The below information is taken from the Road Safety Commission WA website.
The State of Western Australia is acknowledged as the copyright owner.

Roundabouts

Why is it, So many people cannot Indicate correctly using Roundabouts.
Below is the correct way to use Roundabouts in WA.
When entering a roundabout, always give way to any vehicles already in the roundabout. Obey the directional arrows on the road.
Turning Left
On approach,

  • Indicate left from the left lane.
  • Stay in the left lane.
  • Exit the roundabout from this lane.
Driving Straight Ahead
You don't need to indicate on approach,

  • Enter in either the left or right lane.
  • Stay in and exit from the same lane.
  • Indicate left when you’ve passed the last exit before the one you intend to use
Turning Right or Making a Full Turn
On approach,

  • Indicate right from the right lane.
  • Stay in the right lane and exit the roundabout from this lane.
  • Indicate left when you’ve passed the last exit before the one you intend to use.
You can change lanes within a roundabout, but you must indicate and give way to other vehicles.
Offence Penalty Demerits
Failing to give way at a roundabout. $150 3
All other offences for not using a roundabout correctly. $100 2
The information available on our website provides a simple interpretation of the law and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Full details of traffic offences and penalties are contained in the Road Traffic Code 2000.

Merging Correctly in WA

Merging Rules
Where two lanes merge into one (i.e. lane lines end) the vehicle in front has the right of way.

If there are dual lanes, and the lane you are in ends, give way to the vehicles in the lane you are moving into.

Remember:

  • Always use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers when merging;
  • Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you and take turns to merge if there are long lines of merging traffic;
  • You need to match the legal speed of the road you’re merging into.
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When merging with traffic on the freeway, motorists should:
  • Get up to speed;
  • Indicate their intention to join freeway traffic; and
  • Move into the gap at the earliest and safest opportunity. Just like changing lanes.
Offence Penalty Demerits
Failiure to give way when merging $100 2
Failure to give way when changing lanes $100 3
The information available on our website provides a simple interpretation of the law and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Full details of traffic offences and penalties are contained in the Road Traffic Code 2000.

U-Turns

When making a U-turn, you must:
  • ensure it can be done safely;​
  • use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers;
  • give way to all other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians on the road you are turning into.
You MUST NOT make a U-turn:
  • when you do not have a clear view of approaching traffic or it interferes with other traffic;
  • at traffic lights (unless there is a ‘U-turn permitted’ sign);
  • where there is a ‘no U-turn’ sign;
  • on freeways, including on and off ramps.

In Western Australia only - U-turns are allowed over a continuous white line.
Penalties

  • Making a U-turn where not permitted = 2 demerit points and $100 fine.
  • Failing to give way when making a U-turn = 3 demerit points and $100 fine.

Mobile Phones


Offence Penalty Demerits
Offence from 1 September 2020
Touching or holding a mobile phone while not in a cradle to make, receive or end a voice call. $500 3
Creating, sending or looking at a text, email, social media, photo, video or similar. $1000 4 Link: https://www.rsc.wa.gov.au/Rules-Penalties/Browse/Mobile-Phones
The information available on our website provides a simple interpretation of the law and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Full details of traffic offences and penalties are contained in the Road Traffic Code 2000.
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