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58. Priority at the next junction
Priority at the next junction means that drivers travelling on a particular road have priority over traffic entering from intersecting roads at the next junction. The priority arrangement is normally indicated by signs facing both the priority traffic and the traffic that must give way.
Unlike a continuing priority road, this priority applies only at the indicated intersection. Drivers must still approach cautiously and obey traffic lights, authorised officers, crossings, turning rules and other applicable signs.
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What does priority at the next junction mean?
It means that drivers travelling on the indicated road have priority over traffic entering from intersecting roads at the next junction.
Is this the same as a priority road?
No. Priority at the next junction applies to one particular junction. A priority road normally keeps its priority across several junction until its status ends.
Does priority from the right still apply?
Not when legally placed signs establish another priority arrangement at that junction. Drivers must follow the actual signs rather than the ordinary default rule.
Does the sign impose a speed limit?
No. The applicable general, zonal, posted or vehicle-specific speed limit remains in force.
Does it give priority over pedestrians?
No. Drivers must still yield to pedestrians where crossings, traffic signals or turning rules require it.

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