Road Traffic Act

Road Traffic Act

PREAMBLE

This Act defines regulations pertaining to the use of publicly constructed roadways.

ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS

  • Dual Carriageway - A Road where Traffic of opposing directions is physically separated.
  • Intersection - The point at which two or more Roads meet.
  • One-Way Road - A Road where Traffic moves only in one direction.
  • Road - Any publicly constructed surface intended for transporting persons or goods.
  • Traffic - Any person, vehicle or other method of transportation using a Road.

ARTICLE 2: BASIC TRAFFIC LAW

  1. All Traffic must keep to the right.
    1. Except when making a left turn at an Intersection from a Dual Carriageway or a One-Way Road.
    2. Except when overtaking other Traffic.
  2. The vehicle or person that first arrived at an Intersection has right of way.
    1. If two or more vehicles or persons arrived at an Intersection at the same time, the vehicle or person furthest to the right has right of way.
    2. If the vehicle or person is travelling on a Priority Road, they do not have to give way unless their intended maneover obstructs oncoming Traffic.
    3. All traffic must give right of way when faced with a Give Way sign.

ARTICLE 3: SPEED LAW

  1. All Traffic must travel at a reasonable and prudent speed.
    1. Except where prohibited by signage.