Driver saves 3 seconds -MGIF-Manouver
Driver in the right lane wants to exit in the left slip lane, crosses 2 lanes of traffic and makes a close pass..
Penalty Fail to leave enough room when overtaking, or cut in too soon – 2 Demerit points $370 penalty
Rule 144 of the Australian Road Rules states that drivers must maintain a minimum distance of one metre when passing cyclists at a maximum speed of 60km/h.
If you are in areas where the speeds are higher than 60km/h, the gap increases to a minimum distance of 1.5 metres when overtaking a cyclist.
VIC: The newest road rule to be introduced in Victoria, drivers face a fine of $330 and two demerit points should they put cyclists at risk when passing them.https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/newsmedia/2021/minimum-passing-distance
Incident location
Incident details
- Date of incident
- 17/03/2023 02:38PM
- Incident type
- Close pass/Bad driving
- Location of incident
- Morris Road, Hoppers Crossing Victoria 3029, Australia