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Schedule 2

Demerit Points Offences

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Schedule 2 Demerit Points Offences

Regulation 43

Part 1 National Schedule of Demerit Points Offences

OffenceProvisionDemerit points
Driving contrary to minor vehicle defect notice
Use vehicle contrary to minor vehicle defect noticeDLVR 121(2)1
Use vehicle contrary to condition in minor vehicle defect noticeDLVR 121(3)1
Driving contrary to major vehicle defect notice or prohibition on use
Use vehicle contrary to major vehicle defect noticeDLVR 121(1)3
Use vehicle contrary to condition in major vehicle defect noticeDLVR 121 (3)3
Use/permit use of vehicle on public street contrary to prohibition on useVT 323
Failing to dip headlights
Use/allow high-beam headlights within 200 metres of moving vehicleRR 218(1)1
Use/allow use of lights likely to dazzle another road userRR 2191
Following too closely
Follow another vehicle too closely to stop safelyRR 1261
Long vehicle driver fail to keep required minimum distance behind another long vehicleRR 127(1)1
Driving at night without lights
Drive at night or in weather reduced visibility conditions without head/tail/number plate lights effectively operating and visibleRR 215(1)(a)1
Drive at night or in weather reduced visibility conditions without clearance/side marker lights effectively operating and visibleRR 215(1)(b)1
Tow vehicle at night or in weather reduced visibility conditions without lights as required on towed vehicleRR 216(1)1
Exceeding speed-limit
Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by less than 15 km/hRR 202
Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 15 km/h or more but less than 30 km/hRR 203
Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 30 km/h or more but less than 38 km/hRR 205
Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 38 km/h or more but less than 45 km/hRR 206
Exceed applicable speed-limit applying to driver for length of road by 45 km/h or moreRR 206
Improperly overtaking or passing
Drive past a no overtaking or passing sign when oncoming vehicle on bridge/roadRR 93(1)(a)2
Overtake vehicle on bridge/road contrary to no overtaking or passing signRR 93(1)(b)2
Overtake on bridge contrary to no overtaking on bridge signRR 942
Overtake when unsafe and no clear view of any approaching trafficRR 1402
Driver (other than cyclist) overtake to left of vehicle when not permittedRR 141(1)2
Overtake to right of vehicle indicating turning right or making U-turnRR 142 (1)2
Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to left of vehicle displaying do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning leftRR 143(1)2
Pass/overtake (when unsafe) to right of vehicle displaying do not overtake turning vehicle sign that is indicating turning right, or making U-turnRR 143(2)2
Overtake too close to another vehicleRR 144(a)2
Cut in front of vehicle after overtakingRR 144(b)2
Turning or stopping without signalling
Fail to give required left change of direction signalRR 46(1)2
Fail to give required right change of direction signalRR 48(1)2
Fail to give required stop signalRR 53(1)2
Fail to give sufficient stop signal on stoppingRR 53(2)2
Fail to give stop signal when suddenly slowingRR 53(3)2
Fail to give sufficient left change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when leaving at first exit)RR 112(2)2
Fail to continue left change of direction signal (when leaving at first exit of roundabout)RR 112(3)2
Fail to give sufficient right change of direction signal before entering roundabout (when travelling more than halfway through roundabout)RR 113(2)2
Fail to continue right change of direction signal (when travelling more than halfway through roundabout)RR 113(3)2
Fail to indicate left – change of lane/traffic line in roundaboutRR 117(1)2
Fail to indicate right – change of lane/traffic line in roundaboutRR 117(2)2
Fail to indicate left when leaving roundabout (if practicable)RR 118(1)2
Turning improperly
Fail to keep left when starting left hand turn (from road other than multi-lane road)RR 27(1)2
Fail to approach and enter intersection from within left lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning left from multi-lane roadRR 28(1)2
Fail to approach and enter intersection from within slip lane (unless obstructed) when turning left from multi-lane road with slip laneRR 28(1A)2
Fail to make left hand turn at intersection as indicated by turn lineRR 29(1)2
Start right hand turn incorrectly (from road other than multi-lane road)RR 31(1)2
Fail to approach and enter intersection from within right lane (unless otherwise permitted) when turning right from multi-lane roadRR 32(1)2
Make right hand turn incorrectlyRR 33(1)2
Fail to make hook turn correctly at hook turn only signRR 34(1)2
Start U-turn without clear view and when could unreasonably obstruct trafficRR 372
Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (at dividing strip)RR 39(1)2
Make U-turn contrary to no U-turn sign (along road)RR 39(2)2
Make U-turn at intersection with traffic lights without U-turn permitted signRR 402
Make U-turn at intersection without traffic lights (contrary to no U-turn sign)RR 412
Start U-turn at intersection from incorrect positionRR 422
Fail to turn left at left turn only signRR 88(1)2
Fail to turn left when entering intersection in left lane must turn left sign laneRR 88(2)2
Fail to turn right at right turn only signRR 89(1)2
Fail to turn right when entering intersection in right lane must turn right signlaneRR 89(2)2
Turn at no turns signRR 902
Turn left at no left turn signRR 91(1)2
Turn right at no right turn signRR 91(2)2
Make U-turn at no right turn signRR 91(2)2
Failing to keep left
Fail to keep left of central traffic island in roundaboutRR 115(1)(a)2
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)RR 115(1)(b)2
Fail to keep near to centre of traffic island (where vehicle too large to drive in roundabout without driving over central traffic island)RR 115(1)(c)2
Driver (other than motor bike rider) fail to keep to far left side of road (except on multi-lane road)RR 129(1)2
Drive in right hand lane on multi-lane road (in over 80 km/h zone or where keep left unless overtaking sign applies) when not permittedRR 130(2)2
Driver (other than rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding on path or nature strip) fail to keep left of oncoming vehicles as requiredRR 131(1)2
Fail to keep left of centre of two-way road (when no dividing line/median strip) (unless otherwise permitted)RR 132(1)2
Disobeying traffic signal
Fail to stop as required on red traffic light or proceed before permittedRR 56(1)3
Fail to stop as required on red traffic arrow or proceed before permittedRR 56(2)3
Fail to stop on yellow traffic light when could have done so safely or proceed before permittedRR 57(1)3
Fail to stop on yellow traffic arrow when could have done so safely or proceed before permittedRR 57(2)3
Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic lightRR 59(1)3
Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrowRR 603
Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic lightRR 60A(1)3
Driver of motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic arrowRR 60A(2)3
Proceed through yellow/red traffic light/arrow after having stopped before entering intersectionRR 61(2)3
Fail to give way as required when turning at flashing yellow traffic arrow at intersectionRR 643
Fail to stop as required at twin red lights (other than at level crossing)RR 66(1)3
Proceed through twin red lights after stopping (other than at level crossing) with lights still showingRR 66(4)3
Fail to comply with overhead lane control deviceRR 152(1)3
Public bus driver fail to stop as required at red B lightRR 2813
Public bus driver fail to stop as required at yellow B lightRR 2823
Public bus driver unlawfully proceed through red/yellow B light (after having stopped)RR 2843
Public bus driver (having stopped before entering intersection) proceed before permitted by light/arrow to do soRR 286(2)3
Public bus driver (having stopped after entering intersection) fail to proceed as soon as safely possible after B light/arrow changes to yellow/red or turns offRR 286(3)3
Disobeying stop or give way sign or line, or police directing traffic
Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/line (at intersection without traffic lights)RR 67(1)3
Fail to stop and give way as required at a stop sign/line (other than at intersection, children’s crossing, level crossing or twin red lights)RR 68(1)3
Fail to give way as required at give way sign/line at intersection (other than a roundabout)RR 69(1)3
Fail to give way as required at give way sign on bridge/narrow roadRR 703
Fail to give way as required at give way sign/line (other than at intersection, bridge, narrow road, level crossing or twin red lights)RR 71(1)3
Fail to stop before reaching hand-held stop sign (other than at children’s crossing)RR 101(1)3
Proceed past hand-held stop sign before permitted to do so (other than at children’s crossing)RR 101(2)3
Fail to obey reasonable direction by police officer or authorised person for safe and efficient regulation of trafficRR 304(1)3
Failing to give way
Fail to give way when making U-turnRR 383
Fail to give way when turning at intersection with traffic lights except on green traffic arrowRR 623
Fail to stop and give way as required at intersection where traffic lights not, or not wholly, operating (with traffic light-stop sign displayed)RR 63(2)3
Fail to give way as required at intersection (other than roundabout) where traffic lights not, or not wholly, operating (and no traffic light-stop sign displayed)RR 63(3)3
Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned intersection (other than T-intersection or roundabout)RR 72(1)3
Fail to give way as required at uncontrolled/unsigned T-intersectionRR 73(1)3
Fail to give way to vehicle (other than vehicle turning right from road-related area/adjacent land) when entering uncontrolled/unsigned road from road-related area/adjacent landRR 74(1)(a)3
Fail to give way to pedestrian on road when entering uncontrolled/unsigned road from road-related area/adjacent landRR 74(1)(b)3
Fail to give way to vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area crossed when entering uncontrolled/unsigned road from road-related area/adjacent landRR 74(1)(c)3
Fail to give way to pedestrian on road-related area when entering uncontrolled/unsigned road from road-related areaRR 74(1)(d)(i)3
Fail to give way to vehicle ahead or approaching from left or right when entering uncontrolled/unsigned road from road-related areaRR 74(1)(d)(ii)3
Fail to give way to pedestrian on road when entering road-related area/adjacent land from uncontrolled/unsigned roadRR 75(1)(a)3
Fail to give way to vehicle/pedestrian on road-related area/adjacent land when entering road-related area/adjacent land from uncontrolled/unsigned roadRR 75(1)(b)3
Fail to give way to oncoming vehicle when turning right into road-related area/adjacent land from uncontrolled/unsigned roadRR 75(1)(c)3
Fail to give to vehicle on continuing road at T-intersection when entering road-related area/adjacent land from uncontrolled/unsigned roadRR 75(1)(d)3
Fail to give way as required to signed bus indicating pulling outRR 77(1)3
Move into path of police/emergency/enforcement/ escourt vehicle displaying flashing red/blue/magenta light or sounding alarmRR 78(1)3
Fail to move out of path of police/emergency/enforcement/ escourt vehicle displaying flashing red/blue/magenta light or sounding alarmRR 78(2)3
Fail to give way to police/emergency/enforcement/ escourt vehicle displaying flashing red/blue/magenta light or sounding alarmRR 79(1)3
Driver fail to give way to pedestrian in shared zoneRR 833
Fail to give way as required to vehicle when driving through break in unsigned/unmarked dividing stripRR 84(1)3
Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering turning lane from painted islandRR 853
Fail to give way to oncoming vehicle already in median turning bay when entering bayRR 86(1)3
Fail to give way to vehicle as required when entering marked lane or line of traffic from either side of roadRR 87(1)3
Fail to give way to vehicle as required when turning from median strip parking area into marked lane/line of trafficRR 87(3)3
Fail to give way to vehicle as required in roundabout when entering roundaboutRR 114(1)3
Fail to give way to vehicle when moving from one marked lane to anotherRR 148(1)3
Fail to give way to vehicle when moving from one line of traffic to another (when at least 2 lines of traffic travelling in same direction)RR 148(2)3
Fail to give way to vehicle when diverging (left or right) within marked laneRR 148A3
Fail to give way to vehicle when any part of other vehicle is ahead when lines of traffic mergeRR 1493
Driver on path (other than cyclist or driver entering a road from a road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on pathRR 288(4)3
Driver on nature strip (other than rider of animal or driver entering a road from a road-related area or adjacent land or vice versa) fail to give way to other road users/animals on nature stripRR 289(2)3
Failing to stop or give way at pedestrian, children’s or level crossing
Fail to give way to pedestrian/cyclist on or entering marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)RR 65(2)(a)3
Obstruct pedestrian/cyclist on or entering marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)RR 65(2)(b)3
Overtake/pass vehicle stopping/stopped at marked foot crossing with flashing yellow traffic light (other than at/near intersection)RR 65(2)(c)3
Approach children’s crossing too quickly to stop safelyRR 80(1)3
Fail to stop at children’s crossing (when hand-held stop sign displayed)RR 80(2)(a)3
Fail to stop at children’s crossing (when pedestrian/cyclist on or entering crossing)RR 80(2)(b)3
Proceed through children’s crossing when pedestrian/cyclist is on or entering crossing and before hand-held stop sign no longer displayed or before being signalled to do soRR 80(3)3
Proceed through children’s crossing while pedestrian/cyclist on or entering crossingRR 80(4)3
Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safelyRR 81(1)3
Fail to give way to pedestrian/cyclist on or entering pedestrian crossingRR 81(2)3
Overtake/pass a vehicle stopping/stopped at children’s/pedestrian crossingRR 823
Fail to stop and give way at stop sign at level crossingRR 1213
Fail to give way at level crossing with give way sign/lineRR 1223
Enter level crossing with warning lights operating or warning bells ringingRR 123(a)3
Enter level crossing if gate/boom/barrier closed or opening or closingRR 123(b)3
Enter level crossing when train or tram is on or entering crossingRR 123(c)3
Enter level crossing when approaching train or tram can be seen/heard and danger of collisionRR 123(d)3
Enter level crossing when blocked or road beyond blockedRR 123(e)3
Driving without seatbelt
Driver of vehicle fail to wear properly adjusted and fastened seatbelt (when vehicle moving/stationary, but not parked), unless reversing or otherwise exemptRR 2643
Driving with unrestrained passengers
Driver of vehicle (other than bus/taxi) fail to ensure passenger aged 16 or older is restrained as required (when vehicle is moving/stationary, but not parked)RR 265(3)3
Driver of vehicle (other than bus/motor bike) fail to ensure passenger under 16 years is restrained as required (when vehicle is moving/stationary, but not parked)RR 266(1)3
Failing to wear helmet
Motor bike rider fail to wear securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when motor bike moving/stationary, but not parked)RR 270(1)(a)3
Motor bike rider fail to ensure passenger wearing securely fitted and fastened approved motor bike helmet (when motor bike moving/stationary, but not parked)RR 270(1)(b)3
Failing to keep left of dividing line(s) or median strip
Fail to keep left of dividing line as requiredRR 132(2)3
Driver cross dividing lines as specified to make U-turnRR 132(2A)3
Fail to keep left of median strip (other than painted island) as requiredRR 135(1)3
Driving carelessly or negligently
Drive without due care and attentionRR 367(1)3
Negligent drivingTA 32(2)3
Using heavy vehicle contrary to defect notice
Use of heavy vehicle contrary to vehicle defect notice (minor defect notice)HVNL 5291
Use of heavy vehicle contrary to vehicle defect notice (major defect notice)HVNL 5293
Fatigue management offences
Drive fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle while impaired by fatigueHVNL 228(1)3
Solo driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of standard hours (severe risk breach)HVNL 250(1)3
Solo driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of standard hours (critical risk breach)HVNL 250(1)4
Two-up driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of standard hours (severe risk breach)HVNL 251(1)3
Two-up driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of standard hours (critical risk breach)HVNL 251(1)4
Solo driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of BFM hours (severe risk breach)HVNL 254(1)3
Solo driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of BFM hours (critical risk breach)HVNL 254(1)4
Driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of alternative compliance hours (severe risk breach)HVNL 2543
Driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of alternative compliance hours (critical risk breach)HVNL 2544
Two-up driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of BFM hours (severe risk breach)HVNL 256(1)3
Two-up driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of BFM hours (critical risk breach)HVNL 256(1)4
Driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of AFM hours (severe risk breach)HVNL 258(1)3
Driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of AFM hours (critical risk breach)HVNL 258(1)4
Driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of exemption hours (severe risk breach)HVNL 260(1)3
Driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in breach of exemption hours (critical risk breach)HVNL 260(1)4

Part 2 Schedule of Local Demerit Points Offences

OffenceProvisionDemerit points
Disobeying sign/road marking
Drive in direction contrary to traffic lane arrows at intersection (other than roundabout) except as permittedRR 92(1)2
Drive contrary to one-way sign unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding on path or nature stripRR 98(1)2
Fail to keep left (contrary to keep left sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding on path or nature stripRR 99(1)2
Fail to keep right (contrary to keep right sign) unless rider of postal vehicle, bicycle or animal riding on path or nature stripRR 99(2)2
Drive past no entry signRR 1002
Fail to obey roundabout traffic lane arrows as requiredRR 1162
Cross continuous line separating 2 marked lanes (multi-lane road) when not permittedRR 1472
Driver (other than cyclist) in bicycle lane when not permittedRR 153(1)2
Driver cross 2 broken parallel dividing lines when not permittedRR 371(1)3
Heavy vehicle signs
Drive overheight vehicle past clearance sign or low clearance signRR 102(1)2
Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (gross mass) sign/gross load limit sign if in excess of displayed gross massRR 103(1)2
Drive vehicle past bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign if in excess of mass indicatedRR 103(2)2
Fail to use appropriate gear as required if trucks and buses low gear sign appliesRR 108(1)2
Speeds
Turn right or left at intersection with traffic lights at more than 20 km/hRR 363(1)2
Exceed 40 km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light by less than 10 km/hRR 374(1)2
Exceed 40 km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light by 10 to 14 km/hRR 374(1)2
Exceed 40 km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light by 15 to 22 km/hRR 374(1)3
Exceed 40 km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light by 23 to 29 km/hRR 374(1)3
Exceed 40 km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light by 30 to 37 km/hRR 374(1)5
Exceed 40 km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light by 38 to 44 km/hRR 374(1)6
Exceed 40 km/h within 50 metres of bus on road displaying school bus warning sign and warning light by 45 km/h or moreRR 374(1)6
Miscellaneous
Novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motor cycle learner stage fail to display clearly visible L-plates as requiredDLVR 12(2)2
Learner driver (other than novice driver in novice driver learner stage or novice rider in motor cycle learner stage) fail to display clearly visible L-plates as requiredDLVR 12(2)2
Novice driver or novice rider in P1 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as requiredDLVR 17(2)2
Novice driver or novice rider in P2 stage fail to display clearly visible P-plates as requiredDLVR 17(3)2
Driver in P1 stage drive with more than one passenger, who has attained the age of 16 years but not attained the age of 22 years, in motor vehicleDLVR 18(1)2
Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic lightRR 59(1)3
Fail to slow to safe stopping speed when approaching police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarmRR 79A(1)3
Fail to give way to police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle worker in vicinity of vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarmRR 79A(2)3
Pass or overtake police/emergency/assistance/escort vehicle displaying flashing light or sounding alarm at speed greater than 40km/hRR 79A(3)3
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 vicinityRR 79A(5)3
Drive with passenger in/on part of motor vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers or goodsRR 268(4A)3
Drive with passenger in/on part of motor vehicle designed primarily for carriage of goods unless part is enclosed and passenger occupies suitable seating position and is fitted with seatbeltRR 268(4B)3
Ride motor bike with passenger aged under 8 years, unless in sidecarRR 271(5A)3
Drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked) except to make or receive audio call from phone secured in mounting or not required to be touched, or as otherwise exemptRR 300(1)3
Learner driver, or driver in P1 stage, drive using mobile phone (when vehicle moving or stationary, but not parked)RR 300(1A)3
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