Give wayAustralia
15. Give way
A give-way sign requires drivers to allow traffic with priority to proceed before entering, crossing or joining a road. Drivers must reduce speed, observe approaching traffic and stop when necessary.
Unlike a stop sign, a give-way sign does not always require a complete stop. The driver may continue without stopping only when the route is clearly safe and no road user with priority is forced to change speed or direction.
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What does giving way mean in Australia?
Australian rules vary by state and territory. In New South Wales, a Give Way sign or line requires yielding under the Road Rules for the particular junction or road arrangement; it is different from a Stop control.
🔗 nsw.gov.au • Australia, NSW official road-user guidance — give-way
Give way.
English • R1-2 • model rule 69 • Give way. Slow down and, if necessary, stop. Give way to traffic as required before entering the intersection. State and territory rules and exceptions apply.
Sources
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🔗 Pcc.gov.au • Australian Road Rules • model law • rule69; Schedule2p308
🔗 Legislation.qld.gov.au • Queensland Road Rules • local legislation example
SVG source: Standards Australia • Public domain • Original revision 2012-10-07. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Must you always stop when giving way in Australia?
In New South Wales, you must stop at a Stop sign or line, but a Give Way control requires stopping only when necessary to give way. Apply the rules of the state or territory where you are driving.
🔗 nsw.gov.au • Australia, NSW official road-user guidance — give-way
What should you check before proceeding after giving way in Australia?
Wait until the manoeuvre is safe. Check the priority traffic, the view in both directions and enough space to complete the entry. Giving way to one vehicle does not remove duties towards another driver, a cyclist or a pedestrian.
🔗 nsw.gov.au • Australia, NSW official road-user guidance — give-way

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