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Keeping left

On single-lane roads, drivers must stay as close as practical to the left side of the road.

When the speed limit is 90 km/h or more on multi-lane roads, you must not drive in the right-hand lane unless you are:

  • overtaking
  • turning right
  • making a U-turn
  • avoiding an obstacle
  • driving in congested traffic.

It is an offence to drive in the right lane if none of the above criteria are occurring.

This rule also applies to a road with a speed limit of 80 km/h or less, if there is a KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign.

Drivers are allowed to overtake on the left on all multi-lane roads.

Visit our Here for Life website to view an animated video on Keeping left.

Sections 129 and 130 of the Queensland Road Rules apply.

Last reviewed: 09 March 2012