Home SECTION II ABOUT THE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES CHAPTER III PASSAGE PRIORITY SECTION 2 SECTIONS IN ROAD WORKS, ROAD NARROWING AND LARGE PENDING SECTIONS Article 63 Steep stretches of road

Article 63 Steep stretches of road

by Mark Nolan

1. On steep stretches of road, narrow as defined in article 60, the vehicle going uphill has priority, unless it can get to a designated passing place first. Where there is doubt about the steepness of the slope or the distance to the passing place, the provisions of article 62 will apply.

“Steep stretches of road” are defined as those with a 7% minimum gradient.

2. Offences under the terms of these rules are considered serious, pursuant to article 65.4 c).

 

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