Trams

Trams Always Have Priority

Trams have priority over all other vehicles – from the right and from the left – unless a sign or signal says otherwise (Art. 38 RTA).

Reason: a tram cannot swerve and its braking distance is much longer than a car’s.

At stops without a safety island, vehicles must wait until passengers have cleared the road

Passing a Tram

• Overtake only on the right – never on the left (the tram tracks are usually in the middle)

• If a tram is at a stop without a refuge island, you must stop until passengers have boarded / alighted

• Tram tracks must be free – do not stop on or beside the tracks where you would obstruct the tram

Tracks, Curves and Signals

When crossing tram tracks, do so at a flat angle to avoid the wheels slipping – especially on wet rails.

A tram in a curve overhangs the rails by up to 1 m on each side – keep a clear safety distance.

Tram drivers use a three-light signal (yellow arrows): straight, left or right – do not confuse it with car traffic lights.