If you’re driving an Everything Fleet vehicle and are accessing a road with multiple lanes, it is important to note the road rule, ‘Keep Left Unless Overtaking’.
Why is this ruling so important to our road safety?
- It helps to keep traffic flowing smoothly
- It provides emergency vehicles the ability to easily navigate traffic
On multi-lane roads, if the posted speed limit is 90km/h or more, or if the road has a ‘keep left unless overtaking’ sign, you must not drive in the right-hand lane unless you are:
- overtaking
- turning right
- making a U-turn
- avoiding an obstruction
- driving in congested traffic
- using a special purpose lane that you are allowed to be in.
Remember, road safety takes priority over your preference for which lane you would like to drive in. Also, if you are incorrectly utilising the right-hand lane, you can be fined and incur a loss of demerit points.
Safety on the road is a responsibility we all share. Be courteous of fellow motorists, don’t unnecessarily occupy road space, and drive safe!
