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 11.Right
Of Way
Pedestrians have the right of way at uncontrolled pedestrian
crossings. When any road is provided with a footpath or cycletrack
especially for other traffic, except with permission of a
police officer in uniform, a driver shall not drive on such
footpath or track. |
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12. Taking 'U' Turn
No driver shall take a 'U' turn where 'U' turn is especially
prohibited and on a busy traffic road. If a 'U' turn is allowed
the driver shall slow signal by hand as for a right turn,
watch in the rear view mirror and turn when safe to do so.
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13.
Signals To Be Given By Drivers
The following signals shall be used by drivers of all motor
vehicles namely :-
 (a)
When about to slow down, a driver shall extend his right
arm with the palm downward and to the right of the vehicle
and shall move the arm so extended up and down several times
in such a manner that the signal can be seen by the driver
of any vehicle which maybe behind him.
(b) When about to stop, the driver shall raise his right
forearm vertically outside of and to the right of the vehicle,
palm to the right.
 (c)
When about to turn to the right or to drive to the right
hand sideof the road in order to pass another vehicle or
for any other purpose, a driver shall extend his right hand
in a horizontal position outside of and to the right of
his vehicle with the palm of the hand turned to the front.
 (d)
When about to turn to the left or to drive to the left to
the left hand side of the road a driver shall extend his
right arm and rotate it in an anticlockwise direction.
(e) When a driver wishes to indicate to a driver of a vehicle
behind him that he desires to overtake him he shall extend
his right hand and arm horizontally outside of and to the
right of the vehicle and shall bring the arm backward and
forward in a semi- circular motion. |
14.Direction
Indicator
The signals referred to in regulation 12, may be simplified
also by mechanical or electrical devices. |
 15.Parking
Of The Vehicle
(a) Every driver of a motor vehicle parking on any road shall
park in such a way that it does not cause or is not likely
to cause danger, obstruction or undue in convenience to other
road users and if the manner of parking is indicated by any
sign board or markings on the road side, he shall park the
vehicle in such a manner.
(b) A driver of a motor vehicle shall not park his vehicle:-
(i) at or near a road crossing, a bend, top of a hill or a
humpbacked bridge;
(ii) on a footpath;
(iii) near a traffic light or pedestrian crossing;
(iv) in a main road or one carrying fast vehicle;
(v) opposite another parked vehicle or as obstruction to other
vehicle;
(vi) alongside another parked vehicle;
(vii) on roads or at places where there is a continuous white
line with or without a broken line;
(viii) near a bus stop, school or hospital entrance or blocking
a traffic sign or entrance to a premises or a fire hydrant;
(ix) on the wrong side of the road;
(x) where parking is prohibited;
(xi) away from the edge of the footpath. |
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