Be careful of large, heavy vehicles displaying a DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign as they may use more than one lane when turning left or right.

DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign

In a one-way street, a long vehicle may also use two lanes to turn left or right if it displays a DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE sign.

Large vehicle using both lanes to turn left.

When a long vehicle is turning and displays a sign DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE you must not pass on the right if it is turning right.

A driver may overtake to the left of a vehicle displaying a ‘do not overtake turning vehicle’ sign, only if it is safe to do so.

Car overtaking large vehicle if safe to do so.

A driver may overtake to the left of a vehicle displaying a ‘do not overtake turning vehicle’ sign, only if it is safe to do so.

You need to be careful of all large, heavy vehicles that are turning.

If you put your vehicle in the path of a turning vehicle you may be crushed.

When it's not safe to overtake

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