These rules amend the Road Rules 2009 by –
(a)
clarifying various give way rules; and
(b)
adding exceptions to the requirements to –
(i)
keep off a painted island; and
(ii)
keep left of a dividing line; and
(c)
clarifying when crossing a continuous line is permitted outside of times when a lane is a special purpose lane; and
(d)
addressing technical matters in relation to bicycle lanes; and
(e)
prohibiting stopping on a traffic island; and
(f)
amending various rules relating to the wearing of seatbelts, riding on motor bikes, stopping for bicycle crossing
lights, and the use of mobile phones; and
(g)
making other minor miscellaneous amendments; and
(h)
updating certain legislative references.
The poorly gazetted rule changes above result in the rule below
For rule 270, a motor bike helmet is approved for the Road Rules if it complies with Australian
Standard AS/NZS 1698, is marked in accordance with that Standard and has no visible defect.