A yellow (amber) traffic light or arrow means stop. A driver approaching traffic lights showing a yellow traffic light must stop if the driver can stop safely before reaching the stop line or traffic lights.
Penalties apply for drivers who fail to stop at a yellow light, unless it is unsafe to do so.
Law Description Penalty Fine level Fine $ demerits
Rule 57 (1)(a) Not stop at stop line at yellow light* 6 $415 3
Rule 57 (1)(b) Not stop before traffic lights at yellow light* 6 $415 3
Rule 57 (1)(c) Not stop before intersection at yellow light* 6 $415 3
Rule 57 (2)(a) Not stop at stop line at yellow arrow* 6 $415 3
Rule 57 (2)(b) Not stop before traffic lights at yellow arrow* 6 $415 3
Rule 57 (2)(c) Not stop before intersection at yellow arrow* 6 $415 3 Rule 57 (3) Not leave intersection safely after yellow arrow* 6 $415 3