11.2 Special vehicle lanes
11.2(1) If defining a part of a road as a special vehicle lane, a road controlling authority must, at the start of the special vehicle lane and at the point at which the lane starts again after each intersection:
* (a) mark on the road surface a white symbol, that complies with Schedule 2, defining the class or classes of vehicle for which the lane has been reserved; and
* (b) if for other than a 24-hour restriction, install a special vehicle lane sign that complies with Schedule 1:
o (i) defining the class or classes of vehicle for which the lane has been reserved; and
o (ii) stating the periods for which the reservation applies.
11.2(2) A road controlling authority may provide the following traffic control devices to discourage use of a special vehicle lane by other vehicles, or to draw attention to the likely presence of vehicles entitled to the use of the lane:
* (a) additional white special vehicle lane symbols described in 11.2(1)(a) or signs described in 11.2(1)(b) along the length of the lane; or
* (b) if for a 24-hour restriction, special vehicle lane signs; or
* (c) a surface treatment that provides a contrasting colour or texture to that of adjacent lanes used by other vehicles:
o (i) at locations along the length of the lane; or
o (ii) along the length of the lane.
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