Overtaking can be dangerous. When overtaking, make sure you have a clear view of oncoming traffic and use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers.

Overtaking on the left

Permitted when:

• driving on a multi-lane road;

• directed by an authorised person (e.g. police officer);

• the vehicle(s) in the right lane is stationary and it is safe to do so;

• a vehicle is indicating that it is turning right or making a U-turn. 

Overtaking on the right

This is permitted when you’re both travelling in the same direction and you are not crossing a continuous white line.

Overtaking a vehicle on the right is NOT permitted:

• at a railway, pedestrian or children’s crossing;

• at an intersection;

• where there is a ‘no overtaking’ sign;

• where there are single or double continuous centre lines;

• where you do not have a clear view of approaching traffic.

Motorists should only overtake a cyclist when there is a clear view of the road ahead and if there’s enough space for you to pass.   You may legally cross continuous white lines to safely pass a cyclist. Remember to indicate.                                                                                                                                                   
Remember:

When travelling on roads with a speed limitup to 60km/h, allow 1 metre between your vehicle and the cyclist to pass safely;

When travelling on roads with a speed limit over 60km/h, allow 1.5 metres to pass a cyclist.