General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
ROAD RULES 2014
Rule 27 (1)
Rule 28 (1)
Rule 28 (1A)
Rule 29
Rule 31 (1)&(2)
Rule 31 (1)&(3)
Rule 31 (1)&(4)
Rule 32 (1)
Rule 33 (1)&(2)
Rule 33 (1)&(3)
Rule 37 (a)
Rule 37 (b)
Rule 38
Rule 39 (1)
Rule 39 (2)
Rule 40
Rule 41
Rule 42 (a)
Rule 42 (b)
Rule 46 (1)
Rule 46 (1)&(2)
Rule 46 (1)&(3)
Rule 46 (4)
Rule 48 (1)
Rule 48 (1)&(2)
Rule 48 (1)&(3)
Rule 48 (4)
Rule 51
Rule 53 (1)
Rule 53 (2)
Rule 53 (3)
Rule 56 (1)(a)
Rule 56 (1)(a)
Rule 56 (1)(b)
Rule 56 (1)(b)
Rule 56 (1)(c)
Rule 56 (1)(c)
Rule 56 (2)(a)
Rule 56 (2)(b)
Rule 56 (2)(c)
Rule 57 (1)(a)
Rule 57 (1)(b)
Rule 57 (1)(c)
Rule 57 (2)(a)
Rule 57 (2)(b)
Rule 57 (2)(c)
Rule 57 (3)
Rule 59 (1)
Rule 59 (1)
Rule 59 (1)
Rule 60
Rule 60A (1)
Rule 60A (2)
Rule 61 (2)
Rule 61 (5)
Rule 62 (1)(a)
Rule 62 (1)(b)(i)
Rule 62 (1)(b)(ii)
Rule 62 (1)(c)
Rule 63 (2)
Rule 63 (2)
Rule 63 (2)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Description
LEFT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS
Not turn left from far left side of road
Not turn left from multi-lane road from within left lane
Not turn left from slip lane from multi-lane road
Turn left contrary to turn line
RIGHT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS
Not turn right from left of line/strip correctly
Not turn right from left of centre of road correctly
Not turn right from far right side of one-way road
Not turn right from far multi-lane road from within right lane
Turn right contrary to road marking
Not turn right near to right of centre of intersection
U-TURNS
Begin U-turn without view of approaching traffic*
Driver not safely begin U-turn without obstructing traffic*
Make U-turn without giving way to vehicle/pedestrian*
Make U-turn at break in dividing strip contrary to sign*
Make U-turn on length of road contrary to sign*
Make U-turn at intersection with traffic lights*
Make U-turn at intersection (no lights) contrary to sign*
Not start U-turn in lane in nearest dividing line/median strip*
Not start U-turn from left of centre of road*
SIGNALS
Not give left change of direction signal with lights
Not give sufficient left change of direction signal
Give left change of direction signal (less than 5 seconds)
Not stop left change of direction signal after change
Not give right change of direction signal with lights
Not give sufficient right change of direction signal
Give right change of direction signal (less than 5 seconds)
Not stop right change of direction signal after change
Operate indicator light contrary to permitted use
Not give stop signal with brake lights/signal/device
Not give sufficient warning of stopping
Not give stop signal when slowing suddenly
TRAFFIC CONTROL LIGHTS
Not stop at stop line at red light*
Not stop at stop line at red light - toll booth
Not stop before stop sign at red light*
Not stop before stop sign at red light - toll booth
Not stop before lights at red light*
Not stop before lights at red light - toll booth
Not stop at stop line at red arrow*
Not stop before stop sign at red arrow*
Not stop before lights at red arrow*
Not stop at stop line at yellow light*
Not stop before traffic lights at yellow light*
Not stop before intersection at yellow light*
Not stop at stop line at yellow arrow*
Not stop before traffic lights at yellow arrow*
Not stop before intersection at yellow arrow*
Not leave intersection safely after yellow arrow*
Proceed through red traffic light*
Proceed through red traffic light (camera detected)*
Proceed through red traffic light - toll booth
Proceed through red traffic arrow*
Motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area showing red light*
Motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area showing red arrow*
Proceed after light change while stopped*
Not leave intersection after light/arrow goes yellow/red*
Not give way at lights to pedestrian on road*
Not give way at lights to other vehicle (left turn)*
Not give way at lights to other pedestrian (left turn)*
Not give way at lights to oncoming vehicle (right turn)*
GIVING WAY LIGHTS NOT OPERATING/ SHOWING FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT
Not stop at traffic lights - stop sign*
Not give way to vehicle at traffic light - stop sign*
Not give way to pedestrian at traffic light - stop sign*
Not give way to vehicle (left turn from slip lane)*
Not give way to pedestrian (left turn from slip lane)*
Not give way to vehicle (right turn)*
Not give way to oncoming vehicle (right turn)*
Not give way to pedestrian (right turn)*
Not give way at intersection to vehicle on right*
Not give way to vehicle - left turn*
Not give way to vehicle at T-Intersection*
Not give way to pedestrian at T-Intersection*
Not give way to vehicle at T-Intersection (slip lane)*
Not give way to pedestrian at T-Intersection (slip lane)*
Not give way to vehicle (right turn at terminating road)
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Fine level
Fine $
Demerit
points
4
4
4
4
$253
$253
$253
$253
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
$253
$253
$325
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
2
2
2
6
3
6
3
6
3
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
$433
$180
$433
$180
$433
$180
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$180
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 63 (3)
Rule 64 (a)
Rule 64 (b)
Rule 64 (c)
Rule 65 (2)(a)
Rule 65 (2)(b)
Rule 65 (2)(c)
Rule 66 (1)
Rule 66 (1)
Rule 66 (4)
Rule 67 (1)
Rule 67 (1)
Rule 67 (1)
Rule 68 (1)
Rule 68 (1)
Rule 69 (1)
Rule 69 (1)
Rule 70
Rule 71 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 72 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 73 (1)
Rule 74 (1)(a)
Rule 74 (1)(b)
Rule 74 (1)(c)
Rule 74 (1)(d)(i)
Rule 74 (1)(d)(ii)
Rule 75 (1)(a)
Rule 75 (1)(b)
Rule 75 (1)(c)
Rule 75 (1)(d)
Rule 76 (1)
Rule 76 (2)
Rule 77 (1)
Rule 78 (1)
Rule 78 (2)
Rule 79 (1)
Rule 79-1 (a)
Rule 79-1 (b)
Rule 79-2
Rule 80 (1)
Rule 80 (2)(a)
Rule 80 (2)(b)
Rule 80 (3)(a)
Rule 80 (3)(b)
Rule 80 (4)
Rule 81 (1)
Rule 81 (2)
Rule 82
Rule 83
Rule 84 (1)(a)
Rule 84 (1)(b)
Rule 85 (a)
Rule 85 (b)
Description
Not give way to pedestrian (right turn at terminating road)
Not give way to pedestrian at T-Intersection (left turn)*
Not give way to vehicle - slip lane at terminating road*
Not give way to pedestrian - slip lane at terminating road*
FLASHING YELLOW LIGHTS
Not give way to vehicle (flashing yellow arrow)*
Not give way to pedestrian (flashing yellow arrow)*
Not give way to oncoming vehicle (flashing yellow arrow)*
Not give way to pedestrian - (flashing yellow light)*
Obstruct pedestrian - (flashing yellow light)*
Overtake/pass vehicle - (flashing yellow light)*
TWIN RED LIGHTS
Not stop before lights (twin red lights)
Not stop before stop line (twin red lights)
Proceed after stopping at twin red lights
STOP, GIVE WAY SIGNS/LINES
Not stop at stop line - intersection with no lights*
Not give way to vehicle - intersection with no lights*
Not give way to pedestrian - intersection with no lights*
Not stop at/before stop line/stop sign*
Not give way to vehicle/pedestrian (stop sign)*
Not give way to vehicle (give way sign/line)*
Not give way at pedestrian (give way sign/line)*
Disobey give way sign on bridge/narrow road*
Not give way to vehicle/pedestrian (give way sign/line)*
UNMARKED INTERSECTIONS
Not give way to vehicle on right (travelling straight-unmarked intersection)
Not give way to vehicle (left turn-unmarked intersection)
Not give way to pedestrian (left turn-unmarked intersection)
Not give way to vehicle (slip turn-unmarked intersection)
Not give way to pedestrian (slip turn-unmarked intersection)
Not give way to vehicle on right (right turn-unmarked intersection)
Not give way to oncoming vehicle
Not give way to pedestrian
T-INTERSECTIONS
Not give way to vehicle - turn from terminating road
Not give way to pedestrian - turn from terminating road
Not give way to vehicle - left turn from slip lane
Not give way to pedestrian - left turn from slip lane
Not give way to pedestrian - left turn into terminating road
Not give way to vehicle - slip turn into terminating road from slip lane
Not give way to pedestrian - slip turn into terminating road
Not give way to vehicle - right turn into terminating road
Not give way to pedestrian - right turn into terminating road
UNMARKED ROAD RELATED AREA/ADJACENT LAND
Leave road related area/adjacent land-not give way to vehicle on road
Leave road related area/adjacent land-not give way to pedestrian on road
Leave road related area/adjacent land-not give way to pedestrian/vehicle
Not give way to pedestrian on area when leaving
Not give way to vehicle on area when leaving
Enter area/land-not give way to pedestrian on road
Not give way on area when entering
Not give way to vehicle-right turn into area/land
Not give way to vehicle-enter area/land at T-Intersection
GIVE WAY - TRAMS/BUSES/POLICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLES
Drive into path of approaching tram
Not move out of path of approaching tram
Driver in left lane/traffic line not give way to bus
Move into path of police or emergency vehicle
Not move out of path of police/emergency vehicle
Not give way to police/emergency vehicle
Interfere/interrupt passage of funeral cortege/procession
Interfere/interrupt vehicle in funeral cortege/procession
At ferry/punt/bridge/railway crossing not wait at left end of line
CROSSINGS & SHARED ZONES
Approach children’s crossing too quickly to stop safely*
Disobey hand-held stop sign at children’s crossing*
Not stop at children’s crossing-pedestrian on crossing*
Proceed at children’s crossing while sign shown*
Proceed at children’s crossing contrary to directions*
Proceed at children’s crossing-pedestrian at crossing*
Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safely*
Not give way to pedestrian on pedestrian crossing*
Pass/overtake vehicle at pedestrian/children’s crossing*
GIVE WAY - MISCELLANEOUS
Not give way to pedestrian in shared zone
Not give way to tram (drive through dividing strip break)
Not give way to vehicle (drive through dividing strip break)
Not give way to vehicle in turning lane
Not give way to vehicle entering turning lane (to right)
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Fine level
Fine $
Demerit
points
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
5
6
5
5
5
6
$325
$433
$325
$325
$325
$433
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
6
$433
$433
$433
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
6
6
6
2
2
2
$325
$325
$325
$433
$433
$433
$108
$108
$108
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
5
5
5
5
$433
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
3
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 85 (c)
Rule 86 (1)
Rule 87 (1)
Rule 87 (3)
Rule 88 (1)
Rule 88 (2)
Rule 89 (1)
Rule 89 (2)
Rule 90
Rule 91 (1)
Rule 91 (2)
Rule 92 (1)
Rule 93 (1)(a)
Rule 93 (1)(b)
Rule 94
Rule 95 (1)
Rule 96 (1)
Rule 97 (1)
Rule 98 (1)
Rule 99 (1)
Rule 99 (2)
Rule 100
Rule 101 (1)
Rule 101 (2)(a)
Rule 101 (2)(b)
Rule 101A
Rule 102 (1)
Rule 102 (1)
Rule 103 (1)
Rule 103 (1)
Rule 103 (2)
Rule 104 (1)
Rule 104 (2)
Rule 104 (3)
Rule 104 (1)
Rule 104 (2)
Rule 104 (3)
Rule 105
Rule 106 (1)
Rule 106 (2)
Rule 106 (3)
Rule 107
Rule 108 (1)
Rule 111 (1)&(2)
Rule 111 (1)&(3)
Rule 111 (1)&(5)
Rule 112 (2)
Rule 112 (3)
Rule 113 (2)
Rule 113 (3)
Rule 114 (1)(a)
Rule 114 (1)(b)
Rule 114 (2)
Rule 115 (1)
Rule 116
Rule 117 (1)
Rule 117 (2)
Rule 118 (1)
Rule 118 (2)
Rule 121 (a)
Rule 121 (b)
Rule 122
Rule 123 (a)
Rule 123 (b)
Rule 123 (c)
Rule 123 (d)
Rule 123 (e)
Rule 124
Rule 125 (1)
Rule 126
Rule 127 (1)
Rule 128
Rule 128A
Rule 129 (1)
Rule 130 (1)(a)&(2)
Description
Not give way to vehicle entering turning lane (to left)
Not give way to vehicle (median turning bay)
Not give way to vehicle (enter road from side/shoulder)
Not give way to vehicle (enter road from parking area)
TRAFFIC SIGNS & ROAD MARKINGS
Disobey left turn only sign
Disobey left lane must turn left sign
Disobey right turn only sign
Disobey right lane must turn right sign
Disobey no turns sign
Disobey no left turn sign
Disobey not right turn sign
Drive contrary to direction of traffic lane arrow
Pass vehicle contrary to no overtaking or passing sign
Overtake vehicle contrary to no overtaking or passing sign
Disobey no overtaking on bridge sign
Drive in emergency stopping lane
Stop on area marked with keep clear marking
Disobey road access sign
Disobey one-way sign
Disobey keep left sign
Disobey keep right sign
Disobey no entry sign
Not stop before hand-held stop sign*
Proceed past hand-held stop sign while sign shown*
Proceed past hand-held stop sign contrary to directions*
Drive on safety ramp or arrester bed
Disobey clearance/low clearance sign
Proceed past clearance/low clearance sign - tunnel/bridge/structure
Disobey bridge load limit (gross mass) sign
Disobey gross load limit sign
Disobey bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign
Disobey no trucks sign (GVM)
Disobey no trucks sign (length)
Disobey no trucks sign
Disobey no trucks sign (GVM) (where the sign is in relation to Galston Gorge)
Disobey no trucks sign (length) (where the sign is in relation to Galston Gorge)
Disobey no trucks sign (where the sign is in relation to Galston Gorge)
Disobey trucks must enter sign
Disobey no buses sign (GVM)
Disobey no buses sign (length)
Disobey no buses sign
Disobey buses must enter sign
Disobey trucks and buses low gear sign
ROUNDABOUTS
Not enter roundabout on left (leave less than halfway)
Not enter roundabout on right (leave more than halfway)
Not enter roundabout in direction of traffic lane arrow
Before roundabout not give left change of direction signal
Not maintain left change of direction signal in roundabout
Before roundabout not give right change of direction signal
Not maintain right change of direction signal in roundabout
Not give way to vehicle when entering roundabout
Not give way to tram when entering roundabout
Not give way to tram when driving in roundabout
Not drive left of traffic island in roundabout
Not drive in roundabout in direction of traffic lane arrow
Not give left change of direction signal in roundabout
Not give right change of direction signal in roundabout
Not give left change of direction signal (exit roundabout)
Not stop left change of direction signal (exit roundabout)
LEVEL CROSSINGS
Not stop at stop line/sign at level crossing
Not give way to train/tram at level crossing with stop sign
Disobey give way sign/line at level crossing
Enter level crossing contrary to lights/bells
Enter level crossing with gate/boom/barrier operating
Enter level crossing when train/tram on/entering crossing
Enter level crossing when approaching train/tram seen/heard
Enter level crossing when crossing/road beyond blocked
Not leave level crossing when safe
OBSTRUCTION
Unreasonably obstruct driver/pedestrian
Drive behind other vehicle too closely to stop safely
Long vehicle not required distance from other long vehicle
Enter intersection when intersection/road beyond blocked
Enter blocked children's/pedestrian/marked foot crossing*
KEEPING LEFT
Not drive on far left side of road
Drive in right lane on road with speed limit over 80 km/h
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Fine level
Fine $
Demerit
points
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
3
14
4
4
4
3
3
3
14
14
14
8
3
3
3
8
5
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$253
$325
$325
$325
$253
$180
$2,238
$253
$253
$253
$180
$180
$180
$2,238
$2,238
$2,238
$650
$180
$180
$180
$650
$325
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
$253
$253
$253
$180
$180
$180
$180
$325
$325
$325
$253
$253
$180
$180
$180
$180
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
4
6
6
4
4
$253
$433
$433
$253
$253
4
5
$253
$325
6
6
6
6
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 130 (1)(b)&(2)
Rule 131
Rule 132 (1)
Rule 132 (2)
Rule 132 (2A)
Rule 135 (1)
Rule 136
Rule 137 (1)
Rule 138 (1)
Rule 140
Rule 141 (1)
Rule 142 (1)
Rule 143 (1)
Rule 143 (1A)
Rule 143 (2)
Rule 144 (a)
Rule 144 (b)
Rule 144-1 (1)
Rule 145
Rule 146 (1)
Rule 146 (2)
Rule 147
Rule 148 (1)
Rule 148 (2)
Rule 148A
Rule 149
Rule 150 (1)
Rule 151 (1)
Rule 151 (2)
Rule 151 (4)
Rule 151-1
Rule 152 (1)&(2)
Rule 152 (1)&(3)
Rule 153 (1)
Rule 154 (1)
Rule 155 (1)
Rule 156 (1)
Rule 157 (1)
Rule 157-1 (1)
Rule 159 (1)
Rule 160 (2)
Rule 160 (3)
Rule 161 (2)
Rule 161 (3)
Rule 162 (1)(a)
Rule 163 (1)(b)
Rule 163 (1)&(2)
Rule 164 (1)&(2)
Rule 164 (1)&(3)
Rule 164 (1)&(4)
Rule 164A
Rule 164A
Rule 212 (1)
Rule 212 (2)
Rule 213 (2)
Rule 213 (3)
Rule 213 (4)
Rule 213 (5)
Rule 215-1 (1)
Rule 216 (1)(a)
Rule 216 (1)(b)
Rule 218 (1)(a)
Rule 218 (1)(b)
Rule 218-1 (a)
Rule 218-1 (b)
Rule 218-1 (c)
Rule 218-1 (e)
Rule 218-1 (f)
Rule 219
Rule 220-1 (1)
Rule 221-1 (1)
Description
Disobey keep left unless overtaking sign
Not keep left of oncoming vehicle
Not keep left of centre on two-way road
Not keep left of dividing line
Drive across dividing lines to perform U-turn
Not keep left of median strip
Drive wrong way on one-way service road
Drive on dividing strip
Drive on/over continuous line near painted island
OVERTAKING
Overtake vehicle when unsafe
Overtake to left of vehicle
Overtake to right of vehicle turning right/making U-turn
Disobey do not overtake turning vehicle sign (left turn)
Overtake/pass vehicle contrary to sign
Disobey do not overtake turning vehicle sign (right/U-turn)
Overtake vehicle too closely
Cut in front of vehicle after overtaking
Fail to keep safe distance when passing bicycle
Increase speed while being overtaken
LANES, MERGING, EDGE LINES
Not drive within marked lane multi-lane road
Not drive within single line of traffic (no lines marked)
Move from marked lane to another across continuous line
Not give way (move from marked lane to another)
Not give way (move from one line of traffic to another)
Not give way (diverges left or right within marked lane)
Not give way to vehicle ahead when merging
Drive on/over continuous white edge line
RIDING MOTORCYCLES ABREAST
Ride motorcycle more than 2 abreast on road
Ride motorcycle more than 2 abreast in marked lane
Ride motorcycle more than 1.5m from another
Ride motorcycle while lane splitting at speed exceeding 30 km/h
OVERHEAD CONTROLS ON MARKED LANES
Drive in lane (red cross on overhead device)
Drive in lane (flashing red cross on overhead device)
DEDICATED LANES
Drive in bicycle lane
Drive in bus lane
Drive in tram lane
Drive in transit lane
Drive in truck lane
Drive in a T-Way lane
Not drive in lane marked for particular vehicle
TRAMS/SAFETY ZONES
Pass/overtake to right of tram
Pass/overtake tram turning/signalling left
Pass/overtake to left of tram
Pass/overtake tram turning/signalling right
Drive on safety zone
Not drive safely to left of safety zone
Drive past rear of stopped tram when pedestrian is crossing
Not give way to pedestrian near stopped tram
Proceed near stopped tram (road not clear of pedestrians)
Pass/overtake stopped tram at prohibited speed
Drive past safety zone/stopped tram
Fail to give way to pedestrian crossing near stopped tram
MEDIAN STRIP PARKING AREAS
Enter/leave median strip parking area contrary to sign
Not enter/leave median strip parking area forwards
VEHICLE SECURITY
Not restrain vehicle properly
Leave engine on
Not remove ignition key (vehicle unattended)
Not secure windows/lock doors (vehicle unattended)
LIGHTS
Drive during period of darkness without prescribed lights
Tail/rear lights no on/visible (towing from front)
Rear lights not/visible (towing from rear)
Use/allow use of high-beam on vehicle in front
Use/allow use of high-beam on oncoming vehicle
Use fog light when not permitted
Unlawful use of spot/search lamp
Unlawful use of additional headlamps
Use other lights not as prescribed
Use/allow use of hazard warning lights when not permitted
Use/allow use of light on/in vehicle likely/to dazzle
Stand vehicle/trailer not have rear light etc lighted
Improperly use crimson warning light on vehicle
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Fine level
Fine $
Demerit
points
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$253
$253
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
5
3
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
$325
$180
$325
$253
$253
$253
$325
$325
$325
$325
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
$253
$253
$253
$325
$325
$325
$325
$253
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
8
$72
$72
$72
$650
3
6
6
$433
$433
3
3
3
5
4
4
5
5
5
$180
$325
$253
$253
$325
$325
$325
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
$108
$108
$108
$108
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
2
2
$108
$108
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 221-2 (1)
Rule 221-2 (2)
Rule 222-1 (1)
Rule 222-2 (1)
Rule 222-2 (2)
Rule 222-2 (3)
Rule 223 (a)
Rule 223 (b)
Rule 223 (c)(i)
Rule 223 (c)(ii)
Rule 224
Rule 224-1
Rule 226 (1)
Rule 226 (2)
Rule 227 (2)
Rule 227 (2)
Rule 227 (2)
Rule 227 (2)
Rule 227 (3)
Rule 227 (3)
Rule 227 (3)
Rule 227 (3)
Rule 228
Rule 229
Rule 230 (1)(a)
Rule 230 (1)(b)
Rule 231 (1)&(2)(a)
Rule 231 (1)&(3)(a)
Rule 231 (1)&(3)(b)
Rule 231 (1)&(4)
Rule 232 (1)
Rule 233 (1)
Rule 233 (2)(a)
Rule 233 (2)(b)
Rule 234 (1)
Rule 234 (2)
Rule 235 (1)(a)
Rule 235 (1)(b)
Rule 235 (2)(a)
Rule 235 (2)(b)
Rule 235 (2)(c)
Rule 235 (2)(d)
Rule 235 (2)(e)
Rule 235 (2A)(a)
Rule 235 (2A)(b)
Rule 235 (2A)(c)
Rule 235A (2)
Rule 235A (3)
Rule 236 (1)
Rule 236 (2)
Rule 236 (4)(a)
Rule 236 (4)(b)
Rule 236 (4)(c)
Rule 236 (4)(d)
Rule 236 (4)(e)
Rule 236 (5)
Rule 237 (1)
Rule 238 (1)
Rule 238 (2)(a)
Rule 238 (2)(ab)
Rule 238 (2)(b)
Rule 239 (1)
Rule 239 (3)
Rule 240 (1)
Rule 240 (1)
Rule 240 (1)
Rule 240 (1)
Rule 240 (1)
Rule 240 (1)
Rule 240 (2)(a)
Rule 240 (2)(b)
Rule 240 (2)(c)
Rule 240 (3)(a)
Rule 240 (3)(b)
Rule 240A
Rule 241 (1)(a)
Description
Flashing warning light not on - street vending vehicle parked
Flashing warning light on - street vending vehicle on road
Not use bus four-way flasher when children getting on/off
Drive school bus without warning system attached
Not activate flashing lights at children drop off/pick up
Activate flashing lights of school bus when not permitted
Animal-drawn vehicle-white light not fitted/visible
Animal-drawn vehicle-red light not fitted/visible
Animal-drawn vehicle-reflector not fitted/over 1.5m
Animal-drawn vehicle-reflector not fitted/visible
HORNS/WARNING DEVICES
Use/allow use of horn/warning device unnecessarily
Driver/rider/passenger use device to make sound like a siren
WARNING TRIANGLES
Drive heavy vehicle without portable warning triangles
Not produce portable warning triangles for inspection
Triangle not behind vehicle/fallen load - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h
Triangle not beside vehicle/fallen load - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h
Triangle not between two places on divided road - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h
Triangle not in front of vehicle/fallen load - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h
Triangle not behind vehicle/fallen load - speed limit less than 80 km/h
Triangle not beside vehicle/fallen load - speed limit less than 80 km/h
Triangle not between two places on divided road - speed limit less than 80 km/h
Triangle not in front of vehicle/fallen load - speed limit less than 80 km/h
PEDESTRIANS
Travel past no pedestrians sign
Disobey road access sign
Not cross road by shortest safe route
Stay on road longer than necessary to cross
Cross when pedestrian lights not green
Not cross quickly to safety area (pedestrian lights)
Not cross quickly to nearest side (pedestrian lights)
Not stay in safety area at pedestrian lights
Cross against traffic light (no pedestrian lights)
Cross road before tram stops
Not cross by shortest safest route after getting off tram
Stay on road after getting off tram
Pedestrian not cross part/road at crossing
Stay on crossing longer than necessary
Not use pedestrian facility at level crossing
Not cross within 20m of level crossing
Cross level crossing contrary to warning lights/bells
Cross level crossing with gate/boom/barrier operating
Cross level crossing when tram/train on/entering crossing
Cross level crossing when approaching tram/train seen/heard
Cross level crossing when crossing/road beyond blocked
Not finish crossing without delay if warning lights/bells start
Not finish crossing without delay if gate/boom starts to close
Not finish crossing without delay if train or tram approaches
Cross if a pedestrian level crossing has red pedestrian light
Not finish crossing without delay if red pedestrian light appears
Pedestrian move into driver's path
Pedestrian obstruct driver's/other pedestrian's path
Stand on/move onto road to solicit contributions etc from occupant of vehicle
Stand on/move onto road to hitchhike
Stand on/move onto road to display an advertisement
Stand on/move onto road to sell or offer articles for sale
Stand on/move onto road to wash/clean/offer to wash/clean windscreen of vehicle
Driver/passenger in/on vehicle buy/offer to buy article/service from person on road
Get on/into moving vehicle
Pedestrian not travel on footpath/nature strip
Pedestrian not keep to side of road
Pedestrian travel on road not face approaching traffic
Travel on road beside more than 1 other pedestrian/vehicle
Pedestrian on bicycle path/separated footpath
Not keep out of path of bicycle/pedestrian
WHEELED DEVICES/TOYS
Use wheeled device (dividing line/median strip)
Use wheeled device (multi-lane one-way road)
Use wheeled toy (dividing line/median strip)
Use wheeled toy (multi-lane one-way road)
Use wheeled device (speed limit greater than 50 km/h)
Use wheeled toy (speed limit greater than 50 km/h)
Use wheeled device on prohibited road
Use wheeled device on road at prohibited time
Use propelled wheeled recreational device on road
Use wheeled toy on prohibited road
Use wheeled toy on road at prohibited time
Disobey no wheeled recreational devices/toys sign
Not keep left when using wheeled device/toy
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Fine level
Fine $
2
2
5
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
$108
$108
$325
$180
$180
$108
$72
$72
$72
$72
5
5
$325
$325
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
Demerit
points
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 241 (1)(b)
Rule 242 (1)(a)
Rule 242 (1)(b)
Rule 243 (1)
Rule 243 (2)
Rule 244 (1)
Rule 244 (2)
Rule 244 (3)
Rule 119
Rule 141 (2)
Rule 151 (1)
Rule 151 (2)
Rule 151 (4)
Rule 245 (a)
Rule 245 (b)
Rule 245 (c)
Rule 245-1 (1)(a)
Rule 245-1 (1)(b)
Rule 245-1 (1)(c)
Rule 246 (1)
Rule 246 (2)
Rule 246 (3)
Rule 247 (1)
Rule 247A
Rule 247B (1)(a)
Rule 247B (1)(b)
Rule 247B (1)(c)
Rule 247B (2)
Rule 248 (1)
Rule 248 (2)
Rule 249
Rule 250 (1)
Rule 250 (2)
Rule 250 (2)(b)
Rule 251
Rule 252 (1)
Rule 253
Rule 254 (1)
Rule 254 (2)
Rule 255
Rule 256 (1)
Rule 256 (2)
Rule 257 (1)
Rule 258 (a)
Rule 258 (b)
Rule 259 (a)
Rule 259 (b)
Rule 259 (c)
Rule 260 (1)
Rule 261 (1)
Rule 262 (1)
Rule 262 (2)
Rule 264
Rule 265 (1)
Rule 265 (1)
Rule 265 (1)
Rule 265 (3)
Rule 265 (3)
Rule 265 (3)
Rule 265 (3)
Rule 266 (1)
Rule 266 (1)
Rule 266 (1)
Rule 266 (1)
Rule 266 (1)
Rule 266 (1)
Rule 267-1 (2)(a)
Rule 267-1 (2)(a)
Rule 267-1 (2)(b)
Rule 267-1 (3)
Rule 267-1 (4)
Rule 268 (1)
Rule 268 (2)
Rule 268 (2)(b)
Rule 268 (3)
Rule 268 (3)
Rule 268 (4)
Description
Travel alongside more than 1 (wheeled device/toy)
Not keep left of shared/path (wheeled device/toy)
Not give way on shared/path (wheeled device/toy)
Use wheeled device on pedestrian separated path
Obstruct bicycle on separated/path (wheeled device)
Use wheeled recreational device/toy being towed
Hold onto moving vehicle (wheeled device/toy)
Use wheeled recreational device/toy within 2m of vehicle
BICYCLES
Bicycle rider on left of roundabout not give way to vehicle
Cyclist pass/overtake left of left turning vehicle
Ride bicycle more than 2 abreast on road
Ride bicycle more than 2 abreast in marked lane
Ride bicycle more than 1.5m from another
Not sit astride bicycle rider's seat
Not ride bicycle with hand on bars
Ride bicycle in incorrect position
Ride bicycle negligently
Ride bicycle furiously
Ride bicycle recklessly
Carry more persons on bicycle than permitted
Passenger on bicycle not sit on passenger seat
Ride bicycle with passenger not seated on passenger seat
Not ride in bicycle lane
Rider not enter bicycle storage area correctly
Enter bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle
Enter bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle (lights)
Enter bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle (arrows)
In bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle (multi-lane)
Bicycle rider cross road on children's/pedestrian crossing
Bicycle rider cross road on marked foot crossing
Ride bicycle on pedestrian part of separated footpath
Ride bicycle on footpath (12 yrs or older)
Bicycle not keep left (shared/foot path)
Bicycle not give way (shared/foot path)
Bicycle not ride to left of oncoming bicycle on path
Disobey no bicycles sign/road marking
Bicycle rider moving into path of driver/pedestrian
Ride on bicycle that is being towed
Hold onto moving vehicle while riding bicycle
Ride bicycle too close to rear of motor vehicle
Rider not wear bicycle helmet/fitted/fastened
Passenger not wear bicycle helmet/fitted/fastened
Tow bicycle trailer with person in/on trailer
Ride bicycle without working brake
Ride bicycle without working warning device
Ride bicycle without visible front white light
Ride bicycle without visible rear red light
Ride bicycle without visible red reflector
Proceed before allowed (red bicycle crossing light showing)
Proceed before allowed (yellow bicycle crossing light showing)
Not cross intersection safely (bicycle crossing lights)
Not finish crossing road safely (bicycle crossing lights)
SEAT BELTS
Driver not wearing seatbelt
Passenger occupy same seat as another (16 yrs or older)
Passenger seatbelt not adjusted/fastened (16 yrs or older)
Passenger not occupy seat with seatbelt (16 years or older)
Drive with passenger 16 years or older unrestrained
Drive with 2 unrestrained passengers
Drive with 3 unrestrained passengers
Drive with 4 or more unrestrained passengers
Drive with passenger under 6 mths not in fastened/adjusted/approved restraint
Drive with passenger older than 6 mths but less than 4 yrs not restrained
Drive with passenger older than 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs not restrained
Drive with passenger less than 4 yrs in front row of vehicle (two or more rows)
Drive with passenger 4 yrs or older but less than 7 yrs in front row of vehicle
Drive with passenger 7 yrs or older but less than 16 yrs not restrained
Learner/P1/P2 driver passengers (16 years or older) not wear seatbelts
Learner/P1/P2 driver passengers (16 years or older) seatbelts not fitted
Learner/P1/P2 driver with passenger under 16 not restrained as age appropriate
Passenger (16 or older) in seat restraint not fitted
Passenger (16 or older) not wear seat belt properly
SAFETY
Travel in/on vehicle in part not for passengers/goods
Travel in/on part of vehicle designed for carrying goods
Ride in/on part of vehicle for goods wrong size no seatbelt
Part of body outside vehicle window/door (driver)
Part of body outside vehicle window/door (passenger)
Drive with part of passengers body outside window/door
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Fine level
Fine $
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
6
6
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
5
2
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$433
$433
$433
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$325
$325
$108
$325
$325
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
5
5
5
5
5
8
10
12
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$650
$1,047
$1,372
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
Demerit
points
Double
demerits
3
Yes
3
6
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
3
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 268 (4A)
Rule 268 (4B)(a)
Rule 268 (4B)(b)
Rule 268-2 (1)
Rule 268-2 (2)
Rule 268-3 (1)
Rule 269 (1)
Rule 269 (3)
Rule 269 (4)
Rule 298
Rule 270 (1)(a)
Rule 270 (1)(b)
Rule 270 (1)(b)
Rule 270 (1)(b)
Rule 270 (1)(b)
Rule 270 (1)
Rule 270 (1)
Rule 270 (1)
Rule 270 (1)
Rule 270 (2)
Rule 271 (1)(a)
Rule 271 (1)(b)
Rule 271 (1)(c)
Rule 271 (2)(a)
Rule 271 (2)(b)
Rule 271 (2)(a)&(3)
Rule 271 (2)(b)&(3)
Rule 271 (4)
Rule 271 (5)
Rule 271 (5A)
Rule 271 (5B)
Rule 271 (5C)
Rule 271-1 (1)
Rule 271-2 (1)
Rule 272 (a)
Rule 272 (b)
Rule 274
Rule 275
Rule 277
Rule 279 (2)
Rule 279 (3)
Rule 281
Rule 282
Rule 284
Rule 286 (2)
Rule 286 (3)
Rule 287 (1)&(2)(a)
Rule 287 (1)&(2)(b)
Rule 287 (1)&(2)(c)
Rule 287 (1)&(3)
Rule 288 (1)
Rule 288 (4)
Rule 289 (1)
Rule 289 (2)
Rule 290
Rule 291
Rule 291-1 (1)
Rule 291-2
Rule 291-3
Rule 292 (a)
Rule 292 (b)
Rule 292 (c)
Rule 293 (2)
Rule 294 (1)(a)(i)
Rule 294 (1)(a)(ii)
Rule 294 (1)(b)
Rule 294 (2)(a)
Rule 294 (2)(b)
Rule 294-1 (1)(a)
Rule 294-1 (1)(b)
Rule 294-1 (1)(b)
Rule 294-2 (1)(a)
Rule 294-2 (1)(b)
Rule 294-3 (1)(a)
Description
Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle not permitted
Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle not enclosed
Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle no seatbelt etc
Travel in/on boot of motor vehicle
Driver drive motor vehicle with person/s in/on boot
Travel in unenclosed part of trailer
Alight from moving vehicle
Cause hazard to person/vehicle (door open/alighting)
Drive moving bus with doors opened
Tow trailer with person in/on trailer
MOTORCYCLES
Ride motorcycle with no helmet (rider alone)
Ride motorcycle with one unhelmeted passenger
Ride motorcycle with 2 unhelmeted passengers
Ride motorcycle with 3 unhelmeted passengers
Ride motorcycle with 4 or more unhelmeted passengers
Ride motorcycle with one unhelmeted passenger (rider not helmeted)
Ride motorcycle with 2 unhelmeted passengers (rider not helmeted)
Ride motorcycle with 3 unhelmeted passengers (rider not helmeted)
Ride motorcycle with 4 or more unhelmeted passengers (rider not helmeted)
Motorcycle passenger not wearing helmet
Not sit astride on motorcycle rider’s seat
Not ride motorcycle with hand on handlebars
Ride motorcycle in incorrect position
Not sit astride pillion seat
Feet not on pillion footrests
Passenger not sit astride pillion seat (rider)
Passenger’s feet not on pillion footrests (rider)
Ride motorcycle with more than 1 passenger
Exceed number of passengers in motorcycle sidecar
Ride motor bike with passenger under 8 years not in sidecar
Motor bike passenger in sidecar not safely seated
Rider carry passenger not safely seated in sidecar
Carry passenger on motor bike (licensed for less than 12 months)
Drive car-based motor tricycle with under 16 year passenger
PASSENGER INTERFERENCE
Passenger interfere with driver's control of vehicle
Passenger obstruct driver's view
T & B LIGHTS
Not stop on red T light
Not stop on yellow T light
Proceed before allowed after stop on red/yellow T Light
Proceed before allowed after stop on white T light/arrow
Not leave intersection safely (white T light/arrow)
Not stop on red B light
Not stop on yellow B light
Proceed before allowed after stop on red/yellow B light
Proceed before allowed after stop on white B light/arrow
Not leave intersection safely (white B light/arrow)
CRASHES - DUTIES OF DRIVER
Not give particulars to other driver
Not give particulars to injured person
Not give particulars to owner of damaged property
Not give particulars to police
PATHS/STRIPS/ISLANDS
Drive on path*
Driver not give way to user/animal on path*
Drive on nature strip*
Driver not give way to user/animal on nature strip*
Drive on traffic island*
TOWING NOISE/SMOKE
Start/drive vehicle causing unnecessary noise/smoke
Not stop engine of stationary vehicle
Driver not prevent waste oil/grease dropping on roadway
Driver splash mud on bus passengers
Drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load
Drive/tow vehicle with load causing instability
Drive/tow vehicle with overhanging load
Not remove/have removed any thing fallen/put on road
Tow without control of towed vehicle
Towed vehicle not in order/with licensed person/in control
Tow vehicle when unsafe
Tow without control of trailer
Tow trailer when unsafe
Articulated vehicle tow other vehicle
Motor vehicle tow more than one vehicle
Use/cause towed vehicle/trailer exceed maximum laden weight (non-driver)
Towed vehicle/trailer exceed towing capacity
Towed vehicle/trailer exceed maximum laden weight
Not keep required distance (towing with towline)
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Demerit
points
Fine level
Fine $
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
5
5
8
10
12
8
10
12
13
5
5
2
2
5
2
5
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$650
$1,047
$1,372
$650
$1,047
$1,372
$1,696
$325
$325
$108
$108
$325
$108
$325
$108
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
6
6
6
6
9
9
9
2
2
$108
$108
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
3
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
2
$325
$180
$180
$180
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$108
3
3
Double
demerits
Yes
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 294-3 (1)(b)(i)
Rule 294-3 (1)(b)(ii)
Rule 294-3 (1)(c)
Rule 294-3 (1)(c)
Rule 294-3 (1)(c)
Rule 294-3 (1)(c)
Rule 294-3 (1)(d)
Rule 294-3 (1)(e)
Rule 294-3 (1)(f)
Rule 294-3 (1)(g)
Rule 296 (1)
Rule 296 (2)
Rule 297 (1)
Rule 297 (2)
Rule 297 (3)
Rule 297 (1A)
Rule 299 (1)(a)
Rule 299 (1)(b)
Rule 300
Rule 300-1
Rule 298-1
Rule 300-2 (1)
Rule 300-4 (1)
Rule 300-5
Rule 316-2 (1)
Rule 301 (1)
Rule 301 (2)
Rule 301 (3)
Rule 302
Rule 303 (1)
Rule 303 (2)
Rule 303 (4)
Rule 304 (1)
Rule 316-2 (1)
Rule 127 (1)
Rule 132 (1)
Rule 132 (2)
Rule 146 (1)
Rule 146 (2)
Rule 147
Rule 150 (1)
Rule 215-1 (1)
Rule 27 (1)
Rule 28 (1)
Rule 28 (1A)
Rule 28 (2A)
Rule 29
Rule 31 (4A)
Rule 31 (4A)
Rule 31 (4A)
Rule 31
Rule 31
Rule 31
Rule 32 (1)
Rule 32 (2A)
Rule 33 (1)&(2)
Rule 33 (1)&(3)
Rule 35 (2)
Rule 56 (1)(a)
Rule 56 (1)
Rule 56 (1)(b)
Rule 56 (1)(c)
Rule 56 (2)(a)
Rule 56 (2)(b)
Rule 56 (2)(c)
Rule 59 (1)
Rule 59 (1)
Description
Not have licensed driver in control of towed vehicle
Tow vehicle without authorisation/not comply with authorisation
Not display hoisting capacity
Not have lift equipment approved by Authority
Not interconnect brakes with braking system of tow truck
Not release weight of towed vehicle from lifting device
Drive vehicle tow motor bike not as prescribed
Not display warning flag as required
Not have proper lighting on towed vehicle
Tow non-mechanical vehicle not fastened as prescribed
REVERSING
Not reverse vehicle safely*
Reverse vehicle further than necessary
VIEW & CONTROL
Drive without proper control of vehicle*
Drive vehicle without clear view*
Ride with animal between rider and handle bars*
Drive motor vehicle with person or animal in lap*
MOBILE PHONES/TV/VDU
Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image visible to driver*
Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image likely to distract another driver
Drive using mobile phone when not permitted (not L or P1)*
Learner or P1 driver use mobile phone while driving*
GENERAL
Driver consume alcohol while driving
Drive dangerous goods transporter in prohibited area
Drive school bus without displaying signs
Drive motor vehicle not carry licence
Unlawfully display turning vehicle sign
ANIMALS
Lead animal while driving vehicle
Passenger lead animal while vehicle is moving
Bicycle rider lead animal when not permitted
Not give way when riding animal on footpath/nature strip
Ride animal more than 2 abreast (not multi-lane road)
Ride animal more than 2 abreast (marked lane)
Ride animal more than 1.5m from another rider
DIRECTIONS
Not obey direction of police/authorised person
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
Display do not overtake turning vehicle sign when less than 7 1/2 metres
CLASS B or C VEHICLES IN SAFE-T-CAM OR AVERAGE SPEED DETECTION
ZONES
Long vehicle not required distance from other long vehicle
Not keep left of centre on two-way road
Not keep left of dividing line
Not drive within marked lane multi-lane road
Not drive within single line of traffic (no lines marked)
Move from marked lane to another across continuous line
Drive on/over continuous white edge line
Drive during period of darkness without prescribed lights
BICYCLES OFFENCES
LEFT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS
Not turn left from far left side of road
Not turn left from multi-lane road from within left lane
Not turn left from slip lane from multi-lane road
Bike rider not enter from left marked lane-bike storage area
Turn left contrary to road marking
Bike rider not enter intersection from left of/parallel to/as near to dividing line/strip
RIGHT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS
Bike rider not enter one-way road from far right
Bike rider not turn right from left of/parallel to/as near to dividing line/strip
Not turn right from left of line/strip correctly
Not turn right from left of centre of road correctly
Not turn right from far right side of one-way road
Not turn right from multi-lane road from within right lane
Not enter intersection from bike storage area - turning right
Turn right contrary to road marking
Not turn right near to right of centre of intersection
Bicycle rider not make hook turn as prescribed
TRAFFIC CONTROL LIGHTS
Not stop at stop line at red light
Not stop at red light - toll booth
Not stop before stop sign at red light
Not stop before lights at red light
Not stop at stop line at red arrow
Not stop before stop sign at red arrow
Not stop before lights at red arrow
Proceed through red traffic light - toll booth
Proceed through red traffic light
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Demerit
points
Fine level
Fine $
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
3
2
$180
$108
2
6
5
6
6
$433
$325
$433
$433
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
$325
$325
$325
$325
3
5
6
5
2
3
$325
$433
$325
$108
$180
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
$72
5
$325
3
$180
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
$1,299
$1,299
$1,299
$1,299
$1,299
$1,299
$1,299
$1,299
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
6
3
6
6
6
6
6
3
6
$433
$180
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$180
$433
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Double
demerits
Yes
Yes
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Rule 80 (1)
Rule 80 (2)(a)
Rule 80 (2)(b)
Rule 80 (3)(a)
Rule 80 (3)(b)
Rule 80 (4)
Rule 81 (1)
Rule 81 (2)
Rule 82
Rule 83
Rule 88 (1)
Rule 88 (2)
Rule 89 (1)
Rule 89 (2)
Rule 90
Rule 91 (1)
Rule 91 (2)
Rule 92 (1)
Rule 98 (1)
Rule 99 (1)
Rule 99 (2)
Rule 100
Rule 129 (1)
Rule 130 (1)(a)&(2)
Rule 130 (1)(b)&(2)
Rule 131
Rule 132 (1)
Rule 132 (2)
Rule 135 (1)
Rule 137 (1)
Rule 138 (1)
Road Transport Act 2013
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (1)(a)
Sec 53 (3)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 53 (1)(b)
Sec 50 (a)
Sec 50 (b)
Sec 68 (1)
Sec 68 (1)
Sec 68 (1)
Description
CROSSINGS & SHARED ZONES
Approach children’s crossing too quickly to stop safely
Disobey hand-held stop sign at children’s crossing
Not stop at children’s crossing-pedestrian on crossing
Proceed at children’s crossing while sign shown
Proceed at children’s crossing contrary to directions
Proceed at children’s crossing-pedestrian at crossing
Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safely
Not give way to pedestrian on pedestrian crossing
Pass/overtake vehicle at pedestrian/children’s crossing
Not give way to pedestrian in shared zone
TRAFFIC SIGNS & ROAD MARKINGS
Disobey left turn only sign
Disobey left lane must turn left sign
Disobey right turn only sign
Disobey right lane must turn right sign
Disobey no turns sign
Disobey no left turn sign
Disobey not right turn sign
Drive contrary to direction of traffic lane arrow
Disobey one-way sign
Disobey keep left sign
Disobey keep right sign
Disobey no entry sign
KEEPING LEFT
Not drive on far left side of road
Drive in right lane on road with speed-limit over 80 km/h
Disobey keep left unless overtaking sign
Not keep left of oncoming vehicle
Not keep left of centre on two-way road
Not keep left of dividing line
Not keep left of median strip
Drive on dividing strip
Drive on/over continuous line near painted island
UNLICENSED DRIVER - INAPPROPRIATE CLASS OF LICENCE
Class C, Class R, Class LR or Class MR licence
Unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
Class HR, Class HC or Class MC licence
Unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
OTHER STATE OR TERRITORY LICENCE
Unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
EXPIRED LICENCE - LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
EXPIRED LICENCE - MORE THAN 2 YEARS
Unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
NEVER HELD A LICENCE
Unlicensed driver/rider
PERMIT UNLICENSED DRIVER INAPPROPRIATE CLASS OF LICENCE
Class C, Class R, Class LR or Class MR licence
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
Class HR, Class HC or Class MC licence
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
OTHER STATE OR TERRITORY LICENCE
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
EXPIRED LICENCE - LESS THAN 2 YEARS
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
EXPIRED LICENCE - MORE THAN 2 YEARS
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years)
Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years)
NEVER HELD A LICENCE
Permit unlicensed driver/rider
FRAUDULENT USE OF LICENCE
Unlawfully possess Australian driver licence
Unlawfully possess article like Australian driver licence
UNREGISTERED AND UNINSURED VEHICLES
Use unregistered vehicle on road/area
Use unregistered vehicle on road/area (heavy vehicle)
Use unregistered vehicle on road/area (heavy vehicle)(camera detected)
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Fine level
Fine $
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
2
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$433
$108
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
7
9
$541
$830
8
11
$650
$1,299
7
9
$541
$830
7
9
$541
$830
8
11
$650
$1,299
9
$830
7
9
$541
$830
8
11
$650
$1,299
7
9
$541
$830
7
9
$541
$830
8
11
$650
$1,299
9
$830
9
9
$830
$830
8
12
12
$650
$1,372
$1,372
Demerit
points
4
4
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Description
Sec 68 (1)
Sec 68 (1)
Sec 73 (3)
Sec 75 (2)
Use unregistered trailer on road/area
Stand unregistered trailer (not part of combination)
Fail to make/keep/produce record of interstate number plate
Fail to provide documentation relating to use of a vehicle
WRITTEN-OFF VEHICLES - ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED VEHICLES
Sec 90 (1)(a)
Assessor not ensure assessment made by trained person
Sec 90 (1)(b)
Assessor not ensure assessment by person not advised by trained person
Sec 91 (a)
Assessor not include if non-repairable damage - prior offence
Sec 91 (a)
Assessor not include whether non-repairable damage - 1st offence
Sec 91 (b)
Assessor not base cost calculation as prescribed - 1st offence
Sec 91 (b)
Assessor not base cost calculation as prescribed - prior offence
Sec 92 (1)
Assessor not provide written record of assessment
Sec 92 (2)
Assessor not provide Authority written record of assessment
Sec 93 (1)
Assessor not provide Authority information to assessment of veh as total loss
Sec 93 (2)
Self-insurer not provide information relating to total loss as prescribed
Sec 93 (3)
Auto-dismantler not provide information as prescribed
Sec 94 (1)
Assessor not keep prescribed records for 7 years
Sec 94 (3)
Fail to comply with direction to produce records
Sec 96
Not remove/deface/obliterate/destroy vehicle identifier as required
Sec 97 (1)(a)
Not attach written-off warning label to dismantled part
Sec 97 (1)(b)
Not attach written-off warning label to vehicle
Sec 97 (2)
Not attach written-off warning label within required period
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
Sec 98 (6)
Advertise willing to issue certificate of compliance when not licensed
Sec 98 (6)
Purport to issue certificate of compliance when not licensed
NEGLIGENT DRIVING
Sec 116 (1)
Burnout
Sec 117 (1)(c)
Negligent driving
SPEED MEASURING EVASION ARTICLES
Sec 119 (1)
Sell/offer for sale/purchase vehicle with speed evasion article
Sec 119 (2)
Drive/stand vehicle with speed evasion article
Sec 119 (3)
Responsible person vehicle driven with speed evasion article
Sec 119 (3)
Responsible person vehicle stood with speed evasion article
Sec 120 (3)
Fail to surrender speed evasion article
VEHICLE USE AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
Sec 143 (6)
Fail to pay tow-away charge
Sec 162 (1)
Vehicle not speed limiter compliant when driven on road or road related area
IDENTITY OFFENCES
Sec 175 (2)(a)
Driver/rider fail/refuse to produce licence/state name/address
Sec 175 (2)(b)
Driver/rider state false name/address
Sec 177 (1)
Responsible person/custodian not disclose drivers identity
Sec 177 (1)
Refuse to give info leading to drivers identification
Sec 188 (1)
Fail to supply name, address of camera recorded offender (person)
Sec 188 (1)
Fail to supply name, address of camera recorded offender (corporation) - 1st off
Sec 188 (1)
Fail to supply name, address of camera recorded offender (corporation) - 2nd/sub off
Sec 188 (2)
Falsely declare another person as camera recorded offender (person)
Sec 188 (2)
Falsely declare another person as camera recorded offender (corporation)
VEHICLE SANCTION OFFENCES
Sec 239 (2)
Not attach number plate confiscation notice as required
Sec 243 (1)
Not move/produce vehicle subject to production notice
Sec 243 (2)
Not remove/produce plates subject to production notice
Sec 244 (1)
Operate vehicle during number plate confiscation period
Sec 244 (2)
Remove/tamper with number plate production notice
Sec 244 (3)(a)
Operate vehicle in confiscation period with plate affixed
Sec 244 (3)(b)
Operate vehicle in confiscation period with altered plate
Sec 244 (3)(c)
Operate vehicle in confiscation period with resembling plate
Sec 244 (4)
Operate vehicle not subject to confiscation - notice attached
RT (DL) Reg 2008
LICENCE OFFENCES
Cl 9 (3)
Fail to carry notice about condition
Cl 9 (4)
Interstate conditional licence holder not carry notice
Cl 96 (3)
Refuse to allow police officer to inspect alcohol interlock device
Cl 117 (1)(a)
Fail to notify change of name
Cl 117 (1)(b)
Fail to notify change of address
Cl 115
Fail to return licence
Cl 114 (except cl 22 (b), 32, 33 & 34, 72 Fail to comply with licence conditions
(3), or 74(1))
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 72 (3))
Drive without approved alcohol interlock device fitted
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 74 (1)(e))
Drive with alcohol interlock device not functioning/circumvented
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 74 (1)(f))
Drive with breath sample from other in alcohol interlock device
Cl 118 (2)
Fail to provide evidence about register contents
Cl 116
Fail to provide information when required
VISITING DRIVERS
Cl 99 (7)(a)
Visiting driver not carry licence
Cl 99 (7)(b)
Visiting driver not produce licence
LEARNER
Cl 15 (1)(a)
Unaccompanied learner
Cl 15 (1)(b)
Fail to display ‘L’ plates on car as required
Cl 16 (a)
Fail to supervise driving
Cl 16 (b)
Person with learner not ensure road legislation not breached
Cl 17 (1)(a)
Learner ride motorcycle with other person
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Fine level
Fine $
8
3
12
12
$650
$180
$1,372
$1,372
8
8
12
12
12
12
8
12
12
12
12
12
12
8
8
8
8
$650
$650
$1,372
$1,372
$1,372
$1,372
$650
$1,372
$1,372
$1,372
$1,372
$1,372
$1,372
$650
$650
$650
$650
12
12
$1,372
$1,372
8
6
$650
$433
13
13
13
13
13
$1,696
$1,696
$1,696
$1,696
$1,696
5
14
$325
$2,238
2
2
9
9
8
12
17
8
12
$108
$108
$830
$830
$650
$1,372
$3,679
$650
$1,372
14
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
9
$2,238
$2,384
$2,384
$2,238
$2,238
$2,238
$2,238
$2,238
$830
2
2
13
2
2
2
4
$108
$108
$1,696
$108
$108
$108
$253
13
13
13
2
2
$1,696
$1,696
$1,696
$108
$108
2
2
$108
$108
9
4
2
2
4
$830
$253
$108
$108
$253
Demerit
points
3
3
9
2
2
2
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Cl 17 (1)(b)
Cl 17 (2)(a)
Cl 17 (2)(b)
Cl 18 (a)
Cl 18 (b)
Cl 19
Cl 19
Cl 114 (1)
Cl 114 (1)
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 22 (b))
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 22 (b))
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 22 (c))
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 32)
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 33)
Cl 114 (in respect of cl 34)
Cl 114 (1)
Cl 23 (a)
Cl 23 (b)
Cl 35 (6)
Cl 35 (7)(a)
Cl 35 (7)(b)
Cl 35 (7)(c)
Cl 35 (7)(d)
Cl 35 (7)(d)
Cl 35 (7)(e)
Cl 35 (7)(f)
Cl 35 (7)(g)
Cl 35 (8)
RT (VR) Reg 2007
Cl 22 (5)
Cl 26 (1)
Cl 26 (2)
Cl 27 (1)(a)
Cl 27 (1)(a)
Cl 27 (1)(b)
Cl 28
Cl 28
Cl 30 (8)
Cl 31 (1)(a)
Cl 31 (1)(b)
Cl 31 (2)(a)
Cl 31 (2)(b)
Cl 31 (3)(a)
Cl 31 (3)(b)
Cl 31 (5)
Cl 31 (6)
Cl 32 (2)
Cl 32 (3)
Cl 34 (1)(a)
Cl 34 (1)(b)
Cl 34 (2)(a)
Cl 34 (2)(b)
Cl 37 (3)
Cl 39 (4)
Cl 42 (5)(a)
Cl 42 (5)(b)
Cl 46 (3)(a)
Cl 46 (3)(b)
Cl 46 (3)(c)
Cl 46 (3)(d)
Cl 47 (a)
Cl 47 (b)
Cl 47 (c)
Cl 48
Cl 49
Cl 50 (2)
Cl 50 (3)
Cl 50 (3)
Cl 50 (3)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 85 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 85 (1)(b)
Description
Fail to display ‘L’ plate on motorcycle as required
Learner ride motor bike/trike not on approved list
Learner ride motorcycle of prohibited capacity/power
Learner tow other vehicle
Learner drive towed vehicle
Cause/permit/allow learner breach
Owner/person in charge of vehicle fail to prevent learner breach
PROVISIONAL
Ride motorcycle of prohibited capacity/power - 1st offence in 5 years
Ride motorcycle of prohibited capacity/power - 2nd or subsequent offence in 5 years
Not comply P1 licence - No P plates as required (Class C)
Not comply P1 licence - No P plate as required - (Class R)
Not comply P1 licence - Carry pillion passenger
P1/P2 Driver fail to comply conditions of licence - Drive prohibited vehicle
P1/P2 Driver fail to comply conditions of licence - Carry more than 1 passenger
Not comply with P1 passenger restriction
Not comply P2 licence - No P Plates as required
Provisional P1 Class C holder tow vehicle over 250 kg
Provisional P1 Class R holder tow vehicle
Not produce exemption on demand by police officer
Obtain/attempt to obtain exemption by false statement etc
Falsely claim to police officer to have an exemption
Forge/fraudulently alter exemption letter
Possess exemption letter obtained by false statement/dishonest means
Possess forged/fraudulently altered exemption letter
Unlawfully possess exemption letter/resemblance of exemption letter
Give/lend exemption letter for fraudulent use by other
Fraudulently use/allow other to use exemption letter
Not surrender exemption letter to Authority after it ceases
REGISTRATION OFFENCES
NUMBER PLATES/REGISTRATION LABELS
Not comply notice to return number plate
Plate holder fail to surrender damaged number plate
Not surrender other number plate - existing one damaged
Not notify authority of lost/stolen number plate
Not notify authority of destroyed number plate
Not deliver number plate to authority
Not notify recovered lost/stolen number plate
Not deliver recovered/lost number plate
Not return number plate after registration expiry
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF REGISTERED OPERATORS
Registered operator fail to notify change of garage address within 14 days
Registered operator fail to notify change of name/address for service of notice
Registered operator heavy vehicle fail to advise of write-off (operator declared)
Registered operator heavy vehicle fail to advise of write-off (insurer declared)
Registered operator use vehicle-not advise authority of changed reg. details
Registered operator use vehicle-not pay fee/charge for change reg. details
Registered operator fail to provide vehicle for inspection after written notice
Registered operator fail to provide information (proof of use of garaged address)
Offer vehicle for sale without inspection report available
Not give vehicle purchaser inspection report
Acquirer not complete and sign application for transfer of registration form
Not lodge completed/signed application for transfer form with stamp duty and fee
Fail to complete registration transfer form after acquiring vehicle (court order)
Fail to lodge/pay application within 14 days after acquiring vehicle (court order)
Not return certificate on transfer cancellation
Registered operator fail to comply with requirements of written notice
Not destroy registration label when registration cancelled
Not return certificate & plates on cancellation
TRADERS PLATES
Test drive vehicle with trader’s plates not issued to person
Authorise test drive of vehicle with trader’s plates not purchased
Authorise test drive in trader’s plates car without obtaining drivers details
Authorise test drive in trader’s plates vehicle without written permit
Not record use of trader's plate
Fail to keep trader's plate records for six months
Not produce record of trader's plate to Police/Authority
Fail to answer questions concerning use of trader's plate use
Ceased trader fail to notify Authority/surrender plate
Not return trader's plate within 14 days
Allow vehicle to be driven with expired trader's plate
Drive vehicle with expired trader's plate
In charge of vehicle with expired trader's plate
NUMBER PLATES/REGISTRATION LABELS-CLASS A MOTOR VEHICLE (Label
offences apply to Class A vehicles that are conditionally registered)
Use vehicle without correctly fixed/displayed number plate
Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible number plate
Use vehicle with unauthorised number plate
Use vehicle with illegal number plate
Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible label
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Demerit
points
Fine level
Fine $
4
7
7
4
4
2
2
$253
$541
$541
$253
$253
$108
$108
2
4
4
2
2
7
9
4
4
5
7
7
7
4
4
4
2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
2
$541
$830
$253
$253
$325
$541
$541
$541
$253
$253
$253
$108
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$108
7
7
2
2
3
7
7
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
6
6
6
6
2
$433
$433
$433
$433
$108
3
3
3
3
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Cl 85 (1)(b)
Cl 85 (1)(c)
Cl 85 (2)(a)
Cl 85 (2)(a)
Cl 85 (2)(b)
Cl 85 (2)(b)
Cl 85 (3)
Cl 85 (3)
Cl 85 (1)(b)
Cl 52 (1)(b)
Cl 52 (1)(b)
Cl 52 (1)(b)
Cl 85 (1)(a)
Cl 85 (1)(b)
Cl 85 (1)(b)
Cl 85 (1)(c)
Cl 85 (2)(c)
Cl 85 (2)(c)
Cl 85 (2)(b)
Cl 85 (2)(b)
Cl 85 (3)
Cl 85 (3)
Cl 85 (1)(b)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (1)(a)
Cl 52 (2)
Cl 52 (4)(a)
Cl 52 (4)(b)
Cl 52 (4)(b)
Cl 52 (5)(a)
Cl 52 (5)(a)
Cl 52 (5)(b)
Cl 52 (5)(c)
Cl 52 (5)(c)
Cl 55 (3)(a)
Cl 55 (3)(b)
Cl 56 (4)
Cl 56 (4)
Cl 58 (7)(a)
Cl 58 (7)(b)
Cl 58 (8)
Cl 58 (9)
Cl 59 (4)
Cl 59 (5)
Cl 67 (1)
Cl 67 (2)
Cl 67 (2)
Cl 67 (3)
Cl 67 (3)
Cl 68 (a)
Cl 68 (b)
Cl 68 (c)
Description
Use vehicle with illegal label
Use vehicle with expired label
Use vehicle displaying altered plate
Use vehicle displaying altered label
Use vehicle displaying misleading plate
Use vehicle displaying misleading label
Operator cause/permit/allow contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2)
Operator fail to prevent contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2)
Not display registration label
USE OF NUMBER PLATES/REGISTRATION LABELS-CLASS B or C MOTOR
VEHICLE
Use vehicle without correctly fixed/displayed number plate
Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible number plate
Use vehicle with illegal number plate
Use vehicle with unauthorised number plate
Use vehicle with illegal label
Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible label
Use vehicle with expired label
Use vehicle displaying altered plate
Use vehicle displaying altered label
Use vehicle displaying misleading plate
Use vehicle displaying misleading label
Operator cause/permit/allow contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2)
Operator fail to prevent contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2)
Not display registration label
VEHICLE STANDARDS
USE VEHICLE NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD - LIGHT VEHICLES
Use vehicle with dangerous protrusion
Frontal protection system (bullbar)
Defective LPG/CNG equipment/labelling
Defective headlights
Defective tail lights
Defective brake lights
Exceed dimensions
Defective brakes
Defective emergency brake
Defective steering
Excessive overhang
Oil/grease leaks
Seatbelt missing/defective
Defective seating
Defective door latch/hinge
Undue emission/inefficient/silencer
Defective tyre/s
Defective/missing fire extinguisher (bus)
Road train equipment
Not fitted/equipped seat belts/anchorages
Warning signs displayed on other vehicles
Other - (please specify defect)
Use vehicle cause danger/annoyance
Use unsafe/unserviced vehicle on road/area
Defective body/chassis/structural member
Operator vehicle used in contravention of Cl 52 (1)
MISCELLANEOUS
Employee not prepare a vehicle condition report
Employee not leave copy of vehicle condition report with nominated person
Employee not leave vehicle condition report copy with registered operator
Operator not give employee vehicle condition report form
Operator not nominate vehicle condition report form receiver
Operator not retain copy of vehicle condition report
Operator not produce vehicle condition report to Police/Authority
Operator not cause production of vehicle condition report to Police/Authority
Not ensure modified vehicle complies with standards
Not ensure modification certified as complying with standard
Not comply with notice to present vehicle for inspection
Not comply with changed notice to present vehicle for inspection
Conduct test/inspection without examiner authority
Issue inspection report without examiner authority
Breach condition of examiner authority
Issue false/misleading inspection report
Use premises for inspection/test without examiner authority
Permit issue of false/misleading inspection report
Stamp/affix vehicle part number without examiner authority
Alter/deface vehicle part number without authority
Remove/obliterate vehicle part number without authority
Possess vehicle part with altered/defaced number
Possess vehicle part with removed/obliterated number
Not notify authority changed/replaced vehicle part
Not notify details of changed/replaced vehicle part
Not retain copy of vehicle part change/replacement notification
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Demerit
points
Fine level
Fine $
2
2
6
6
6
6
2
2
2
$108
$108
$433
$433
$433
$433
$108
$108
$108
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
$650
3
3
3
3
5
3
3
2
2
2
2
5
2
5
2
3
5
5
2
3
2
2
3
5
2
2
3
3
3
2
$325
$180
$180
$108
$108
$108
$108
$325
$108
$325
$108
$180
$325
$325
$108
$180
$108
$108
$180
$325
$108
$108
$180
$180
$180
$108
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$253
$108
$253
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
$108
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Double
demerits
General driving offences
As at 1 July 2016
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice.
It does not replace the relevant legislation.
* Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty
Law
Cl 68 (d)
Cl 84 (1)
Cl 84 (1)
Cl 84 (2)
Cl 84 (2)
Cl 84 (2)
Cl 84 (2)
Cl 84 (3)
Cl 84 (5)
Cl 86 (1)
Cl 86 (3)
MAC ACT 1999
Sec 8 (1)
Sec 8 (1)
Sec 8 (1)
MVT ACT 1988
Sec 9 (1)(a)
Sec 9 (1)(b)
Sec 9 (1)(c)
RT (General) Reg 2013
Cl 18 (1)
Cl 21
Cl 24 (1)
Cl 25 (1)
Cl 26 (2)(a)
Cl 26 (2)(b)
Cl 26 (2)(c)
Cl 26 (3)(a)
Cl 26 (3)(b)
Cl 26 (3)(c)
Cl 27 (2)
Cl 27 (3)
Cl 33 (1)
Cl 33 (2)
Cl 34
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50C (1)
Cl 50G (1)
Cl 50K (4)
Cl 50P
Cl 50S (a)
Cl 50S (b)
Cl 50S (c)
Cl 50X (1)(a)
Cl 50X (1)(b)
Cl 148(6)
Cl 148(6)
Cl 148(6)
Cl 148(6)
HV (Adoption of Nat Law) Act 2013
Sec 26 (2)
Prot Env (Noise Control) Reg 2008
Cl 17 (1)
Description
Not produce vehicle part change/replacement notification to police
DEFECT NOTICES/LABELS
Permit vehicle in breach of registration condition
Use vehicle in breach of registration condition
Use vehicle in breach of minor defect notice
Use vehicle in breach of major defect notice
Permit vehicle in breach of minor defect notice
Permit vehicle in breach of major defect notice
Cause/permit use of unregistered vehicle
Cause/permit use of vehicle - registration suspended
Not provide required notification to Authority
Provide false/misleading garage address location
UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLES
Use uninsured motor vehicle
Cause uninsured motor vehicle to be used
Permit uninsured motor vehicle to be used
UNPAID MOTOR VEHICLE TAX
Owner drive/use vehicle with tax unpaid
Owner cause driving/use of vehicle with tax unpaid
Owner permit driving/use of vehicle with tax unpaid
OFFENCES
Person (not driver) cause/permit/allow use of transporter at prohibited time
Not inspect driver licence
Owner did not display bus signs
Own school bus without warning system
Own bus without door safety system
Own bus without safety padding
Own bus without field of view system
Drive bus without door safety system
Drive bus without safety padding
Drive bus without field of view system
Own bus not comply door closing requirements
Drive bus not comply door closing requirements
Obscure traffic control device
Not remove obstruction from traffic control device
Person (not driver) cause/permit unlawful display of turning vehicle sign
Drive etc articulated vehicle load etc project ahead of pin: cl 50L(1)(d)
Drive etc articulated vehicle exceeds 19 metres: cl 50L(1)(e)
Drive etc motor bike and sidecar with projecting load or equipment: cl 50L(1)(c)
Drive etc vehicle load not restrained appropriately: cl 50R(3)
Drive etc vehicle load placed makes vehicle unsafe etc: cl 50R(1)
Drive etc motor bike with projecting load or equipment: cl 50L(1)(b)
Drive etc motor lorry exceed lorry's mass limit: cl 50F(1)
Drive etc not attach lighted lamp or reflectors to load at night: cl 50L(4)(b)
Drive etc motor vehicle and trailer combination exceeds 19 metres: cl 50L(1)(f)
Drive etc vehicle load not secured appropriately: cl 50R(2)
Drive etc vehicle not mark end of loading or equipment: cl 50L(4)(a)
Drive etc vehicle with projecting load or equipment: cl 50L(1)(a)
Drive etc lorry not marked in accordance with clause 50G
Owner fail to provide information or certificate of registration
Drive three-wheeled motor vehicle exceed certified load mass
Drive motor vehicle view of traffic prevented
Drive motor bike view of overtaking vehicle prevented
Tow trailer or vehicle not have safe control of vehicle etc
Driver not carry copy of notice or permit as prescribed
Driver not carry information sheet as prescribed
Laden mass exceeds limit notice maximum by not more than 1 tonne
Laden mass exceeds limit notice maximum by not more than 2 tonnes
Laden mass exceeds limit notice maximum by not more than 3 tonnes
Laden mass exceeds limit notice maximum by not more than 4 tonnes
Refuse to comply with requirement of authorised officer
SOUND SYSTEM
Drive/use vehicle with sound system emitting offensive noise
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Fine level
Fine $
2
$108
2
2
5
6
5
6
8
8
2
2
$108
$108
$325
$433
$325
$433
$650
$650
$108
$108
8
8
8
$650
$650
$650
8
8
8
$650
$650
$650
6
2
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
9
3
9
3
3
9
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
6
3
3
5
8
10
11
$433
$108
$325
$325
$325
$325
$325
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$180
$830
$830
$180
$830
$180
$180
$830
$180
$180
$108
$253
$253
$253
$253
$433
$180
$180
$325
$650
$1,047
$1,299
2
$108
$200
Demerit
points
1
3
2
Double
demerits