Use your bloody indicator!
The failure to use a turning indicator light, or to have a functional braking light, can be a source of frustration for drivers who are doing the right thing.
And it's important to know there are a number of rules that apply to the use of these indicatory signals, and that not following the rules can amount to a traffic offence in New South Wales.
Here's a rundown of the rules that apply to turning and stop signals, as well as the penalties that may apply and the ways to defend unfair allegations.
Drivers must give a direction signal when changing direction
The rules regarding changing direction are outlined under two main sections of the Road Rules 2014 (NSW):
