defined in rule 154, emergency stopping lane is defined in rule 95, marked lane is defined in this Dictionary, tram lane is defined in rule 155, transit lane is defined in rule 156, and truck lane is defined in rule 157.

speed limited area—see rule 22.

stop, in Part 12 and for a driver, includes park, but does not include stop to reverse the driver’s vehicle into a parking bay or other parking space.

Note 1—

Driver’s vehicle, park and parking bay are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

Part 12 deals with restrictions on stopping and parking.

stop line means a continuous line that—

(a)  is marked across all or part of a road, and

(b)  is not part of a marked foot crossing, a keep clear marking or a bicycle storage area for hook turns.

Note 1—

Keep clear marking is defined in rule 96, and is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

There is an example of a stop line in rule 67.

straight ahead includes substantially straight ahead.

tandem axle group means a combination of 2 axles, the centrelines of which are not less than 1 metre and not more than 2 metres apart.

Note 1—

Centreline is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

T-intersection means an intersection, other than a roundabout, where 2 roads meet (whether or not at right angles) and one of the roads ends.

Note—

Intersection is defined in this Dictionary.

T light means a red, white or yellow T light.

Note—

Red T light, white T light and yellow T light are defined in this Dictionary.

T lights means a device designed to show a T light, or 2 or more T lights at different times.

T-Way lane—see rule 157–1.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

taxi has the same meaning as in the Point to Point Transport (Taxis and Hire Vehicles) Act 2016.

Note

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. However, the Australian Road Rules allow another law of this jurisdiction to declare when a vehicle is a taxi for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

taxi zone—see rule 182.

terminating road, for a T-intersection, means—

(a)  if a road (except a road related area) at the intersection is designated by traffic signs or road markings, or in another way, as a road that ends at the intersection—that road, or

(b)  in any other case—a road (except a road related area) that ends at the intersection.

Note—

Road is defined in rule 12, is defined in rule 13, and T-intersection is defined in this Dictionary.

the Act means the Road Transport Act 2013.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

third edition ADR has the same meaning as in the Light Vehicle Standards Rules.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

this jurisdiction means New South Wales.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

towing attachment means a device fitted to a vehicle to which the drawbar of a trailer may be attached.

Note 1—

Drawbar is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

tractor means any motor vehicle constructed principally for the purpose of supplying motive power for machinery or of hauling any vehicle, but that is not capable of carrying any loading (other than tools, spare parts, fuel, water, oil, or other accessories necessary for use in connection with the vehicle) or any part of the weight of a vehicle being drawn or its loading.

Note 1—

Motor vehicle is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

traffic includes vehicles and pedestrians.

Note—

Pedestrian is defined in rule 18, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

traffic arrow means a green, white or red traffic arrow, or a yellow traffic arrow (whether or not flashing).

Note—

Green traffic arrow, red traffic arrow, white traffic arrow and yellow traffic arrow are defined in this Dictionary.

traffic arrows means a device designed to show a traffic arrow, or 2 or more traffic arrows at different times.

traffic control device means a traffic sign, road marking, traffic signals, or other device, to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road.

Note—

Various terms used in this definition are defined in this Dictionary.

traffic island means a structure on a road to direct traffic, but does not include a road marking or painted island.

Note—

Painted island and road marking are defined in this Dictionary.

traffic lane arrows means a traffic sign, road marking or device that displays arrows indicating 1 or more directions and is designed to apply to 1 or more marked lanes, but does not include traffic arrows.

Note—

Marked lane, road marking, traffic arrow and traffic sign are defined in this Dictionary.

traffic light means a green traffic light, or a red or yellow traffic light (whether or not flashing).

Note—

Green traffic light, red traffic light and yellow traffic light are defined in this Dictionary.

traffic lights means a device designed to show a traffic light, or 2 or more traffic lights in a vertical arrangement and at different times, and includes any traffic arrows installed with or near the device.

traffic lights pole means a pole or other structure on which traffic lights are installed.

means any of the following—

(a)  a do not overtake turning vehicle sign,

(b)  a give way to buses sign,

(c)  a fire hydrant indicator or fire plug indicator,

(d)  an authorised T-Way vehicle label or plate.

Note 1—

Examples of a fire hydrant indicator and fire plug indicator are shown in Schedule 4.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules. This definition contains an additional reference to an authorised T-Way vehicle label or plate. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

traffic sign means a board, plate, screen, or another device, whether or not illuminated, displaying words, figures, symbols or anything else to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road, and includes a children crossing flag, a hand-held stop sign, a parking control sign and a variable illuminated message sign, but does not include traffic signals.

Note—

Various terms used in this definition are defined in this Dictionary.

traffic signals means bicycle crossing lights, B lights, overhead lane control signals, pedestrian lights, T lights, traffic arrows, traffic lights or twin red or yellow lights.

Note—

Various terms used in this definition are defined in this Dictionary.

trailer means a vehicle that is built to be towed, or is towed, by a motor vehicle, but does not include a motor vehicle that is being towed.

Note—

Motor vehicle is defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

tram includes a light rail vehicle.

Note—

Light rail vehicle is defined in the Act.

tram lane—see rule 155.

tram recovery vehicle means a vehicle used by a tram operator to access and recover disabled trams for which the tram operator is responsible.

tram stop means a place on a road at which there is a sign indicating that trams will stop to enable people to get on or off.

tram tracks includes a rail designed for a light rail vehicle to run on.

tramway—see rule 155A.

transit lane—see rule 156.

transport district has the same meaning as in the Transport Administration Act 1988.

Note—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

travelling along tram tracks, for a bus, means being driven along the area where the tram tracks are laid.

Note—

Bus and tram tracks are defined in this Dictionary.

tri-axle group means a combination of 3 axles the centrelines of the extreme axles of which are not less than 2 metres and not more than 3.2 metres apart.

Note 1—

Centreline is defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

trolley includes a shopping trolley and any other kind of handcart.

truck means a motor vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes, except a bus, tram or tractor.

Note—

Bus, motor vehicle, tram and tractor are defined in this Dictionary, and GVM is defined in the Act.

truck lane—see rule 157.

truck parking area means an area with—

(a)  a permissive parking sign on each road into the area on which appears the words “Truck parking area only”, and

(b)  a permissive parking sign on each road out of the area that indicates the end of the truck parking area.

Note 1—

For the permitted version of a permissive parking sign referred to in this definition—see the diagrams in Schedule 3.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

truck zone—see rule 180.

turn line means a road marking, at an intersection, consisting of a line (whether broken or continuous) that is designed to indicate how a turn is to be made at the intersection.

turning lane means a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, for vehicles travelling in one direction to which—

(a)  a left turn only sign, a left lane must turn left sign or left traffic lane arrows apply, or

(b)  a right turn only sign, a right lane must turn right sign or right traffic lane arrows apply, or

(c)  a U-turn permitted sign or U-turn traffic lane arrows apply.

Note—

Left traffic lane arrows, marked lane, right traffic lane arrows, U-turn and U-turn traffic lane arrows are defined in this Dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15.

twin red lights means a device showing, in a horizontal or diagonal arrangement, 2 illuminated red discs that flash alternately.

twin steer axle group means a tandem axle group consisting of 2 single-tyred axles connected to the same steering system, that are fitted to a rigid vehicle or a prime mover.

Note 1—

Tandem axle group and prime mover are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This is an additional NSW definition. There is no corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules.

twin yellow lights means a device showing, in a horizontal or diagonal arrangement, 2 illuminated yellow discs that flash alternately.

two-way road means a road for use by vehicles travelling in opposite directions.

Note—

Vehicle is defined in rule 15.

U-turn means a turn made by a driver so that the driver’s vehicle faces in approximately the opposite direction from which it was facing immediately before the turn was made, but does not include a turn made at a roundabout.

Note—

Driver’s vehicle is defined in this Dictionary, and roundabout is defined in rule 109.

U-turn traffic lane arrows means traffic lane arrows applying to a marked lane that indicate only a U-turn direction.

Note—

U-turn is defined in this Dictionary.

variable illuminated message device means a device designed to display, and to change or turn off from time to time by electronic or optical means, illuminated words, figures, symbols, or anything else, to direct or warn traffic on, entering or leaving a road, but does not include traffic signals.

Note—

Traffic is defined in this Dictionary.

variable illuminated message sign means the illuminated words, figures, symbols, or other things, displayed at any relevant time on a variable illuminated message device.

vehicle—see rule 15.

wheelchair means a chair mounted on 2 or more wheels that is built to transport a person who is unable to walk or has difficulty in walking, but does not include a pram, stroller or trolley.

Note—

Trolley is defined in this Dictionary.

wheeled recreational device means a wheeled device, built to transport a person, propelled by human power or gravity, and ordinarily used for recreation or play, and—

(a)  includes rollerblades, rollerskates, a skateboard, scooter, unicycle or similar wheeled device, but

(b)  does not include a golf buggy, pram, stroller or trolley, a motor-assisted device (whether or not the motor is operating), or a bicycle, wheelchair or wheeled toy.

Note 1—

Bicycle, trolley, wheelchair and wheeled toy are defined in this Dictionary.

Note 2—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

wheeled toy means a child’s pedal car, scooter or tricycle or a similar toy, but only when it is being used only by a child who is under 12 years old.

Note—

This definition is not uniform with the corresponding definition in the Dictionary of the Australian Road Rules because the rules relating to motorised scooters in the Australian Road Rules have not been reproduced in these Rules. Different definitions may apply in other Australian jurisdictions.

white B light means an illuminated white B as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.

white T light means an illuminated white T as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.

white traffic arrow means an illuminated white arrow.

window, in relation to a vehicle, includes any sunroof fitted to the vehicle.

with, for information about the application of a traffic control device, includes accompanying or reasonably associated with the device.

works zone—see rule 181.

yellow bicycle crossing light means an illuminated yellow bicycle symbol (whether or not flashing) as shown in the diagram in Schedule 4.

Note—

Bicycle symbol is defined in this Dictionary.

yellow B light means an illuminated yellow B.

yellow T light means an illuminated yellow T.

yellow traffic arrow means an illuminated yellow arrow.

yellow traffic light means an illuminated yellow disc.

Dictionary: Am 2015 No 5, Sch 8.24; 2015 (449), Sch 2.1 [2]; 2015 (823), cl 3 (3); 2016 (412), Sch 1 [26] [27]; 2017 (451), Sch 5.1 [11]–[17]; 2017 (598), Sch 1 [10]–[12]; 2017 (617), Sch 3 [1]; 2018 No 25, Sch 5.35; 2019 (51), Sch 1 [4]; 2019 (316), Sch 1 [5]; 2019 (573), Sch 1[7]; 2020 (476), Sch 1[51]; 2020 No 30, Sch 4.84[2] [7]; 2021 (487), Sch 7.10[37]–[43]; 2021 No 22, Sch 5.11[2] [3]; 2022 (402), Sch 1[2]; 2022 (416), Sch 1[4].