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Rule 172 ↗
The approach to a junction may have a ‘Give Way’ sign or a triangle marked on the road. You MUST give way to traffic on the main road when emerging from a junction with broken white lines across the road.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD schedule 9 parts 7 and 8
Navigating Junctions & Giving Way
Identifying the Junction
The Mandatory Action
Approaching the Main Road: Reduce speed and prepare to stop or pause as you reach the broken white lines of the junction .
The ' Give Way ' Sign
The approach to a junction is often marked by a formal ' Give Way ' sign to notify the driver of an upcoming intersection .
Road Triangle Markings
Look for a triangle painted on the road surface , which serves as a visual warning to prepare to yield .
MUST Give Way to Traffic
It is a mandatory requirement to yield to all traffic currently traveling on the main road before emerging from the junction .
Broken White Lines
Transverse broken white lines marked across the road indicate the point where the junction meets the main road .
Legal Requirements
Road Traffic Act 1988
Compliance with these junction rules is legally mandated under Section 36 of the RTA 1988 .
TSRGD Regulations
The specific road markings and signs mentioned are governed by TSRGD schedule 9 , parts 7 and 8 .
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