Obeying the speed-limit

In force

Rule 20(1) substituted by S.R. No. 38/2022 rule 4.

(1)

A driver must not drive at a speed over the speed‑limit applying to the driver for the length of road where the driver is driving.

Penalty: (a) for a driver of a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by less than 35 kilometres per hour—

(i)

in the case of a natural person, 10 penalty units;

(ii)

in the case of a body corporate, 120 penalty units;

(b)

for a driver of a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by 35 kilometres per hour or more but less than 45 kilometres per hour—

(i)

in the case of a natural person, 15 penalty units;

(ii)

in the case of a body corporate, 120 penalty units;

(c)

for a driver of a vehicle other than a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by 45 kilometres per hour or more—

(i)

in the case of a natural person, 20 penalty units;

(ii)

in the case of a body corporate, 120 penalty units;

(d)

for a driver of a heavy vehicle that exceeds the speed-limit by less than 35 kilometres per hour—

(i)

in the case of a natural person, 20 penalty units;

(ii)

in the case of a body corporate, 120 penalty units.

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