2012년 3월 25일(일요일) 05시를 기해 뉴질랜드 도로교통법상 자동차 양보원칙중 두가지가 변경됩니다. 참고 하시어 교통사고가 나지 않도록 주의 바랍니다. 법규가 변경되는 시점에서 모든 운전자가 변경된 원칙을 숙지하고 있지는 않을 것이라 판단되며, 운전습관이 하루 아침에 바뀌는 것은 아니기 때문에 당분간은 혼란이 예상됩니다. 양보차선이 아닌 쪽을 운행한다 하더라도 주의하시어 운전하시는 것이 좋을 듯 싶습니다. 상대방 과실인 사고라 하더라도 일단 사고가 나면 불편하고 골치아픈게 사실이거든요.

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/around-nz/road-user-rule.html

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/around-nz/give-way-resources.html

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/around-nz/new-rule-quiz.html

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Changes to two of the give way rules

The give way rules change at 5am on Sunday 25 March 2012

Change 1: The left turn versus right turn rule

The new rule will require all traffic turning right to give way to a vehicle coming from the opposite direction and turning left. This will apply at crossroads, T-intersections and driveways where:

·        both vehicles are facing each other with no signs or signals (uncontrolled)

·        both vehicles are facing give way signs

·        both vehicles are facing stop signs

·        both vehicles are facing green traffic signals.

Vehicle turning right will have to give way

As a pedestrian at traffic signal controlled intersections, you need to be alert to the left turning traffic that will not be required to give way to right turning traffic. If the left turning vehicle is coming from behind you, remember to check as the light changes and you get the tactile audible crossing signal that the turning driver is giving way to pedestrians.

At stop and give way signs, you still need to check for all traffic to identify an appropriate time to cross. Remember that the left turner will turn before right turning traffic.

At T-intersections you will still need to check for traffic from all directions and identify a safe time to cross. The left turning vehicle will not have to give way to the right turning vehicle.

The new rules come into effect at 5am on Sunday 25 March 2012

Change 2: At uncontrolled T-intersections (no signs or signals)

Vehicle turning right will have to give way

At an uncontrolled T-intersection, all traffic from a terminating road (bottom of the T shape) will have to give way to all traffic on a continuing road (across the top of the T).

This means a vehicle turning right from the bottom of the T into the continuing road (top of the T) will have to give way to cars turning into the bottom of the T. Drivers are being reminded with the statement "top of the T goes before me".

This rule change will also apply to uncontrolled driveways, such as at a supermarket or hospital. The traffic exiting the driveway will need to give way to all traffic on the road.

All vehicles entering or exiting a driveway must continue to give way to pedestrians on a footpath, or cyclists and pedestrians on a cyclepath or shared path. Drivers should not pull out to block the footpath in front of pedestrians and cyclists.

There is no change at roundabouts.

The new rules come into effect at 5 am on Sunday 25 March 2012