Trams share many of our roads, and incidents can result not only in an injury to yourself, but also to tram passengers, drivers and other road users. Be aware that trams are larger, heavier, and take longer to stop.

Here are some important road rules to keep you safe when driving around trams.

• At roadside stops, you must stop behind the tram until the doors close and pedestrians finish crossing.
• You must not move into the path of a moving tram.
• You must not drive over raised dividing strips or double yellow lines.
• You must not make a U-turn across a solid line.
• You must give way to trams at roundabouts.

Remember:

• When turning across tram tracks, watch for trams approaching from both directions. Remember to check your blind spots.
• When passengers are boarding or alighting at roadside stops, you must stop behind the end of the tram. Only once the tram doors are closed and the road is clear of pedestrians, may you drive past at 10km/h.
• Give way to trams and only drive on tramways and lanes if you need to avoid an obstacle and on tram lanes up to 50 metres when making a right-turn.

When you see tracks, check for trams

Our Trams Can't Swerve campaign urges motorists to check for trams when they're turning or merging.