Victoria : Règlement no 09-079, art. 37 — Streets and Traffic Bylaw

37. Except as provided by the bylaws of a municipality, a driver must not turn a vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction

• (a) unless the driver can do so without interfering with other traffic; or
• (b) when he or she is driving,
• (i) on a curve,
• (ii) on an approach to or near the crest of a grade where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of another vehicle approaching from either direction within 150 m,
• (iii) at a place where a sign prohibits making a U-turn,
• (iv) at an intersection where a traffic control signal has been erected, or
• (v) in a business district, except at an intersection where no traffic control signal has been erected. Signals on turning 38 (1) If traffic may be affected by turning a vehicle, a person must not turn it without giving the appropriate signal under sections 39 and 40. (2) If a signal of intention to turn right or left is required, a driver must give it continuously for sufficient distance before making the turn in order to warn other traffic. (3) If there is an opportunity to give a signal, a driver must not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving the appropriate signal under sections 39 and 40. Means of signalling 39 (1) Subject to subsection (2), where a signal is required a driver must give it by means of
• (a) his or her hand and arm,
• (b) a signal lamp of a type approved under the Motor Vehicle Act, or
• (c) a mechanical device of a type approved under the Motor Vehicle Act. (2) When a vehicle is constructed or loaded in a manner that makes a signal by hand and arm not visible both to its front and rear, or a body or load extends more than 60 cm to the left of the centre of the steering wheel, a driver must give signals as provided by subclauses (1)
• (b) or (c), and a person must not drive the motor vehicle on a highway unless it is so equipped. Left hand drive signals 40 (1) When a driver of a left hand drive vehicle gives a signal by hand and arm, the driver must do so from the left side, and must signify
• (a) a left turn by extending his or her left hand and arm horizontally from the vehicle;
• (b) a right turn by extending his or her left hand and arm out and upward from the vehicle; and
• (c) a stop or decrease in speed by extending his or her left hand and arm out and downward from the vehicle. (2) A person must not drive a right hand drive vehicle on a highway unless it is equipped with a mechanical or electrical signalling device approved by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Driving over fire hose