Duties of drivers

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68. A driver shall —

drive in such a manner as to have full control of the vehicle at all times;

keep to the left half of the road except when travelling in a one-way street or overtaking, or when otherwise directed by a traffic sign or signal, a police signal or signal by other authorised person;

before making a right hand turn, give the right of way to all approaching vehicles;

except where driving an emergency vehicle, comply with all traffic signs and signals;

comply with all signals and other lawful directions given by constables or wardens;

drive at a speed and in a manner and at a distance from other vehicles as to be able to stop in an emergency without being involved in a collision;

keep a watch on the road behind and in front of the vehicle being driven;

give prior warning of any intended manoeuvre by means of the prescribed hand or traffic indicator signals;

avoid obstructing other vehicles whether the vehicle under control is moving or stationary;

manage the vehicle so as to be able to stop within the limit of vision available at any given time;

where an intersection or road junction is without a traffic sign or signal giving priority to a road, drive in a way so as to avoid the possibility of collision with any other road user, irrespective of the relative size or condition of the intersection or adjoining roads;

not park a vehicle in a place or in a way that obscures —

the view of the road; from any other road user or to deny to any other road user free passage along any road;

a road sign; or

a road intersection or junction,

give right of way to emergency vehicles and other vehicles used by officials prescribed in regulations made under this Act;

keep illuminated at night —

the rear light or lights; Traffic Act (2026 Revision) Section 69 c Revised as at 31st December, 2025 Page 51 as prescribed for the class of vehicle driven; and

the front head light or lights; and

the registration plate light,

comply with the road code.

Traffic Act

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