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Blocking intersections and pedestrian crossings

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The rule here is short but often broken: don't push into an intersection or crossing you can't clear. Blocking it helps no one and is an offence.

Don't block what you can't clear

In a traffic queue approaching an intersection, railway level crossing, pedestrian crossing, or an area controlled by pedestrian signals, don't enter or try to cross unless there's room for your vehicle on the other side. Stopping in the middle blocks cross traffic and pedestrians.

Leave space and don't block when stopping in a queue.
Leave space and don't block when stopping in a queue.
Do not enter an intersection you can't clear (blocking the crossing).
Do not enter an intersection you can't clear (blocking the crossing).

The one exception: turning right at lights

When you're turning right at traffic lights and no other cars are already waiting to turn right, you may move into the intersection and stop there, completing the turn when it's safe — even if the light has changed from green.

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