Traffic Regulations 1999

1. Exceed Speed Limit

By up to 15 km/h

ARR 20

150

1

Over 15 km/h up to 30 km/h

ARR 20

300

3

Over 30 km/h up to 45 km/h

ARR 20

600

4

Over 45 km/h

TA 30A, ARR 20

1 000

6

2. Seat Belts

Driver fails to occupy required seat or wear seatbelt

ARR 264

500

3

Driver fails to ensure child or young person wears seat belt / restraint

ARR 266(1)

500

3

Adult passenger fails to wear seat belt

ARR 265(1)

500

3. Traffic Lights

Fail to obey red traffic light

ARR 56(1), 56(2), 59(1), 60, 66(1)

240

3

Fail to obey yellow traffic light

ARR 57(1), 57(2)

100

4. Traffic Control Devices

Fail to obey traffic control device

ARR 29, 39(1), 39(2), 40, 41, 57(1), 57(2) 61, 62, 64, 65, 67(1), 68(1), 69(1), 70, 71(1), 80(2), 80(3), 88(1), 88(2), 89(1), 89(2), 90, 91(1), 91(2), 92(1)(b), 92(2), 93(1), 94, 95(1), 96(1), 97(1), 98(1), 99(1), 99(2), 100, 103(1), 103(2), 104(1), 104(2), 104(3), 105, 106(1), 106(2), 106(3), 108(1), 116, 130(2), 131, 153(1), 154A, 169, 187(4), 232(1), 252(1)

80

Fail to obey traffic control device at level crossing

ARR 121, 122, 123

ARR 124

500

500

6

5. L or P Plates

Drive without "L" or "P" plates when required

TR 12(4) and (9B), 13(2), 14(2), 15(1)

100

2

7. Bicycles

Fail to have lamp alight

ARR 259

25

Ride bicycle incorrectly

ARR 245

25

Carry excess persons on bicycle

ARR 246

25

Ride within 2m of rear of motor vehicle

ARR 255

25

Fail to give way to pedestrian

ARR 250(2)(b)

25

Take part in race or speed trial on road or public place (in which bicycles are the only vehicles to take part in the race or speed trial) contrary to regulation 37(3)

TR 37(3)

25

Bicycle rider holding moving vehicle

ARR 254(2)

25

Ride bicycle without helmet

ARR 256(1)

25

Ride bicycle without helmet securely fastened

ARR 256(1)

25

Rider fails to ensure passenger wears helmet

ARR 256(2)

25

8. Lights

Drive with faulty or unlit headlights / taillights

ARR 215(1)

50

Fail to dip headlights

ARR 218(1)(a)

50

Other lights not operated as required

ARR 215(1)(b), 216(1)

50

9. Motorcycle Helmets

Ride without wearing helmet (passenger or driver)

ARR 270(1), 270(2)

100

Ride without helmet securely fastened (passenger or driver)

ARR 270(1)(a), 270(2)

80

Carry pillion or sidecar passenger not wearing helmet

ARR 270(1)(b)

80

Wear helmet not approved or deteriorated

TR 8, ARR 270(1)

60

10. Incorrect Turns

Make a turn contrary to Regulations (includes unsafe U-turn and fail to obey arrows)

ARR 27(1), 28(1), 29, 31(1), 32(1), 33(1), 34(1), 37, 38(1), 43 and 43A

60

Fail to give way to pedestrian or bicycle rider while turning

ARR 62, 72(1), 73(1), 74(1), 75(1)

100

11. Crossing Lines

Cross single unbroken line

ARR 138, 147, 150

80

Cross double lines where not permitted

ARR 132(2)

80

12. Signals

Fail to signal turns, change lanes, stop

ARR 46(1), 48(1)

60

Fail to cancel signal

ARR 46(4), 48(4), 51

40

13. Crossings

Fail to give way at pedestrian crossing

ARR 81(2)

100

Fail to give way at children's crossing

ARR 80(2)

120

14. Keep Left

Fail to keep left

ARR 27(1), 129(1), 130(2), 131, 132(1), 132(2), 135(1)

50

15. Keep to Traffic Lanes

Fail to keep to left lane when not overtaking

ARR 130(2)

50

Fail to drive in traffic lane

ARR 146(1)

50

16. Body Protruding from Vehicle

Drive while part of passenger's body protruding

ARR 268(4)

50

Travel in motor vehicle with part of body protruding

ARR 268(3)

50

Drive while passenger on step, boot, bonnet, roof or on tailgate / trayside of, or while standing in utility or other truck

ARR 268(4), 268(4A), 268(4B)

100

Ride as passenger on step, boot, bonnet, roof or on tailgate / trayside of, or while standing in utility or other truck

ARR 268(1), 268(2)

100

Drive while child or young person in open load space of vehicle

TR 7(1)(a), ARR 268(4A), 268(4B)

120

Drive while passenger (other than child or young person) in open load space of vehicle

TR 7(1)(a), ARR 268(4A), 268(4B)

80

Ride as adult passenger in open load space of vehicle

TR 7(1)(b), ARR 268(2)

100

17. Number Plates

Number plate not clearly visible

TR 26(2)(a)

30

Number plate missing

TR 26(1)(a)

40

18. Fail to Give Way

Fail to give way to right

ARR 72(1), 75(1)(c), 72(5)(b)

100

Fail to give way at intersection

ARR 72(1), 73(1), 75(1)

100

Fail to give way when entering road from road-related area or adjacent land

ARR 74(1)

100

Fail to give way to bus

ARR 77(1)

100

Fail give way to emergency vehicle

ARR 79(1)

100

Drive wrong way in a one way street

ARR 98(1)

100

19. Obstruct Traffic

By entering blocked intersection

ARR 128

40

By travelling abnormally slowly

ARR 125(1)

40

By soliciting a lift or sale of goods

ARR 236(4), 236(5)

40

By opening doors or alighting from vehicle

ARR 269(1), 269(3)

40

20. Unsafe Loading

Allow load to escape or fall from vehicle

ARR 292

80

Drive with load insufficiently secured or restrained

TR 24, 24A(1), ARR 292, 292A(1)

60

21. Overtaking

Overtake incorrectly (general)

ARR 93(1), 94, 129, 130(2), 140, 141(1), 142(1), 143(1), 144

70

Overtake turning long vehicle when not safe

ARR 143(1), 143(2)

50

Overtake slowing or stopped vehicle at pedestrian crossing

ARR 82

100

Overtake slowing or stopped vehicle at children's crossing

ARR 82

120

22. Warning Signs

Fail to display warning signs near disabled heavy vehicle

ARR 227(2)

50

Fail to display warning signs near fallen load

ARR 227(3)

50

Fail to carry warning signs on heavy / long vehicle

ARR 226(1)

30

23. Driving Carelessly, etc.

Drive while using mobile phone (learner or provisional driver)

TR 15A

500

3

Drive while using hand held mobile phone

ARR 300

500

3

Drive while image on television or visual display unit screen visible to driver

ARR 299(1)(a)

500

3

Drive while image on television or visual display unit screen likely to distract another driver

ARR 299(1)(b)

500

3

Drive carelessly (no injury)

TA 30B(3)

150

Drive in disorderly manner or cause undue noise or smoke

TR 18(2), ARR 291

60

Take part in race or speed trial on road or public place (other than a race or speed trial in which bicycles are the only vehicles to take part) contrary to regulation 37(3)

TR 37(3)

220

3

Drive vehicle causing sustained loss of traction contrary to regulation 37A(1)

TR 37A(1)

220

3

Drive vehicle causing damage to road or public place – contrary to regulation 37B(1)

TR 37B(1)

220

3

24. Unsafe Carriage of Passengers

Drive while passengers in trailer without approval

ARR 298

100

Ride in trailer without approval

TR 7(1)(b)

100

25. Unregistered / Uninsured

Drive unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle (where vehicle unregistered or uninsured for one month or less and is not a heavy vehicle or a commercial passenger vehicle)

TA 33(1)(a), 33(4)

300

Drive unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle (where vehicle unregistered or uninsured for more than one month but less than 12 months and is not a heavy vehicle or a commercial passenger vehicle)

TA 33(1)(a), 33(4)

800

Drive unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle (where vehicle unregistered or uninsured for 12 months or more and is not a heavy vehicle or a commercial passenger vehicle)

TA 33(1)(a), 33(4)

1500

Drive unregistered / uninsured box trailer

TA 33(1), 34(1)

100

26. General

Fail to obey direction of police officer

ARR 304(1)

80

Leave ignition keys in unattended vehicle

ARR 213(4)

40

Interfere with traffic control device without consent

TA 12(1)(b)

60

Fail to remove wheel chocks from road

ARR 293

40

Drive on prescribed beach

TR 33

40

Drive without a licence where previous licence has expired for 2 months or less

TA 32(1)

200

Drive without a licence where:

(a) driver has not previously held a licence; or

(b) previous licence has expired for more than 2 months

TA 32(1)

500

Drive as a learner without a licence holder or approved person occupying front seat of vehicle

TR 12(6) and (9B)

500

Drive vehicle on footpath

ARR 288(1)

50

Drive unsafe motor vehicle

TR 17

60

Carry passenger on motor cycle contrary to regulation 15(3)

TR 15(3)

80

Stop long or heavy vehicle for longer than 1 hour or otherwise permitted

ARR 200(2)

60

Stop vehicle on or near crest or curve on length of road

ARR 193(1)

60

Fail to provide personal particulars when required

TR 9(4)

100

Fail to provide personal particulars or information when required

TR 9(5)

100

Fail to provide information when required

TR 9(6)

100

Drive with alcohol in breath or blood contrary to section 23(1)

TA 23(1)

400

6

Drive with alcohol in breath or blood contrary to section 25 or 26

TA 25(3), 26(1)(a), 26(1)(b)

400

6

Drive with prohibited drug in body contrary to section 28

TA 28(1)

400

6

Fail to comply with direction by police officer about excessive noise

TA 29AU

200

Traffic control device offence

TR 87A(2)

400 for individual

2 000 for body corporate

Obstruct a road, or cause obstruction on a road, contrary to regulation 34(1)

TR 34(1)

250

27. Offences under Motor Vehicles Act 1949

Fail to change ownership papers within prescribed period

MVA 20(1)

30

Fail to produce licence on request

MVA 113(1)

100

Remove, alter or deface defect label

MVA 128A(12)

80