Safe Driving Rules

Rule No.1

Keep Left
Drive as close to the left side of the road and allow all traffic going in the opposite direction to pass on the right hand side.

Keep Left

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Rule No.2

Turning Left
When needing to turn onto a road on the left, stay close to the left side of the road and after making the turn continue on the left side of the road. (Do not cut across lanes from the right side of the road and then turn left).

Turning Left

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Rule No.3

Passing
If there is a need to pass traffic proceeding in the same direction, always pass/overtake them on their right side. The only exception to this would be the case where a vehicle that is trying to turn to the right (and has indicated their intention to turn right) is occupying the center lane and therefore requires passing them on the left side.

Passing

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Rule No.4

When being Passed/Overtaken by another vehicle
The driver should not speed up or do anything to prevent the other vehicle from passing.

When being Passed/Overtaken by another vehicle

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Rule No.5

Emergency Vehicles
Fire Service Vehicles and Ambulances are to be allowed free passage and drivers of all other vehicles should move their vehicles to the side of the road to do so.

Emergency Vehicles

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Rule No.6

Indicators
The signals indicated in regulation #13 can be simplified by the use of mechanical or electrical devices (indicators).

Indicators

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Rule No.7

Traffic Lights & Signs
Obey the traffic signal lights , the instructions given by the traffic policemen or by designated/authorized people in charge of regulating traffic.

Traffic Lights & Signs

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Rule No.8

Loading
Vehicles should not be loaded in such a way that causes danger to other road users. Load carrying vehicles should not have anything extending outside the vehicle towards the front, rear, sides and should also follow allowed maximum height restrictions.

Loading

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Rule No.9

Dangerous Materials
Other than the fuel and lubricant necessary for vehicle operation, no explosive, inflammable or other dangerous substance should be carried on any public transport vehicle.

Dangerous Materials

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Rule No.10

Documents to be carried/produced on demand
The person driving the vehicle is to always carry the following documents:
• Driving License
• Certificate of registration of the vehicle
• Certificate of taxation
• Certificate of insurance
• For transport vehicles the following additional documents are required
• The permit
• Fitness certificate
• These documents are to be produced on demand by any Police officer in Uniform, Officers of the Motor Vehicles Department in Uniform or by any officer authorized by the Government. If the driver does not have the documents in his/her possession he should produce attested copies in person or through registered post to the officer who demanded it within 15 days.

Documents to be carried/produced on demand

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