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GENERAL INFORMATION - SIGNALLING

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Signals are an indication of intent - they do not confer a right of way. The a law requires you to signal your intention of doing things on the road. This means signalling properly before moving off, turning right or left, changing lanes, overtaking, slowing down or stopping.

You must signal clearly and in good time. If you are not certain that your direction indicators or stop lamps, for whatever reason, are giving an adequate signal, use clear decisive hand signals as well.

The following are the hand signals to be used:

Hand Signals to be given to other Traffic

Hand Signals to be given to a Pointsman

Note, the signals for the pedal cyclist apply also to a motor cyclist or to a person in charge of a horse drawn vehicle.