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Regulation 6

Part 1 Traffic and Road Rules Offences Traffic Act 1925 Traffic offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
TA 41G(1)(a)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that was (or was likely to be) reasonably mistaken by a driver for emergency vehicle flashing light0.750
TA 41G(1)(b)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that dazzled/distracted a driver (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(1)(c)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that misled/confused a driver (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(1)(d)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that interfered with operation/effectiveness of traffic light/overhead lane control signal/traffic arrow (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(2)Display a light/reflector on/near a road (after given Transport Commission written notice that it constitutes a traffic hazard)1.250
TA 41G(4)Fail to obey direction to adjust/disconnect/move/cover a light/reflector constituting a traffic hazard1.250
TA 41H(1)(a)Place/display anything on/near a road obscuring traffic control device10
TA 41H(1)(b)Place/display anything on/near a road interfering with operation/effectiveness of traffic control device10
TA 41H(1)(c)Place/display anything on/near a road preventing (or likely to prevent) an approaching driver clearly seeing traffic control device10
TA 41J(1)Mark (or otherwise place) on a road, anything purporting to be a road marking1.250
TA 42(1)Use loudspeaker on or from a vehicle without a permit0.250
TA 43G(3)Registered operator fail to comply with notice of demand
individual4.250
body corporate8.50

General offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
TA 51(3)(a)Owner or registered operator fail to provide driver information as required (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual4.250
body corporate7.750
TA 51(3)(b)Owner or registered operator fail to provide, or to diligently ascertain, driver information or to report such steps within 7 days (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual2.250
body corporate5.250
TA 51(3)(c)Fail to provide driver identity or information leading to identification (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual2.250
body corporate5.250

Road Rules Speed-limit offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local speed-limit offences see item 436 and items 444 to 450.
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by less than 10km/h0.502
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by less than 10km/h (photographic detection device)0.502
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 10 to 14km/h0.752
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 10 to 14km/h (photographic detection device)0.752
RR 20Rider of a bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by less than 15km/h0.500
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 15 to 22km/h13
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 15 to 22km/h (photographic detection device)13
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 15 to 22km/h0.750
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 23 to 29km/h1.753
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 23 to 29km/h10
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 23 to 29km/h (photographic detection device)1.753
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 30 to 37km/h35
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 30 to 37km/h (photographic detection device)35
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 30 to 37km/h1.250
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 38 to 44km/h4.256
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 38 to 44km/h (photographic detection device)4.256
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 38 to 44km/h1.750
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 45km/h or more5.756
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 45km/h or more (photographic detection device)5.756
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 45km/h or more2.250

Left turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 27(1)Fail to keep left when starting left hand turn at intersection (from other than multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(1)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within left lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning left from multi-lane road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(1A)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within slip lane (unless obstructed) when turning left from multi-lane road with slip lane
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(2A)Rider of bicycle fail to approach and enter intersection from within bicycle storage area that is directly in front of left marked lane or of a bicycle lane on left side of road when turning left at intersection from multi-lane road0.500
RR 29(1)Fail to make left hand turn at intersection as indicated by a turn line (unless otherwise permitted)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Right turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 31(1)Start right hand turn incorrectly (from other than multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 32(1)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within right lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning right from multi-lane road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 32(2A)Rider of a bicycle, when turning right from a multi-lane road, fail to approach and enter intersection from within bicycle storage area that is directly in front of a right marked lane or of a bicycle lane on the right side of the road0.500
RR 33(1)Make right hand turn incorrectly
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Hook turn/U-turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 34(1)Fail to make hook turn in accordance with to hook turn only sign10
RR 35(2)Rider of a bicycle making hook turn incorrectly0.750
RR 36Rider of a bicycle make hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign0.750
RR 37Start U-turn without clear view and when could unreasonably obstruct traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 38Fail to give way as required when making U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 39(1)Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (at dividing strip)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 39(2)Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (along road)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 40Make U-turn at intersection with traffic lights without U-turn permitted sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 41Make U-turn at intersection without traffic lights (contrary to no U-turn sign)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 42Start U-turn at intersection from incorrect position
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 43Make U-turn at certain crossings
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 43AMake U-turn on road-related area with traffic lights
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Change of direction signal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 46(1)Fail to give required left change of direction signal0.752
RR 46(4)Fail to turn off left indicator on completion of direction change0.750
RR 48(1)Fail to give required right change of direction signal
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 48(4)Fail to turn off right indicator on completion of direction change0.750
RR 51Use direction indicator light except as permitted0.500

Stop signal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 53(1)Fail to give required stop signal0.752
RR 53(2)Fail to give stop signal for long enough on stopping0.752
RR 53(3)Fail to give stop signal when slowing suddenly0.752

Traffic light/traffic arrow offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 56(1)Fail to stop as required on red traffic light
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 56(2)Fail to stop as required on red traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 57(1)Fail to stop on yellow traffic light when could have done so safely and/or proceed before permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 57(2)Fail to stop on yellow traffic arrow when could have done so safely and/or proceed before permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 57(3)Fail to clear intersection as soon as safe after entering on yellow traffic light/arrow
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 59(1)Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 59(1)Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light (photographic detection device)13
RR 60Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 60Driver of motor vehicle enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrow (photographic detection device)13
RR 60A(1)Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light13
RR 60A(2)Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic arrow13
RR 61(2)Proceed against yellow/red traffic light/arrow after having stopped before entering intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 61(5)Fail to leave intersection as soon as safe after traffic light/arrow changes to yellow/red (having entered on green)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Giving way at traffic light/traffic arrow offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 62(1)Fail to give way when turning at intersection with traffic lights except on green traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 62(1)(a)Fail to give way to pedestrian as required when turning at intersection with traffic lights
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 63(2)Fail to give way at intersection where traffic lights not wholly operating (with traffic light-stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 63(3)Fail to give way as required at intersection that is not a roundabout where traffic lights not wholly working or only flashing yellow (and no traffic light-stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 64Fail to give way as required when turning at flashing yellow traffic arrow at intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 65(2)(a)Fail to give way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 65(2)(b)Obstruct pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 65(2)(c)Overtake/pass a vehicle stopping/stopped at marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253

Twin red light offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 66(1)Fail to stop as required at twin red lights (other than at level crossing)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 66(4)Proceed through twin red lights after stopping (other than at level crossing) with red lights still showing
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Giving way at traffic light/sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 67(1)Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/ stop line (at intersection without traffic lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 68(1)Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/stop line (other than at intersection, children's crossing, level crossing or twin red lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 69(1)Fail to give way as required at give way sign/give way line at intersection (other than a roundabout)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 70Fail to give way at give way sign on bridge/narrow road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 71(1)Fail to give way as required at give way sign/give way line (other than at intersection, bridge, narrow road, level crossing, twin red lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Giving way where no traffic light/sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 72(1)Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned intersection (other than T-intersection or roundabout)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 73(1)Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned T-intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Entering/leaving road-related area offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 74(1)(a)Fail to give way as required to vehicle (other than one turning right from road-related area/adjacent land) when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(b)Fail to give way to any pedestrian on road when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(c)Fail to give way to any vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area crossed when entering (uncontrolled /unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(d)(i)Fail to give way when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area to pedestrian on the road-related area
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(d)(ii)Fail to give way when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area to vehicle ahead or approaching from the left or right
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(a)Fail to give way to any pedestrian on road when entering road-related area/adjacent land from an uncontrolled/unsigned road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(b)Fail to give way as required to any vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area crossed when entering road-related area/adjacent land from an uncontrolled/unsigned road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(c)Fail to give way to oncoming vehicle on road when turning right into road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(d)Fail to give way as required to vehicle on continuing road at T-intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Keeping clear of/giving way to particular vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 77(1)Fail to give way as required to signed signalling bus pulling out
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 78(1)Move into path of police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 78(2)Fail to move out of path of police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 79(1)Fail to give way to police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 79A(1)Fail to slow to safe stopping speed when approaching police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(2)Fail to give way to police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle worker in vicinity of vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(3)Pass or overtake police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm at speed greater than 40km/h
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(5)Fail to maintain safe speed when passing or overtaking police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm so as to cause danger to police/emergency/assistance vehicle worker in vicinity
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753

Giving way at crossing/shared zone offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 80(1)Approach children's crossing too quickly to stop safely
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 80(2)(a)Fail to stop at children's crossing (when hand-held stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 80(2)(b)Fail to stop at children's crossing (when pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on/entering crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 80(3)Proceed through children's crossing, when pedestrian or rider of a bicycle is on or entering crossing and whilehand-held stop sign still displayed, or before being signalled to do so
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 80(4)Proceed through children's crossing while pedestrian or rider of a bicycle is on or is entering the crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 81(1)Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safely
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 81(2)Fail to give way to pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on pedestrian crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 82Overtake/pass a vehicle stopping/stopped at children's/pedestrian crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 83Driver fail to give way to pedestrian in shared zone
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

General give way offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 84(1)Fail to give way as required to vehicle when driving through break in (unsigned/unmarked) dividing strip
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 85Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering a turning lane from a painted island
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 86(1)Fail to give way when entering median turning bay to oncoming vehicle already in bay
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 87(1)Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering a marked lane or line of traffic from either side of road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 87(3)Fail to give way to vehicle as required when turning from a median strip parking area into a marked lane/line of traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Traffic sign at certain location offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 88(1)Fail to turn left at left turn only sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 88(2)Fail to turn left when entering intersection in left lane must turn left sign lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 89(1)Fail to turn right at right turn only sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 89(2)Fail to turn right when entering intersection in right lane must turn right sign lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 90Turn at no turns sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(1)Turn left at no left turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(2)Turn right at no right turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(2)Make U-turn at no right turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 92(1)Drive in direction contrary to traffic lane arrows (other than at roundabout) except when making permitted U-turn or when permitted by a traffic sign or when obstructed
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

General traffic sign/road marking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 93(1)(a)Drive past a no overtaking or passing sign when oncoming vehicle on bridge/road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 93(1)(b)Overtake vehicle on bridge/road contrary to no overtaking or passing sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 94Overtake on bridge contrary to no overtaking on bridge sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 96(1)Driver stop on area with keep clear marking
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 97(1)Drive on road when road access sign indicates driver/vehicle not permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10
RR 98(1)Drive contrary to one-way sign unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver12
RR 99(1)Fail to keep left (contrary to keep left sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 99(2)Fail to keep right (contrary tokeep right sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 100Drive past a no entry sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 101(1)Fail to stop before reaching hand-held stop sign (other than at children's crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 101(2)Proceed past hand-held stop sign before permitted to do so (other than at children's crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253

Truck, bus and other large vehicle sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 102(1)Drive overheight vehicle past clearance sign or low clearance sign3.252
RR 103(1)Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (gross mass) sign/gross load limit sign if in excess of displayed gross mass3.252
RR 103(2)Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign if in excess of mass indicated3.252
RR 104(1)Drive vehicle (other than bus) past no trucks sign if in excess of mass indicated unless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 104(2)Drive vehicle (other than bus) past no trucks sign if in excess of length indicated unless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 104(3)Drive truck past no trucks signunless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 105Fail to comply with trucks must enter sign1.250
RR 106(1)Drive bus past no buses sign in excess of indicated GVM1.250
RR 106(2)Drive bus past no buses sign in excess of indicated length1.250
RR 106(3)Drive bus past no buses sign1.250
RR 107Fail to comply with buses must enter sign1.250

Roundabout offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 111(1)Fail to enter roundabout as required (from multi-lane road or multi lines of traffic)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10
RR 112(2)Fail to give sufficient left change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when leaving at first exit)0.752
RR 112(3)Fail to continue left change of direction signal (when leaving at first exit of roundabout)0.752
RR 113(2)Fail to give sufficient right change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when travelling more than halfway through)0.752
RR 113(3)Fail to continue right change of direction signal (when travelling more than halfway through roundabout) except as permitted0.752
RR 114(1)Fail to give way on entering roundabout to vehicle in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 115(1)(a)Fail to keep left of central traffic island in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 115(1)(b)Fail to keep to left of centre of traffic island in roundabout (where vehicle too large to drive in roundabout without driving on edge of central traffic island)1.252
RR 115(1)(c)Fail to keep to left of centre of traffic island (where vehicle too large to drive in roundabout without driving over central traffic island)1.252
RR 116Fail to obey roundabout traffic lane arrows as required
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 117(1)Fail to indicate left-change of lane/traffic line in roundabout0.752
RR 117(2)Fail to indicate right-change of lane/traffic line in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 118(1)Fail to indicate left when leaving roundabout (if practicable)0.752
RR 118(2)Fail to turn off left indicator after leaving roundabout0.750
RR 119Rider of a bicycle/animal (in far left lane) fail to give way to vehicle leaving roundabout0.750

Level crossing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 121Fail to stop and give way at stop sign at level crossing
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 122Fail to give way at level crossing with give way sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 123(a)Enter level crossing (with warning lights or bells operating)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(b)Enter level crossing (with gate/boom/barrier closed or moving)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(c)Enter level crossing (when train entering)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(d)Enter level crossing (when approaching train can be seen/heard and danger of collision)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(e)Enter level crossing (when blocked or road beyond blocked)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver2.253
RR 124Fail to leave level crossing as soon as safe
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.250

General driving rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local general offences see items 441 and 442.
RR 125(1)Unreasonably obstructing the path of other driver/pedestrian
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 126Follow another vehicle too closely to stop safely
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver11
RR 127(1)Long vehicle driver fail to keep required minimum distance behind another long vehicle11
RR 128Enter blocked intersection/or intersection when road beyond blocked
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 128A(1)Enter children's crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing when blocked or road beyond is blocked
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Keeping to the left offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 129(1)Driver (other than motor bike rider) fail to keep to far left side of road (except on multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 130(2)Drive in a right hand lane on multi-lane road (in an over 80 km/h zone or with keep left unless overtaking sign) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.752
RR 131(1)Fail to keep to left of oncoming vehicles as required unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding on path or nature strip
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.252
RR 132(1)Fail to keep to left of centre of road (when no dividing line/median strip)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.252
RR 132(2)Fail to keep to left of dividing line as required
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 132(2A)Cross dividing lines as specified to make U-turn
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 135(1)Fail to keep to left of median strip (other than painted island)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.253
RR 136Drive wrong way on a one-way service road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 137(1)Drive on dividing strip at same level as road and marked at each side by continuous line (other than painted island) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 138(1)Drive on/over painted island (with single continuous line/2 parallel continuous lines) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Overtaking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 140Overtake when unsafe and when no clear view of any approaching traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 141(1)Overtake to left of vehicle except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 142(1)Overtake to right of vehicle indicating turning right or doing U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 143(1)Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to left of vehicle with do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning left
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 143(2)Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to right of vehicle with do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning right, or doing U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 144(a)Overtake too close to another vehicle
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 144A(1)Pass rider of bicycle without sufficient distance12
RR 144(b)Cut in front of vehicle after overtaking
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 145Increase speed while being overtaken on two-way road and before overtaking vehicle has safely returned
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10

Marked lane/line of traffic offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local marked line offences see item 443.
RR 146(1)Fail to drive within single marked lane as required (multi-lane road) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 146(2)Fail to drive within single line of traffic as required when 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in same direction (and no marked lanes)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 147Cross continuous line separating 2 marked lanes (multi-lane road) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.752
RR 148(1)Fail to give way moving from one marked lane to another
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 148(2)Fail to give way moving from one line of traffic to another (when at least 2 lines of traffic travelling in same direction)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 148ADriver of motor vehicle fail to give way when diverging (left or right) within a marked lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 149Fail to give way to vehicle when any part of other vehicle is ahead when lines of traffic merge
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 150(1)Drive on/over continuous white edge line except as permitted0.750
RR 151(1)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 2 abreast (on other than multi-lane road)0.750
RR 151(2)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 2 abreast (in marked lane) unless overtaking or otherwise permitted0.750
RR 151(4)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 1.5 metres abreast of another rider0.750
RR 151A(2)Rider of motor bike unlawfully lane filtering along a length of road12

Overhead lane control offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 152(1)Fail to comply with overhead lane control device
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253

Marked lane for special purpose offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 153(1)Drive in bicycle lane except as permitted0.752
RR 154(1)Drive in bus lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(1)Drive in bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(3)Drive across bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(5)Turn at intersection after bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 156(1)Drive in transit lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 157(1)Drive in truck lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 159(1)Fail to drive in correct lane as marked for that vehicle type unless driving as specified0.750

No stopping/no parking sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 167Disobey no stopping sign
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 168(1)Disobey no parking sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 169Stop at side of road with continuous yellow edge line
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750

Stopping at intersection/crossing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 170(1)Stop in an intersection except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 170(2)Stop within 20 metres of traffic lights at intersection except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 170(3)Stop within 10 metres of intersection (without traffic lights) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 171(1)Stop on or within 20 metres of approach to or 10 metres after children's crossing except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 172(1)Stop on or within 20 metres of approach to or 10 metres after pedestrian crossing (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 173(1)Stop on or within 10 metres of approach to or 3 metres after marked foot crossing (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 174(2)Stop within 10 metres of approach to or 3 metres after bicycle crossing lights (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 175(1)Stop on or within 20 metres either side of level crossing
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750

Stopping on clearway offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 176(1)Disobey clearway sign except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Stopping in zone for particular vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 179(1)Stop in loading zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 179(2)Exceed time in loading zone0.500
RR 180(1)Stop in truck zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 181(1)Stop in works zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 182(1)Stop in taxi zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 183(1)Stop in bus zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 185(1)Stop in permit zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 186(1)Stop in mail zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500

Stopping in other restricted place offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 187(1)Stop in bus/transit/truck lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 187(2)Stop in bicycle lane except as permitted0.750
RR 187(4)Stop in bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 188Stop in shared zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 189(1)Double park on road
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 191Stop (near obstruction) in such position to obstruct traffic
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 192(1)Stop on bridge/causeway/ramp or similar except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 192(2)Stop in tunnel/underpass except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 193(1)Stop on or near crest/curve (outside built-up area) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 194(1)Stop within one metre of fire hydrant/indicator/fire plug indicator except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 195(1)Stop within 20 metres of approach to or within 10 metres after bus stop sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 197(1)Stop (other than rider of a bicycle/animal) on bicycle path/footpath/shared path/dividing strip or nature strip (other than own) in built-up area except as permitted0.500
RR 197(1A)Stop on a painted island
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 198(1)Obstruct access to/from footpath ramp (or similar access) to foot/bicycle path or passageway
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 198(2)Stop on/across driveway or similar vehicular access except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 199(1)Stop within 3 metres of public post box except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 200(1)Stop heavy/long vehicle other than on road shoulder (when not in built-up area)10
RR 200(2)Stop heavy/long vehicle on road (in built-up area) longer than 1 hour except as permitted0.750
RR 201Stop contrary to bicycle parking sign0.500
RR 202Stop contrary to motor bike parking sign
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 203(1)Stop in parking area for people with disabilities except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 203AStop in slip lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 203BStop in parking area for electric-powered vehicles except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 203CStop in parking area for charging of electric-powered vehicles except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10

Permissive parking sign/parking fee offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 205(1)Park continuously for longer than permitted by sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.250

Parallel parking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 208(1)Incorrect parallel park on road (other than median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 208AIncorrect parallel park in road-related area (other than median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 209(2)Incorrect parallel park (median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500

Angle parking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 210(1)Incorrect angle parking
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500

Other parking-related rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 211(2)Fail to park vehicle wholly within parking bay
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 211(3)Use more parking bays than necessary0.500
RR 212(1)Fail to enter/leave median strip park in direction indicated
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver10
RR 212(2)Fail to enter/leave median strip parking area in forward direction (when no direction given)0.750
RR 213(2)Fail to effectively apply parking brake/restrain motor vehicle in some way0.750
RR 213(3)Driver leaving motor vehicle fail to switch off engine if will be over 3 metres from motor vehicle0.750
RR 213(4)Fail to remove ignition key (when over 3 metres from motor vehicle unattended by person at least 16 years)0.500
RR 213(5)Fail to lock doors or secure windows (when over 3 metres from motor vehicle unattended by person at least 16 years)0.500

Light on vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 215(1)(a)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without head/tail/number plate lights effectively operating and visible11
RR 215(1)(b)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without clearance/side marker lights effectively operating and visible11
RR 216(1)Tow vehicle at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without lights as required on towed vehicle11
RR 217(1)Use front or rear fog light except as permitted0.750
RR 218(1)Use high-beam headlights within 200 metres of moving vehicle11
RR 219Use/allow use of lights likely to dazzle another road user11
RR 220(1)(a)Stop wide vehicle on road at night without clearance and side marker lights effectively operating and visible1.250
RR 220(1)(b)Stop vehicle (other than wide vehicle) on road at night without required parking lights10
RR 221(1)Use hazard warning lights except as permitted0.750
RR 222(2)Driver fail to have operating school bus warning lights as required when dropping off/picking up a child1.250

Light on animal-drawn vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 223Riding animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility without required lighting and reflector10

Horn/radar detector offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 224Use/allow use of a horn (or similar warning device) unnecessarily
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 225(1)Drive vehicle or tow trailer having device for detecting, or preventing effective use of, speed measuring device unless exempt5.750
RR 225(2)Person in vehicle or trailer having device for detecting, or preventing effective use of, speed measuring device unless exempt5.750

Portable warning triangle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 226(1)Drive vehicle not equipped with 3 portable warning triangles (GVM more than 12 tonnes)10
RR 226(2)Fail to produce portable warning triangles for inspection10
RR 227(2)Fail to use portable warning triangles as required (while stopped and vehicle not visible for 200m)(GVM more than 12 tonnes)10
RR 227(3)Fail to use portable warning triangles as required (fallen load not visible for 200m)(GVM more than 12 tonnes)10

General pedestrian rules offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 228Fail to obey no pedestrians sign0.750
RR 229Pedestrian fail to comply with road access sign0.750
RR 230(1)Pedestrian fail to cross road by shortest safe route/stay on road longer than necessary to safely cross0.250
RR 231(1)Fail to comply with pedestrian traffic lights0.250
RR 232(1)Pedestrian fail to comply with traffic light (when no pedestrian light)0.250
RR 232(3)Pedestrian crossing road fail to proceed as required after change to yellow/red traffic light0.250
RR 234(1)Pedestrian cross road/part of road within 20 metres of crossing except as permitted0.250
RR 234(2)Pedestrian remain on crossing longer than necessary0.250
RR 235(1)Fail to use pedestrian facility at or near level crossing0.250
RR 235(2)(a)Pedestrian fail to comply with warning lights at level crossing0.750
RR 235(2)(b)Pedestrian cross level crossing while gate/boom/barrier is closed/opening/closing0.750
RR 235(2)(c)Pedestrian cross level crossing when train is on/entering level crossing0.750
RR 235(2)(d)Pedestrian cross level crossing when approaching train is visible or is sounding warning0.500
RR 235(2)(e)Pedestrian cross railway line when crossing or road beyond is blocked0.250
RR 235(2A)Pedestrian fail to finish crossing railway line without delay if warning lights or bells start, gate, boom or barrier starts to close or train approaches0.750
RR 235A(2)Pedestrian start to cross at pedestrian level crossing when red pedestrian light showing0.750
RR 235A(3)Pedestrian fail to finish crossing pedestrian level crossing without delay if red pedestrian light appears after pedestrian starts to cross0.750
RR 236(1)Pedestrian cause traffic hazard by moving into path of driver0.750
RR 236(2)Pedestrian unreasonably obstructing path of driver/another pedestrian0.250
RR 236(4)(a)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to solicit contributions, business or employment from person in vehicle0.500
RR 236(4)(c)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to display an advertisement0.500
RR 236(4)(d)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to sell or offer articles for sale0.500
RR 236(4)(e)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to wash or clean, or offer to wash or clean, windscreen0.500
RR 236(5)Buy or offer to buy article or service from in or on vehicle from person standing on road0.500
RR 237(1)Get on/into a moving vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 238(1)Pedestrian travel along road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device) if footpath or nature strip adjacent to road0.250
RR 238(2)(a)Pedestrian fail to keep as far left/far right along road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device) as practicable0.250
RR 238(2)(ab)Pedestrian when travelling forward on road fail to face approaching traffic moving in opposite direction to which pedestrian is travelling0.250
RR 238(2)(b)Pedestrian travel more than 2 abreast on road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device)0.250
RR 239(1)Pedestrian on bicycle path or bicycle part of separated footway except as permitted0.250
RR 239(3)Pedestrian fail to keep out of path of bicycle or pedestrian (when crossing bicycle path or bicycle part of separated footpath)0.500

Wheeled recreational device/toy offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local lawn mower and wheeled recreational device/toy offences see items 437 to 440.
RR 240ATravel in/on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road past a no wheeled recreational devices or toys sign0.250
RR 240(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area) with dividing line/median strip/or one-way road with more than one marked lane or where speed limit over 50km/h0.500
RR 240(2)(b)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device on road (not road-related area) at night0.250
RR 241(1)(a)Fail to keep left when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area)0.250
RR 241(1)(b)Travel more than 2 abreast of pedestrian or vehicle in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area)0.250
RR 242(1)(a)Fail to keep to left of footpath or shared path when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy0.250
RR 242(1)(b)Fail to give way to pedestrian (other than person in/on wheeled recreational device/toy) when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on footpath or shared path0.250
RR 243(1)Rollerblader (or similar) travelling on pedestrian part of separated footpath0.500
RR 243(2)Rollerblader (or similar) fail to keep out of path of bicycle when travelling on bicycle path or part of separated footpath designated for bicycles0.500
RR 244(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy that is being towed by vehicle0.750
RR 244(2)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy while holding onto moving vehicle0.750
RR 244(3)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy within 2 metres of rear of moving vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750

Personal mobility devices

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 244EPMD user travel past no personal mobility devices sign0.250
RR 244F(1)PMD user travel on certain prohibited roads0.500
RR 244F(3)PMD user travel on road prohibited to personal mobility devices0.500
RR 244G(1)(a)PMD user fail to keep to left of road0.250
RR 244G(1)(b)PMD user travel alongside more than one other pedestrian or vehicle unless overtaking0.250
RR 244H(1)(a)PMD user fail to give way to pedestrian0.250
RR 244H(1)(b)PMD user fail to travel sufficient distance from pedestrian0.250
RR 244H(2)PMD user fail to keep to left of crossing, footpath or shared path0.250
RR 244I(1)PMD user travel on part of separated footpath designated for pedestrians unless crossing as specified0.500
RR 244JPMD user fail to keep to left of oncoming bicycle riders or other PMD users0.500
RR 244K(1)Travel in/on personal mobility device that is being towed by vehicle0.750
RR 244K(2)Travel in/on personal mobility device while holding onto moving vehicle0.750
RR 244K(3)Travel in/on personal mobility device within 2 metres of rear of moving vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750
RR 244L(1)PMD user fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 244MPMD user carry another person or animal0.750
RR 244NPMD user not 16 years or older0.500
RR 244O(a)PMD user travel in or on personal mobility device on footpath at more than 15 km/hr0.500
RR 244O(b)PMD user travel in or on personal mobility device on shared path, separated footpath, bicycle path or road at more than 25 km/hr0.500
RR 244P(a)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without flashing or steady white light visible for at least 200m from front of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244P(b)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without flashing or steady red light visible for at least 200m from rear of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244P(c)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without red reflector visible for at least 50m from rear of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244RPersonal mobility device fitted with object or fitting having sharp protrusions likely to cause bodily harm or injury0.750
RR 244S(1)Using mobile phone in hand while using personal mobility device0.750

Additional bicycle rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 245(a)Rider of bicycle not astride riders seat and facing forward0.500
RR 245(b)Rider of bicycle ride with no hands on handlebars0.500
RR 245(c)Rider of bicycle seated other than on seat0.500
RR 246(1)Rider of bicycle carry more persons than bicycle designed to carry0.500
RR 246(2)Bicycle passenger travel on bicycle otherwise than in seat designed for passenger0.250
RR 246(3)Rider of bicycle carrying passenger on bicycle otherwise than in seat designed for passenger0.250
RR 247(1)Rider of bicycle fail to ride in bicycle lane0.750
RR 247A(1)Rider of bicycle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light or red traffic arrow except from bicycle lane0.750
RR 247B(1)Rider of bicycle fail to give way as required to any vehicle when entering bicycle storage area0.750
RR 247B(2)Rider of bicycle in a bicycle storage area on multi-lane road fail to give way as required to motor vehicle in any lane other than lane that rider of bicycle is directly in front of (except to motor vehicle facing red traffic arrow)0.750
RR 248(2)Rider of bicycle ride across children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing otherwise than in accordance with rule 2480.500
RR 249Rider of bicycle ride on pedestrian part of separated footpath0.500
RR 250(2)(a)Rider of bicycle fail to keep left of footpath or shared path0.500
RR 250(2)(b)Rider of bicycle fail to give way to pedestrian on footpath or shared path0.500
RR 251Rider of bicycle fail to keep left of oncoming rider of bicycle and person using personal mobility device (on path)0.500
RR 252(1)Rider of bicycle ride where forbidden by sign or road marking0.500
RR 253Rider of bicycle cause traffic hazard (move into path of driver/pedestrian)0.750
RR 254(1)Ride bicycle while being towed by another vehicle0.750
RR 254(2)Ride bicycle while holding onto another moving vehicle0.750
RR 255Ride bicycle within 2 metres of rear of moving motor vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750
RR 256(1)Rider of bicycle fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 256(2)Bicycle passenger (except fare-paying passenger on 3 or 4-wheeled bicycle) fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.250
RR 256(3)Rider of bicycle carry passenger (except fare-paying passenger on 3 or 4-wheeled bicycle) without securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 257(1)(b)Rider of bicycle tow bicycle trailer carrying person 10 or more years old0.500
RR 257(1)(c)Rider of bicycle tow person in/on bicycle trailer when trailer can not carry person safely0.750
RR 257(1)(d)Rider of bicycle carry person in/on bicycle trailer without person wearing securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 258(a)Ride bicycle with no effective brake0.500
RR 258(b)Ride bicycle with no warning device in working order0.500
RR 259(a)Cycle at night without white light visible from 200 or more metres in front0.750
RR 259(b)Cycle at night without red light visible from 200 or more metres at rear0.750
RR 259(c)Cycle at night without red reflector visible from 50 or more metres at rear0.750
RR 260(1)Rider of bicycle start to cross intersection or other place contrary to red bicycle crossing light0.750
RR 261(1)Rider of bicycle start to cross intersection or other place contrary to yellow bicycle crossing light0.750
RR 262(1)Rider of a bicycle fail to cross intersection safely as required (when entered on green and bicycle crossing lights change to yellow/red)0.500

Rule for person travelling in/on vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 264(1)Driver fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)23
RR 264(1)Driver fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked) (photographic detection device)23
RR 265(1)Passenger (aged 16 years or more) fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)20
RR 265(3)Driver fail to ensure passenger aged 16 years or more is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)23
RR 265(3) or 266(1)Driver fail to ensure passenger is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked) (photographic detection device)23
RR 266(1)Driver fail to ensure passenger under 16 years old is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)2.253
RR 268(1)Travel in/on part of vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers/goods20
RR 268(2)Travel in/on part of vehicle designed primarily for carriage of goods unless part is enclosed and passenger occupies suitable seating position20
RR 268(3)Travel in/on motor vehicle with part of body outside window/door0.750
RR 268(4)Drive with part of passenger's body outside window/door (other than bus)0.750
RR 268(4A)Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers/goods2.253
RR 268(4B)Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle designed primarily for goods carriage unless part is enclosed and passenger occupies suitable seating position2.253
RR 269(1)Alight from moving vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 269(3)Cause hazard by opening/leaving open a vehicle door or getting out of/off vehicle10
RR 269(4)Bus driver moving bus while doors not closed10
RR 270(1)(a)Motor bike, or quad bike, rider fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)13
RR 270(1)(b)Motor bike, or quad bike, rider fail to ensure passenger wearing securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)13
RR 270(2)Motor bike, or quad bike, passenger fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(1)(a)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, not sitting astride seat and facing forward (including when stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(1)(b)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, without at least one hand on handlebars (including when stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(2)(a)Motor bike pillion passenger not sitting astride seat and facing forwards (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(2)(b)Motor bike pillion passenger not keeping both feet on passenger footrests (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(3)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, when pillion passenger not facing forwards sitting astride seat and not having both feet on passenger footrests (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(4)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, with more than one passenger (excluding in sidecar or seat other than pillion seat)10
RR 271(5)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, with sidecar passengers or other non-pillion passengers exceeding number designed to carry10
RR 271(5A)Ride motor bike with passenger who is under 8 years old, unless in sidecar13
RR 271(5B)Motor bike sidecar passenger ride when not safely seated in sidecar0.750
RR 271(5C)Ride motor bike when sidecar passenger not safely seated in side car0.750
RR 271(5D)Ride quad bike with passenger who is under 6 years old13
RR 271(5D)Ride quad bike with passenger who is not safely seated23
RR 272Passenger in/on vehicle interfere with driver's control or obstruct driver's view of road/traffic10

General bus offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 281Public bus driver fail to stop as required at red B light13
RR 282Public bus driver fail to stop as required at yellow B light0.753
RR 284Public bus driver proceed through red/yellow B light (after having stopped) before permitted13
RR 286(2)Public bus driver (having stopped before entering intersection) proceed before permitted by B light/green traffic light/traffic arrow to do so13
RR 286(3)Public bus driver (already stopped in intersection) fail to proceed as soon as safely possible after B light/traffic arrow changes to red/yellow0.750

Miscellaneous driver offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 288(1)Drive on path (other than rider of bicycle) except as permitted0.750
RR 288(4)Driver on path (other than rider of bicycle or driver entering road from road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on path13
RR 289(2)Driver on nature strip (other than animal rider or driver entering road from road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on nature strip
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 290Drive on traffic island (other than on central island in roundabout) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 291Start vehicle or drive causing unnecessary noise/smoke0.750
RR 292Drive/tow vehicle with improperly secured/placed load or projecting load likely to injure/damage/obstruct
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.250
RR 292ADrive/tow a vehicle with load improperly restrained and able to move
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.250
RR 293(2)Driver fail to remove/have removed from road, as soon as safely can, any thing fallen/put from driver's vehicle (when possibility of injury/damage/obstruction)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver10
RR 294(1)Tow motor vehicle when unsafe to do so and without having control of towed vehicle1.250
RR 294(1)Tow motor vehicle when unsafe to do so and without having a relevantly licensed driver steering and operating brakes of towed vehicle1.250
RR 294(2)Motor vehicle driver tow trailer when unsafe to do so and when unable to control trailer's movement1.250
RR 295(1)Motor vehicle driver tow vehicle with overlong towline and not having required warning material10
RR 296(1)Reverse vehicle when unsafe
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver10
RR 296(2)Reverse vehicle further than reasonable in circumstances
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 297(1)Drive without proper control of vehicle10
RR 297(1A)Drive with person or animal in the driver's lap10
RR 297(2)Drive motor vehicle without clear view of road and traffic ahead, behind and to each side10
RR 297(3)Ride motor bike or quad bike with animal on bike that interferes with rider's control or prevents clear view of road10
RR 298Drive motor vehicle towing trailer with person in/on it except as permitted10
RR 299(1)Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image visible to driver or likely to distract another driver10
RR 300(1)Drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked) except to make or receive audio phone call from phone secured in mounting or not required to be touched
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver23
RR 300(1A)Drive vehicle under learner licence, or P1 provisional licence, while using mobile phone when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked23
RR 300(1) or 300(1A)Drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked) except as permitted (photographic detection device)23
RR 300ADriver interfere with or interrupt funeral procession
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10

Miscellaneous animal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local livestock offences see items 424 to 435.
RR 301(1)Lead or tether animal to motor vehicle whilst driving except as permitted0.750
RR 301(2)Passenger lead animal whilst in/on moving motor vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 301(3)Rider of a bicycle lead or tether animal to bicycle when riding unless permitted0.750
RR 302Animal rider fail to give way to pedestrian on footpath/nature strip0.500
RR 303(1)Ride animal more than 2 abreast (other than on multi-lane road)0.750
RR 303(2)Ride animal more than 2 abreast (in a marked lane)0.750
RR 303(4)Ride animal more than 1.5 metres abreast of another animal rider0.750

Obeying direction offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 304(1)Fail to obey reasonable direction by police officer/authorised person for safe and efficient traffic regulation
rider of a bicycle1.250
any other driver1.253
pedestrian1.250

Local police officer/authorised person offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 354(2)Fail to obey direction of police officer/authorised person (when found committing or when reasonably believed to have committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925, Passenger Transport Services Act 2011 or Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Act 2008)2.250

Local livestock offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 356(1)(a)Fail to stop before reaching livestock obstructing progress10
RR 356(1)(b)Proceed past livestock before way cleared to proceed safely10
RR 356(3)Person leading livestock fail to clear way for driver as soon as practicable0.750
RR 357(1)Fail to give effective and sufficient warning of livestock presence on road as required (during daylight)1.250
RR 358(1)Lead livestock on road at night except as permitted1.750
RR 358(2)Lead livestock on road at night with no flashing/rotating amber light warning road users1.750
RR 359(1)(a)Lead livestock on National Land Transport Network/State highway/subsidiary road without one person at front and one at rear1.750
RR 359(1)(b)Lead livestock on road (other than National Land Transport Network/State highway/subsidiary road) without one person at front and one at rear or without at least one person assisted by prescribed dog1.750
RR 360(1)Lead livestock on National Land Transport Network without permit1.250
RR 360(8)Contravene permit condition for livestock on National Land Transport Network1.250
RR 360(9)Fail to immediately produce permit to lead livestock on National Land Transport Network0.750
RR 361(3)Fail to stop/remain stopped as directed on approaching restive/alarmed animals0.750

Miscellaneous local offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 363(1)Turn right or left at traffic lights intersection at more than 20km/h0.752
RR 364(1)Drive ride-on lawnmower on road (excluding road-related area but including shoulder, footpath, bicycle path) except as permitted0.750
RR 365(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road past a no wheeled recreational devices or toys road marking0.250
RR 366(a)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy or personal mobility device without due care and attention0.500
RR 366(b)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy or personal mobility device on road without reasonable consideration for other road users0.250
RR 367(1)Drive without due care and attention
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 367(2)Drive without reasonable consideration for other road users
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Local transitional rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 371(1)Driver cross 2 broken parallel dividing lines except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by less than 10km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light0.502
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 10 to 14km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light0.752
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 15 to 22km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light13
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 23 to 29km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light1.753
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 30 to 37km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light35
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 38 to 44km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light4.256
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 45km/h or more within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light5.756

Traffic Act 1925 Traffic offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
TA 41G(1)(a)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that was (or was likely to be) reasonably mistaken by a driver for emergency vehicle flashing light0.750
TA 41G(1)(b)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that dazzled/distracted a driver (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(1)(c)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that misled/confused a driver (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(1)(d)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that interfered with operation/effectiveness of traffic light/overhead lane control signal/traffic arrow (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(2)Display a light/reflector on/near a road (after given Transport Commission written notice that it constitutes a traffic hazard)1.250
TA 41G(4)Fail to obey direction to adjust/disconnect/move/cover a light/reflector constituting a traffic hazard1.250
TA 41H(1)(a)Place/display anything on/near a road obscuring traffic control device10
TA 41H(1)(b)Place/display anything on/near a road interfering with operation/effectiveness of traffic control device10
TA 41H(1)(c)Place/display anything on/near a road preventing (or likely to prevent) an approaching driver clearly seeing traffic control device10
TA 41J(1)Mark (or otherwise place) on a road, anything purporting to be a road marking1.250
TA 42(1)Use loudspeaker on or from a vehicle without a permit0.250
TA 43G(3)Registered operator fail to comply with notice of demand
individual4.250
body corporate8.50

General offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
TA 51(3)(a)Owner or registered operator fail to provide driver information as required (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual4.250
body corporate7.750
TA 51(3)(b)Owner or registered operator fail to provide, or to diligently ascertain, driver information or to report such steps within 7 days (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual2.250
body corporate5.250
TA 51(3)(c)Fail to provide driver identity or information leading to identification (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual2.250
body corporate5.250

Traffic offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
TA 41G(1)(a)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that was (or was likely to be) reasonably mistaken by a driver for emergency vehicle flashing light0.750
TA 41G(1)(b)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that dazzled/distracted a driver (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(1)(c)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that misled/confused a driver (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(1)(d)Display on/near road, a light/reflector that interfered with operation/effectiveness of traffic light/overhead lane control signal/traffic arrow (or was likely to)10
TA 41G(2)Display a light/reflector on/near a road (after given Transport Commission written notice that it constitutes a traffic hazard)1.250
TA 41G(4)Fail to obey direction to adjust/disconnect/move/cover a light/reflector constituting a traffic hazard1.250
TA 41H(1)(a)Place/display anything on/near a road obscuring traffic control device10
TA 41H(1)(b)Place/display anything on/near a road interfering with operation/effectiveness of traffic control device10
TA 41H(1)(c)Place/display anything on/near a road preventing (or likely to prevent) an approaching driver clearly seeing traffic control device10
TA 41J(1)Mark (or otherwise place) on a road, anything purporting to be a road marking1.250
TA 42(1)Use loudspeaker on or from a vehicle without a permit0.250
TA 43G(3)Registered operator fail to comply with notice of demand
individual4.250
body corporate8.50

General offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
TA 51(3)(a)Owner or registered operator fail to provide driver information as required (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual4.250
body corporate7.750
TA 51(3)(b)Owner or registered operator fail to provide, or to diligently ascertain, driver information or to report such steps within 7 days (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual2.250
body corporate5.250
TA 51(3)(c)Fail to provide driver identity or information leading to identification (if driver allegedly committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925 or Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999)
individual2.250
body corporate5.250

Road Rules Speed-limit offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local speed-limit offences see item 436 and items 444 to 450.
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by less than 10km/h0.502
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by less than 10km/h (photographic detection device)0.502
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 10 to 14km/h0.752
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 10 to 14km/h (photographic detection device)0.752
RR 20Rider of a bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by less than 15km/h0.500
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 15 to 22km/h13
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 15 to 22km/h (photographic detection device)13
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 15 to 22km/h0.750
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 23 to 29km/h1.753
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 23 to 29km/h10
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 23 to 29km/h (photographic detection device)1.753
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 30 to 37km/h35
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 30 to 37km/h (photographic detection device)35
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 30 to 37km/h1.250
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 38 to 44km/h4.256
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 38 to 44km/h (photographic detection device)4.256
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 38 to 44km/h1.750
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 45km/h or more5.756
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 45km/h or more (photographic detection device)5.756
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 45km/h or more2.250

Left turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 27(1)Fail to keep left when starting left hand turn at intersection (from other than multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(1)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within left lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning left from multi-lane road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(1A)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within slip lane (unless obstructed) when turning left from multi-lane road with slip lane
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(2A)Rider of bicycle fail to approach and enter intersection from within bicycle storage area that is directly in front of left marked lane or of a bicycle lane on left side of road when turning left at intersection from multi-lane road0.500
RR 29(1)Fail to make left hand turn at intersection as indicated by a turn line (unless otherwise permitted)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Right turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 31(1)Start right hand turn incorrectly (from other than multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 32(1)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within right lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning right from multi-lane road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 32(2A)Rider of a bicycle, when turning right from a multi-lane road, fail to approach and enter intersection from within bicycle storage area that is directly in front of a right marked lane or of a bicycle lane on the right side of the road0.500
RR 33(1)Make right hand turn incorrectly
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Hook turn/U-turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 34(1)Fail to make hook turn in accordance with to hook turn only sign10
RR 35(2)Rider of a bicycle making hook turn incorrectly0.750
RR 36Rider of a bicycle make hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign0.750
RR 37Start U-turn without clear view and when could unreasonably obstruct traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 38Fail to give way as required when making U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 39(1)Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (at dividing strip)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 39(2)Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (along road)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 40Make U-turn at intersection with traffic lights without U-turn permitted sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 41Make U-turn at intersection without traffic lights (contrary to no U-turn sign)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 42Start U-turn at intersection from incorrect position
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 43Make U-turn at certain crossings
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 43AMake U-turn on road-related area with traffic lights
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Change of direction signal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 46(1)Fail to give required left change of direction signal0.752
RR 46(4)Fail to turn off left indicator on completion of direction change0.750
RR 48(1)Fail to give required right change of direction signal
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 48(4)Fail to turn off right indicator on completion of direction change0.750
RR 51Use direction indicator light except as permitted0.500

Stop signal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 53(1)Fail to give required stop signal0.752
RR 53(2)Fail to give stop signal for long enough on stopping0.752
RR 53(3)Fail to give stop signal when slowing suddenly0.752

Traffic light/traffic arrow offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 56(1)Fail to stop as required on red traffic light
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 56(2)Fail to stop as required on red traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 57(1)Fail to stop on yellow traffic light when could have done so safely and/or proceed before permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 57(2)Fail to stop on yellow traffic arrow when could have done so safely and/or proceed before permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 57(3)Fail to clear intersection as soon as safe after entering on yellow traffic light/arrow
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 59(1)Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 59(1)Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light (photographic detection device)13
RR 60Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 60Driver of motor vehicle enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrow (photographic detection device)13
RR 60A(1)Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light13
RR 60A(2)Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic arrow13
RR 61(2)Proceed against yellow/red traffic light/arrow after having stopped before entering intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 61(5)Fail to leave intersection as soon as safe after traffic light/arrow changes to yellow/red (having entered on green)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Giving way at traffic light/traffic arrow offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 62(1)Fail to give way when turning at intersection with traffic lights except on green traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 62(1)(a)Fail to give way to pedestrian as required when turning at intersection with traffic lights
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 63(2)Fail to give way at intersection where traffic lights not wholly operating (with traffic light-stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 63(3)Fail to give way as required at intersection that is not a roundabout where traffic lights not wholly working or only flashing yellow (and no traffic light-stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 64Fail to give way as required when turning at flashing yellow traffic arrow at intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 65(2)(a)Fail to give way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 65(2)(b)Obstruct pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 65(2)(c)Overtake/pass a vehicle stopping/stopped at marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253

Twin red light offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 66(1)Fail to stop as required at twin red lights (other than at level crossing)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 66(4)Proceed through twin red lights after stopping (other than at level crossing) with red lights still showing
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Giving way at traffic light/sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 67(1)Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/ stop line (at intersection without traffic lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 68(1)Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/stop line (other than at intersection, children's crossing, level crossing or twin red lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 69(1)Fail to give way as required at give way sign/give way line at intersection (other than a roundabout)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 70Fail to give way at give way sign on bridge/narrow road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 71(1)Fail to give way as required at give way sign/give way line (other than at intersection, bridge, narrow road, level crossing, twin red lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Giving way where no traffic light/sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 72(1)Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned intersection (other than T-intersection or roundabout)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 73(1)Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned T-intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Entering/leaving road-related area offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 74(1)(a)Fail to give way as required to vehicle (other than one turning right from road-related area/adjacent land) when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(b)Fail to give way to any pedestrian on road when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(c)Fail to give way to any vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area crossed when entering (uncontrolled /unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(d)(i)Fail to give way when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area to pedestrian on the road-related area
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(d)(ii)Fail to give way when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area to vehicle ahead or approaching from the left or right
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(a)Fail to give way to any pedestrian on road when entering road-related area/adjacent land from an uncontrolled/unsigned road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(b)Fail to give way as required to any vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area crossed when entering road-related area/adjacent land from an uncontrolled/unsigned road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(c)Fail to give way to oncoming vehicle on road when turning right into road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(d)Fail to give way as required to vehicle on continuing road at T-intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Keeping clear of/giving way to particular vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 77(1)Fail to give way as required to signed signalling bus pulling out
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 78(1)Move into path of police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 78(2)Fail to move out of path of police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 79(1)Fail to give way to police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 79A(1)Fail to slow to safe stopping speed when approaching police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(2)Fail to give way to police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle worker in vicinity of vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(3)Pass or overtake police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm at speed greater than 40km/h
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(5)Fail to maintain safe speed when passing or overtaking police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm so as to cause danger to police/emergency/assistance vehicle worker in vicinity
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753

Giving way at crossing/shared zone offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 80(1)Approach children's crossing too quickly to stop safely
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 80(2)(a)Fail to stop at children's crossing (when hand-held stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 80(2)(b)Fail to stop at children's crossing (when pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on/entering crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 80(3)Proceed through children's crossing, when pedestrian or rider of a bicycle is on or entering crossing and whilehand-held stop sign still displayed, or before being signalled to do so
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 80(4)Proceed through children's crossing while pedestrian or rider of a bicycle is on or is entering the crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 81(1)Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safely
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 81(2)Fail to give way to pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on pedestrian crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 82Overtake/pass a vehicle stopping/stopped at children's/pedestrian crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 83Driver fail to give way to pedestrian in shared zone
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

General give way offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 84(1)Fail to give way as required to vehicle when driving through break in (unsigned/unmarked) dividing strip
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 85Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering a turning lane from a painted island
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 86(1)Fail to give way when entering median turning bay to oncoming vehicle already in bay
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 87(1)Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering a marked lane or line of traffic from either side of road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 87(3)Fail to give way to vehicle as required when turning from a median strip parking area into a marked lane/line of traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Traffic sign at certain location offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 88(1)Fail to turn left at left turn only sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 88(2)Fail to turn left when entering intersection in left lane must turn left sign lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 89(1)Fail to turn right at right turn only sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 89(2)Fail to turn right when entering intersection in right lane must turn right sign lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 90Turn at no turns sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(1)Turn left at no left turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(2)Turn right at no right turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(2)Make U-turn at no right turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 92(1)Drive in direction contrary to traffic lane arrows (other than at roundabout) except when making permitted U-turn or when permitted by a traffic sign or when obstructed
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

General traffic sign/road marking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 93(1)(a)Drive past a no overtaking or passing sign when oncoming vehicle on bridge/road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 93(1)(b)Overtake vehicle on bridge/road contrary to no overtaking or passing sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 94Overtake on bridge contrary to no overtaking on bridge sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 96(1)Driver stop on area with keep clear marking
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 97(1)Drive on road when road access sign indicates driver/vehicle not permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10
RR 98(1)Drive contrary to one-way sign unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver12
RR 99(1)Fail to keep left (contrary to keep left sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 99(2)Fail to keep right (contrary tokeep right sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 100Drive past a no entry sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 101(1)Fail to stop before reaching hand-held stop sign (other than at children's crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 101(2)Proceed past hand-held stop sign before permitted to do so (other than at children's crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253

Truck, bus and other large vehicle sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 102(1)Drive overheight vehicle past clearance sign or low clearance sign3.252
RR 103(1)Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (gross mass) sign/gross load limit sign if in excess of displayed gross mass3.252
RR 103(2)Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign if in excess of mass indicated3.252
RR 104(1)Drive vehicle (other than bus) past no trucks sign if in excess of mass indicated unless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 104(2)Drive vehicle (other than bus) past no trucks sign if in excess of length indicated unless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 104(3)Drive truck past no trucks signunless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 105Fail to comply with trucks must enter sign1.250
RR 106(1)Drive bus past no buses sign in excess of indicated GVM1.250
RR 106(2)Drive bus past no buses sign in excess of indicated length1.250
RR 106(3)Drive bus past no buses sign1.250
RR 107Fail to comply with buses must enter sign1.250

Roundabout offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 111(1)Fail to enter roundabout as required (from multi-lane road or multi lines of traffic)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10
RR 112(2)Fail to give sufficient left change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when leaving at first exit)0.752
RR 112(3)Fail to continue left change of direction signal (when leaving at first exit of roundabout)0.752
RR 113(2)Fail to give sufficient right change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when travelling more than halfway through)0.752
RR 113(3)Fail to continue right change of direction signal (when travelling more than halfway through roundabout) except as permitted0.752
RR 114(1)Fail to give way on entering roundabout to vehicle in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 115(1)(a)Fail to keep left of central traffic island in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 115(1)(b)Fail to keep to left of centre of traffic island in roundabout (where vehicle too large to drive in roundabout without driving on edge of central traffic island)1.252
RR 115(1)(c)Fail to keep to left of centre of traffic island (where vehicle too large to drive in roundabout without driving over central traffic island)1.252
RR 116Fail to obey roundabout traffic lane arrows as required
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 117(1)Fail to indicate left-change of lane/traffic line in roundabout0.752
RR 117(2)Fail to indicate right-change of lane/traffic line in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 118(1)Fail to indicate left when leaving roundabout (if practicable)0.752
RR 118(2)Fail to turn off left indicator after leaving roundabout0.750
RR 119Rider of a bicycle/animal (in far left lane) fail to give way to vehicle leaving roundabout0.750

Level crossing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 121Fail to stop and give way at stop sign at level crossing
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 122Fail to give way at level crossing with give way sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 123(a)Enter level crossing (with warning lights or bells operating)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(b)Enter level crossing (with gate/boom/barrier closed or moving)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(c)Enter level crossing (when train entering)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(d)Enter level crossing (when approaching train can be seen/heard and danger of collision)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(e)Enter level crossing (when blocked or road beyond blocked)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver2.253
RR 124Fail to leave level crossing as soon as safe
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.250

General driving rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local general offences see items 441 and 442.
RR 125(1)Unreasonably obstructing the path of other driver/pedestrian
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 126Follow another vehicle too closely to stop safely
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver11
RR 127(1)Long vehicle driver fail to keep required minimum distance behind another long vehicle11
RR 128Enter blocked intersection/or intersection when road beyond blocked
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 128A(1)Enter children's crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing when blocked or road beyond is blocked
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Keeping to the left offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 129(1)Driver (other than motor bike rider) fail to keep to far left side of road (except on multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 130(2)Drive in a right hand lane on multi-lane road (in an over 80 km/h zone or with keep left unless overtaking sign) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.752
RR 131(1)Fail to keep to left of oncoming vehicles as required unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding on path or nature strip
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.252
RR 132(1)Fail to keep to left of centre of road (when no dividing line/median strip)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.252
RR 132(2)Fail to keep to left of dividing line as required
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 132(2A)Cross dividing lines as specified to make U-turn
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 135(1)Fail to keep to left of median strip (other than painted island)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.253
RR 136Drive wrong way on a one-way service road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 137(1)Drive on dividing strip at same level as road and marked at each side by continuous line (other than painted island) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 138(1)Drive on/over painted island (with single continuous line/2 parallel continuous lines) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Overtaking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 140Overtake when unsafe and when no clear view of any approaching traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 141(1)Overtake to left of vehicle except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 142(1)Overtake to right of vehicle indicating turning right or doing U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 143(1)Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to left of vehicle with do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning left
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 143(2)Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to right of vehicle with do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning right, or doing U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 144(a)Overtake too close to another vehicle
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 144A(1)Pass rider of bicycle without sufficient distance12
RR 144(b)Cut in front of vehicle after overtaking
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 145Increase speed while being overtaken on two-way road and before overtaking vehicle has safely returned
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10

Marked lane/line of traffic offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local marked line offences see item 443.
RR 146(1)Fail to drive within single marked lane as required (multi-lane road) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 146(2)Fail to drive within single line of traffic as required when 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in same direction (and no marked lanes)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 147Cross continuous line separating 2 marked lanes (multi-lane road) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.752
RR 148(1)Fail to give way moving from one marked lane to another
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 148(2)Fail to give way moving from one line of traffic to another (when at least 2 lines of traffic travelling in same direction)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 148ADriver of motor vehicle fail to give way when diverging (left or right) within a marked lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 149Fail to give way to vehicle when any part of other vehicle is ahead when lines of traffic merge
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 150(1)Drive on/over continuous white edge line except as permitted0.750
RR 151(1)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 2 abreast (on other than multi-lane road)0.750
RR 151(2)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 2 abreast (in marked lane) unless overtaking or otherwise permitted0.750
RR 151(4)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 1.5 metres abreast of another rider0.750
RR 151A(2)Rider of motor bike unlawfully lane filtering along a length of road12

Overhead lane control offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 152(1)Fail to comply with overhead lane control device
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253

Marked lane for special purpose offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 153(1)Drive in bicycle lane except as permitted0.752
RR 154(1)Drive in bus lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(1)Drive in bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(3)Drive across bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(5)Turn at intersection after bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 156(1)Drive in transit lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 157(1)Drive in truck lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 159(1)Fail to drive in correct lane as marked for that vehicle type unless driving as specified0.750

No stopping/no parking sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 167Disobey no stopping sign
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 168(1)Disobey no parking sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 169Stop at side of road with continuous yellow edge line
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750

Stopping at intersection/crossing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 170(1)Stop in an intersection except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 170(2)Stop within 20 metres of traffic lights at intersection except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 170(3)Stop within 10 metres of intersection (without traffic lights) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 171(1)Stop on or within 20 metres of approach to or 10 metres after children's crossing except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 172(1)Stop on or within 20 metres of approach to or 10 metres after pedestrian crossing (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 173(1)Stop on or within 10 metres of approach to or 3 metres after marked foot crossing (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 174(2)Stop within 10 metres of approach to or 3 metres after bicycle crossing lights (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 175(1)Stop on or within 20 metres either side of level crossing
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750

Stopping on clearway offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 176(1)Disobey clearway sign except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Stopping in zone for particular vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 179(1)Stop in loading zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 179(2)Exceed time in loading zone0.500
RR 180(1)Stop in truck zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 181(1)Stop in works zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 182(1)Stop in taxi zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 183(1)Stop in bus zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 185(1)Stop in permit zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 186(1)Stop in mail zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500

Stopping in other restricted place offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 187(1)Stop in bus/transit/truck lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 187(2)Stop in bicycle lane except as permitted0.750
RR 187(4)Stop in bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 188Stop in shared zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 189(1)Double park on road
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 191Stop (near obstruction) in such position to obstruct traffic
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 192(1)Stop on bridge/causeway/ramp or similar except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 192(2)Stop in tunnel/underpass except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 193(1)Stop on or near crest/curve (outside built-up area) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 194(1)Stop within one metre of fire hydrant/indicator/fire plug indicator except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 195(1)Stop within 20 metres of approach to or within 10 metres after bus stop sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 197(1)Stop (other than rider of a bicycle/animal) on bicycle path/footpath/shared path/dividing strip or nature strip (other than own) in built-up area except as permitted0.500
RR 197(1A)Stop on a painted island
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 198(1)Obstruct access to/from footpath ramp (or similar access) to foot/bicycle path or passageway
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 198(2)Stop on/across driveway or similar vehicular access except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 199(1)Stop within 3 metres of public post box except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 200(1)Stop heavy/long vehicle other than on road shoulder (when not in built-up area)10
RR 200(2)Stop heavy/long vehicle on road (in built-up area) longer than 1 hour except as permitted0.750
RR 201Stop contrary to bicycle parking sign0.500
RR 202Stop contrary to motor bike parking sign
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 203(1)Stop in parking area for people with disabilities except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 203AStop in slip lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 203BStop in parking area for electric-powered vehicles except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 203CStop in parking area for charging of electric-powered vehicles except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10

Permissive parking sign/parking fee offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 205(1)Park continuously for longer than permitted by sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.250

Parallel parking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 208(1)Incorrect parallel park on road (other than median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 208AIncorrect parallel park in road-related area (other than median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 209(2)Incorrect parallel park (median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500

Angle parking offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 210(1)Incorrect angle parking
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500

Other parking-related rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 211(2)Fail to park vehicle wholly within parking bay
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 211(3)Use more parking bays than necessary0.500
RR 212(1)Fail to enter/leave median strip park in direction indicated
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver10
RR 212(2)Fail to enter/leave median strip parking area in forward direction (when no direction given)0.750
RR 213(2)Fail to effectively apply parking brake/restrain motor vehicle in some way0.750
RR 213(3)Driver leaving motor vehicle fail to switch off engine if will be over 3 metres from motor vehicle0.750
RR 213(4)Fail to remove ignition key (when over 3 metres from motor vehicle unattended by person at least 16 years)0.500
RR 213(5)Fail to lock doors or secure windows (when over 3 metres from motor vehicle unattended by person at least 16 years)0.500

Light on vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 215(1)(a)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without head/tail/number plate lights effectively operating and visible11
RR 215(1)(b)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without clearance/side marker lights effectively operating and visible11
RR 216(1)Tow vehicle at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without lights as required on towed vehicle11
RR 217(1)Use front or rear fog light except as permitted0.750
RR 218(1)Use high-beam headlights within 200 metres of moving vehicle11
RR 219Use/allow use of lights likely to dazzle another road user11
RR 220(1)(a)Stop wide vehicle on road at night without clearance and side marker lights effectively operating and visible1.250
RR 220(1)(b)Stop vehicle (other than wide vehicle) on road at night without required parking lights10
RR 221(1)Use hazard warning lights except as permitted0.750
RR 222(2)Driver fail to have operating school bus warning lights as required when dropping off/picking up a child1.250

Light on animal-drawn vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 223Riding animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility without required lighting and reflector10

Horn/radar detector offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 224Use/allow use of a horn (or similar warning device) unnecessarily
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 225(1)Drive vehicle or tow trailer having device for detecting, or preventing effective use of, speed measuring device unless exempt5.750
RR 225(2)Person in vehicle or trailer having device for detecting, or preventing effective use of, speed measuring device unless exempt5.750

Portable warning triangle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 226(1)Drive vehicle not equipped with 3 portable warning triangles (GVM more than 12 tonnes)10
RR 226(2)Fail to produce portable warning triangles for inspection10
RR 227(2)Fail to use portable warning triangles as required (while stopped and vehicle not visible for 200m)(GVM more than 12 tonnes)10
RR 227(3)Fail to use portable warning triangles as required (fallen load not visible for 200m)(GVM more than 12 tonnes)10

General pedestrian rules offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 228Fail to obey no pedestrians sign0.750
RR 229Pedestrian fail to comply with road access sign0.750
RR 230(1)Pedestrian fail to cross road by shortest safe route/stay on road longer than necessary to safely cross0.250
RR 231(1)Fail to comply with pedestrian traffic lights0.250
RR 232(1)Pedestrian fail to comply with traffic light (when no pedestrian light)0.250
RR 232(3)Pedestrian crossing road fail to proceed as required after change to yellow/red traffic light0.250
RR 234(1)Pedestrian cross road/part of road within 20 metres of crossing except as permitted0.250
RR 234(2)Pedestrian remain on crossing longer than necessary0.250
RR 235(1)Fail to use pedestrian facility at or near level crossing0.250
RR 235(2)(a)Pedestrian fail to comply with warning lights at level crossing0.750
RR 235(2)(b)Pedestrian cross level crossing while gate/boom/barrier is closed/opening/closing0.750
RR 235(2)(c)Pedestrian cross level crossing when train is on/entering level crossing0.750
RR 235(2)(d)Pedestrian cross level crossing when approaching train is visible or is sounding warning0.500
RR 235(2)(e)Pedestrian cross railway line when crossing or road beyond is blocked0.250
RR 235(2A)Pedestrian fail to finish crossing railway line without delay if warning lights or bells start, gate, boom or barrier starts to close or train approaches0.750
RR 235A(2)Pedestrian start to cross at pedestrian level crossing when red pedestrian light showing0.750
RR 235A(3)Pedestrian fail to finish crossing pedestrian level crossing without delay if red pedestrian light appears after pedestrian starts to cross0.750
RR 236(1)Pedestrian cause traffic hazard by moving into path of driver0.750
RR 236(2)Pedestrian unreasonably obstructing path of driver/another pedestrian0.250
RR 236(4)(a)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to solicit contributions, business or employment from person in vehicle0.500
RR 236(4)(c)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to display an advertisement0.500
RR 236(4)(d)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to sell or offer articles for sale0.500
RR 236(4)(e)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to wash or clean, or offer to wash or clean, windscreen0.500
RR 236(5)Buy or offer to buy article or service from in or on vehicle from person standing on road0.500
RR 237(1)Get on/into a moving vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 238(1)Pedestrian travel along road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device) if footpath or nature strip adjacent to road0.250
RR 238(2)(a)Pedestrian fail to keep as far left/far right along road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device) as practicable0.250
RR 238(2)(ab)Pedestrian when travelling forward on road fail to face approaching traffic moving in opposite direction to which pedestrian is travelling0.250
RR 238(2)(b)Pedestrian travel more than 2 abreast on road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device)0.250
RR 239(1)Pedestrian on bicycle path or bicycle part of separated footway except as permitted0.250
RR 239(3)Pedestrian fail to keep out of path of bicycle or pedestrian (when crossing bicycle path or bicycle part of separated footpath)0.500

Wheeled recreational device/toy offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local lawn mower and wheeled recreational device/toy offences see items 437 to 440.
RR 240ATravel in/on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road past a no wheeled recreational devices or toys sign0.250
RR 240(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area) with dividing line/median strip/or one-way road with more than one marked lane or where speed limit over 50km/h0.500
RR 240(2)(b)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device on road (not road-related area) at night0.250
RR 241(1)(a)Fail to keep left when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area)0.250
RR 241(1)(b)Travel more than 2 abreast of pedestrian or vehicle in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area)0.250
RR 242(1)(a)Fail to keep to left of footpath or shared path when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy0.250
RR 242(1)(b)Fail to give way to pedestrian (other than person in/on wheeled recreational device/toy) when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on footpath or shared path0.250
RR 243(1)Rollerblader (or similar) travelling on pedestrian part of separated footpath0.500
RR 243(2)Rollerblader (or similar) fail to keep out of path of bicycle when travelling on bicycle path or part of separated footpath designated for bicycles0.500
RR 244(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy that is being towed by vehicle0.750
RR 244(2)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy while holding onto moving vehicle0.750
RR 244(3)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy within 2 metres of rear of moving vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750

Personal mobility devices

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 244EPMD user travel past no personal mobility devices sign0.250
RR 244F(1)PMD user travel on certain prohibited roads0.500
RR 244F(3)PMD user travel on road prohibited to personal mobility devices0.500
RR 244G(1)(a)PMD user fail to keep to left of road0.250
RR 244G(1)(b)PMD user travel alongside more than one other pedestrian or vehicle unless overtaking0.250
RR 244H(1)(a)PMD user fail to give way to pedestrian0.250
RR 244H(1)(b)PMD user fail to travel sufficient distance from pedestrian0.250
RR 244H(2)PMD user fail to keep to left of crossing, footpath or shared path0.250
RR 244I(1)PMD user travel on part of separated footpath designated for pedestrians unless crossing as specified0.500
RR 244JPMD user fail to keep to left of oncoming bicycle riders or other PMD users0.500
RR 244K(1)Travel in/on personal mobility device that is being towed by vehicle0.750
RR 244K(2)Travel in/on personal mobility device while holding onto moving vehicle0.750
RR 244K(3)Travel in/on personal mobility device within 2 metres of rear of moving vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750
RR 244L(1)PMD user fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 244MPMD user carry another person or animal0.750
RR 244NPMD user not 16 years or older0.500
RR 244O(a)PMD user travel in or on personal mobility device on footpath at more than 15 km/hr0.500
RR 244O(b)PMD user travel in or on personal mobility device on shared path, separated footpath, bicycle path or road at more than 25 km/hr0.500
RR 244P(a)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without flashing or steady white light visible for at least 200m from front of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244P(b)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without flashing or steady red light visible for at least 200m from rear of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244P(c)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without red reflector visible for at least 50m from rear of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244RPersonal mobility device fitted with object or fitting having sharp protrusions likely to cause bodily harm or injury0.750
RR 244S(1)Using mobile phone in hand while using personal mobility device0.750

Additional bicycle rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 245(a)Rider of bicycle not astride riders seat and facing forward0.500
RR 245(b)Rider of bicycle ride with no hands on handlebars0.500
RR 245(c)Rider of bicycle seated other than on seat0.500
RR 246(1)Rider of bicycle carry more persons than bicycle designed to carry0.500
RR 246(2)Bicycle passenger travel on bicycle otherwise than in seat designed for passenger0.250
RR 246(3)Rider of bicycle carrying passenger on bicycle otherwise than in seat designed for passenger0.250
RR 247(1)Rider of bicycle fail to ride in bicycle lane0.750
RR 247A(1)Rider of bicycle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light or red traffic arrow except from bicycle lane0.750
RR 247B(1)Rider of bicycle fail to give way as required to any vehicle when entering bicycle storage area0.750
RR 247B(2)Rider of bicycle in a bicycle storage area on multi-lane road fail to give way as required to motor vehicle in any lane other than lane that rider of bicycle is directly in front of (except to motor vehicle facing red traffic arrow)0.750
RR 248(2)Rider of bicycle ride across children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing otherwise than in accordance with rule 2480.500
RR 249Rider of bicycle ride on pedestrian part of separated footpath0.500
RR 250(2)(a)Rider of bicycle fail to keep left of footpath or shared path0.500
RR 250(2)(b)Rider of bicycle fail to give way to pedestrian on footpath or shared path0.500
RR 251Rider of bicycle fail to keep left of oncoming rider of bicycle and person using personal mobility device (on path)0.500
RR 252(1)Rider of bicycle ride where forbidden by sign or road marking0.500
RR 253Rider of bicycle cause traffic hazard (move into path of driver/pedestrian)0.750
RR 254(1)Ride bicycle while being towed by another vehicle0.750
RR 254(2)Ride bicycle while holding onto another moving vehicle0.750
RR 255Ride bicycle within 2 metres of rear of moving motor vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750
RR 256(1)Rider of bicycle fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 256(2)Bicycle passenger (except fare-paying passenger on 3 or 4-wheeled bicycle) fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.250
RR 256(3)Rider of bicycle carry passenger (except fare-paying passenger on 3 or 4-wheeled bicycle) without securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 257(1)(b)Rider of bicycle tow bicycle trailer carrying person 10 or more years old0.500
RR 257(1)(c)Rider of bicycle tow person in/on bicycle trailer when trailer can not carry person safely0.750
RR 257(1)(d)Rider of bicycle carry person in/on bicycle trailer without person wearing securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 258(a)Ride bicycle with no effective brake0.500
RR 258(b)Ride bicycle with no warning device in working order0.500
RR 259(a)Cycle at night without white light visible from 200 or more metres in front0.750
RR 259(b)Cycle at night without red light visible from 200 or more metres at rear0.750
RR 259(c)Cycle at night without red reflector visible from 50 or more metres at rear0.750
RR 260(1)Rider of bicycle start to cross intersection or other place contrary to red bicycle crossing light0.750
RR 261(1)Rider of bicycle start to cross intersection or other place contrary to yellow bicycle crossing light0.750
RR 262(1)Rider of a bicycle fail to cross intersection safely as required (when entered on green and bicycle crossing lights change to yellow/red)0.500

Rule for person travelling in/on vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 264(1)Driver fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)23
RR 264(1)Driver fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked) (photographic detection device)23
RR 265(1)Passenger (aged 16 years or more) fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)20
RR 265(3)Driver fail to ensure passenger aged 16 years or more is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)23
RR 265(3) or 266(1)Driver fail to ensure passenger is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked) (photographic detection device)23
RR 266(1)Driver fail to ensure passenger under 16 years old is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)2.253
RR 268(1)Travel in/on part of vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers/goods20
RR 268(2)Travel in/on part of vehicle designed primarily for carriage of goods unless part is enclosed and passenger occupies suitable seating position20
RR 268(3)Travel in/on motor vehicle with part of body outside window/door0.750
RR 268(4)Drive with part of passenger's body outside window/door (other than bus)0.750
RR 268(4A)Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers/goods2.253
RR 268(4B)Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle designed primarily for goods carriage unless part is enclosed and passenger occupies suitable seating position2.253
RR 269(1)Alight from moving vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 269(3)Cause hazard by opening/leaving open a vehicle door or getting out of/off vehicle10
RR 269(4)Bus driver moving bus while doors not closed10
RR 270(1)(a)Motor bike, or quad bike, rider fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)13
RR 270(1)(b)Motor bike, or quad bike, rider fail to ensure passenger wearing securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)13
RR 270(2)Motor bike, or quad bike, passenger fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(1)(a)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, not sitting astride seat and facing forward (including when stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(1)(b)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, without at least one hand on handlebars (including when stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(2)(a)Motor bike pillion passenger not sitting astride seat and facing forwards (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(2)(b)Motor bike pillion passenger not keeping both feet on passenger footrests (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(3)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, when pillion passenger not facing forwards sitting astride seat and not having both feet on passenger footrests (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(4)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, with more than one passenger (excluding in sidecar or seat other than pillion seat)10
RR 271(5)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, with sidecar passengers or other non-pillion passengers exceeding number designed to carry10
RR 271(5A)Ride motor bike with passenger who is under 8 years old, unless in sidecar13
RR 271(5B)Motor bike sidecar passenger ride when not safely seated in sidecar0.750
RR 271(5C)Ride motor bike when sidecar passenger not safely seated in side car0.750
RR 271(5D)Ride quad bike with passenger who is under 6 years old13
RR 271(5D)Ride quad bike with passenger who is not safely seated23
RR 272Passenger in/on vehicle interfere with driver's control or obstruct driver's view of road/traffic10

General bus offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 281Public bus driver fail to stop as required at red B light13
RR 282Public bus driver fail to stop as required at yellow B light0.753
RR 284Public bus driver proceed through red/yellow B light (after having stopped) before permitted13
RR 286(2)Public bus driver (having stopped before entering intersection) proceed before permitted by B light/green traffic light/traffic arrow to do so13
RR 286(3)Public bus driver (already stopped in intersection) fail to proceed as soon as safely possible after B light/traffic arrow changes to red/yellow0.750

Miscellaneous driver offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 288(1)Drive on path (other than rider of bicycle) except as permitted0.750
RR 288(4)Driver on path (other than rider of bicycle or driver entering road from road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on path13
RR 289(2)Driver on nature strip (other than animal rider or driver entering road from road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on nature strip
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 290Drive on traffic island (other than on central island in roundabout) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 291Start vehicle or drive causing unnecessary noise/smoke0.750
RR 292Drive/tow vehicle with improperly secured/placed load or projecting load likely to injure/damage/obstruct
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.250
RR 292ADrive/tow a vehicle with load improperly restrained and able to move
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.250
RR 293(2)Driver fail to remove/have removed from road, as soon as safely can, any thing fallen/put from driver's vehicle (when possibility of injury/damage/obstruction)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver10
RR 294(1)Tow motor vehicle when unsafe to do so and without having control of towed vehicle1.250
RR 294(1)Tow motor vehicle when unsafe to do so and without having a relevantly licensed driver steering and operating brakes of towed vehicle1.250
RR 294(2)Motor vehicle driver tow trailer when unsafe to do so and when unable to control trailer's movement1.250
RR 295(1)Motor vehicle driver tow vehicle with overlong towline and not having required warning material10
RR 296(1)Reverse vehicle when unsafe
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver10
RR 296(2)Reverse vehicle further than reasonable in circumstances
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 297(1)Drive without proper control of vehicle10
RR 297(1A)Drive with person or animal in the driver's lap10
RR 297(2)Drive motor vehicle without clear view of road and traffic ahead, behind and to each side10
RR 297(3)Ride motor bike or quad bike with animal on bike that interferes with rider's control or prevents clear view of road10
RR 298Drive motor vehicle towing trailer with person in/on it except as permitted10
RR 299(1)Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image visible to driver or likely to distract another driver10
RR 300(1)Drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked) except to make or receive audio phone call from phone secured in mounting or not required to be touched
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver23
RR 300(1A)Drive vehicle under learner licence, or P1 provisional licence, while using mobile phone when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked23
RR 300(1) or 300(1A)Drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked) except as permitted (photographic detection device)23
RR 300ADriver interfere with or interrupt funeral procession
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10

Miscellaneous animal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local livestock offences see items 424 to 435.
RR 301(1)Lead or tether animal to motor vehicle whilst driving except as permitted0.750
RR 301(2)Passenger lead animal whilst in/on moving motor vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 301(3)Rider of a bicycle lead or tether animal to bicycle when riding unless permitted0.750
RR 302Animal rider fail to give way to pedestrian on footpath/nature strip0.500
RR 303(1)Ride animal more than 2 abreast (other than on multi-lane road)0.750
RR 303(2)Ride animal more than 2 abreast (in a marked lane)0.750
RR 303(4)Ride animal more than 1.5 metres abreast of another animal rider0.750

Obeying direction offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 304(1)Fail to obey reasonable direction by police officer/authorised person for safe and efficient traffic regulation
rider of a bicycle1.250
any other driver1.253
pedestrian1.250

Local police officer/authorised person offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 354(2)Fail to obey direction of police officer/authorised person (when found committing or when reasonably believed to have committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925, Passenger Transport Services Act 2011 or Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Act 2008)2.250

Local livestock offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 356(1)(a)Fail to stop before reaching livestock obstructing progress10
RR 356(1)(b)Proceed past livestock before way cleared to proceed safely10
RR 356(3)Person leading livestock fail to clear way for driver as soon as practicable0.750
RR 357(1)Fail to give effective and sufficient warning of livestock presence on road as required (during daylight)1.250
RR 358(1)Lead livestock on road at night except as permitted1.750
RR 358(2)Lead livestock on road at night with no flashing/rotating amber light warning road users1.750
RR 359(1)(a)Lead livestock on National Land Transport Network/State highway/subsidiary road without one person at front and one at rear1.750
RR 359(1)(b)Lead livestock on road (other than National Land Transport Network/State highway/subsidiary road) without one person at front and one at rear or without at least one person assisted by prescribed dog1.750
RR 360(1)Lead livestock on National Land Transport Network without permit1.250
RR 360(8)Contravene permit condition for livestock on National Land Transport Network1.250
RR 360(9)Fail to immediately produce permit to lead livestock on National Land Transport Network0.750
RR 361(3)Fail to stop/remain stopped as directed on approaching restive/alarmed animals0.750

Miscellaneous local offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 363(1)Turn right or left at traffic lights intersection at more than 20km/h0.752
RR 364(1)Drive ride-on lawnmower on road (excluding road-related area but including shoulder, footpath, bicycle path) except as permitted0.750
RR 365(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road past a no wheeled recreational devices or toys road marking0.250
RR 366(a)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy or personal mobility device without due care and attention0.500
RR 366(b)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy or personal mobility device on road without reasonable consideration for other road users0.250
RR 367(1)Drive without due care and attention
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 367(2)Drive without reasonable consideration for other road users
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Local transitional rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 371(1)Driver cross 2 broken parallel dividing lines except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by less than 10km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light0.502
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 10 to 14km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light0.752
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 15 to 22km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light13
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 23 to 29km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light1.753
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 30 to 37km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light35
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 38 to 44km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light4.256
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 45km/h or more within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light5.756

Speed-limit offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local speed-limit offences see item 436 and items 444 to 450.
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by less than 10km/h0.502
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by less than 10km/h (photographic detection device)0.502
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 10 to 14km/h0.752
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 10 to 14km/h (photographic detection device)0.752
RR 20Rider of a bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by less than 15km/h0.500
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 15 to 22km/h13
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 15 to 22km/h (photographic detection device)13
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 15 to 22km/h0.750
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 23 to 29km/h1.753
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 23 to 29km/h10
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 23 to 29km/h (photographic detection device)1.753
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 30 to 37km/h35
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 30 to 37km/h (photographic detection device)35
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 30 to 37km/h1.250
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 38 to 44km/h4.256
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 38 to 44km/h (photographic detection device)4.256
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 38 to 44km/h1.750
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 45km/h or more5.756
RR 20Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 45km/h or more (photographic detection device)5.756
RR 20Rider of bicycle exceed applicable speed-limit for length of road by 45km/h or more2.250

Left turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 27(1)Fail to keep left when starting left hand turn at intersection (from other than multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(1)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within left lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning left from multi-lane road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(1A)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within slip lane (unless obstructed) when turning left from multi-lane road with slip lane
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 28(2A)Rider of bicycle fail to approach and enter intersection from within bicycle storage area that is directly in front of left marked lane or of a bicycle lane on left side of road when turning left at intersection from multi-lane road0.500
RR 29(1)Fail to make left hand turn at intersection as indicated by a turn line (unless otherwise permitted)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Right turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 31(1)Start right hand turn incorrectly (from other than multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 32(1)Fail to approach and enter intersection from within right lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning right from multi-lane road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 32(2A)Rider of a bicycle, when turning right from a multi-lane road, fail to approach and enter intersection from within bicycle storage area that is directly in front of a right marked lane or of a bicycle lane on the right side of the road0.500
RR 33(1)Make right hand turn incorrectly
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Hook turn/U-turn offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 34(1)Fail to make hook turn in accordance with to hook turn only sign10
RR 35(2)Rider of a bicycle making hook turn incorrectly0.750
RR 36Rider of a bicycle make hook turn contrary to no hook turn by bicycles sign0.750
RR 37Start U-turn without clear view and when could unreasonably obstruct traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 38Fail to give way as required when making U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 39(1)Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (at dividing strip)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 39(2)Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (along road)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 40Make U-turn at intersection with traffic lights without U-turn permitted sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 41Make U-turn at intersection without traffic lights (contrary to no U-turn sign)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 42Start U-turn at intersection from incorrect position
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 43Make U-turn at certain crossings
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 43AMake U-turn on road-related area with traffic lights
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

Change of direction signal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 46(1)Fail to give required left change of direction signal0.752
RR 46(4)Fail to turn off left indicator on completion of direction change0.750
RR 48(1)Fail to give required right change of direction signal
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 48(4)Fail to turn off right indicator on completion of direction change0.750
RR 51Use direction indicator light except as permitted0.500

Stop signal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 53(1)Fail to give required stop signal0.752
RR 53(2)Fail to give stop signal for long enough on stopping0.752
RR 53(3)Fail to give stop signal when slowing suddenly0.752

Traffic light/traffic arrow offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 56(1)Fail to stop as required on red traffic light
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 56(2)Fail to stop as required on red traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 57(1)Fail to stop on yellow traffic light when could have done so safely and/or proceed before permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 57(2)Fail to stop on yellow traffic arrow when could have done so safely and/or proceed before permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 57(3)Fail to clear intersection as soon as safe after entering on yellow traffic light/arrow
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 59(1)Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 59(1)Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light (photographic detection device)13
RR 60Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 60Driver of motor vehicle enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrow (photographic detection device)13
RR 60A(1)Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light13
RR 60A(2)Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic arrow13
RR 61(2)Proceed against yellow/red traffic light/arrow after having stopped before entering intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 61(5)Fail to leave intersection as soon as safe after traffic light/arrow changes to yellow/red (having entered on green)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Giving way at traffic light/traffic arrow offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 62(1)Fail to give way when turning at intersection with traffic lights except on green traffic arrow
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 62(1)(a)Fail to give way to pedestrian as required when turning at intersection with traffic lights
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 63(2)Fail to give way at intersection where traffic lights not wholly operating (with traffic light-stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 63(3)Fail to give way as required at intersection that is not a roundabout where traffic lights not wholly working or only flashing yellow (and no traffic light-stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 64Fail to give way as required when turning at flashing yellow traffic arrow at intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 65(2)(a)Fail to give way to any pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 65(2)(b)Obstruct pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 65(2)(c)Overtake/pass a vehicle stopping/stopped at marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253

Twin red light offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 66(1)Fail to stop as required at twin red lights (other than at level crossing)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 66(4)Proceed through twin red lights after stopping (other than at level crossing) with red lights still showing
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Giving way at traffic light/sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 67(1)Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/ stop line (at intersection without traffic lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 68(1)Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/stop line (other than at intersection, children's crossing, level crossing or twin red lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 69(1)Fail to give way as required at give way sign/give way line at intersection (other than a roundabout)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 70Fail to give way at give way sign on bridge/narrow road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 71(1)Fail to give way as required at give way sign/give way line (other than at intersection, bridge, narrow road, level crossing, twin red lights)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Giving way where no traffic light/sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 72(1)Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned intersection (other than T-intersection or roundabout)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 73(1)Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned T-intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Entering/leaving road-related area offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 74(1)(a)Fail to give way as required to vehicle (other than one turning right from road-related area/adjacent land) when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(b)Fail to give way to any pedestrian on road when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(c)Fail to give way to any vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area crossed when entering (uncontrolled /unsigned) road from road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(d)(i)Fail to give way when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area to pedestrian on the road-related area
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 74(1)(d)(ii)Fail to give way when entering (uncontrolled/unsigned) road from road-related area to vehicle ahead or approaching from the left or right
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(a)Fail to give way to any pedestrian on road when entering road-related area/adjacent land from an uncontrolled/unsigned road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(b)Fail to give way as required to any vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area crossed when entering road-related area/adjacent land from an uncontrolled/unsigned road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(c)Fail to give way to oncoming vehicle on road when turning right into road-related area/adjacent land
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 75(1)(d)Fail to give way as required to vehicle on continuing road at T-intersection
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Keeping clear of/giving way to particular vehicle offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 77(1)Fail to give way as required to signed signalling bus pulling out
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.753
RR 78(1)Move into path of police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 78(2)Fail to move out of path of police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 79(1)Fail to give way to police/emergency vehicle displaying flashing red/blue light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 79A(1)Fail to slow to safe stopping speed when approaching police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(2)Fail to give way to police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle worker in vicinity of vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(3)Pass or overtake police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm at speed greater than 40km/h
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753
RR 79A(5)Fail to maintain safe speed when passing or overtaking police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm so as to cause danger to police/emergency/assistance vehicle worker in vicinity
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.753

Giving way at crossing/shared zone offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 80(1)Approach children's crossing too quickly to stop safely
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 80(2)(a)Fail to stop at children's crossing (when hand-held stop sign displayed)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 80(2)(b)Fail to stop at children's crossing (when pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on/entering crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 80(3)Proceed through children's crossing, when pedestrian or rider of a bicycle is on or entering crossing and whilehand-held stop sign still displayed, or before being signalled to do so
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 80(4)Proceed through children's crossing while pedestrian or rider of a bicycle is on or is entering the crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 81(1)Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safely
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 81(2)Fail to give way to pedestrian or rider of a bicycle on pedestrian crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 82Overtake/pass a vehicle stopping/stopped at children's/pedestrian crossing
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 83Driver fail to give way to pedestrian in shared zone
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

General give way offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 84(1)Fail to give way as required to vehicle when driving through break in (unsigned/unmarked) dividing strip
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 85Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering a turning lane from a painted island
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 86(1)Fail to give way when entering median turning bay to oncoming vehicle already in bay
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 87(1)Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering a marked lane or line of traffic from either side of road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 87(3)Fail to give way to vehicle as required when turning from a median strip parking area into a marked lane/line of traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13

Traffic sign at certain location offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 88(1)Fail to turn left at left turn only sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 88(2)Fail to turn left when entering intersection in left lane must turn left sign lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 89(1)Fail to turn right at right turn only sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 89(2)Fail to turn right when entering intersection in right lane must turn right sign lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 90Turn at no turns sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(1)Turn left at no left turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(2)Turn right at no right turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 91(2)Make U-turn at no right turn sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 92(1)Drive in direction contrary to traffic lane arrows (other than at roundabout) except when making permitted U-turn or when permitted by a traffic sign or when obstructed
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12

General traffic sign/road marking offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 93(1)(a)Drive past a no overtaking or passing sign when oncoming vehicle on bridge/road
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 93(1)(b)Overtake vehicle on bridge/road contrary to no overtaking or passing sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 94Overtake on bridge contrary to no overtaking on bridge sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 96(1)Driver stop on area with keep clear marking
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 97(1)Drive on road when road access sign indicates driver/vehicle not permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10
RR 98(1)Drive contrary to one-way sign unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver12
RR 99(1)Fail to keep left (contrary to keep left sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 99(2)Fail to keep right (contrary tokeep right sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 100Drive past a no entry sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 101(1)Fail to stop before reaching hand-held stop sign (other than at children's crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 101(2)Proceed past hand-held stop sign before permitted to do so (other than at children's crossing)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253

Truck, bus and other large vehicle sign offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 102(1)Drive overheight vehicle past clearance sign or low clearance sign3.252
RR 103(1)Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (gross mass) sign/gross load limit sign if in excess of displayed gross mass3.252
RR 103(2)Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign if in excess of mass indicated3.252
RR 104(1)Drive vehicle (other than bus) past no trucks sign if in excess of mass indicated unless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 104(2)Drive vehicle (other than bus) past no trucks sign if in excess of length indicated unless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 104(3)Drive truck past no trucks signunless otherwise permitted1.250
RR 105Fail to comply with trucks must enter sign1.250
RR 106(1)Drive bus past no buses sign in excess of indicated GVM1.250
RR 106(2)Drive bus past no buses sign in excess of indicated length1.250
RR 106(3)Drive bus past no buses sign1.250
RR 107Fail to comply with buses must enter sign1.250

Roundabout offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 111(1)Fail to enter roundabout as required (from multi-lane road or multi lines of traffic)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10
RR 112(2)Fail to give sufficient left change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when leaving at first exit)0.752
RR 112(3)Fail to continue left change of direction signal (when leaving at first exit of roundabout)0.752
RR 113(2)Fail to give sufficient right change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when travelling more than halfway through)0.752
RR 113(3)Fail to continue right change of direction signal (when travelling more than halfway through roundabout) except as permitted0.752
RR 114(1)Fail to give way on entering roundabout to vehicle in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 115(1)(a)Fail to keep left of central traffic island in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 115(1)(b)Fail to keep to left of centre of traffic island in roundabout (where vehicle too large to drive in roundabout without driving on edge of central traffic island)1.252
RR 115(1)(c)Fail to keep to left of centre of traffic island (where vehicle too large to drive in roundabout without driving over central traffic island)1.252
RR 116Fail to obey roundabout traffic lane arrows as required
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 117(1)Fail to indicate left-change of lane/traffic line in roundabout0.752
RR 117(2)Fail to indicate right-change of lane/traffic line in roundabout
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 118(1)Fail to indicate left when leaving roundabout (if practicable)0.752
RR 118(2)Fail to turn off left indicator after leaving roundabout0.750
RR 119Rider of a bicycle/animal (in far left lane) fail to give way to vehicle leaving roundabout0.750

Level crossing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 121Fail to stop and give way at stop sign at level crossing
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 122Fail to give way at level crossing with give way sign
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 123(a)Enter level crossing (with warning lights or bells operating)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(b)Enter level crossing (with gate/boom/barrier closed or moving)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(c)Enter level crossing (when train entering)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(d)Enter level crossing (when approaching train can be seen/heard and danger of collision)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver2.253
RR 123(e)Enter level crossing (when blocked or road beyond blocked)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver2.253
RR 124Fail to leave level crossing as soon as safe
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.250

General driving rule offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local general offences see items 441 and 442.
RR 125(1)Unreasonably obstructing the path of other driver/pedestrian
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 126Follow another vehicle too closely to stop safely
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver11
RR 127(1)Long vehicle driver fail to keep required minimum distance behind another long vehicle11
RR 128Enter blocked intersection/or intersection when road beyond blocked
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 128A(1)Enter children's crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing when blocked or road beyond is blocked
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Keeping to the left offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 129(1)Driver (other than motor bike rider) fail to keep to far left side of road (except on multi-lane road)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.752
RR 130(2)Drive in a right hand lane on multi-lane road (in an over 80 km/h zone or with keep left unless overtaking sign) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.752
RR 131(1)Fail to keep to left of oncoming vehicles as required unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding on path or nature strip
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.252
RR 132(1)Fail to keep to left of centre of road (when no dividing line/median strip)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.252
RR 132(2)Fail to keep to left of dividing line as required
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 132(2A)Cross dividing lines as specified to make U-turn
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253
RR 135(1)Fail to keep to left of median strip (other than painted island)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.253
RR 136Drive wrong way on a one-way service road
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 137(1)Drive on dividing strip at same level as road and marked at each side by continuous line (other than painted island) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 138(1)Drive on/over painted island (with single continuous line/2 parallel continuous lines) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Overtaking offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 140Overtake when unsafe and when no clear view of any approaching traffic
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.252
RR 141(1)Overtake to left of vehicle except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 142(1)Overtake to right of vehicle indicating turning right or doing U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 143(1)Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to left of vehicle with do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning left
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 143(2)Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to right of vehicle with do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning right, or doing U-turn
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 144(a)Overtake too close to another vehicle
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 144A(1)Pass rider of bicycle without sufficient distance12
RR 144(b)Cut in front of vehicle after overtaking
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver12
RR 145Increase speed while being overtaken on two-way road and before overtaking vehicle has safely returned
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver10

Marked lane/line of traffic offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local marked line offences see item 443.
RR 146(1)Fail to drive within single marked lane as required (multi-lane road) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 146(2)Fail to drive within single line of traffic as required when 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in same direction (and no marked lanes)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 147Cross continuous line separating 2 marked lanes (multi-lane road) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.752
RR 148(1)Fail to give way moving from one marked lane to another
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 148(2)Fail to give way moving from one line of traffic to another (when at least 2 lines of traffic travelling in same direction)
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 148ADriver of motor vehicle fail to give way when diverging (left or right) within a marked lane
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 149Fail to give way to vehicle when any part of other vehicle is ahead when lines of traffic merge
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 150(1)Drive on/over continuous white edge line except as permitted0.750
RR 151(1)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 2 abreast (on other than multi-lane road)0.750
RR 151(2)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 2 abreast (in marked lane) unless overtaking or otherwise permitted0.750
RR 151(4)Ride motor bike/bicycle more than 1.5 metres abreast of another rider0.750
RR 151A(2)Rider of motor bike unlawfully lane filtering along a length of road12

Overhead lane control offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 152(1)Fail to comply with overhead lane control device
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver1.253

Marked lane for special purpose offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 153(1)Drive in bicycle lane except as permitted0.752
RR 154(1)Drive in bus lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(1)Drive in bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(3)Drive across bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 154A(5)Turn at intersection after bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 156(1)Drive in transit lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 157(1)Drive in truck lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 159(1)Fail to drive in correct lane as marked for that vehicle type unless driving as specified0.750

No stopping/no parking sign offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 167Disobey no stopping sign
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 168(1)Disobey no parking sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 169Stop at side of road with continuous yellow edge line
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750

Stopping at intersection/crossing offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 170(1)Stop in an intersection except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 170(2)Stop within 20 metres of traffic lights at intersection except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 170(3)Stop within 10 metres of intersection (without traffic lights) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 171(1)Stop on or within 20 metres of approach to or 10 metres after children's crossing except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 172(1)Stop on or within 20 metres of approach to or 10 metres after pedestrian crossing (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 173(1)Stop on or within 10 metres of approach to or 3 metres after marked foot crossing (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 174(2)Stop within 10 metres of approach to or 3 metres after bicycle crossing lights (not at intersection) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 175(1)Stop on or within 20 metres either side of level crossing
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750

Stopping on clearway offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 176(1)Disobey clearway sign except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Stopping in zone for particular vehicle offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 179(1)Stop in loading zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 179(2)Exceed time in loading zone0.500
RR 180(1)Stop in truck zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 181(1)Stop in works zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 182(1)Stop in taxi zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 183(1)Stop in bus zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 185(1)Stop in permit zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 186(1)Stop in mail zone
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500

Stopping in other restricted place offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 187(1)Stop in bus/transit/truck lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 187(2)Stop in bicycle lane except as permitted0.750
RR 187(4)Stop in bus only lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 188Stop in shared zone except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 189(1)Double park on road
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 191Stop (near obstruction) in such position to obstruct traffic
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 192(1)Stop on bridge/causeway/ramp or similar except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 192(2)Stop in tunnel/underpass except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 193(1)Stop on or near crest/curve (outside built-up area) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 194(1)Stop within one metre of fire hydrant/indicator/fire plug indicator except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 195(1)Stop within 20 metres of approach to or within 10 metres after bus stop sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 197(1)Stop (other than rider of a bicycle/animal) on bicycle path/footpath/shared path/dividing strip or nature strip (other than own) in built-up area except as permitted0.500
RR 197(1A)Stop on a painted island
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 198(1)Obstruct access to/from footpath ramp (or similar access) to foot/bicycle path or passageway
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 198(2)Stop on/across driveway or similar vehicular access except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 199(1)Stop within 3 metres of public post box except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.500
RR 200(1)Stop heavy/long vehicle other than on road shoulder (when not in built-up area)10
RR 200(2)Stop heavy/long vehicle on road (in built-up area) longer than 1 hour except as permitted0.750
RR 201Stop contrary to bicycle parking sign0.500
RR 202Stop contrary to motor bike parking sign
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 203(1)Stop in parking area for people with disabilities except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 203AStop in slip lane except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750
RR 203BStop in parking area for electric-powered vehicles except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 203CStop in parking area for charging of electric-powered vehicles except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10

Permissive parking sign/parking fee offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 205(1)Park continuously for longer than permitted by sign
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.250

Parallel parking offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 208(1)Incorrect parallel park on road (other than median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 208AIncorrect parallel park in road-related area (other than median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 209(2)Incorrect parallel park (median strip parking)
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500

Angle parking offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 210(1)Incorrect angle parking
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500

Other parking-related rule offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 211(2)Fail to park vehicle wholly within parking bay
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.500
RR 211(3)Use more parking bays than necessary0.500
RR 212(1)Fail to enter/leave median strip park in direction indicated
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver10
RR 212(2)Fail to enter/leave median strip parking area in forward direction (when no direction given)0.750
RR 213(2)Fail to effectively apply parking brake/restrain motor vehicle in some way0.750
RR 213(3)Driver leaving motor vehicle fail to switch off engine if will be over 3 metres from motor vehicle0.750
RR 213(4)Fail to remove ignition key (when over 3 metres from motor vehicle unattended by person at least 16 years)0.500
RR 213(5)Fail to lock doors or secure windows (when over 3 metres from motor vehicle unattended by person at least 16 years)0.500

Light on vehicle offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 215(1)(a)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without head/tail/number plate lights effectively operating and visible11
RR 215(1)(b)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without clearance/side marker lights effectively operating and visible11
RR 216(1)Tow vehicle at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without lights as required on towed vehicle11
RR 217(1)Use front or rear fog light except as permitted0.750
RR 218(1)Use high-beam headlights within 200 metres of moving vehicle11
RR 219Use/allow use of lights likely to dazzle another road user11
RR 220(1)(a)Stop wide vehicle on road at night without clearance and side marker lights effectively operating and visible1.250
RR 220(1)(b)Stop vehicle (other than wide vehicle) on road at night without required parking lights10
RR 221(1)Use hazard warning lights except as permitted0.750
RR 222(2)Driver fail to have operating school bus warning lights as required when dropping off/picking up a child1.250

Light on animal-drawn vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 223Riding animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions causing reduced visibility without required lighting and reflector10

Horn/radar detector offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 224Use/allow use of a horn (or similar warning device) unnecessarily
rider of a bicycle0.250
any other driver0.750
RR 225(1)Drive vehicle or tow trailer having device for detecting, or preventing effective use of, speed measuring device unless exempt5.750
RR 225(2)Person in vehicle or trailer having device for detecting, or preventing effective use of, speed measuring device unless exempt5.750

Portable warning triangle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 226(1)Drive vehicle not equipped with 3 portable warning triangles (GVM more than 12 tonnes)10
RR 226(2)Fail to produce portable warning triangles for inspection10
RR 227(2)Fail to use portable warning triangles as required (while stopped and vehicle not visible for 200m)(GVM more than 12 tonnes)10
RR 227(3)Fail to use portable warning triangles as required (fallen load not visible for 200m)(GVM more than 12 tonnes)10

General pedestrian rules offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 228Fail to obey no pedestrians sign0.750
RR 229Pedestrian fail to comply with road access sign0.750
RR 230(1)Pedestrian fail to cross road by shortest safe route/stay on road longer than necessary to safely cross0.250
RR 231(1)Fail to comply with pedestrian traffic lights0.250
RR 232(1)Pedestrian fail to comply with traffic light (when no pedestrian light)0.250
RR 232(3)Pedestrian crossing road fail to proceed as required after change to yellow/red traffic light0.250
RR 234(1)Pedestrian cross road/part of road within 20 metres of crossing except as permitted0.250
RR 234(2)Pedestrian remain on crossing longer than necessary0.250
RR 235(1)Fail to use pedestrian facility at or near level crossing0.250
RR 235(2)(a)Pedestrian fail to comply with warning lights at level crossing0.750
RR 235(2)(b)Pedestrian cross level crossing while gate/boom/barrier is closed/opening/closing0.750
RR 235(2)(c)Pedestrian cross level crossing when train is on/entering level crossing0.750
RR 235(2)(d)Pedestrian cross level crossing when approaching train is visible or is sounding warning0.500
RR 235(2)(e)Pedestrian cross railway line when crossing or road beyond is blocked0.250
RR 235(2A)Pedestrian fail to finish crossing railway line without delay if warning lights or bells start, gate, boom or barrier starts to close or train approaches0.750
RR 235A(2)Pedestrian start to cross at pedestrian level crossing when red pedestrian light showing0.750
RR 235A(3)Pedestrian fail to finish crossing pedestrian level crossing without delay if red pedestrian light appears after pedestrian starts to cross0.750
RR 236(1)Pedestrian cause traffic hazard by moving into path of driver0.750
RR 236(2)Pedestrian unreasonably obstructing path of driver/another pedestrian0.250
RR 236(4)(a)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to solicit contributions, business or employment from person in vehicle0.500
RR 236(4)(c)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to display an advertisement0.500
RR 236(4)(d)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to sell or offer articles for sale0.500
RR 236(4)(e)Pedestrian stand on/move on to road/median strip/painted island or traffic island to wash or clean, or offer to wash or clean, windscreen0.500
RR 236(5)Buy or offer to buy article or service from in or on vehicle from person standing on road0.500
RR 237(1)Get on/into a moving vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 238(1)Pedestrian travel along road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device) if footpath or nature strip adjacent to road0.250
RR 238(2)(a)Pedestrian fail to keep as far left/far right along road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device) as practicable0.250
RR 238(2)(ab)Pedestrian when travelling forward on road fail to face approaching traffic moving in opposite direction to which pedestrian is travelling0.250
RR 238(2)(b)Pedestrian travel more than 2 abreast on road (other than in/on wheeled recreational device)0.250
RR 239(1)Pedestrian on bicycle path or bicycle part of separated footway except as permitted0.250
RR 239(3)Pedestrian fail to keep out of path of bicycle or pedestrian (when crossing bicycle path or bicycle part of separated footpath)0.500

Wheeled recreational device/toy offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local lawn mower and wheeled recreational device/toy offences see items 437 to 440.
RR 240ATravel in/on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road past a no wheeled recreational devices or toys sign0.250
RR 240(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area) with dividing line/median strip/or one-way road with more than one marked lane or where speed limit over 50km/h0.500
RR 240(2)(b)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device on road (not road-related area) at night0.250
RR 241(1)(a)Fail to keep left when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area)0.250
RR 241(1)(b)Travel more than 2 abreast of pedestrian or vehicle in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on road (not road-related area)0.250
RR 242(1)(a)Fail to keep to left of footpath or shared path when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy0.250
RR 242(1)(b)Fail to give way to pedestrian (other than person in/on wheeled recreational device/toy) when travelling in/on wheeled recreational device/toy on footpath or shared path0.250
RR 243(1)Rollerblader (or similar) travelling on pedestrian part of separated footpath0.500
RR 243(2)Rollerblader (or similar) fail to keep out of path of bicycle when travelling on bicycle path or part of separated footpath designated for bicycles0.500
RR 244(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy that is being towed by vehicle0.750
RR 244(2)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy while holding onto moving vehicle0.750
RR 244(3)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy within 2 metres of rear of moving vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750

Personal mobility devices

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 244EPMD user travel past no personal mobility devices sign0.250
RR 244F(1)PMD user travel on certain prohibited roads0.500
RR 244F(3)PMD user travel on road prohibited to personal mobility devices0.500
RR 244G(1)(a)PMD user fail to keep to left of road0.250
RR 244G(1)(b)PMD user travel alongside more than one other pedestrian or vehicle unless overtaking0.250
RR 244H(1)(a)PMD user fail to give way to pedestrian0.250
RR 244H(1)(b)PMD user fail to travel sufficient distance from pedestrian0.250
RR 244H(2)PMD user fail to keep to left of crossing, footpath or shared path0.250
RR 244I(1)PMD user travel on part of separated footpath designated for pedestrians unless crossing as specified0.500
RR 244JPMD user fail to keep to left of oncoming bicycle riders or other PMD users0.500
RR 244K(1)Travel in/on personal mobility device that is being towed by vehicle0.750
RR 244K(2)Travel in/on personal mobility device while holding onto moving vehicle0.750
RR 244K(3)Travel in/on personal mobility device within 2 metres of rear of moving vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750
RR 244L(1)PMD user fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 244MPMD user carry another person or animal0.750
RR 244NPMD user not 16 years or older0.500
RR 244O(a)PMD user travel in or on personal mobility device on footpath at more than 15 km/hr0.500
RR 244O(b)PMD user travel in or on personal mobility device on shared path, separated footpath, bicycle path or road at more than 25 km/hr0.500
RR 244P(a)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without flashing or steady white light visible for at least 200m from front of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244P(b)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without flashing or steady red light visible for at least 200m from rear of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244P(c)Drive at night or in weather-reduced-visibility conditions without red reflector visible for at least 50m from rear of personal mobility device0.750
RR 244RPersonal mobility device fitted with object or fitting having sharp protrusions likely to cause bodily harm or injury0.750
RR 244S(1)Using mobile phone in hand while using personal mobility device0.750

Additional bicycle rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 245(a)Rider of bicycle not astride riders seat and facing forward0.500
RR 245(b)Rider of bicycle ride with no hands on handlebars0.500
RR 245(c)Rider of bicycle seated other than on seat0.500
RR 246(1)Rider of bicycle carry more persons than bicycle designed to carry0.500
RR 246(2)Bicycle passenger travel on bicycle otherwise than in seat designed for passenger0.250
RR 246(3)Rider of bicycle carrying passenger on bicycle otherwise than in seat designed for passenger0.250
RR 247(1)Rider of bicycle fail to ride in bicycle lane0.750
RR 247A(1)Rider of bicycle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light or red traffic arrow except from bicycle lane0.750
RR 247B(1)Rider of bicycle fail to give way as required to any vehicle when entering bicycle storage area0.750
RR 247B(2)Rider of bicycle in a bicycle storage area on multi-lane road fail to give way as required to motor vehicle in any lane other than lane that rider of bicycle is directly in front of (except to motor vehicle facing red traffic arrow)0.750
RR 248(2)Rider of bicycle ride across children’s crossing, marked foot crossing or pedestrian crossing otherwise than in accordance with rule 2480.500
RR 249Rider of bicycle ride on pedestrian part of separated footpath0.500
RR 250(2)(a)Rider of bicycle fail to keep left of footpath or shared path0.500
RR 250(2)(b)Rider of bicycle fail to give way to pedestrian on footpath or shared path0.500
RR 251Rider of bicycle fail to keep left of oncoming rider of bicycle and person using personal mobility device (on path)0.500
RR 252(1)Rider of bicycle ride where forbidden by sign or road marking0.500
RR 253Rider of bicycle cause traffic hazard (move into path of driver/pedestrian)0.750
RR 254(1)Ride bicycle while being towed by another vehicle0.750
RR 254(2)Ride bicycle while holding onto another moving vehicle0.750
RR 255Ride bicycle within 2 metres of rear of moving motor vehicle (continuously for more than 200 metres)0.750
RR 256(1)Rider of bicycle fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 256(2)Bicycle passenger (except fare-paying passenger on 3 or 4-wheeled bicycle) fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.250
RR 256(3)Rider of bicycle carry passenger (except fare-paying passenger on 3 or 4-wheeled bicycle) without securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 257(1)(b)Rider of bicycle tow bicycle trailer carrying person 10 or more years old0.500
RR 257(1)(c)Rider of bicycle tow person in/on bicycle trailer when trailer can not carry person safely0.750
RR 257(1)(d)Rider of bicycle carry person in/on bicycle trailer without person wearing securely fitted and fastened approved bicycle helmet unless exempt0.750
RR 258(a)Ride bicycle with no effective brake0.500
RR 258(b)Ride bicycle with no warning device in working order0.500
RR 259(a)Cycle at night without white light visible from 200 or more metres in front0.750
RR 259(b)Cycle at night without red light visible from 200 or more metres at rear0.750
RR 259(c)Cycle at night without red reflector visible from 50 or more metres at rear0.750
RR 260(1)Rider of bicycle start to cross intersection or other place contrary to red bicycle crossing light0.750
RR 261(1)Rider of bicycle start to cross intersection or other place contrary to yellow bicycle crossing light0.750
RR 262(1)Rider of a bicycle fail to cross intersection safely as required (when entered on green and bicycle crossing lights change to yellow/red)0.500

Rule for person travelling in/on vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 264(1)Driver fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)23
RR 264(1)Driver fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked) (photographic detection device)23
RR 265(1)Passenger (aged 16 years or more) fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)20
RR 265(3)Driver fail to ensure passenger aged 16 years or more is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)23
RR 265(3) or 266(1)Driver fail to ensure passenger is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked) (photographic detection device)23
RR 266(1)Driver fail to ensure passenger under 16 years old is restrained as required (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)2.253
RR 268(1)Travel in/on part of vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers/goods20
RR 268(2)Travel in/on part of vehicle designed primarily for carriage of goods unless part is enclosed and passenger occupies suitable seating position20
RR 268(3)Travel in/on motor vehicle with part of body outside window/door0.750
RR 268(4)Drive with part of passenger's body outside window/door (other than bus)0.750
RR 268(4A)Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers/goods2.253
RR 268(4B)Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle designed primarily for goods carriage unless part is enclosed and passenger occupies suitable seating position2.253
RR 269(1)Alight from moving vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 269(3)Cause hazard by opening/leaving open a vehicle door or getting out of/off vehicle10
RR 269(4)Bus driver moving bus while doors not closed10
RR 270(1)(a)Motor bike, or quad bike, rider fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)13
RR 270(1)(b)Motor bike, or quad bike, rider fail to ensure passenger wearing securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)13
RR 270(2)Motor bike, or quad bike, passenger fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(1)(a)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, not sitting astride seat and facing forward (including when stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(1)(b)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, without at least one hand on handlebars (including when stationary, but not parked)10
RR 271(2)(a)Motor bike pillion passenger not sitting astride seat and facing forwards (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(2)(b)Motor bike pillion passenger not keeping both feet on passenger footrests (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(3)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, when pillion passenger not facing forwards sitting astride seat and not having both feet on passenger footrests (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked)0.750
RR 271(4)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, with more than one passenger (excluding in sidecar or seat other than pillion seat)10
RR 271(5)Ride motor bike, or quad bike, with sidecar passengers or other non-pillion passengers exceeding number designed to carry10
RR 271(5A)Ride motor bike with passenger who is under 8 years old, unless in sidecar13
RR 271(5B)Motor bike sidecar passenger ride when not safely seated in sidecar0.750
RR 271(5C)Ride motor bike when sidecar passenger not safely seated in side car0.750
RR 271(5D)Ride quad bike with passenger who is under 6 years old13
RR 271(5D)Ride quad bike with passenger who is not safely seated23
RR 272Passenger in/on vehicle interfere with driver's control or obstruct driver's view of road/traffic10

General bus offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 281Public bus driver fail to stop as required at red B light13
RR 282Public bus driver fail to stop as required at yellow B light0.753
RR 284Public bus driver proceed through red/yellow B light (after having stopped) before permitted13
RR 286(2)Public bus driver (having stopped before entering intersection) proceed before permitted by B light/green traffic light/traffic arrow to do so13
RR 286(3)Public bus driver (already stopped in intersection) fail to proceed as soon as safely possible after B light/traffic arrow changes to red/yellow0.750

Miscellaneous driver offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 288(1)Drive on path (other than rider of bicycle) except as permitted0.750
RR 288(4)Driver on path (other than rider of bicycle or driver entering road from road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on path13
RR 289(2)Driver on nature strip (other than animal rider or driver entering road from road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on nature strip
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 290Drive on traffic island (other than on central island in roundabout) except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10
RR 291Start vehicle or drive causing unnecessary noise/smoke0.750
RR 292Drive/tow vehicle with improperly secured/placed load or projecting load likely to injure/damage/obstruct
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.250
RR 292ADrive/tow a vehicle with load improperly restrained and able to move
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver1.250
RR 293(2)Driver fail to remove/have removed from road, as soon as safely can, any thing fallen/put from driver's vehicle (when possibility of injury/damage/obstruction)
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver10
RR 294(1)Tow motor vehicle when unsafe to do so and without having control of towed vehicle1.250
RR 294(1)Tow motor vehicle when unsafe to do so and without having a relevantly licensed driver steering and operating brakes of towed vehicle1.250
RR 294(2)Motor vehicle driver tow trailer when unsafe to do so and when unable to control trailer's movement1.250
RR 295(1)Motor vehicle driver tow vehicle with overlong towline and not having required warning material10
RR 296(1)Reverse vehicle when unsafe
rider of a bicycle10
any other driver10
RR 296(2)Reverse vehicle further than reasonable in circumstances
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver0.750
RR 297(1)Drive without proper control of vehicle10
RR 297(1A)Drive with person or animal in the driver's lap10
RR 297(2)Drive motor vehicle without clear view of road and traffic ahead, behind and to each side10
RR 297(3)Ride motor bike or quad bike with animal on bike that interferes with rider's control or prevents clear view of road10
RR 298Drive motor vehicle towing trailer with person in/on it except as permitted10
RR 299(1)Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image visible to driver or likely to distract another driver10
RR 300(1)Drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked) except to make or receive audio phone call from phone secured in mounting or not required to be touched
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver23
RR 300(1A)Drive vehicle under learner licence, or P1 provisional licence, while using mobile phone when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked23
RR 300(1) or 300(1A)Drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked) except as permitted (photographic detection device)23
RR 300ADriver interfere with or interrupt funeral procession
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver10

Miscellaneous animal offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
Note For additional local livestock offences see items 424 to 435.
RR 301(1)Lead or tether animal to motor vehicle whilst driving except as permitted0.750
RR 301(2)Passenger lead animal whilst in/on moving motor vehicle except as permitted0.750
RR 301(3)Rider of a bicycle lead or tether animal to bicycle when riding unless permitted0.750
RR 302Animal rider fail to give way to pedestrian on footpath/nature strip0.500
RR 303(1)Ride animal more than 2 abreast (other than on multi-lane road)0.750
RR 303(2)Ride animal more than 2 abreast (in a marked lane)0.750
RR 303(4)Ride animal more than 1.5 metres abreast of another animal rider0.750

Obeying direction offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 304(1)Fail to obey reasonable direction by police officer/authorised person for safe and efficient traffic regulation
rider of a bicycle1.250
any other driver1.253
pedestrian1.250

Local police officer/authorised person offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 354(2)Fail to obey direction of police officer/authorised person (when found committing or when reasonably believed to have committed offence against the Traffic Act 1925, Passenger Transport Services Act 2011 or Taxi and Hire Vehicle Industries Act 2008)2.250

Local livestock offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 356(1)(a)Fail to stop before reaching livestock obstructing progress10
RR 356(1)(b)Proceed past livestock before way cleared to proceed safely10
RR 356(3)Person leading livestock fail to clear way for driver as soon as practicable0.750
RR 357(1)Fail to give effective and sufficient warning of livestock presence on road as required (during daylight)1.250
RR 358(1)Lead livestock on road at night except as permitted1.750
RR 358(2)Lead livestock on road at night with no flashing/rotating amber light warning road users1.750
RR 359(1)(a)Lead livestock on National Land Transport Network/State highway/subsidiary road without one person at front and one at rear1.750
RR 359(1)(b)Lead livestock on road (other than National Land Transport Network/State highway/subsidiary road) without one person at front and one at rear or without at least one person assisted by prescribed dog1.750
RR 360(1)Lead livestock on National Land Transport Network without permit1.250
RR 360(8)Contravene permit condition for livestock on National Land Transport Network1.250
RR 360(9)Fail to immediately produce permit to lead livestock on National Land Transport Network0.750
RR 361(3)Fail to stop/remain stopped as directed on approaching restive/alarmed animals0.750

Miscellaneous local offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 363(1)Turn right or left at traffic lights intersection at more than 20km/h0.752
RR 364(1)Drive ride-on lawnmower on road (excluding road-related area but including shoulder, footpath, bicycle path) except as permitted0.750
RR 365(1)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a road past a no wheeled recreational devices or toys road marking0.250
RR 366(a)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy or personal mobility device without due care and attention0.500
RR 366(b)Travel in/on wheeled recreational device/toy or personal mobility device on road without reasonable consideration for other road users0.250
RR 367(1)Drive without due care and attention
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 367(2)Drive without reasonable consideration for other road users
rider of a bicycle0.500
any other driver0.750

Local transitional rule offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
RR 371(1)Driver cross 2 broken parallel dividing lines except as permitted
rider of a bicycle0.750
any other driver13
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by less than 10km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light0.502
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 10 to 14km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light0.752
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 15 to 22km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light13
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 23 to 29km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light1.753
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 30 to 37km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light35
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 38 to 44km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light4.256
RR 374(1)Exceed 40km/h by 45km/h or more within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light5.756

Part 2 Vehicle and Traffic Offences Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 Licensing Offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 8(1)Drive without a driver licence of the relevant class (within 3 months expiry of such licence)10
VT 8(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive without a driver licence of the relevant class (within 3 months expiry of such licence)10
VT 12(1)Fail to comply with conditions of driver licence1.250
VT 12(2)Fail to comply with conditions of Australian driver licence issued under corresponding law1.250
VT 12(3)Fail to comply with conditions of foreign driver licence1.250
VT 12(4)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive in breach of conditions of Australian/foreign driver licence1.250

Ancillary certificate offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 14(4)Use motor vehicle for providing driving instruction for reward without certificate of roadworthiness in force1.250
VT 14(4)Permit use of motor vehicle for providing driving instruction for reward without certificate of roadworthiness in force1.250
VT 14(4)Use vehicle not fitted with dual controls as required for providing driving instruction for reward1.750
VT 14(4)Permit use of vehicle not fitted with dual controls as required for providing driving instruction for reward1.750
VT 16(1)Fail to comply with conditions of ancillary certificate1.250
VT 16(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to provide driving instruction for reward contrary to conditions of ancillary certificate1.250
VT 16(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive a public passenger vehicle contrary to conditions of ancillary certificate1.250

Registration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 27(1)Use unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Use/permit use of unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled) (photographic detection device)1.250
VT 27(1)Use unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Permit use of unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Use/permit use of unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled) (photographic detection device)1.250
VT 27(1)Permit use of unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.750
VT 28(3)Contravene condition on use of vehicle imposed under corresponding law (registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit)1.250
VT 28(3)Permit contravention of condition on use of vehicle imposed under corresponding law (registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit)1.250
VT 29(3)Contravene/permit contravention of requirement/condition on use of vehicle registered under foreign law1.250
VT 30(1)Use motor vehicle in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Use trailer in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Permit use of trailer in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use motor vehicle in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use trailer in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of trailer in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use motor vehicle in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use trailer in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of trailer in breach of trade plate condition1.250

Motor tax offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 36(1)Use registered vehicle that has been altered/had alteration to its configuration/use with increased motor tax liability (without upgrade or temporary upgrade permit in force)1.750
VT 36(1)Permit use of registered vehicle that has been altered/had alteration to its configuration/use with increased motor tax liability (without upgrade or temporary upgrade permit in force)1.750

Compliance offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 46(2)Fail to stop/remain stopped when directed/signalled (inspection, investigation, inquiry)1.250
VT 46(2)Fail to stop/remain stopped when directed/signalled2.250
VT 46(3)Unload/alter position of load on vehicle or combination, or cause/permit vehicle or combination to be unloaded or position of load altered before vehicle is inspected2.250
VT 46A(1)Fail to carry and produce Australian driver licence (other than a restricted driver licence) while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street or instructing a person learning to drive a motor vehicle on a public street0.500
VT 46A(1)Fail to carry and produce restricted driver licence while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street1.250
VT 46A(2)Fail to carry and produce foreign driver licence (and English translation where required) or international driving permit while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street0.500
VT 46A(3)Fail to carry and produce ancillary certificate while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle or engaging in other activity for which that certificate is required1.250
VT 47(1)Driver fail to produce for inspection a document required to be carried by driver or to be carried in/on vehicle (other than an Australian driver licence, foreign driver licence or ancillary certificate)1.250
VT 47(3)Person apparently in charge of vehicle (other than driver) fail to produce for inspection document required to be carried in/on vehicle1.250
VT 47(4)Fail to produce document for inspection within 7 days1.250
VT 48(1)Fail to deliver into custody as required an Australian driver licence/ancillary certificate or related document1.750
VT 48(3)Registered operator fail to deliver number plate/registration label/certificate of registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit or any other required document issued under Act into custody as required1.750
VT 48(3)Fail to deliver plate/label/certificate/permit/ other document issued under Act into custody of the Registrar/police officer/authorised officer as required1.750
VT 48(4A)Fail to deliver document/record/logbook issued or required to be kept under Act into custody of the Commission/police officer/authorised officer as required1.750
VT 48(5)Fail to have Australian/foreign driver licence or ancillary certificate available for production and fail to produce in court proceedings10
VT 48(6)Fail to produce for inspection, when asked by police/authorised officer, record required to be kept under regulations1.750
VT 49(6)Fail to comply with direction of police officer/authorised officer at inspection to move vehicle/open compartment/demonstrate operation of vehicle or equipment or to answer question2.250
VT 49A(3)Fail to comply with police officer/authorised officer direction to unload/secure all/part of load2.250
VT 50(8)Fail to produce motor vehicle for inspection (on Registrar's written notice) as required1.750
VT 50(8)Fail to produce trailer for inspection (on Registrar's written notice) as required1.750
VT 55(3)Fail to comply with Registrar's written requirement to provide specified information/evidence/ documents for inspection, or attend for identification (to correct/complete relevant register entry)1.250
VT 56A(7)Fail to comply with police direction (when temporary closure of public street or prohibition on its use – public event)1.250
VT 56B(2)Fail to comply with police direction (when temporary closure of public street or prohibition on its use – danger or obstruction)1.250

Vehicle and Traffic (Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration) Regulations 2021 Learner, provisional and conditional licence offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 12(2)Novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motorcycle learner stage fail to display clearly visible L-plates as required0.502
DLVR 12(2)Learner driver (other than novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motorcycle learner stage) fail to display clearly visible L-plates as required0.502
DLVR 12(3)Novice driver in novice driver learner stage driving without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 12(3)Learner driver (other than novice driver) driving without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 13(1)Drive with L-plate displayed when not learner driver0.500
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting motor vehicle to be driven without L-plates displayed as required0.500
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting learner driver (including novice driver in novice driver learner stage) to drive without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle on public street carrying another person unless holder permitted by regulation 12(5) of the DLVR10
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle, other than learner approved motor cycle, on public street10
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle on public street unless motor cycle is of a kind prescribed or holder has authorisation10
DLVR 17(2)Novice driver or novice rider in P1 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as required0.502
DLVR 17(3)Novice driver or novice rider in P2 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as required0.502
DLVR 17(5)Employ/cause/permit novice driver or novice rider in P1 stage or P2 stage to drive without displaying clearly visible P-plates as required0.500
DLVR 18(1)Holder of P1 provisional licence, in relation to motor vehicle other than a motor cycle, transporting more than one passenger, who has attained the age of 16 years but not attained the age of 22 years, otherwise than as permitted by regulation 18(2) or 18(3) of the DLVR1.252
DLVR 19(1)Holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to motor cycle driving, on public street, motor cycle carrying another person10
DLVR 19(2)Holder of P1 provisional licence, in relation to a motor cycle, driving motor cycle on public street otherwise than as permitted by regulation 19(2) of DLVR10
DLVR 19(4)Employing, causing or permitting holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to a motor cycle to drive, on public street, motor cycle carrying another person10
DLVR 19(4)Employing, causing or permitting holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to a motor cycle to drive motor cycle on public street unless holder permitted by regulation 19(2) of the DLVR10
DLVR 33(6)Holder of code X conditional Australian driver licence fail to carry explanatory notice as required1.250

Miscellaneous licensing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 44(1)Fail to notify change of name, residential address, or address for service of notices, within 14 days0.750
DLVR 44(5)Fail to attach change of address sticker to driver licence as soon as practicable, and keep attached0.750

General ancillary certificate offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 52(2)Fail to display identification card (issued to ancillary certificate holder) in vehicle as required1.250

Document offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 58(1)Fail to return driver licence to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of suspension1.250
DLVR 58(1)Fail to return driver licence to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of cancellation1.250
DLVR 58(2)Fail to return ancillary certificate to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of suspension1.250
DLVR 58(2)Fail to return ancillary certificate to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of cancellation1.250
DLVR 58(3)Fail to return restricted driver licence (and any ancillary certificate) to Registrar within 21 days after revocation by court1.250
DLVR 58(4)Fail to return driver licence (and any ancillary certificate) to Registrar within 21 days after being disqualified from driving by court or by automatic statutory penalty1.250
DLVR 59(1)Fail to return driver licence or ancillary certificate to Registrar for endorsement/replacement within 21 days after service of notice or request1.250

General registration offence

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 80(2)(a)Fail to stamp/display new reference number as required by Registrar (when no, or altered/defaced, identification number)1.250
DLVR 80(2)(b)Fail to make existing identification number illegible and stamp/display new reference number as specified and required by Registrar (when number is same as for other vehicle)1.250
DLVR 84(6)Fail to install and keep installed an "operations plate" on conditionally registered vehicle as required1.250
DLVR 84(6)Fail to ensure a "certificate of approved operations" carried at all times in conditionally registered vehicle1.250
DLVR 89(1)Registered operator fail to ensure within 7 days that vehicle number plate for that vehicle is permanently affixed as required10
DLVR 89(2)(a)Registered operator fail to ensure any vehicle number plate cover is clear, clean, untinted, flat over entire surface and has no characteristics preventing production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(2)(b)Registered operator fail to ensure no object obscures/reduces visibility of any vehicle number plate and that number plate has no characteristics preventing production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(3)Apply substance to number plate that prevents production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(4)(a)Use vehicle without number plates issued for the vehicle affixed and displayed as required10
DLVR 89(4)(a)Permit use of vehicle without number plates issued for the vehicle affixed and displayed as required10
DLVR 89(4)(b)Use vehicle not complying with number plate/cover regulations (other than affix and display)10
DLVR 89(4)(b)Permit use of vehicle not complying with number plate/cover regulations (other than affix and display)10

Transfer or surrender of registration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 101(4)Registered operator transferring registration fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750
DLVR 101(6)Proposed transferee fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750
DLVR 101(7)Person taking possession of vehicle under court order/powers conferred by security interest fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750

Vehicle defect notice offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 118(3)Driver fail to give formal warning notice to registered operator as soon as practicable10
DLVR 119(8)Driver fail to give vehicle defect notice to registered operator as soon as practicable10
DLVR 120(5)Remove/deface a defective vehicle label without authorisation1.250
DLVR 121(1)Use vehicle subject of major vehicle defect notice (other than one imposing total prohibition on use) after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)1.253
DLVR 121(2)Use vehicle subject of minor vehicle defect notice after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)11
DLVR 121(3)Use vehicle with minor vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice11
DLVR 121(3)Use vehicle with major vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice (other than total prohibition on use)1.253
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle subject of minor vehicle defect notice after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)1.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle with minor vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice1.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle subject of major vehicle defect notice (other than one imposing total prohibition on use) after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)2.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle with major vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice (other than total prohibition on use)2.250

Unregistered vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 124(1)Holder of trade plate fail to ensure trade plate used only for prescribed purposes1.250
DLVR 124(2)Use trade plate for other than authorised purpose1.250
DLVR 124(2)Permit use of trade plate for other than authorised purpose1.250
DLVR 124(3)Use unregistered vehicle under authority of trade plate without plate being temporarily fixed to rear of vehicle in appropriate position or displayed in way acceptable to Registrar10
DLVR 124(3)Permit use of unregistered vehicle under authority of trade plate without plate being temporarily fixed to rear of vehicle in appropriate position or displayed in way acceptable to Registrar10
DLVR 126(5)Holder of short term unregistered vehicle permit fail to ensure such permit is affixed, carried or removed as required10
DLVR 126(6)Use vehicle under short term unregistered vehicle permit without permit affixed or carried as required10
DLVR 126(6)Permit use of vehicle under short term unregistered vehicle permit without permit affixed or carried as required10

Miscellaneous registration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 136(9)Registered operator fail to affix and keep affixed as required vehicle inspection label (under vehicle inspection program)0.750
DLVR 136(9)(a)Registered operator fail to affix inspection label to vehicle in accordance with instructions issued under regulation 136(8) of DLVR10
DLVR 136(9)(b)Registered operator fail to keep inspection label affixed (unless removal of label authorised under regulation 136(10) of DLVR) to vehicle until date vehicle next inspected under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(10)Remove/deface current inspection label (under vehicle inspection program) without authority10
DLVR 136(12)Use vehicle on public street that has not passed inspection (after completion of that inspection) under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(12)Permit use of vehicle on public street that has not passed inspection (after completion of that inspection) under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(12)(a)Operate vehicle on public street for hire or reward if vehicle has not been presented for inspection required under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(a)Permit operation of vehicle on public street for hire or reward if vehicle has not been presented for inspection required under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(b)Use vehicle on public street if vehicle does not pass inspection under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(b)Permit use of vehicle on public street if vehicle does not pass inspection under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 138Use modified vehicle not complying with relevant vehicle standard or if modification is unacceptable to Registrar1.250
DLVR 138Permit use of modified vehicle not complying with relevant vehicle standard or if modification is unacceptable to Registrar1.250
DLVR 141(1)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days of change of circumstance affecting information recorded in register (about registered operator/registered vehicle)0.750
DLVR 141(3)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days after any change affecting information recorded in register about a short term unregistered vehicle permit (about vehicle or holder)0.750
DLVR 141(4)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days of change of circumstance affecting information recorded in register about holder of trade plate/business carried on by holder of trade plate0.750
DLVR 142(1)Fail to return number plates as required after cancellation or expiry without renewal0.750
DLVR 142(3)Fail to return trade plates as required after cancellation or expiry without renewal0.750
DLVR 142(4)Fail to return number plate/trade plate as required by terms on issue0.750
DLVR 142(5)Fail to return number plate/trade plate as and when required by Registrar's written notice10
DLVR 143Fail to return certificate of registration as required by Registrar (on cancellation or expiry without renewal)10

Temporary upgrade permit offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 146(7)Use vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force contrary to conditions of permit1.250
DLVR 146(7)Permit use of vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force contrary to conditions of permit1.250
DLVR 146(8)Use vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force without ensuring permit carried in vehicle10
DLVR 146(8)Permit use of vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force without ensuring permit carried in vehicle10
DLVR 153(4)Fail to affix and keep affixed distinctive number plates to truck as required (farm vehicle rebate)0.750
DLVR 153(6)(b)Fail to return truck distinctive number plates within 14 days of cessation of entitlement to farm vehicle rebate (motor tax)0.750

Interchangeable trailer offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 154(4)Fail to affix and keep affixed distinctive number plate to vehicle as required (interchangeable trailer)0.750
DLVR 154(6)(b)Fail to return distinctive number plate on cessation of entitlement to rebate (interchangeable trailer) within 14 days0.750
DLVR 154(9)(a)Fail to return distinctive number plate (interchangeable trailer rebate) within 14 days of Registrar's written notice that rebate ceased0.750

Miscellaneous offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 174(10)Fail to deliver to Registrar within allowed time a document, plate or device as required by a recall notice (on issue of duplicate or replacement)1.750

Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Operations) Regulations 2024 Tyre pressure offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 7Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with tyres exceeding pressure requirements10

Vehicle/load dimension offences - general

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 8(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, oversize vehicle that is light vehicle without booms fully retracted and the vehicle and load reduced to smallest practical dimensions1.250
VOR 8(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination loaded so as not to minimise its dimensions1.250
VOR 10(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle, inclusive of load, in contravention of vehicle width requirements1.750
VOR 11Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of length requirements1.750
VOR 12(1) or (2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light semi-trailer or dog trailer in contravention of trailer length requirements10
VOR 13Use, or cause or permit the use of, light combination in contravention of combination length requirements1.750
VOR 14(1), (3), or (4)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of rear overhang requirements1.750
VOR 15(1) or (2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, dog or pig trailer in contravention of trailer drawbar length requirements10
VOR 16(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or livestock carrier in contravention of vehicle height requirements1.750
VOR 17(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle or light combination in contravention of ground clearance requirements10

Vehicle/load dimension offences - mass

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 20(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with tyre load exceeding maximum load capacity as determined by tyre manufacturer10

Load offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 24(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination without load placed, secured or restrained in accordance with standards recommended in the Load Restraint Guide1.250
VOR 25(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination so loaded as to allow load to fall from vehicle, move or flap or sway so as to be likely to cause danger to person/property2.250
VOR 25(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination so loaded as to allow sand, soil, rocks, stones or gravel or similar to fall or be blown from vehicle1.250
VOR 27Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with dangerous projection20
VOR 29(2)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with front load projection exceeding 1.2 metres (during daylight)1.250
VOR 29(2)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with rear load projection exceeding 1.2 metre in contravention of flagging requirements (during daylight)1.250
VOR 29(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with front load projection exceeding 1.2 metres (at night)1.750
VOR 29(3)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with rear load projection exceeding 1.2 metre in contravention of red light attachment requirement (at night)1.750

Towing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 30Use, or cause or permit the use of, light combination with coupling not securely fastened1.750
VOR 31(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle to tow light trailer in excess of towing capacity of motor vehicle or towing attachment fitted to motor vehicle1.250
VOR 32Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle to tow more than one other vehicle, except as permitted1.250
VOR 47(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle contrary to conditions of exemption10
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption dimension limits2.250
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 49(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in contravention of warning sign requirements10
VOR 49(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination displaying warning sign when sign not required0.750
VOR 49(3)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination without warning light illuminated as required1.750
VOR 49(4)Use, or cause or permit the use of, accompanying pilot vehicle without warning light illuminated as required1.750
VOR 49(5)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination with warning light illuminated when light not required0.750
VOR 50(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, pilot vehicle that does not comply with requirements1.250
VOR 50(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination without accompanying pilot vehicle when pilot vehicle required2.250
VOR 52Fail to carry permit in motor vehicle if motor vehicle or combination is operating under permit0.750

Load limit road sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 53(3)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign dimension limit2.250

Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2024 Australian Design Rules offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 14(1) or 15(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of applicable second edition or third edition ADR10

General safety requirement offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 21Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - modification requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 22Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - steering requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 23Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - turning requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 24Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - unloaded mass over 450kg without ability to travel backwards/forwards0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 25(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - object not designed, built, fitted to or maintained on light vehicle in way that minimises likelihood of injury to person10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 27Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - driver’s view and light vehicle controls requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 28Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - without seating securely attached1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 29Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - mudguard requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 30Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - oil, grease, fuel, brake fluid or hydraulic system fluid dripping onto street surface0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 31Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - horn/alarm/other device requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 32, 33 or 34Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - rear vision mirror requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 35Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - automatic transmission requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 36Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - diesel engine without device fitted preventing engine starting accidentally/inadvertently0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 37Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - bonnet-securing device requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 38Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - electrical wiring, components, connections and installation requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 39Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - television receiver/visual display unit requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 40Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - requirement to fit windscreen10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 41Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - windscreen/window/interior partition requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 42Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - window tinting requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 43Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - windscreen wiper/washer requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - wheel and tyre requirements10

Additional motorbike safety requirement offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 51Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - steering gear and hand grips/handlebar requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 52Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - foot rests for driver/passenger requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 53Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - chain guard requirements10

Vehicle marking offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 54Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light vehicle and engine identification number requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 55Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - white or silver band requirements0.750

Vehicle configuration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 56Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - axle configuration requirements0.750

Vehicle light offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 60Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – glare prevention requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 61Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - requirement for lights to be a matching pair10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 or 67Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - headlight requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 68Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - parking light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 69Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - daytime running lights requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 70, 71, 72 or 73Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - tail light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 74Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - number plate light requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 75, 76 or 77Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - front and rear clearance light/external cabin light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 78, 79 or 80Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – side-marker light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 82 or 83Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - brake light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 84Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - reversing light requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 85, 86, 87, or 88Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - direction indicator light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 89Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - front fog light requirements0.750
VSR 4(1)(a) as regards VSR 90Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - rear fog light requirements0.750

Reflector offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Division 15, 16 17 or 18 of Part 8Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - reflector requirements10

Bus warning light/warning sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Division 19 of Part 8Use, or cause or permit the use of, bus mainly used for carrying schoolchildren in contravention of Vehicle Standards - warning light/warning sign requirements1.250

Other light, reflector and general offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 102Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - flashing light/other light or reflector requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 104, 105 or 106Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - mechanical signalling device or turn signal requirements10

Braking system offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 9Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination in contravention of Vehicle Standards - braking system requirements1.250

Control of emissions offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 117Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle powered by petrol engine must be built/fitted so as to prevent crank case gases escaping0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 118Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle propelled by internal combustion engine must not emit more than allowable visible emissions0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 119Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - certain light motor vehicle powered by diesel engine must not emit more than allowable emissions0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 122Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - exhaust outlet requirements for motor trike or bus0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 125Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle propelled by internal combustion engine to be fitted with effective silencing device through which all exhaust from engine passes0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 127, 128, 129 or 130Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - stationary noise level requirements0.750

Alternative fuel system offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 131Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - LPG fuel system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 132Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – natural gas system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 133Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - hydrogen fuel system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 134Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – electric-powered light vehicle labelling requirements10

General offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 12Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor vehicle/trailer in light combination in contravention of Vehicle Standards - coupling requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 13 or VSR 91(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, bus (used for carrying passengers) in contravention of Vehicle Standards - bus construction and fitting requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in an unsafe and unroadworthy condition40
VSR 5(1)(c)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination with unclean or obscured light, reflector, sign, writing, colouring or band0.750

Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999 Licensing Offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 8(1)Drive without a driver licence of the relevant class (within 3 months expiry of such licence)10
VT 8(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive without a driver licence of the relevant class (within 3 months expiry of such licence)10
VT 12(1)Fail to comply with conditions of driver licence1.250
VT 12(2)Fail to comply with conditions of Australian driver licence issued under corresponding law1.250
VT 12(3)Fail to comply with conditions of foreign driver licence1.250
VT 12(4)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive in breach of conditions of Australian/foreign driver licence1.250

Ancillary certificate offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 14(4)Use motor vehicle for providing driving instruction for reward without certificate of roadworthiness in force1.250
VT 14(4)Permit use of motor vehicle for providing driving instruction for reward without certificate of roadworthiness in force1.250
VT 14(4)Use vehicle not fitted with dual controls as required for providing driving instruction for reward1.750
VT 14(4)Permit use of vehicle not fitted with dual controls as required for providing driving instruction for reward1.750
VT 16(1)Fail to comply with conditions of ancillary certificate1.250
VT 16(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to provide driving instruction for reward contrary to conditions of ancillary certificate1.250
VT 16(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive a public passenger vehicle contrary to conditions of ancillary certificate1.250

Registration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 27(1)Use unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Use/permit use of unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled) (photographic detection device)1.250
VT 27(1)Use unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Permit use of unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Use/permit use of unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled) (photographic detection device)1.250
VT 27(1)Permit use of unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.750
VT 28(3)Contravene condition on use of vehicle imposed under corresponding law (registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit)1.250
VT 28(3)Permit contravention of condition on use of vehicle imposed under corresponding law (registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit)1.250
VT 29(3)Contravene/permit contravention of requirement/condition on use of vehicle registered under foreign law1.250
VT 30(1)Use motor vehicle in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Use trailer in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Permit use of trailer in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use motor vehicle in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use trailer in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of trailer in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use motor vehicle in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use trailer in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of trailer in breach of trade plate condition1.250

Motor tax offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 36(1)Use registered vehicle that has been altered/had alteration to its configuration/use with increased motor tax liability (without upgrade or temporary upgrade permit in force)1.750
VT 36(1)Permit use of registered vehicle that has been altered/had alteration to its configuration/use with increased motor tax liability (without upgrade or temporary upgrade permit in force)1.750

Compliance offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 46(2)Fail to stop/remain stopped when directed/signalled (inspection, investigation, inquiry)1.250
VT 46(2)Fail to stop/remain stopped when directed/signalled2.250
VT 46(3)Unload/alter position of load on vehicle or combination, or cause/permit vehicle or combination to be unloaded or position of load altered before vehicle is inspected2.250
VT 46A(1)Fail to carry and produce Australian driver licence (other than a restricted driver licence) while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street or instructing a person learning to drive a motor vehicle on a public street0.500
VT 46A(1)Fail to carry and produce restricted driver licence while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street1.250
VT 46A(2)Fail to carry and produce foreign driver licence (and English translation where required) or international driving permit while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street0.500
VT 46A(3)Fail to carry and produce ancillary certificate while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle or engaging in other activity for which that certificate is required1.250
VT 47(1)Driver fail to produce for inspection a document required to be carried by driver or to be carried in/on vehicle (other than an Australian driver licence, foreign driver licence or ancillary certificate)1.250
VT 47(3)Person apparently in charge of vehicle (other than driver) fail to produce for inspection document required to be carried in/on vehicle1.250
VT 47(4)Fail to produce document for inspection within 7 days1.250
VT 48(1)Fail to deliver into custody as required an Australian driver licence/ancillary certificate or related document1.750
VT 48(3)Registered operator fail to deliver number plate/registration label/certificate of registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit or any other required document issued under Act into custody as required1.750
VT 48(3)Fail to deliver plate/label/certificate/permit/ other document issued under Act into custody of the Registrar/police officer/authorised officer as required1.750
VT 48(4A)Fail to deliver document/record/logbook issued or required to be kept under Act into custody of the Commission/police officer/authorised officer as required1.750
VT 48(5)Fail to have Australian/foreign driver licence or ancillary certificate available for production and fail to produce in court proceedings10
VT 48(6)Fail to produce for inspection, when asked by police/authorised officer, record required to be kept under regulations1.750
VT 49(6)Fail to comply with direction of police officer/authorised officer at inspection to move vehicle/open compartment/demonstrate operation of vehicle or equipment or to answer question2.250
VT 49A(3)Fail to comply with police officer/authorised officer direction to unload/secure all/part of load2.250
VT 50(8)Fail to produce motor vehicle for inspection (on Registrar's written notice) as required1.750
VT 50(8)Fail to produce trailer for inspection (on Registrar's written notice) as required1.750
VT 55(3)Fail to comply with Registrar's written requirement to provide specified information/evidence/ documents for inspection, or attend for identification (to correct/complete relevant register entry)1.250
VT 56A(7)Fail to comply with police direction (when temporary closure of public street or prohibition on its use – public event)1.250
VT 56B(2)Fail to comply with police direction (when temporary closure of public street or prohibition on its use – danger or obstruction)1.250

Licensing Offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 8(1)Drive without a driver licence of the relevant class (within 3 months expiry of such licence)10
VT 8(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive without a driver licence of the relevant class (within 3 months expiry of such licence)10
VT 12(1)Fail to comply with conditions of driver licence1.250
VT 12(2)Fail to comply with conditions of Australian driver licence issued under corresponding law1.250
VT 12(3)Fail to comply with conditions of foreign driver licence1.250
VT 12(4)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive in breach of conditions of Australian/foreign driver licence1.250

Ancillary certificate offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 14(4)Use motor vehicle for providing driving instruction for reward without certificate of roadworthiness in force1.250
VT 14(4)Permit use of motor vehicle for providing driving instruction for reward without certificate of roadworthiness in force1.250
VT 14(4)Use vehicle not fitted with dual controls as required for providing driving instruction for reward1.750
VT 14(4)Permit use of vehicle not fitted with dual controls as required for providing driving instruction for reward1.750
VT 16(1)Fail to comply with conditions of ancillary certificate1.250
VT 16(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to provide driving instruction for reward contrary to conditions of ancillary certificate1.250
VT 16(3)Employ/cause/permit another person to drive a public passenger vehicle contrary to conditions of ancillary certificate1.250

Registration offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 27(1)Use unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Use/permit use of unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled) (photographic detection device)1.250
VT 27(1)Use unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Permit use of unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.250
VT 27(1)Use/permit use of unregistered trailer (registration not suspended/cancelled) (photographic detection device)1.250
VT 27(1)Permit use of unregistered motor vehicle (registration not suspended/cancelled)1.750
VT 28(3)Contravene condition on use of vehicle imposed under corresponding law (registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit)1.250
VT 28(3)Permit contravention of condition on use of vehicle imposed under corresponding law (registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit)1.250
VT 29(3)Contravene/permit contravention of requirement/condition on use of vehicle registered under foreign law1.250
VT 30(1)Use motor vehicle in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Use trailer in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(1)Permit use of trailer in breach of registration condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use motor vehicle in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use trailer in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of trailer in breach of short term unregistered vehicle permit condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use motor vehicle in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Use trailer in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of motor vehicle in breach of trade plate condition1.250
VT 30(2)Permit use of trailer in breach of trade plate condition1.250

Motor tax offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 36(1)Use registered vehicle that has been altered/had alteration to its configuration/use with increased motor tax liability (without upgrade or temporary upgrade permit in force)1.750
VT 36(1)Permit use of registered vehicle that has been altered/had alteration to its configuration/use with increased motor tax liability (without upgrade or temporary upgrade permit in force)1.750

Compliance offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VT 46(2)Fail to stop/remain stopped when directed/signalled (inspection, investigation, inquiry)1.250
VT 46(2)Fail to stop/remain stopped when directed/signalled2.250
VT 46(3)Unload/alter position of load on vehicle or combination, or cause/permit vehicle or combination to be unloaded or position of load altered before vehicle is inspected2.250
VT 46A(1)Fail to carry and produce Australian driver licence (other than a restricted driver licence) while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street or instructing a person learning to drive a motor vehicle on a public street0.500
VT 46A(1)Fail to carry and produce restricted driver licence while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street1.250
VT 46A(2)Fail to carry and produce foreign driver licence (and English translation where required) or international driving permit while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle on a public street0.500
VT 46A(3)Fail to carry and produce ancillary certificate while driving, or in charge of, a motor vehicle or engaging in other activity for which that certificate is required1.250
VT 47(1)Driver fail to produce for inspection a document required to be carried by driver or to be carried in/on vehicle (other than an Australian driver licence, foreign driver licence or ancillary certificate)1.250
VT 47(3)Person apparently in charge of vehicle (other than driver) fail to produce for inspection document required to be carried in/on vehicle1.250
VT 47(4)Fail to produce document for inspection within 7 days1.250
VT 48(1)Fail to deliver into custody as required an Australian driver licence/ancillary certificate or related document1.750
VT 48(3)Registered operator fail to deliver number plate/registration label/certificate of registration/trade plate/short term unregistered vehicle permit or any other required document issued under Act into custody as required1.750
VT 48(3)Fail to deliver plate/label/certificate/permit/ other document issued under Act into custody of the Registrar/police officer/authorised officer as required1.750
VT 48(4A)Fail to deliver document/record/logbook issued or required to be kept under Act into custody of the Commission/police officer/authorised officer as required1.750
VT 48(5)Fail to have Australian/foreign driver licence or ancillary certificate available for production and fail to produce in court proceedings10
VT 48(6)Fail to produce for inspection, when asked by police/authorised officer, record required to be kept under regulations1.750
VT 49(6)Fail to comply with direction of police officer/authorised officer at inspection to move vehicle/open compartment/demonstrate operation of vehicle or equipment or to answer question2.250
VT 49A(3)Fail to comply with police officer/authorised officer direction to unload/secure all/part of load2.250
VT 50(8)Fail to produce motor vehicle for inspection (on Registrar's written notice) as required1.750
VT 50(8)Fail to produce trailer for inspection (on Registrar's written notice) as required1.750
VT 55(3)Fail to comply with Registrar's written requirement to provide specified information/evidence/ documents for inspection, or attend for identification (to correct/complete relevant register entry)1.250
VT 56A(7)Fail to comply with police direction (when temporary closure of public street or prohibition on its use – public event)1.250
VT 56B(2)Fail to comply with police direction (when temporary closure of public street or prohibition on its use – danger or obstruction)1.250

Vehicle and Traffic (Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration) Regulations 2021 Learner, provisional and conditional licence offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 12(2)Novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motorcycle learner stage fail to display clearly visible L-plates as required0.502
DLVR 12(2)Learner driver (other than novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motorcycle learner stage) fail to display clearly visible L-plates as required0.502
DLVR 12(3)Novice driver in novice driver learner stage driving without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 12(3)Learner driver (other than novice driver) driving without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 13(1)Drive with L-plate displayed when not learner driver0.500
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting motor vehicle to be driven without L-plates displayed as required0.500
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting learner driver (including novice driver in novice driver learner stage) to drive without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle on public street carrying another person unless holder permitted by regulation 12(5) of the DLVR10
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle, other than learner approved motor cycle, on public street10
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle on public street unless motor cycle is of a kind prescribed or holder has authorisation10
DLVR 17(2)Novice driver or novice rider in P1 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as required0.502
DLVR 17(3)Novice driver or novice rider in P2 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as required0.502
DLVR 17(5)Employ/cause/permit novice driver or novice rider in P1 stage or P2 stage to drive without displaying clearly visible P-plates as required0.500
DLVR 18(1)Holder of P1 provisional licence, in relation to motor vehicle other than a motor cycle, transporting more than one passenger, who has attained the age of 16 years but not attained the age of 22 years, otherwise than as permitted by regulation 18(2) or 18(3) of the DLVR1.252
DLVR 19(1)Holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to motor cycle driving, on public street, motor cycle carrying another person10
DLVR 19(2)Holder of P1 provisional licence, in relation to a motor cycle, driving motor cycle on public street otherwise than as permitted by regulation 19(2) of DLVR10
DLVR 19(4)Employing, causing or permitting holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to a motor cycle to drive, on public street, motor cycle carrying another person10
DLVR 19(4)Employing, causing or permitting holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to a motor cycle to drive motor cycle on public street unless holder permitted by regulation 19(2) of the DLVR10
DLVR 33(6)Holder of code X conditional Australian driver licence fail to carry explanatory notice as required1.250

Miscellaneous licensing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 44(1)Fail to notify change of name, residential address, or address for service of notices, within 14 days0.750
DLVR 44(5)Fail to attach change of address sticker to driver licence as soon as practicable, and keep attached0.750

General ancillary certificate offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 52(2)Fail to display identification card (issued to ancillary certificate holder) in vehicle as required1.250

Document offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 58(1)Fail to return driver licence to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of suspension1.250
DLVR 58(1)Fail to return driver licence to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of cancellation1.250
DLVR 58(2)Fail to return ancillary certificate to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of suspension1.250
DLVR 58(2)Fail to return ancillary certificate to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of cancellation1.250
DLVR 58(3)Fail to return restricted driver licence (and any ancillary certificate) to Registrar within 21 days after revocation by court1.250
DLVR 58(4)Fail to return driver licence (and any ancillary certificate) to Registrar within 21 days after being disqualified from driving by court or by automatic statutory penalty1.250
DLVR 59(1)Fail to return driver licence or ancillary certificate to Registrar for endorsement/replacement within 21 days after service of notice or request1.250

General registration offence

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 80(2)(a)Fail to stamp/display new reference number as required by Registrar (when no, or altered/defaced, identification number)1.250
DLVR 80(2)(b)Fail to make existing identification number illegible and stamp/display new reference number as specified and required by Registrar (when number is same as for other vehicle)1.250
DLVR 84(6)Fail to install and keep installed an "operations plate" on conditionally registered vehicle as required1.250
DLVR 84(6)Fail to ensure a "certificate of approved operations" carried at all times in conditionally registered vehicle1.250
DLVR 89(1)Registered operator fail to ensure within 7 days that vehicle number plate for that vehicle is permanently affixed as required10
DLVR 89(2)(a)Registered operator fail to ensure any vehicle number plate cover is clear, clean, untinted, flat over entire surface and has no characteristics preventing production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(2)(b)Registered operator fail to ensure no object obscures/reduces visibility of any vehicle number plate and that number plate has no characteristics preventing production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(3)Apply substance to number plate that prevents production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(4)(a)Use vehicle without number plates issued for the vehicle affixed and displayed as required10
DLVR 89(4)(a)Permit use of vehicle without number plates issued for the vehicle affixed and displayed as required10
DLVR 89(4)(b)Use vehicle not complying with number plate/cover regulations (other than affix and display)10
DLVR 89(4)(b)Permit use of vehicle not complying with number plate/cover regulations (other than affix and display)10

Transfer or surrender of registration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 101(4)Registered operator transferring registration fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750
DLVR 101(6)Proposed transferee fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750
DLVR 101(7)Person taking possession of vehicle under court order/powers conferred by security interest fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750

Vehicle defect notice offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 118(3)Driver fail to give formal warning notice to registered operator as soon as practicable10
DLVR 119(8)Driver fail to give vehicle defect notice to registered operator as soon as practicable10
DLVR 120(5)Remove/deface a defective vehicle label without authorisation1.250
DLVR 121(1)Use vehicle subject of major vehicle defect notice (other than one imposing total prohibition on use) after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)1.253
DLVR 121(2)Use vehicle subject of minor vehicle defect notice after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)11
DLVR 121(3)Use vehicle with minor vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice11
DLVR 121(3)Use vehicle with major vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice (other than total prohibition on use)1.253
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle subject of minor vehicle defect notice after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)1.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle with minor vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice1.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle subject of major vehicle defect notice (other than one imposing total prohibition on use) after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)2.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle with major vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice (other than total prohibition on use)2.250

Unregistered vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 124(1)Holder of trade plate fail to ensure trade plate used only for prescribed purposes1.250
DLVR 124(2)Use trade plate for other than authorised purpose1.250
DLVR 124(2)Permit use of trade plate for other than authorised purpose1.250
DLVR 124(3)Use unregistered vehicle under authority of trade plate without plate being temporarily fixed to rear of vehicle in appropriate position or displayed in way acceptable to Registrar10
DLVR 124(3)Permit use of unregistered vehicle under authority of trade plate without plate being temporarily fixed to rear of vehicle in appropriate position or displayed in way acceptable to Registrar10
DLVR 126(5)Holder of short term unregistered vehicle permit fail to ensure such permit is affixed, carried or removed as required10
DLVR 126(6)Use vehicle under short term unregistered vehicle permit without permit affixed or carried as required10
DLVR 126(6)Permit use of vehicle under short term unregistered vehicle permit without permit affixed or carried as required10

Miscellaneous registration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 136(9)Registered operator fail to affix and keep affixed as required vehicle inspection label (under vehicle inspection program)0.750
DLVR 136(9)(a)Registered operator fail to affix inspection label to vehicle in accordance with instructions issued under regulation 136(8) of DLVR10
DLVR 136(9)(b)Registered operator fail to keep inspection label affixed (unless removal of label authorised under regulation 136(10) of DLVR) to vehicle until date vehicle next inspected under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(10)Remove/deface current inspection label (under vehicle inspection program) without authority10
DLVR 136(12)Use vehicle on public street that has not passed inspection (after completion of that inspection) under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(12)Permit use of vehicle on public street that has not passed inspection (after completion of that inspection) under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(12)(a)Operate vehicle on public street for hire or reward if vehicle has not been presented for inspection required under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(a)Permit operation of vehicle on public street for hire or reward if vehicle has not been presented for inspection required under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(b)Use vehicle on public street if vehicle does not pass inspection under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(b)Permit use of vehicle on public street if vehicle does not pass inspection under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 138Use modified vehicle not complying with relevant vehicle standard or if modification is unacceptable to Registrar1.250
DLVR 138Permit use of modified vehicle not complying with relevant vehicle standard or if modification is unacceptable to Registrar1.250
DLVR 141(1)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days of change of circumstance affecting information recorded in register (about registered operator/registered vehicle)0.750
DLVR 141(3)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days after any change affecting information recorded in register about a short term unregistered vehicle permit (about vehicle or holder)0.750
DLVR 141(4)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days of change of circumstance affecting information recorded in register about holder of trade plate/business carried on by holder of trade plate0.750
DLVR 142(1)Fail to return number plates as required after cancellation or expiry without renewal0.750
DLVR 142(3)Fail to return trade plates as required after cancellation or expiry without renewal0.750
DLVR 142(4)Fail to return number plate/trade plate as required by terms on issue0.750
DLVR 142(5)Fail to return number plate/trade plate as and when required by Registrar's written notice10
DLVR 143Fail to return certificate of registration as required by Registrar (on cancellation or expiry without renewal)10

Temporary upgrade permit offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 146(7)Use vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force contrary to conditions of permit1.250
DLVR 146(7)Permit use of vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force contrary to conditions of permit1.250
DLVR 146(8)Use vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force without ensuring permit carried in vehicle10
DLVR 146(8)Permit use of vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force without ensuring permit carried in vehicle10
DLVR 153(4)Fail to affix and keep affixed distinctive number plates to truck as required (farm vehicle rebate)0.750
DLVR 153(6)(b)Fail to return truck distinctive number plates within 14 days of cessation of entitlement to farm vehicle rebate (motor tax)0.750

Interchangeable trailer offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 154(4)Fail to affix and keep affixed distinctive number plate to vehicle as required (interchangeable trailer)0.750
DLVR 154(6)(b)Fail to return distinctive number plate on cessation of entitlement to rebate (interchangeable trailer) within 14 days0.750
DLVR 154(9)(a)Fail to return distinctive number plate (interchangeable trailer rebate) within 14 days of Registrar's written notice that rebate ceased0.750

Miscellaneous offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 174(10)Fail to deliver to Registrar within allowed time a document, plate or device as required by a recall notice (on issue of duplicate or replacement)1.750

Learner, provisional and conditional licence offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 12(2)Novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motorcycle learner stage fail to display clearly visible L-plates as required0.502
DLVR 12(2)Learner driver (other than novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motorcycle learner stage) fail to display clearly visible L-plates as required0.502
DLVR 12(3)Novice driver in novice driver learner stage driving without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 12(3)Learner driver (other than novice driver) driving without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 13(1)Drive with L-plate displayed when not learner driver0.500
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting motor vehicle to be driven without L-plates displayed as required0.500
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting learner driver (including novice driver in novice driver learner stage) to drive without accompanying person as required1.250
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle on public street carrying another person unless holder permitted by regulation 12(5) of the DLVR10
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle, other than learner approved motor cycle, on public street10
DLVR 13(2)Employing, causing or permitting holder of learner motor cycle licence to drive motor cycle on public street unless motor cycle is of a kind prescribed or holder has authorisation10
DLVR 17(2)Novice driver or novice rider in P1 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as required0.502
DLVR 17(3)Novice driver or novice rider in P2 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as required0.502
DLVR 17(5)Employ/cause/permit novice driver or novice rider in P1 stage or P2 stage to drive without displaying clearly visible P-plates as required0.500
DLVR 18(1)Holder of P1 provisional licence, in relation to motor vehicle other than a motor cycle, transporting more than one passenger, who has attained the age of 16 years but not attained the age of 22 years, otherwise than as permitted by regulation 18(2) or 18(3) of the DLVR1.252
DLVR 19(1)Holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to motor cycle driving, on public street, motor cycle carrying another person10
DLVR 19(2)Holder of P1 provisional licence, in relation to a motor cycle, driving motor cycle on public street otherwise than as permitted by regulation 19(2) of DLVR10
DLVR 19(4)Employing, causing or permitting holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to a motor cycle to drive, on public street, motor cycle carrying another person10
DLVR 19(4)Employing, causing or permitting holder of P1 provisional licence in relation to a motor cycle to drive motor cycle on public street unless holder permitted by regulation 19(2) of the DLVR10
DLVR 33(6)Holder of code X conditional Australian driver licence fail to carry explanatory notice as required1.250

Miscellaneous licensing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 44(1)Fail to notify change of name, residential address, or address for service of notices, within 14 days0.750
DLVR 44(5)Fail to attach change of address sticker to driver licence as soon as practicable, and keep attached0.750

General ancillary certificate offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 52(2)Fail to display identification card (issued to ancillary certificate holder) in vehicle as required1.250

Document offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 58(1)Fail to return driver licence to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of suspension1.250
DLVR 58(1)Fail to return driver licence to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of cancellation1.250
DLVR 58(2)Fail to return ancillary certificate to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of suspension1.250
DLVR 58(2)Fail to return ancillary certificate to Registrar within 21 days of service of notice of cancellation1.250
DLVR 58(3)Fail to return restricted driver licence (and any ancillary certificate) to Registrar within 21 days after revocation by court1.250
DLVR 58(4)Fail to return driver licence (and any ancillary certificate) to Registrar within 21 days after being disqualified from driving by court or by automatic statutory penalty1.250
DLVR 59(1)Fail to return driver licence or ancillary certificate to Registrar for endorsement/replacement within 21 days after service of notice or request1.250

General registration offence

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 80(2)(a)Fail to stamp/display new reference number as required by Registrar (when no, or altered/defaced, identification number)1.250
DLVR 80(2)(b)Fail to make existing identification number illegible and stamp/display new reference number as specified and required by Registrar (when number is same as for other vehicle)1.250
DLVR 84(6)Fail to install and keep installed an "operations plate" on conditionally registered vehicle as required1.250
DLVR 84(6)Fail to ensure a "certificate of approved operations" carried at all times in conditionally registered vehicle1.250
DLVR 89(1)Registered operator fail to ensure within 7 days that vehicle number plate for that vehicle is permanently affixed as required10
DLVR 89(2)(a)Registered operator fail to ensure any vehicle number plate cover is clear, clean, untinted, flat over entire surface and has no characteristics preventing production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(2)(b)Registered operator fail to ensure no object obscures/reduces visibility of any vehicle number plate and that number plate has no characteristics preventing production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(3)Apply substance to number plate that prevents production of clear number plate photograph by photographic detection device10
DLVR 89(4)(a)Use vehicle without number plates issued for the vehicle affixed and displayed as required10
DLVR 89(4)(a)Permit use of vehicle without number plates issued for the vehicle affixed and displayed as required10
DLVR 89(4)(b)Use vehicle not complying with number plate/cover regulations (other than affix and display)10
DLVR 89(4)(b)Permit use of vehicle not complying with number plate/cover regulations (other than affix and display)10

Transfer or surrender of registration offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 101(4)Registered operator transferring registration fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750
DLVR 101(6)Proposed transferee fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750
DLVR 101(7)Person taking possession of vehicle under court order/powers conferred by security interest fail to comply with requirements for transfer of vehicle registration0.750

Vehicle defect notice offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 118(3)Driver fail to give formal warning notice to registered operator as soon as practicable10
DLVR 119(8)Driver fail to give vehicle defect notice to registered operator as soon as practicable10
DLVR 120(5)Remove/deface a defective vehicle label without authorisation1.250
DLVR 121(1)Use vehicle subject of major vehicle defect notice (other than one imposing total prohibition on use) after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)1.253
DLVR 121(2)Use vehicle subject of minor vehicle defect notice after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)11
DLVR 121(3)Use vehicle with minor vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice11
DLVR 121(3)Use vehicle with major vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice (other than total prohibition on use)1.253
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle subject of minor vehicle defect notice after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)1.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle with minor vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice1.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle subject of major vehicle defect notice (other than one imposing total prohibition on use) after time allowed for compliance has passed (when notice not complied with)2.250
DLVR 121(5)Permit use of vehicle with major vehicle defect notice contrary to a condition of the notice (other than total prohibition on use)2.250

Unregistered vehicle offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 124(1)Holder of trade plate fail to ensure trade plate used only for prescribed purposes1.250
DLVR 124(2)Use trade plate for other than authorised purpose1.250
DLVR 124(2)Permit use of trade plate for other than authorised purpose1.250
DLVR 124(3)Use unregistered vehicle under authority of trade plate without plate being temporarily fixed to rear of vehicle in appropriate position or displayed in way acceptable to Registrar10
DLVR 124(3)Permit use of unregistered vehicle under authority of trade plate without plate being temporarily fixed to rear of vehicle in appropriate position or displayed in way acceptable to Registrar10
DLVR 126(5)Holder of short term unregistered vehicle permit fail to ensure such permit is affixed, carried or removed as required10
DLVR 126(6)Use vehicle under short term unregistered vehicle permit without permit affixed or carried as required10
DLVR 126(6)Permit use of vehicle under short term unregistered vehicle permit without permit affixed or carried as required10

Miscellaneous registration offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 136(9)Registered operator fail to affix and keep affixed as required vehicle inspection label (under vehicle inspection program)0.750
DLVR 136(9)(a)Registered operator fail to affix inspection label to vehicle in accordance with instructions issued under regulation 136(8) of DLVR10
DLVR 136(9)(b)Registered operator fail to keep inspection label affixed (unless removal of label authorised under regulation 136(10) of DLVR) to vehicle until date vehicle next inspected under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(10)Remove/deface current inspection label (under vehicle inspection program) without authority10
DLVR 136(12)Use vehicle on public street that has not passed inspection (after completion of that inspection) under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(12)Permit use of vehicle on public street that has not passed inspection (after completion of that inspection) under vehicle inspection program10
DLVR 136(12)(a)Operate vehicle on public street for hire or reward if vehicle has not been presented for inspection required under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(a)Permit operation of vehicle on public street for hire or reward if vehicle has not been presented for inspection required under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(b)Use vehicle on public street if vehicle does not pass inspection under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 136(12)(b)Permit use of vehicle on public street if vehicle does not pass inspection under vehicle inspection program1.500
DLVR 138Use modified vehicle not complying with relevant vehicle standard or if modification is unacceptable to Registrar1.250
DLVR 138Permit use of modified vehicle not complying with relevant vehicle standard or if modification is unacceptable to Registrar1.250
DLVR 141(1)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days of change of circumstance affecting information recorded in register (about registered operator/registered vehicle)0.750
DLVR 141(3)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days after any change affecting information recorded in register about a short term unregistered vehicle permit (about vehicle or holder)0.750
DLVR 141(4)Fail to notify Registrar within 14 days of change of circumstance affecting information recorded in register about holder of trade plate/business carried on by holder of trade plate0.750
DLVR 142(1)Fail to return number plates as required after cancellation or expiry without renewal0.750
DLVR 142(3)Fail to return trade plates as required after cancellation or expiry without renewal0.750
DLVR 142(4)Fail to return number plate/trade plate as required by terms on issue0.750
DLVR 142(5)Fail to return number plate/trade plate as and when required by Registrar's written notice10
DLVR 143Fail to return certificate of registration as required by Registrar (on cancellation or expiry without renewal)10

Temporary upgrade permit offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 146(7)Use vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force contrary to conditions of permit1.250
DLVR 146(7)Permit use of vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force contrary to conditions of permit1.250
DLVR 146(8)Use vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force without ensuring permit carried in vehicle10
DLVR 146(8)Permit use of vehicle for which temporary upgrade permit in force without ensuring permit carried in vehicle10
DLVR 153(4)Fail to affix and keep affixed distinctive number plates to truck as required (farm vehicle rebate)0.750
DLVR 153(6)(b)Fail to return truck distinctive number plates within 14 days of cessation of entitlement to farm vehicle rebate (motor tax)0.750

Interchangeable trailer offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 154(4)Fail to affix and keep affixed distinctive number plate to vehicle as required (interchangeable trailer)0.750
DLVR 154(6)(b)Fail to return distinctive number plate on cessation of entitlement to rebate (interchangeable trailer) within 14 days0.750
DLVR 154(9)(a)Fail to return distinctive number plate (interchangeable trailer rebate) within 14 days of Registrar's written notice that rebate ceased0.750

Miscellaneous offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
DLVR 174(10)Fail to deliver to Registrar within allowed time a document, plate or device as required by a recall notice (on issue of duplicate or replacement)1.750

Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Operations) Regulations 2024 Tyre pressure offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 7Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with tyres exceeding pressure requirements10

Vehicle/load dimension offences - general

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 8(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, oversize vehicle that is light vehicle without booms fully retracted and the vehicle and load reduced to smallest practical dimensions1.250
VOR 8(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination loaded so as not to minimise its dimensions1.250
VOR 10(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle, inclusive of load, in contravention of vehicle width requirements1.750
VOR 11Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of length requirements1.750
VOR 12(1) or (2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light semi-trailer or dog trailer in contravention of trailer length requirements10
VOR 13Use, or cause or permit the use of, light combination in contravention of combination length requirements1.750
VOR 14(1), (3), or (4)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of rear overhang requirements1.750
VOR 15(1) or (2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, dog or pig trailer in contravention of trailer drawbar length requirements10
VOR 16(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or livestock carrier in contravention of vehicle height requirements1.750
VOR 17(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle or light combination in contravention of ground clearance requirements10

Vehicle/load dimension offences - mass

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 20(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with tyre load exceeding maximum load capacity as determined by tyre manufacturer10

Load offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 24(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination without load placed, secured or restrained in accordance with standards recommended in the Load Restraint Guide1.250
VOR 25(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination so loaded as to allow load to fall from vehicle, move or flap or sway so as to be likely to cause danger to person/property2.250
VOR 25(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination so loaded as to allow sand, soil, rocks, stones or gravel or similar to fall or be blown from vehicle1.250
VOR 27Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with dangerous projection20
VOR 29(2)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with front load projection exceeding 1.2 metres (during daylight)1.250
VOR 29(2)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with rear load projection exceeding 1.2 metre in contravention of flagging requirements (during daylight)1.250
VOR 29(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with front load projection exceeding 1.2 metres (at night)1.750
VOR 29(3)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with rear load projection exceeding 1.2 metre in contravention of red light attachment requirement (at night)1.750

Towing offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 30Use, or cause or permit the use of, light combination with coupling not securely fastened1.750
VOR 31(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle to tow light trailer in excess of towing capacity of motor vehicle or towing attachment fitted to motor vehicle1.250
VOR 32Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle to tow more than one other vehicle, except as permitted1.250
VOR 47(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle contrary to conditions of exemption10
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption dimension limits2.250
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 49(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in contravention of warning sign requirements10
VOR 49(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination displaying warning sign when sign not required0.750
VOR 49(3)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination without warning light illuminated as required1.750
VOR 49(4)Use, or cause or permit the use of, accompanying pilot vehicle without warning light illuminated as required1.750
VOR 49(5)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination with warning light illuminated when light not required0.750
VOR 50(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, pilot vehicle that does not comply with requirements1.250
VOR 50(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination without accompanying pilot vehicle when pilot vehicle required2.250
VOR 52Fail to carry permit in motor vehicle if motor vehicle or combination is operating under permit0.750

Load limit road sign offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 53(3)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign dimension limit2.250

Tyre pressure offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 7Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with tyres exceeding pressure requirements10

Vehicle/load dimension offences - general

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 8(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, oversize vehicle that is light vehicle without booms fully retracted and the vehicle and load reduced to smallest practical dimensions1.250
VOR 8(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination loaded so as not to minimise its dimensions1.250
VOR 10(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle, inclusive of load, in contravention of vehicle width requirements1.750
VOR 11Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of length requirements1.750
VOR 12(1) or (2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light semi-trailer or dog trailer in contravention of trailer length requirements10
VOR 13Use, or cause or permit the use of, light combination in contravention of combination length requirements1.750
VOR 14(1), (3), or (4)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of rear overhang requirements1.750
VOR 15(1) or (2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, dog or pig trailer in contravention of trailer drawbar length requirements10
VOR 16(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or livestock carrier in contravention of vehicle height requirements1.750
VOR 17(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle or light combination in contravention of ground clearance requirements10

Vehicle/load dimension offences - mass

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 19Use, or cause or permit the use of, overmass light vehicle or light combination (exceeding mass between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 20(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in breach of wheel load mass, or axle load mass, limit (exceeding mass between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 20(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with tyre load exceeding maximum load capacity as determined by tyre manufacturer10

Load offences

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ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 24(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination without load placed, secured or restrained in accordance with standards recommended in the Load Restraint Guide1.250
VOR 25(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination so loaded as to allow load to fall from vehicle, move or flap or sway so as to be likely to cause danger to person/property2.250
VOR 25(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination so loaded as to allow sand, soil, rocks, stones or gravel or similar to fall or be blown from vehicle1.250
VOR 27Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with dangerous projection20
VOR 29(2)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with front load projection exceeding 1.2 metres (during daylight)1.250
VOR 29(2)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with rear load projection exceeding 1.2 metre in contravention of flagging requirements (during daylight)1.250
VOR 29(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with front load projection exceeding 1.2 metres (at night)1.750
VOR 29(3)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle with rear load projection exceeding 1.2 metre in contravention of red light attachment requirement (at night)1.750

Towing offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 30Use, or cause or permit the use of, light combination with coupling not securely fastened1.750
VOR 31(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle to tow light trailer in excess of towing capacity of motor vehicle or towing attachment fitted to motor vehicle1.250
VOR 32Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle to tow more than one other vehicle, except as permitted1.250
VOR 47(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle contrary to conditions of exemption10
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption dimension limits2.250
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 48(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in breach of exemption mass limits (exceeding mass by between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 49(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination in contravention of warning sign requirements10
VOR 49(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination displaying warning sign when sign not required0.750
VOR 49(3)Use, or cause or permit the use of, exempt vehicle or combination without warning light illuminated as required1.750
VOR 49(4)Use, or cause or permit the use of, accompanying pilot vehicle without warning light illuminated as required1.750
VOR 49(5)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination with warning light illuminated when light not required0.750
VOR 50(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, pilot vehicle that does not comply with requirements1.250
VOR 50(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination without accompanying pilot vehicle when pilot vehicle required2.250
VOR 52Fail to carry permit in motor vehicle if motor vehicle or combination is operating under permit0.750

Load limit road sign offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by not more than 1 tonne)0.750
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 1 and 2 tonnes)1.500
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 2 and 3 tonnes)2.500
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 3 and 4 tonnes)3.250
VOR 53(3)(a)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign mass limit (exceeding mass by between 4 and 5 tonnes)4.250
VOR 53(3)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in breach of road sign dimension limit2.250

Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2024 Australian Design Rules offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 14(1) or 15(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of applicable second edition or third edition ADR10

General safety requirement offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 21Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - modification requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 22Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - steering requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 23Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - turning requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 24Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - unloaded mass over 450kg without ability to travel backwards/forwards0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 25(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - object not designed, built, fitted to or maintained on light vehicle in way that minimises likelihood of injury to person10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 27Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - driver’s view and light vehicle controls requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 28Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - without seating securely attached1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 29Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - mudguard requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 30Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - oil, grease, fuel, brake fluid or hydraulic system fluid dripping onto street surface0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 31Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - horn/alarm/other device requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 32, 33 or 34Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - rear vision mirror requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 35Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - automatic transmission requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 36Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - diesel engine without device fitted preventing engine starting accidentally/inadvertently0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 37Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - bonnet-securing device requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 38Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - electrical wiring, components, connections and installation requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 39Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - television receiver/visual display unit requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 40Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - requirement to fit windscreen10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 41Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - windscreen/window/interior partition requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 42Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - window tinting requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 43Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - windscreen wiper/washer requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - wheel and tyre requirements10

Additional motorbike safety requirement offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 51Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - steering gear and hand grips/handlebar requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 52Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - foot rests for driver/passenger requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 53Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - chain guard requirements10

Vehicle marking offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 54Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light vehicle and engine identification number requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 55Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - white or silver band requirements0.750

Vehicle configuration offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 56Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - axle configuration requirements0.750

Vehicle light offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 60Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – glare prevention requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 61Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - requirement for lights to be a matching pair10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 or 67Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - headlight requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 68Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - parking light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 69Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - daytime running lights requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 70, 71, 72 or 73Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - tail light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 74Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - number plate light requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 75, 76 or 77Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - front and rear clearance light/external cabin light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 78, 79 or 80Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – side-marker light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 82 or 83Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - brake light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 84Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - reversing light requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 85, 86, 87, or 88Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - direction indicator light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 89Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - front fog light requirements0.750
VSR 4(1)(a) as regards VSR 90Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - rear fog light requirements0.750

Reflector offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Division 15, 16 17 or 18 of Part 8Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - reflector requirements10

Bus warning light/warning sign offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Division 19 of Part 8Use, or cause or permit the use of, bus mainly used for carrying schoolchildren in contravention of Vehicle Standards - warning light/warning sign requirements1.250

Other light, reflector and general offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 102Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - flashing light/other light or reflector requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 104, 105 or 106Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - mechanical signalling device or turn signal requirements10

Braking system offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 9Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination in contravention of Vehicle Standards - braking system requirements1.250

Control of emissions offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 117Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle powered by petrol engine must be built/fitted so as to prevent crank case gases escaping0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 118Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle propelled by internal combustion engine must not emit more than allowable visible emissions0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 119Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - certain light motor vehicle powered by diesel engine must not emit more than allowable emissions0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 122Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - exhaust outlet requirements for motor trike or bus0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 125Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle propelled by internal combustion engine to be fitted with effective silencing device through which all exhaust from engine passes0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 127, 128, 129 or 130Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - stationary noise level requirements0.750

Alternative fuel system offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 131Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - LPG fuel system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 132Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – natural gas system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 133Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - hydrogen fuel system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 134Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – electric-powered light vehicle labelling requirements10

General offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 12Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor vehicle/trailer in light combination in contravention of Vehicle Standards - coupling requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 13 or VSR 91(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, bus (used for carrying passengers) in contravention of Vehicle Standards - bus construction and fitting requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in an unsafe and unroadworthy condition40
VSR 5(1)(c)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination with unclean or obscured light, reflector, sign, writing, colouring or band0.750

Australian Design Rules offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 14(1) or 15(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of applicable second edition or third edition ADR10

General safety requirement offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 21Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - modification requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 22Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - steering requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 23Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - turning requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 24Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - unloaded mass over 450kg without ability to travel backwards/forwards0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 25(1)Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - object not designed, built, fitted to or maintained on light vehicle in way that minimises likelihood of injury to person10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 27Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - driver’s view and light vehicle controls requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 28Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - without seating securely attached1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 29Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - mudguard requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 30Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - oil, grease, fuel, brake fluid or hydraulic system fluid dripping onto street surface0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 31Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - horn/alarm/other device requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 32, 33 or 34Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - rear vision mirror requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 35Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - automatic transmission requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 36Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - diesel engine without device fitted preventing engine starting accidentally/inadvertently0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 37Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - bonnet-securing device requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 38Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - electrical wiring, components, connections and installation requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 39Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - television receiver/visual display unit requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 40Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - requirement to fit windscreen10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 41Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - windscreen/window/interior partition requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 42Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - window tinting requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 43Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - windscreen wiper/washer requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 or 50Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - wheel and tyre requirements10

Additional motorbike safety requirement offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 51Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - steering gear and hand grips/handlebar requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 52Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - foot rests for driver/passenger requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 53Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor bike in contravention of Vehicle Standards - chain guard requirements10

Vehicle marking offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 54Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light vehicle and engine identification number requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 55Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - white or silver band requirements0.750

Vehicle configuration offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 56Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - axle configuration requirements0.750

Vehicle light offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 60Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – glare prevention requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 61Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - requirement for lights to be a matching pair10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 or 67Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - headlight requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 68Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - parking light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 69Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - daytime running lights requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 70, 71, 72 or 73Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - tail light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 74Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - number plate light requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 75, 76 or 77Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - front and rear clearance light/external cabin light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 78, 79 or 80Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – side-marker light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 82 or 83Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - brake light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 84Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - reversing light requirements0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 85, 86, 87, or 88Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - direction indicator light requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 89Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - front fog light requirements0.750
VSR 4(1)(a) as regards VSR 90Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - rear fog light requirements0.750

Reflector offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Division 15, 16 17 or 18 of Part 8Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - reflector requirements10

Bus warning light/warning sign offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Division 19 of Part 8Use, or cause or permit the use of, bus mainly used for carrying schoolchildren in contravention of Vehicle Standards - warning light/warning sign requirements1.250

Other light, reflector and general offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 102Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - flashing light/other light or reflector requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 104, 105 or 106Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - mechanical signalling device or turn signal requirements10

Braking system offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 9Use, or cause or permit the use of, light vehicle or light combination in contravention of Vehicle Standards - braking system requirements1.250

Control of emissions offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 117Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle powered by petrol engine must be built/fitted so as to prevent crank case gases escaping0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 118Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle propelled by internal combustion engine must not emit more than allowable visible emissions0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 119Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - certain light motor vehicle powered by diesel engine must not emit more than allowable emissions0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 122Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - exhaust outlet requirements for motor trike or bus0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 125Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - light motor vehicle propelled by internal combustion engine to be fitted with effective silencing device through which all exhaust from engine passes0.750
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 127, 128, 129 or 130Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - stationary noise level requirements0.750

Alternative fuel system offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 131Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - LPG fuel system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 132Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – natural gas system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 133Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards - hydrogen fuel system requirements10
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR 134Use, or cause or permit the use of, light motor vehicle in contravention of Vehicle Standards – electric-powered light vehicle labelling requirements10

General offences

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 12Use, or cause or permit the use of, motor vehicle/trailer in light combination in contravention of Vehicle Standards - coupling requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(a) as regards VSR Part 13 or VSR 91(2)Use, or cause or permit the use of, bus (used for carrying passengers) in contravention of Vehicle Standards - bus construction and fitting requirements1.250
VSR 5(1)(b)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination in an unsafe and unroadworthy condition40
VSR 5(1)(c)Use, or cause or permit the use of, vehicle or combination with unclean or obscured light, reflector, sign, writing, colouring or band0.750

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5 Motor Accidents (Liabilities and Compensation) Act 1973 Vehicle insurance cover

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
MALC 29(1)Use uninsured motor vehicle1.250
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of uninsured motor vehicle1.250
MALC 29(1)Use uninsured trailer1.250
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of uninsured trailer1.250
MALC 29(1)Use insured motor vehicle with increased premium liability1.750
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of insured motor vehicle with increased premium liability1.750
MALC 29(1)Use insured trailer with increased premium liability1.750
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of insured trailer with increased premium liability1.750

Vehicle insurance cover

Col 1Col 2Col 3Col 4Col 5
ItemLegislation creating offenceOffencePenalty unitsDemerit points
MALC 29(1)Use uninsured motor vehicle1.250
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of uninsured motor vehicle1.250
MALC 29(1)Use uninsured trailer1.250
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of uninsured trailer1.250
MALC 29(1)Use insured motor vehicle with increased premium liability1.750
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of insured motor vehicle with increased premium liability1.750
MALC 29(1)Use insured trailer with increased premium liability1.750
MALC 29(1)Cause or allow use of insured trailer with increased premium liability1.750
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