❓ Hon Steve Martin questions the Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport regarding the inclusion, assessment, and public awareness of the 'keep left' rule on high-speed multi-lane roads in WA's driver licensing process and Perth drivers' compliance.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1636Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2026
Member
Portfolio: Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport
Question
I refer to the Road Traffic Code 2000, Division 2 - Keeping to the left, and the requirement on multi-lane roads where the speed limit is 90km/h or more to keep left, including on freeways, if not overtaking (or if other specified conditions are not met), and I ask:(a) in what places does this rule appear in educational teaching materials in the licencing process for new drivers;(b) in what places does checks for understanding or awareness of this rule appear in theoretical driving assessments; and(c) what is the Department of Transport's assessment of the compliance and awareness of Perth drivers with this rule?
I refer to the Road Traffic Code 2000, Division 2 - Keeping to the left, and the requirement on multi-lane roads where the speed limit is 90km/h or more to keep left, including on freeways, if not overtaking (or if other specified conditions are not met), and I ask:
(a) in what places does this rule appear in educational teaching materials in the licencing process for new drivers;
(b) in what places does checks for understanding or awareness of this rule appear in theoretical driving assessments; and
(c) what is the Department of Transport's assessment of the compliance and awareness of Perth drivers with this rule?
Answer
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