The traffic code

To all users of the road

• All persons have a right to use the road for the purpose of passage.

• As the manner in which you use the road affects a large number of others, show care and courtesy at all times and avoid unnecessary noise.

• Always make due allowance for possible errors on the part of others. Sooner or later an accident will happen if you do not do this.

• Before using the road be sure that your alertness or sense of caution is not affected by alcohol or fatigue. A fraction of a second may make all the difference in avoiding an accident. If you cannot give the necessary concentration you are risking not only your own life but the lives of others.

• Keep your dog (animal) under proper control whether it is on the road or in a vehicle.

• Learn the traffic signals used by persons regulating traffic and by drivers of vehicles.

• Learn thoroughly the rules in the Code which apply to you in particular, and make yourself familiar with those which concern other classes of road users.

To drivers of motor vehicles (including auto-bicyclists)

Rule of the Road

• The rule of the road in Bermuda is to the left. Keep as near to the left as practicable, unless about to overtake or turn to the right. This rule does not apply where there are special traffic arrangements as in one-way streets or roundabouts.

Right of Way

• Always give way to traffic approaching on the left or near side of the road if any part of your vehicle is on the right or off side of the road.

• Always give way to a bus at a bus stop if the driver has signalled his intention to pull out from the bus stop.

• At cross roads or road junctions where there are no stop signs, always give way to vehicles entering the intersection from your left.

• If you overtake, do not cut in; in other words, do not turn sharply across the path of the vehicle you are overtaking in such a manner as to force its driver to swerve or reduce speed.

• If you are yourself being overtaken, do not accelerate or pull out from the left or near side in such a manner that the overtaking vehicle is unable to pass.

• Always give way to traffic on a major road when entering from a minor road or from a private drive, entry or alleyway.

• After stopping in compliance with a stop sign, always give way to traffic on the road into which you are about to enter.