You are on page 1of 13

General driving offences

As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law ROAD RULES 2008 Rule 27 (1) Rule 28 (1) Rule 28 (1A) Rule 29 Rule 31 (1)&(2) Rule 31 (1)&(3) Rule 31 (1)&(4) Rule 32 (1) Rule 33 (1)&(2) Rule 33 (1)&(3) Rule 37 (a) Rule 37 (b) Rule 38 Rule 39 (1) Rule 39 (2) Rule 40 Rule 41 Rule 42 (a) Rule 42 (b) Rule 46 (1) Rule 46 (1)&(2) Rule 46 (1)&(3) Rule 46 (4) Rule 48 (1) Rule 48 (1)&(2) Rule 48 (1)&(3) Rule 48 (4) Rule 51 Rule 53 (1) Rule 53 (2) Rule 53 (3) Rule 56 (1)(a) Rule 56 (1)(a) Rule 56 (1)(b) Rule 56 (1)(b) Rule 56 (1)(c) Rule 56 (1)(c) Rule 56 (2)(a) Rule 56 (2)(b) Rule 56 (2)(c) Rule 57 (1)(a) Rule 57 (1)(b) Rule 57 (1)(c) Rule 57 (2)(a) Rule 57 (2)(b) Rule 57 (2)(c) Rule 57 (3) Rule 59 (1) Rule 59 (1) Rule 59 (1) Rule 60 Rule 60A (1) Rule 60A (2) Rule 61 (2) Rule 61 (5) Rule 62 (1)(a) Rule 62 (1)(b)(i) Rule 62 (1)(b)(ii) Rule 62 (1)(c) Rule 63 (2) Rule 63 (2) Rule 63 (2) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Description LEFT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS Not turn left from far left side of road Not turn left from multi-lane road from within left lane Not turn left from slip lane from multi-lane road Turn left contrary to turn line RIGHT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS Not turn right from left of line/strip correctly Not turn right from left of centre of road correctly Not turn right from far right side of one-way road Not turn right from far multi-lane road from within right lane Turn right contrary to road marking Not turn right near to right of centre of intersection U-TURNS Begin U-turn without view of approaching traffic* Driver not safely begin U-turn without obstructing traffic* Make U-turn without giving way to vehicle/pedestrian* Make U-turn at break in dividing strip contrary to sign* Make U-turn on length of road contrary to sign* Make U-turn at intersection with traffic lights* Make U-turn at intersection (no lights) contrary to sign* Not start U-turn in lane in nearest dividing line/median strip* Not start U-turn from left of centre of road* SIGNALS Not give left change of direction signal with lights Not give sufficient left change of direction signal Give left change of direction signal (less than 5 seconds) Not stop left change of direction signal after change Not give right change of direction signal with lights Not give sufficient right change of direction signal Give right change of direction signal (less than 5 seconds) Not stop right change of direction signal after change Operate indicator light contrary to permitted use Not give stop signal with brake lights/signal/device Not give sufficient warning of stopping Not give stop signal when slowing suddenly TRAFFIC CONTROL LIGHTS Not stop at stop line at red light* Not stop at stop line at red light - toll booth Not stop before stop sign at red light* Not stop before stop sign at red light - toll booth Not stop before lights at red light* Not stop before lights at red light - toll booth Not stop at stop line at red arrow* Not stop before stop sign at red arrow* Not stop before lights at red arrow* Not stop at stop line at yellow light* Not stop before traffic lights at yellow light* Not stop before intersection at yellow light* Not stop at stop line at yellow arrow* Not stop before traffic lights at yellow arrow* Not stop before intersection at yellow arrow* Not leave intersection safely after yellow arrow* Proceed through red traffic light* Proceed through red traffic light (camera detected)* Proceed through red traffic light - toll booth Proceed through red traffic arrow* Motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area showing red light* Motor vehicle enter bicycle storage area showing red arrow* Proceed after light change while stopped* Not leave intersection after light/arrow goes yellow/red* Not give way at lights to pedestrian on road* Not give way at lights to other vehicle (left turn)* Not give way at lights to other pedestrian (left turn)* Not give way at lights to oncoming vehicle (right turn)* GIVING WAY LIGHTS NOT OPERATING/ SHOWING FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT Not stop at traffic lights - stop sign* Not give way to vehicle at traffic light - stop sign* Not give way to pedestrian at traffic light - stop sign* Not give way to vehicle (left turn from slip lane)* Not give way to pedestrian (left turn from slip lane)* Not give way to vehicle (right turn)* Not give way to oncoming vehicle (right turn)* Not give way to pedestrian (right turn)* Not give way at intersection to vehicle on right* Not give way to vehicle - left turn* Not give way to vehicle at T-Intersection* Not give way to pedestrian at T-Intersection* Not give way to vehicle at T-Intersection (slip lane)* Not give way to pedestrian at T-Intersection (slip lane)*

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

$236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $304 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $405 $169 $405 $169 $405 $169 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $169 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Page 1 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 63 (3) Rule 64 (a) Rule 64 (b) Rule 64 (c) Rule 65 (2)(a) Rule 65 (2)(b) Rule 65 (2)(c) Rule 66 (1) Rule 66 (1) Rule 66 (4) Rule 67 (1) Rule 67 (1) Rule 67 (1) Rule 68 (1) Rule 68 (1) Rule 69 (1) Rule 69 (1) Rule 70 Rule 71 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 72 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 73 (1) Rule 74 (1)(a) Rule 74 (1)(b) Rule 74 (1)(c) Rule 74 (1)(d)(i) Rule 74 (1)(d)(ii) Rule 75 (1)(a) Rule 75 (1)(b) Rule 75 (1)(c) Rule 75 (1)(d) Rule 76 (1) Rule 76 (2) Rule 77 (1) Rule 78 (1) Rule 78 (2) Rule 79 (1) Rule 79-1 (a) Rule 79-1 (b) Rule 79-2 Rule 80 (1) Rule 80 (2)(a) Rule 80 (2)(b) Rule 80 (3)(a) Rule 80 (3)(b) Rule 80 (4) Rule 81 (1) Rule 81 (2) Rule 82 Rule 83 Rule 84 (1)(a) Rule 84 (1)(b)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Description Not give way to vehicle (right turn at terminating road) Not give way to pedestrian (right turn at terminating road) Not give way to pedestrian at T-Intersection (left turn)* Not give way to vehicle - slip lane at terminating road* Not give way to pedestrian - slip lane at terminating road* FLASHING YELLOW LIGHTS Not give way to vehicle (flashing yellow arrow)* Not give way to pedestrian (flashing yellow arrow)* Not give way to oncoming vehicle (flashing yellow arrow)* Not give way to pedestrian - (flashing yellow light)* Obstruct pedestrian - (flashing yellow light)* Overtake/pass vehicle - (flashing yellow light)* TWIN RED LIGHTS Not stop before lights (twin red lights) Not stop before stop line (twin red lights) Proceed after stopping at twin red lights STOP, GIVE WAY SIGNS/LINES Not stop at stop line - intersection with no lights* Not give way to vehicle - intersection with no lights* Not give way to pedestrian - intersection with no lights* Not stop at/before stop line/stop sign* Not give way to vehicle/pedestrian (stop sign)* Not give way to vehicle (give way sign/line)* Not give way at pedestrian (give way sign/line)* Disobey give way sign on bridge/narrow road* Not give way to vehicle/pedestrian (give way sign/line)* UNMARKED INTERSECTIONS Not give way to vehicle on right (travelling straight-unmarked intersection) Not give way to vehicle (left turn-unmarked intersection) Not give way to pedestrian (left turn-unmarked intersection) Not give way to vehicle (slip turn-unmarked intersection) Not give way to pedestrian (slip turn-unmarked intersection) Not give way to vehicle on right (right turn-unmarked intersection) Not give way to oncoming vehicle Not give way to pedestrian T-INTERSECTIONS Not give way to vehicle - turn from terminating road Not give way to pedestrian - turn from terminating road Not give way to vehicle - left turn from slip lane Not give way to pedestrian - left turn from slip lane Not give way to pedestrian - left turn into terminating road Not give way to vehicle - slip turn into terminating road from slip lane Not give way to pedestrian - slip turn into terminating road Not give way to vehicle - right turn into terminating road Not give way to pedestrian - right turn into terminating road UNMARKED ROAD RELATED AREA/ADJACENT LAND Leave road related area/adjacent land-not give way to vehicle on road Leave road related area/adjacent land-not give way to pedestrian on road Leave road related area/adjacent land-not give way to pedestrian/vehicle Not give way to pedestrian on area when leaving Not give way to vehicle on area when leaving Enter area/land-not give way to pedestrian on road Not give way on area when entering Not give way to vehicle-right turn into area/land Not give way to vehicle-enter area/land at T-Intersection GIVE WAY - TRAMS/BUSES/POLICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLES Drive into path of approaching tram Not move out of path of approaching tram Driver in left lane/traffic line not give way to bus Move into path of police or emergency vehicle Not move out of path of police/emergency vehicle Not give way to police/emergency vehicle Interfere/interrupt passage of funeral cortege/procession Interfere/interrupt vehicle in funeral cortege/procession At ferry/punt/bridge/railway crossing not wait at left end of line CROSSINGS & SHARED ZONES Approach childrens crossing too quickly to stop safely* Disobey hand-held stop sign at childrens crossing* Not stop at childrens crossing-pedestrian on crossing* Proceed at childrens crossing while sign shown* Proceed at childrens crossing contrary to directions* Proceed at childrens crossing-pedestrian at crossing* Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safely* Not give way to pedestrian on pedestrian crossing* Pass/overtake vehicle at pedestrian/childrens crossing* GIVE WAY - MISCELLANEOUS Not give way to pedestrian in shared zone Not give way to tram (drive through dividing strip break) Not give way to vehicle (drive through dividing strip break)

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

5 5 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 2 2 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5

$304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $405 $304 $304 $304 $405 $405 $405 $405 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $405 $405 $405 $101 $101 $101 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $304 $304

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Page 2 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Rule 85 (a) Rule 85 (b) Rule 85 (c) Rule 86 (1) Rule 87 (1) Rule 87 (3) Rule 88 (1) Rule 88 (2) Rule 89 (1) Rule 89 (2) Rule 90 Rule 91 (1) Rule 91 (2) Rule 92 (1) Rule 93 (1)(a) Rule 93 (1)(b) Rule 94 Rule 95 (1) Rule 96 (1) Rule 97 (1) Rule 98 (1) Rule 99 (1) Rule 99 (2) Rule 100 Rule 101 (1) Rule 101 (2)(a) Rule 101 (2)(b) Rule 101A Rule 102 (1) Rule 102 (1) Rule 103 (1) Rule 103 (1) Rule 103 (2) Rule 104 (1) Rule 104 (2) Rule 104 (3) Rule 104 (1) Rule 104 (2) Rule 104 (3) Rule 105 Rule 106 (1) Rule 106 (2) Rule 106 (3) Rule 107 Rule 108 (1) Rule 111 (1)&(2) Rule 111 (1)&(3) Rule 111 (1)&(5) Rule 112 (2) Rule 112 (3) Rule 113 (2) Rule 113 (3) Rule 114 (1)(a) Rule 114 (1)(b) Rule 114 (2) Rule 115 (1) Rule 116 Rule 117 (1) Rule 117 (2) Rule 118 (1) Rule 118 (2) Rule 121 (a) Rule 121 (b) Rule 122 Rule 123 (a) Rule 123 (b) Rule 123 (c) Rule 123 (d) Rule 123 (e) Rule 124 Rule 125 (1) Rule 126 Rule 127 (1) Rule 128 Rule 128A
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Description Not give way to vehicle in turning lane Not give way to vehicle entering turning lane (to right) Not give way to vehicle entering turning lane (to left) Not give way to vehicle (median turning bay) Not give way to vehicle (enter road from side/shoulder) Not give way to vehicle (enter road from parking area) TRAFFIC SIGNS & ROAD MARKINGS Disobey left turn only sign Disobey left lane must turn left sign Disobey right turn only sign Disobey right lane must turn right sign Disobey no turns sign Disobey no left turn sign Disobey not right turn sign Drive contrary to direction of traffic lane arrow Pass vehicle contrary to no overtaking or passing sign Overtake vehicle contrary to no overtaking or passing sign Disobey no overtaking on bridge sign Drive in emergency stopping lane Stop on area marked with keep clear marking Disobey road access sign Disobey one-way sign Disobey keep left sign Disobey keep right sign Disobey no entry sign Not stop before hand-held stop sign* Proceed past hand-held stop sign while sign shown* Proceed past hand-held stop sign contrary to directions* Drive on safety ramp or arrester bed Disobey clearance/low clearance sign Proceed past clearance/low clearance sign - tunnel/bridge/structure Disobey bridge load limit (gross mass) sign Disobey gross load limit sign Disobey bridge load limit (mass per axle group) sign Disobey no trucks sign (GVM) Disobey no trucks sign (length) Disobey no trucks sign Disobey no trucks sign (GVM) (where the sign is in relation to Galston Gorge) Disobey no trucks sign (length) (where the sign is in relation to Galston Gorge) Disobey no trucks sign (where the sign is in relation to Galston Gorge) Disobey trucks must enter sign Disobey no buses sign (GVM) Disobey no buses sign (length) Disobey no buses sign Disobey buses must enter sign Disobey trucks and buses low gear sign ROUNDABOUTS Not enter roundabout on left (leave less than halfway) Not enter roundabout on right (leave more than halfway) Not enter roundabout in direction of traffic lane arrow Before roundabout not give left change of direction signal Not maintain left change of direction signal in roundabout Before roundabout not give right change of direction signal Not maintain right change of direction signal in roundabout Not give way to vehicle when entering roundabout Not give way to tram when entering roundabout Not give way to tram when driving in roundabout Not drive left of traffic island in roundabout Not drive in roundabout in direction of traffic lane arrow Not give left change of direction signal in roundabout Not give right change of direction signal in roundabout Not give left change of direction signal (exit roundabout) Not stop left change of direction signal (exit roundabout) LEVEL CROSSINGS Not stop at stop line/sign at level crossing Not give way to train/tram at level crossing with stop sign Disobey give way sign/line at level crossing Enter level crossing contrary to lights/bells Enter level crossing with gate/boom/barrier operating Enter level crossing when train/tram on/entering crossing Enter level crossing when approaching train/tram seen/heard Enter level crossing when crossing/road beyond blocked Not leave level crossing when safe OBSTRUCTION Unreasonably obstruct driver/pedestrian Drive behind other vehicle too closely to stop safely Long vehicle not required distance from other long vehicle Enter intersection when intersection/road beyond blocked Enter blocked children's/pedestrian/marked foot crossing*

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 3 14 4 4 4 3 3 3 14 14 14 8 3 3 3 8 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 4 4

$304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $236 $304 $304 $304 $236 $169 $2,092 $236 $236 $236 $169 $169 $169 $2,092 $2,092 $2,092 $607 $169 $169 $169 $607 $304 $236 $236 $236 $169 $169 $169 $169 $304 $304 $304 $236 $236 $169 $169 $169 $169 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $236 $405 $405 $236 $236

3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3

6 6 6

2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

3 3 2
Page 3 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law

Description KEEPING LEFT Not drive on far left side of road Drive in right lane on road with speed limit over 80 km/h Disobey keep left unless overtaking sign Not keep left of oncoming vehicle Not keep left of centre on two-way road Not keep left of dividing line Drive across dividing lines to perform U-turn Not keep left of median strip Drive wrong way on one-way service road Drive on dividing strip Drive on/over continuous line near painted island OVERTAKING Overtake vehicle when unsafe Overtake to left of vehicle Overtake to right of vehicle turning right/making U-turn Disobey do not overtake turning vehicle sign (left turn) Overtake/pass vehicle contrary to sign Disobey do not overtake turning vehicle sign (right/U-turn) Overtake vehicle too closely Cut in front of vehicle after overtaking Increase speed while being overtaken LANES, MERGING, EDGE LINES Not drive within marked lane multi-lane road Not drive within single line of traffic (no lines marked) Move from marked lane to another across continuous line Not give way (move from marked lane to another) Not give way (move from one line of traffic to another) Not give way (diverges left or right within marked lane) Not give way to vehicle ahead when merging Drive on/over continuous white edge line RIDING MOTORCYCLES/BICYCLES ABREAST Ride motorcycle more than 2 abreast on road Ride bicycle more than 2 abreast on road Ride motorcycle more than 2 abreast in marked lane Ride bicycle more than 2 abreast in marked lane Ride motorcycle more than 1.5m from another Ride bicycle more than 1.5m from another OVERHEAD CONTROLS ON MARKED LANES Drive in lane (red cross on overhead device) Drive in lane (flashing red cross on overhead device) DEDICATED LANES Drive in bicycle lane Drive in bus lane Drive in tram lane Drive in transit lane Drive in truck lane Drive in a T-Way lane Not drive in lane marked for particular vehicle TRAMS/SAFETY ZONES Pass/overtake to right of tram Pass/overtake tram turning/signalling left Pass/overtake to left of tram Pass/overtake tram turning/signalling right Drive on safety zone Not drive safely to left of safety zone Drive past rear of stopped tram when pedestrian is crossing Not give way to pedestrian near stopped tram Proceed near stopped tram (road not clear of pedestrians) Pass/overtake stopped tram at prohibited speed Drive past safety zone/stopped tram Fail to give way to pedestrian crossing near stopped tram MEDIAN STRIP PARKING AREAS Enter/leave median strip parking area contrary to sign Not enter/leave median strip parking area forwards VEHICLE SECURITY Not restrain vehicle properly Leave engine on Not remove ignition key (vehicle unattended) Not secure windows/lock doors (vehicle unattended) LIGHTS Drive during period of darkness without prescribed lights Tail/rear lights no on/visible (towing from front) Rear lights not/visible (towing from rear) Use/allow use of high-beam on vehicle in front Use/allow use of high-beam on oncoming vehicle Use fog light when not permitted Unlawful use of spot/search lamp Unlawful use of additional headlamps

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

Rule 129 (1) Rule 130 (1)(a)&(2) Rule 130 (1)(b)&(2) Rule 131 Rule 132 (1) Rule 132 (2) Rule 132 (2A) Rule 135 (1) Rule 136 Rule 137 (1) Rule 138 (1) Rule 140 Rule 141 (1) Rule 142 (1) Rule 143 (1) Rule 143 (1A) Rule 143 (2) Rule 144 (a) Rule 144 (b) Rule 145 Rule 146 (1) Rule 146 (2) Rule 147 Rule 148 (1) Rule 148 (2) Rule 148A Rule 149 Rule 150 (1) Rule 151 (1) Rule 151 (1) Rule 151 (2) Rule 151 (2) Rule 151 (4) Rule 151 (4) Rule 152 (1)&(2) Rule 152 (1)&(3) Rule 153 (1) Rule 154 (1) Rule 155 (1) Rule 156 (1) Rule 157 (1) Rule 157-1 (1) Rule 159 (1) Rule 160 (2) Rule 160 (3) Rule 161 (2) Rule 161 (3) Rule 162 (1)(a) Rule 163 (1)(b) Rule 163 (1)&(2) Rule 164 (1)&(2) Rule 164 (1)&(3) Rule 164 (1)&(4) Rule 164A Rule 164A Rule 212 (1) Rule 212 (2) Rule 213 (2) Rule 213 (3) Rule 213 (4) Rule 213 (5) Rule 215-1 (1) Rule 216 (1)(a) Rule 216 (1)(b) Rule 218 (1)(a) Rule 218 (1)(b) Rule 218-1 (a) Rule 218-1 (b) Rule 218-1 (c)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 3 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

$236 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $236 $236 $304 $169 $304 $236 $236 $236 $304 $304 $304 $236 $236 $236 $304 $304 $304 $304 $236 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $405 $405 $169 $304 $236 $236 $304 $304 $304 $101 $101 $101 $101 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101

2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2

3 3

1 3

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1

Page 4 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Rule 218-1 (e) Rule 218-1 (f) Rule 219 Rule 221-1 (1) Rule 222-1 (1) Rule 222-2 (1) Rule 222-2 (2) Rule 222-2 (3) Rule 223 (a) Rule 223 (b) Rule 223 (c)(i) Rule 223 (c)(ii) Rule 224 Rule 226 (1) Rule 226 (2) Rule 227 (2) Rule 227 (2) Rule 227 (2) Rule 227 (2) Rule 227 (3) Rule 227 (3) Rule 227 (3) Rule 227 (3) Rule 228 Rule 229 Rule 230 (1)(a) Rule 230 (1)(b) Rule 231 (1)&(2)(a) Rule 231 (1)&(3)(a) Rule 231 (1)&(3)(b) Rule 231 (1)&(4) Rule 232 (1) Rule 233 (1) Rule 233 (2)(a) Rule 233 (2)(b) Rule 234 (1) Rule 234 (2) Rule 235 (1)(a) Rule 235 (1)(b) Rule 235 (2)(a) Rule 235 (2)(b) Rule 235 (2)(c) Rule 235 (2)(d) Rule 235 (2)(e) Rule 235 (2A)(a) Rule 235 (2A)(b) Rule 235 (2A)(c) Rule 235A (2) Rule 235A (3) Rule 236 (1) Rule 236 (2) Rule 236 (4)(a) Rule 236 (4)(b) Rule 236 (4)(c) Rule 236 (4)(d) Rule 236 (4)(e) Rule 236 (5) Rule 237 (1) Rule 238 (1) Rule 238 (2)(a) Rule 238 (2)(ab) Rule 238 (2)(b) Rule 239 (1) Rule 239 (3) Rule 240 (1) Rule 240 (1) Rule 240 (1) Rule 240 (1) Rule 240 (1) Rule 240 (1) Rule 240 (2)(a) Rule 240 (2)(b) Rule 240 (2)(c) Rule 240 (3)(a) Rule 240 (3)(b)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Description Use other lights not as prescribed Use/allow use of hazard warning lights when not permitted Use/allow use of light on/in vehicle likely/to dazzle Improperly use crimson warning light on vehicle Not use bus four-way flasher when children getting on/off Drive school bus without warning system attached Not activate flashing lights at children drop off/pick up Activate flashing lights of school bus when not permitted Animal-drawn vehicle-white light not fitted/visible Animal-drawn vehicle-red light not fitted/visible Animal-drawn vehicle-reflector not fitted/over 1.5m Animal-drawn vehicle-reflector not fitted/visible HORNS/WARNING DEVICES Use/allow use of horn/warning device unnecessarily WARNING TRIANGLES Drive heavy vehicle without portable warning triangles Not produce portable warning triangles for inspection Triangle not behind vehicle/fallen load - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h Triangle not beside vehicle/fallen load - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h Triangle not between two places on divided road - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h Triangle not in front of vehicle/fallen load - speed equal to/exceeds 80 km/h Triangle not behind vehicle/fallen load - speed limit less than 80 km/h Triangle not beside vehicle/fallen load - speed limit less than 80 km/h Triangle not between two places on divided road - speed limit less than 80 km/h Triangle not in front of vehicle/fallen load - speed limit less than 80 km/h PEDESTRIANS Travel past no pedestrians sign Disobey road access sign Not cross road by shortest safe route Stay on road longer than necessary to cross Cross when pedestrian lights not green Not cross quickly to safety area (pedestrian lights) Not cross quickly to nearest side (pedestrian lights) Not stay in safety area at pedestrian lights Cross against traffic light (no pedestrian lights) Cross road before tram stops Not cross by shortest safest route after getting off tram Stay on road after getting off tram Pedestrian not cross part/road at crossing Stay on crossing longer than necessary Not use pedestrian facility at level crossing Not cross within 20m of level crossing Cross level crossing contrary to warning lights/bells Cross level crossing with gate/boom/barrier operating Cross level crossing when tram/train on/entering crossing Cross level crossing when approaching tram/train seen/heard Cross level crossing when crossing/road beyond blocked Not finish crossing without delay if warning lights/bells start Not finish crossing without delay if gate/boom starts to close Not finish crossing without delay if train or tram approaches Cross if a pedestrian level crossing has red pedestrian light Not finish crossing without delay if red pedestrian light appears Pedestrian move into driver's path Pedestrian obstruct driver's/other pedestrian's path Stand on/move onto road to solicit contributions etc from occupant of vehicle Stand on/move onto road to hitchhike Stand on/move onto road to display an advertisement Stand on/move onto road to sell or offer articles for sale Stand on/move onto road to wash/clean/offer to wash/clean windscreen of vehicle Driver/passenger in/on vehicle buy/offer to buy article/service from person on road Get on/into moving vehicle Pedestrian not travel on footpath/nature strip Pedestrian not keep to side of road Pedestrian travel on road not face approaching traffic Travel on road beside more than 1 other pedestrian/vehicle Pedestrian on bicycle path/separated footpath Not keep out of path of bicycle/pedestrian WHEELED DEVICES/TOYS Use wheeled device (dividing line/median strip) Use wheeled device (multi-lane one-way road) Use wheeled toy (dividing line/median strip) Use wheeled toy (multi-lane one-way road) Use wheeled device (speed limit greater than 50 km/h) Use wheeled toy (speed limit greater than 50 km/h) Use wheeled device on prohibited road Use wheeled device on road at prohibited time Use propelled wheeled recreational device on road Use wheeled toy on prohibited road Use wheeled toy on road at prohibited time

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

2 2 2 2 5 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

$101 $101 $101 $101 $304 $169 $169 $101 $67 $67 $67 $67 $304 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67

Page 5 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Rule 240A Rule 241 (1)(a) Rule 241 (1)(b) Rule 242 (1)(a) Rule 242 (1)(b) Rule 243 (1) Rule 243 (2) Rule 244 (1) Rule 244 (2) Rule 244 (3) Rule 119 Rule 141 (2) Rule 245 (a) Rule 245 (b) Rule 245 (c) Rule 245-1 (1)(a) Rule 245-1 (1)(b) Rule 245-1 (1)(c) Rule 246 (1) Rule 246 (2) Rule 246 (3) Rule 247 (1) Rule 247A Rule 247B (1)(a) Rule 247B (1)(b) Rule 247B (1)(c) Rule 247B (2) Rule 248 (1) Rule 248 (2) Rule 249 Rule 250 (1) Rule 250 (2) Rule 250 (2)(b) Rule 251 Rule 252 (1) Rule 253 Rule 254 (1) Rule 254 (2) Rule 255 Rule 256 (1) Rule 256 (2) Rule 257 (1) Rule 258 (a) Rule 258 (b) Rule 259 (a) Rule 259 (b) Rule 259 (c) Rule 260 (1) Rule 260 (2) Rule 261 (1)&(2) Rule 261 (1)&(3) Rule 262 (1) Rule 262 (2) Rule 264 Rule 265 (1) Rule 265 (1) Rule 265 (1) Rule 265 (3) Rule 265 (3) Rule 265 (3) Rule 265 (3) Rule 266 (1) Rule 266 (1) Rule 266 (1) Rule 266 (1) Rule 266 (1) Rule 266 (1) Rule 267-1 (2)(a) Rule 267-1 (2)(a) Rule 267-1 (2)(b) Rule 267-1 (3) Rule 267-1 (3) Rule 268 (1) Rule 268 (2) Rule 268 (2)(b) Rule 268 (3)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Description Disobey no wheeled recreational devices/toys sign Not keep left when using wheeled device/toy Travel alongside more than 1 (wheeled device/toy) Not keep left of shared/path (wheeled device/toy) Not give way on shared/path (wheeled device/toy) Use wheeled device on pedestrian separated path Obstruct bicycle on separated/path (wheeled device) Use wheeled recreational device/toy being towed Hold onto moving vehicle (wheeled device/toy) Use wheeled recreational device/toy within 2m of vehicle BICYCLES Bicycle rider on left of roundabout not give way to vehicle Cyclist pass/overtake left of left turning vehicle Not sit astride bicycle rider's seat Not ride bicycle with hand on bars Ride bicycle in incorrect position Ride bicycle negligently Ride bicycle furiously Ride bicycle recklessly Carry more persons on bicycle than permitted Passenger on bicycle not sit on passenger seat Ride bicycle with passenger not seated on passenger seat Not ride in bicycle lane Rider not enter bicycle storage area correctly Enter bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle Enter bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle (lights) Enter bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle (arrows) In bicycle storage area not give way to vehicle (multi-lane) Bicycle rider cross road on children's/pedestrian crossing Bicycle rider cross road on marked foot crossing Ride bicycle on pedestrian part of separated footpath Ride bicycle on footpath (12 yrs or older) Bicycle not keep left (shared/foot path) Bicycle not give way (shared/foot path) Bicycle not ride to left of oncoming bicycle on path Disobey no bicycles sign/road marking Bicycle rider moving into path of driver/pedestrian Ride on bicycle that is being towed Hold onto moving vehicle while riding bicycle Ride bicycle too close to rear of motor vehicle Rider not wear bicycle helmet/fitted/fastened Passenger not wear bicycle helmet/fitted/fastened Tow bicycle trailer with person in/on trailer Ride bicycle without working brake Ride bicycle without working warning device Ride bicycle without visible front white light Ride bicycle without visible rear red light Ride bicycle without visible red reflector Not stop before red bicycle crossing light Proceed before allowed (red bicycle crossing light) Not stop before yellow bicycle crossing light Proceed before allowed (yellow bicycle crossing light) Not cross intersection safely (bicycle crossing lights) Not finish crossing road safely (bicycle crossing lights) SEAT BELTS Driver not wearing seatbelt Passenger occupy same seat as another (16 yrs or older) Passenger seatbelt not adjusted/fastened (16 yrs or older) Passenger not occupy seat with seatbelt (16 years or older) Drive with passenger 16 years or older unrestrained Drive with 2 unrestrained passengers Drive with 3 unrestrained passengers Drive with 4 or more unrestrained passengers Drive with passenger under 6 mths not in fastened/adjusted/approved restraint Drive with passenger older than 6 mths but less than 4 yrs not restrained Drive with passenger older than 4 yrs but less than 7 yrs not restrained Drive with passenger less than 4 yrs in front row of vehicle (two or more rows) Drive with passenger 4 yrs or older but less than 7 yrs in front row of vehicle Drive with passenger 7 yrs or older but less than 16 yrs not restrained Learner/P1/P2 driver passengers (16 years or older) not wear seatbelts Learner/P1/P2 driver passengers (16 years or older) seatbelts not fitted Learner/P1/P2 driver with passenger under 16 not restrained as age appropriate Passenger (16 or older) in seat restraint not fitted Passenger (16 or older) not wear seat belt properly SAFETY Travel in/on vehicle in part not for passengers/goods Travel in/on part of vehicle designed for carrying goods Ride in/on part of vehicle for goods wrong size no seatbelt Part of body outside vehicle window/door (driver)

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 5 5 8 10 12 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

$67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $607 $979 $1,282 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 3 Yes

3 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

3
Page 6 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Rule 268 (3) Rule 268 (4) Rule 268 (4A) Rule 268 (4B)(a) Rule 268 (4B)(b) Rule 268-2 (1) Rule 268-2 (2) Rule 268-3 (1) Rule 269 (1) Rule 269 (3) Rule 269 (4) Rule 298 Rule 270 (1)(a) Rule 270 (1)(b) Rule 270 (1)(b) Rule 270 (1)(b) Rule 270 (1)(b) Rule 270 (1) Rule 270 (1) Rule 270 (1) Rule 270 (1) Rule 270 (2) Rule 271 (1)(a) Rule 271 (1)(b) Rule 271 (1)(c) Rule 271 (2)(a) Rule 271 (2)(b) Rule 271 (2)(a)&(3) Rule 271 (2)(b)&(3) Rule 271 (4) Rule 271 (5) Rule 271 (5A) Rule 271 (5B) Rule 271 (5C) Rule 271-1 (1) Rule 271-2 (1) Rule 272 (a) Rule 272 (b) Rule 274 Rule 275 Rule 277 Rule 279 (2) Rule 279 (3) Rule 281 Rule 282 Rule 284 Rule 286 (2) Rule 286 (3) Rule 287 (1)&(2)(a) Rule 287 (1)&(2)(b) Rule 287 (1)&(2)(c) Rule 287 (1)&(3) Rule 288 (1) Rule 288 (4) Rule 289 (1) Rule 289 (2) Rule 290 Rule 291 Rule 291-1 (1) Rule 291-2 Rule 291-3 Rule 292 (a) Rule 292 (b) Rule 292 (c) Rule 293 (2) Rule 294 (1)(a)(i) Rule 294 (1)(a)(ii) Rule 294 (1)(b) Rule 294 (2)(a) Rule 294 (2)(b) Rule 294-1 (1)(a) Rule 294-1 (1)(b) Rule 294-1 (1)(b)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Description Part of body outside vehicle window/door (passenger) Drive with part of passengers body outside window/door Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle not permitted Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle not enclosed Drive with passenger in/on part of vehicle no seatbelt etc Travel in/on boot of motor vehicle Driver drive motor vehicle with person/s in/on boot Travel in unenclosed part of trailer Alight from moving vehicle Cause hazard to person/vehicle (door open/alighting) Drive moving bus with doors opened Tow trailer with person in/on trailer MOTORCYCLES Ride motorcycle with no helmet (rider alone) Ride motorcycle with one unhelmeted passenger Ride motorcycle with 2 unhelmeted passengers Ride motorcycle with 3 unhelmeted passengers Ride motorcycle with 4 or more unhelmeted passengers Ride motorcycle with one unhelmeted passenger (rider not helmeted) Ride motorcycle with 2 unhelmeted passengers (rider not helmeted) Ride motorcycle with 3 unhelmeted passengers (rider not helmeted) Ride motorcycle with 4 or more unhelmeted passengers (rider not helmeted) Motorcycle passenger not wearing helmet Not sit astride on motorcycle riders seat Not ride motorcycle with hand on handlebars Ride motorcycle in incorrect position Not sit astride pillion seat Feet not on pillion footrests Passenger not sit astride pillion seat (rider) Passengers feet not on pillion footrests (rider) Ride motorcycle with more than 1 passenger Exceed number of passengers in motorcycle sidecar Ride motor bike with passenger under 8 years not in sidecar Motor bike passenger in sidecar not safely seated Rider carry passenger not safely seated in sidecar Carry passenger on motor bike (licensed for less than 12 months) Drive car-based motor tricycle with under 16 year passenger PASSENGER INTERFERENCE Passenger interfere with driver's control of vehicle Passenger obstruct driver's view T & B LIGHTS Not stop on red T light Not stop on yellow T light Proceed before allowed after stop on red/yellow T Light Proceed before allowed after stop on white T light/arrow Not leave intersection safely (white T light/arrow) Not stop on red B light Not stop on yellow B light Proceed before allowed after stop on red/yellow B light Proceed before allowed after stop on white B light/arrow Not leave intersection safely (white B light/arrow) CRASHES - DUTIES OF DRIVER Not give particulars to other driver Not give particulars to injured person Not give particulars to owner of damaged property Not give particulars to police PATHS/STRIPS/ISLANDS Drive on path* Driver not give way to user/animal on path* Drive on nature strip* Driver not give way to user/animal on nature strip* Drive on traffic island* TOWING NOISE/SMOKE Start/drive vehicle causing unnecessary noise/smoke Not stop engine of stationary vehicle Driver not prevent waste oil/grease dropping on roadway Driver splash mud on bus passengers Drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load Drive/tow vehicle with load causing instability Drive/tow vehicle with overhanging load Not remove/have removed any thing fallen/put on road Tow without control of towed vehicle Towed vehicle not in order/with licensed person/in control Tow vehicle when unsafe Tow without control of trailer Tow trailer when unsafe Articulated vehicle tow other vehicle Motor vehicle tow more than one vehicle Use/cause towed vehicle/trailer exceed maximum laden weight (non-driver)

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 10 12 8 10 12 13 5 5 2 2 5 2 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

$304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $607 $979 $1,282 $607 $979 $1,282 $1,586 $304 $304 $101 $101 $304 $101 $304 $101 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $101 $101 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $169 $169 $169 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405 $405

3 3 3 3 3 Yes

3 3 3 6 6 6 6 9 9 9 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

3 3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Page 7 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Rule 294-2 (1)(a) Rule 294-2 (1)(b) Rule 294-3 (1)(a) Rule 294-3 (1)(b)(i) Rule 294-3 (1)(b)(ii) Rule 294-3 (1)(c) Rule 294-3 (1)(c) Rule 294-3 (1)(c) Rule 294-3 (1)(c) Rule 294-3 (1)(d) Rule 294-3 (1)(e) Rule 294-3 (1)(f) Rule 294-3 (1)(g) Rule 296 (1) Rule 296 (2) Rule 297 (1) Rule 297 (2) Rule 297 (3) Rule 297 (1A) Rule 299 (1)(a) Rule 299 (1)(b) Rule 300 Rule 300-1 Rule 298-1 Rule 300-2 (1) Rule 300-4 (1) Rule 300-5 Rule 316-2 (1) Rule 301 (1) Rule 301 (2) Rule 301 (3) Rule 302 Rule 303 (1) Rule 303 (2) Rule 303 (4) Rule 304 (1) Rule 316-2 (1)

Description Towed vehicle/trailer exceed towing capacity Towed vehicle/trailer exceed maximum laden weight Not keep required distance (towing with towline) Not have licensed driver in control of towed vehicle Tow vehicle without authorisation/not comply with authorisation Not display hoisting capacity Not have lift equipment approved by Authority Not interconnect brakes with braking system of tow truck Not release weight of towed vehicle from lifting device Drive vehicle tow motor bike not as prescribed Not display warning flag as required Not have proper lighting on towed vehicle Tow non-mechanical vehicle not fastened as prescribed REVERSING Not reverse vehicle safely* Reverse vehicle further than necessary VIEW & CONTROL Drive without proper control of vehicle* Drive vehicle without clear view* Ride with animal between rider and handle bars* Drive motor vehicle with person or animal in lap* MOBILE PHONES/TV/VDU Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image visible to driver* Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image likely to distract another driver Drive using mobile phone when not permitted (not L or P1)* Learner or P1 driver use mobile phone while driving* GENERAL Driver consume alcohol while driving Drive dangerous goods transporter in prohibited area Drive school bus without displaying signs Drive motor vehicle not carry licence Unlawfully display turning vehicle sign ANIMALS Lead animal while driving vehicle Passenger lead animal while vehicle is moving Bicycle rider lead animal when not permitted Not give way when riding animal on footpath/nature strip Ride animal more than 2 abreast (not multi-lane road) Ride animal more than 2 abreast (marked lane) Ride animal more than 1.5m from another rider DIRECTIONS Not obey direction of police/authorised person TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Display do not overtake turning vehicle sign when less than 7 1/2 metres CLASS B or C VEHICLES IN SAFE-T-CAM OR AVERAGE SPEED DETECTION ZONES Long vehicle not required distance from other long vehicle Not keep left of centre on two-way road Not keep left of dividing line Not drive within marked lane multi-lane road Not drive within single line of traffic (no lines marked) Move from marked lane to another across continuous line Drive on/over continuous white edge line Drive during period of darkness without prescribed lights OFFENCES FOR OTHER VEHICLES (INCLUDING BICYCLES) LEFT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS Not turn left from far left side of road Not turn left from multi-lane road from within left lane Not turn left from slip lane from multi-lane road Bike rider not enter from left marked lane-bike storage area Turn left contrary to road marking Bike rider not enter intersection from left of/parallel to/as near to dividing line/strip RIGHT TURN AT INTERSECTIONS Bike rider not enter one-way road from far right Bike rider not turn right from left of/parallel to/as near to dividing line/strip Not turn right from left of line/strip correctly Not turn right from left of centre of road correctly Not turn right from far right side of one-way road Not turn right from multi-lane road from within right lane Not enter intersection from bike storage area - turning right Turn right contrary to road marking Not turn right near to right of centre of intersection Bicycle rider not make hook turn as prescribed TRAFFIC CONTROL LIGHTS Not stop at stop line at red light Not stop before stop sign at red light Not stop before lights at red light Not stop at stop line at red arrow Not stop before stop sign at red arrow

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

6 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 6 5 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 6 5 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 3

$405 $405 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $169 $101 $405 $304 $405 $405 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $405 $304 $101 $169 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $304 $169

3 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Rule 127 (1) Rule 132 (1) Rule 132 (2) Rule 146 (1) Rule 146 (2) Rule 147 Rule 150 (1) Rule 215-1 (1)

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

$1,215 $1,215 $1,215 $1,215 $1,215 $1,215 $1,215 $1,215

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Rule 27 (1) Rule 28 (1) Rule 28 (1A) Rule 28 (2A) Rule 29 Rule 31 (4A) Rule 31 (4A) Rule 31 (4A) Rule 31 Rule 31 Rule 31 Rule 32 (1) Rule 32 (2A) Rule 33 (1)&(2) Rule 33 (1)&(3) Rule 35 (2) Rule 56 (1)(a) Rule 56 (1)(b) Rule 56 (1)(c) Rule 56 (2)(a) Rule 56 (2)(b)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

$67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67
Page 8 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Rule 56 (2)(c) Rule 59 (1) Rule 80 (1) Rule 80 (2)(a) Rule 80 (2)(b) Rule 80 (3)(a) Rule 80 (3)(b) Rule 80 (4) Rule 81 (1) Rule 81 (2) Rule 82 Rule 83 Rule 88 (1) Rule 88 (2) Rule 89 (1) Rule 89 (2) Rule 90 Rule 91 (1) Rule 91 (2) Rule 92 (1) Rule 98 (1) Rule 99 (1) Rule 99 (2) Rule 100 Rule 129 (1) Rule 130 (1)(a)&(2) Rule 130 (1)(b)&(2) Rule 131 Rule 132 (1) Rule 132 (2) Rule 135 (1) Rule 137 (1) Rule 138 (1) Road Transport Act 2013 Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (1)(a) Sec 53 (3)

Description Not stop before lights at red arrow Proceed through red traffic light CROSSINGS & SHARED ZONES Approach childrens crossing too quickly to stop safely Disobey hand-held stop sign at childrens crossing Not stop at childrens crossing-pedestrian on crossing Proceed at childrens crossing while sign shown Proceed at childrens crossing contrary to directions Proceed at childrens crossing-pedestrian at crossing Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop safely Not give way to pedestrian on pedestrian crossing Pass/overtake vehicle at pedestrian/childrens crossing Not give way to pedestrian in shared zone TRAFFIC SIGNS & ROAD MARKINGS Disobey left turn only sign Disobey left lane must turn left sign Disobey right turn only sign Disobey right lane must turn right sign Disobey no turns sign Disobey no left turn sign Disobey not right turn sign Drive contrary to direction of traffic lane arrow Disobey one-way sign Disobey keep left sign Disobey keep right sign Disobey no entry sign KEEPING LEFT Not drive on far left side of road Drive in right lane on road with speed-limit over 80 km/h Disobey keep left unless overtaking sign Not keep left of oncoming vehicle Not keep left of centre on two-way road Not keep left of dividing line Not keep left of median strip Drive on dividing strip Drive on/over continuous line near painted island UNLICENSED DRIVER - INAPPROPRIATE CLASS OF LICENCE Class C, Class R, Class LR or Class MR licence st Unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years) Class HR, Class HC or Class MC licence st Unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years) OTHER STATE OR TERRITORY LICENCE Unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years) Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years) EXPIRED LICENCE - LESS THAN 2 YEARS st Unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) nd Unlicensed driver/rider (2 or subsequent offence within last 5 years) EXPIRED LICENCE - MORE THAN 2 YEARS Unlicensed driver/rider (1st offence within last 5 years) Unlicensed driver/rider (2nd or subsequent offence within last 5 years) NEVER HELD A LICENCE Unlicensed driver/rider PERMIT UNLICENSED DRIVER INAPPROPRIATE CLASS OF LICENCE Class C, Class R, Class LR or Class MR licence st Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) nd Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2 or subsequent offence within last 5 years) Class HR, Class HC or Class MC licence st Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) nd Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2 or subsequent offence within last 5 years) OTHER STATE OR TERRITORY LICENCE st Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) nd Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2 or subsequent offence within last 5 years) EXPIRED LICENCE - LESS THAN 2 YEARS st Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) nd Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2 or subsequent offence within last 5 years) EXPIRED LICENCE - MORE THAN 2 YEARS st Permit unlicensed driver/rider (1 offence within last 5 years) nd Permit unlicensed driver/rider (2 or subsequent offence within last 5 years) NEVER HELD A LICENCE Permit unlicensed driver/rider FRAUDULENT USE OF LICENCE Unlawfully possess Australian driver licence Unlawfully possess article like Australian driver licence UNREGISTERED AND UNINSURED VEHICLES

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

$67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67 $67

7 9 8 11 7 9 7 9 8 11 9

$506 $776 $607 $1,215 $506 $776 $506 $776 $607 $1,215 $776

Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 53 (1)(b) Sec 50 (a) Sec 50 (b)

7 9 8 11 7 9 7 9 8 11 9 9 9

$506 $776 $607 $1,215 $506 $776 $506 $776 $607 $1,215 $776 $776 $776

NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Page 9 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Sec 68 (1) Sec 68 (1) Sec 68 (1) Sec 68 (1) Sec 73 (3) Sec 75 (2) Sec 90 (1)(a) Sec 90 (1)(b) Sec 91 (a) Sec 91 (a) Sec 91 (b) Sec 91 (b) Sec 92 (1) Sec 92 (2) Sec 93 (1) Sec 93 (2) Sec 93 (3) Sec 94 (1) Sec 94 (3) Sec 96 Sec 97 (1)(a) Sec 97 (1)(b) Sec 97 (2) Sec 98 (6) Sec 98 (6) Sec 116 (1) Sec 117 (1)(c) Sec 119 (1) Sec 119 (2) Sec 119 (3) Sec 119 (3) Sec 120 (3) Sec 143 (6) Sec 162 (1) Sec 175 (2)(a) Sec 175 (2)(b) Sec 177 (1) Sec 177 (1) Sec 188 (1) Sec 188 (1) Sec 188 (1) Sec 188 (2) Sec 188 (2) Sec 239 (2) Sec 243 (1) Sec 243 (2) Sec 244 (1) Sec 244 (2) Sec 244 (3)(a) Sec 244 (3)(b) Sec 244 (3)(c) Sec 244 (4) RT (DL) Reg 2008 Cl 9 (3) Cl 9 (4) Cl 117 (1)(a) Cl 117 (1)(b) Cl 115 Cl 114 (except cl 22 (b), 32, 33 & 34) Cl 118 (2) Cl 116 Cl 99 (7)(a) Cl 99 (7)(b) Cl 15 (1)(a) Cl 15 (1)(b) Cl 16 (a) Cl 16 (b) Cl 17 (1)(a) Cl 17 (1)(b) Cl 17 (2)(a)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Description Use unregistered vehicle on road/area Use unregistered vehicle on road/area (heavy vehicle) Use unregistered vehicle on road/area (heavy vehicle)(camera detected) Use unregistered trailer on road/area Fail to make/keep/produce record of interstate number plate Fail to provide documentation relating to use of a vehicle WRITTEN-OFF VEHICLES - ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGED VEHICLES Assessor not ensure assessment made by trained person Assessor not ensure assessment by person not advised by trained person Assessor not include if non-repairable damage - prior offence Assessor not include whether non-repairable damage - 1st offence Assessor not base cost calculation as prescribed - 1st offence Assessor not base cost calculation as prescribed - prior offence Assessor not provide written record of assessment Assessor not provide Authority written record of assessment Assessor not provide Authority information to assessment of veh as total loss Self-insurer not provide information relating to total loss as prescribed Auto-dismantler not provide information as prescribed Assessor not keep prescribed records for 7 years Fail to comply with direction to produce records Not remove/deface/obliterate/destroy vehicle identifier as required Not attach written-off warning label to dismantled part Not attach written-off warning label to vehicle Not attach written-off warning label within required period CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE Advertise willing to issue certificate of compliance when not licensed Purport to issue certificate of compliance when not licensed NEGLIGENT DRIVING Burnout Negligent driving SPEED MEASURING EVASION ARTICLES Sell/offer for sale/purchase vehicle with speed evasion article Drive/stand vehicle with speed evasion article Responsible person vehicle driven with speed evasion article Responsible person vehicle stood with speed evasion article Fail to surrender speed evasion article VEHICLE USE AND TRAFFIC SAFETY Fail to pay tow-away charge Vehicle not speed limiter compliant when driven on road or road related area IDENTITY OFFENCES Driver/rider fail/refuse to produce licence/state name/address Driver/rider state false name/address Responsible person/custodian not disclose drivers identity Refuse to give info leading to drivers identification Fail to supply name, address of camera recorded offender (person) Fail to supply name, address of camera recorded offender (corporation) - 1st off Fail to supply name, address of camera recorded offender (corporation) - 2nd/sub off Falsely declare another person as camera recorded offender (person) Falsely declare another person as camera recorded offender (corporation) VEHICLE SANCTION OFFENCES Not attach number plate confiscation notice as required Not move/produce vehicle subject to production notice Not remove/produce plates subject to production notice Operate vehicle during number plate confiscation period Remove/tamper with number plate production notice Operate vehicle in confiscation period with plate affixed Operate vehicle in confiscation period with altered plate Operate vehicle in confiscation period with resembling plate Operate vehicle not subject to confiscation - notice attached LICENCE OFFENCES Fail to carry notice about condition Interstate conditional licence holder not carry notice Fail to notify change of name Fail to notify change of address Fail to return licence Fail to comply with licence conditions Fail to provide evidence about register contents Fail to provide information when required VISITING DRIVERS Visiting driver not carry licence Visiting driver not produce licence LEARNER Unaccompanied learner Fail to display L plates on car as required Fail to supervise driving Person with learner not ensure road legislation not breached Learner ride motorcycle with other person Fail to display L plate on motorcycle as required Learner ride motor bike/trike not on approved list

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

8 12 12 8 12 12 8 8 12 12 12 12 8 12 12 12 12 12 12 8 8 8 8 12 12 8 6 13 13 13 13 13 5 14 2 2 9 9 8 12 17 8 12 14 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 9 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 2 9 4 2 2 4 4 7

$607 $1,282 $1,282 $607 $1,282 $1,282 $607 $607 $1,282 $1,282 $1,282 $1,282 $607 $1,282 $1,282 $1,282 $1,282 $1,282 $1,282 $607 $607 $607 $607 $1,282 $1,282 $607 $405 $1,586 $1,586 $1,586 $1,586 $1,586 $304 $2,092 $101 $101 $776 $776 $607 $1,282 $3,440 $607 $1,282 $2,092 $2,229 $2,229 $2,092 $2,092 $2,092 $2,092 $2,092 $762 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $236 $101 $101 $101 $101 $776 $236 $101 $101 $236 $236 $506

4 4

3 3

2 2 4
Page 10 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Cl 17 (2)(b) Cl 18 (a) Cl 18 (b) Cl 19 Cl 19 Cl 114 (1) Cl 114 (1) Cl 114 (in respect of cl 22 (b)) Cl 114 (in respect of cl 22 (b)) Cl 114 (in respect of cl 22 (c)) Cl 114 (in respect of cl 32) Cl 114 (in respect of cl 33) Cl 114 (in respect of cl 34) Cl 114 (1) Cl 23 (a) Cl 23 (b) Cl 35 (6) Cl 35 (7)(a) Cl 35 (7)(b) Cl 35 (7)(c) Cl 35 (7)(d) Cl 35 (7)(d) Cl 35 (7)(e) Cl 35 (7)(f) Cl 35 (7)(g) Cl 35 (8) RT (VR) Reg 2007 Cl 22 (5) Cl 26 (1) Cl 26 (2) Cl 27 (1)(a) Cl 27 (1)(a) Cl 27 (1)(b) Cl 28 Cl 28 Cl 30 (8) Cl 31 (1)(a) Cl 31 (1)(b) Cl 31 (2)(a) Cl 31 (2)(b) Cl 31 (3)(a) Cl 31 (3)(b) Cl 31 (5) Cl 31 (6) Cl 32 (2) Cl 32 (3) Cl 34 (1)(a) Cl 34 (1)(b) Cl 34 (2)(a) Cl 34 (2)(b) Cl 37 (3) Cl 39 (4) Cl 42 (5)(a) Cl 42 (5)(b) Cl 46 (3)(a) Cl 46 (3)(b) Cl 46 (3)(c) Cl 46 (3)(d) Cl 47 (a) Cl 47 (b) Cl 47 (c) Cl 48 Cl 49 Cl 50 (2) Cl 50 (3) Cl 50 (3) Cl 50 (3)

Description Learner ride motorcycle of prohibited capacity/power Learner tow other vehicle Learner drive towed vehicle Cause/permit/allow learner breach Owner/person in charge of vehicle fail to prevent learner breach PROVISIONAL Ride motorcycle of prohibited capacity/power - 1st offence in 5 years Ride motorcycle of prohibited capacity/power - 2nd or subsequent offence in 5 years Not comply P1 licence - No P plates as required (Class C) Not comply P1 licence - No P plate as required - (Class R) Not comply P1 licence - Carry pillion passenger P1/P2 Driver fail to comply conditions of licence - Drive prohibited vehicle P1/P2 Driver fail to comply conditions of licence - Carry more than 1 passenger Not comply with P1 passenger restriction Not comply P2 licence - No P Plates as required Provisional P1 Class C holder tow vehicle over 250 kg Provisional P1 Class R holder tow vehicle Not produce exemption on demand by police officer Obtain/attempt to obtain exemption by false statement etc Falsely claim to police officer to have an exemption Forge/fraudulently alter exemption letter Possess exemption letter obtained by false statement/dishonest means Possess forged/fraudulently altered exemption letter Unlawfully possess exemption letter/resemblance of exemption letter Give/lend exemption letter for fraudulent use by other Fraudulently use/allow other to use exemption letter Not surrender exemption letter to Authority after it ceases REGISTRATION OFFENCES NUMBER PLATES/REGISTRATION LABELS Not comply notice to return number plate Plate holder fail to surrender damaged number plate Not surrender other number plate - existing one damaged Not notify authority of lost/stolen number plate Not notify authority of destroyed number plate Not deliver number plate to authority Not notify recovered lost/stolen number plate Not deliver recovered/lost number plate Not return number plate after registration expiry GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF REGISTERED OPERATORS Registered operator fail to notify change of garage address within 14 days Registered operator fail to notify change of name/address for service of notice Registered operator heavy vehicle fail to advise of write-off (operator declared) Registered operator heavy vehicle fail to advise of write-off (insurer declared) Registered operator use vehicle-not advise authority of changed reg. details Registered operator use vehicle-not pay fee/charge for change reg. details Registered operator fail to provide vehicle for inspection after written notice Registered operator fail to provide information (proof of use of garaged address) Offer vehicle for sale without inspection report available Not give vehicle purchaser inspection report Acquirer not complete and sign application for transfer of registration form Not lodge completed/signed application for transfer form with stamp duty and fee Fail to complete registration transfer form after acquiring vehicle (court order) Fail to lodge/pay application within 14 days after acquiring vehicle (court order) Not return certificate on transfer cancellation Registered operator fail to comply with requirements of written notice Not destroy registration label when registration cancelled Not return certificate & plates on cancellation TRADERS PLATES Test drive vehicle with traders plates not issued to person Authorise test drive of vehicle with traders plates not purchased Authorise test drive in traders plates car without obtaining drivers details Authorise test drive in traders plates vehicle without written permit Not record use of trader's plate Fail to keep trader's plate records for six months Not produce record of trader's plate to Police/Authority Fail to answer questions concerning use of trader's plate use Ceased trader fail to notify Authority/surrender plate Not return trader's plate within 14 days Allow vehicle to be driven with expired trader's plate Drive vehicle with expired trader's plate In charge of vehicle with expired trader's plate NUMBER PLATES/REGISTRATION LABELS-CLASS A MOTOR VEHICLE (Label offences apply to Class A vehicles that are conditionally registered) Use vehicle without correctly fixed/displayed number plate Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible number plate Use vehicle with unauthorised number plate Use vehicle with illegal number plate Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible label

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

7 4 4 2 2 7 9 4 4 5 7 7 7 4 4 4 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2

$506 $236 $236 $101 $101 $506 $776 $236 $236 $304 $506 $506 $506 $236 $236 $236 $101 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $101

4 2 2

7 7 2 2 3 7 7 3 2 2 2

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

$101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101

Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 85 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 85 (1)(b)


NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

6 6 6 6 2

$405 $405 $405 $405 $101

3 3 3 3

Page 11 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Cl 85 (1)(b) Cl 85 (1)(c) Cl 85 (2)(a) Cl 85 (2)(a) Cl 85 (2)(b) Cl 85 (2)(b) Cl 85 (3) Cl 85 (3) Cl 85 (1)(b)

Description Use vehicle with illegal label Use vehicle with expired label Use vehicle displaying altered plate Use vehicle displaying altered label Use vehicle displaying misleading plate Use vehicle displaying misleading label Operator cause/permit/allow contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2) Operator fail to prevent contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2) Not display registration label USE OF NUMBER PLATES/REGISTRATION LABELS-CLASS B or C MOTOR VEHICLE Use vehicle without correctly fixed/displayed number plate Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible number plate Use vehicle with illegal number plate Use vehicle with unauthorised number plate Use vehicle with illegal label Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible label Use vehicle with expired label Use vehicle displaying altered plate Use vehicle displaying altered label Use vehicle displaying misleading plate Use vehicle displaying misleading label Operator cause/permit/allow contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2) Operator fail to prevent contravention of Cl 85 (1)/85 (2) Not display registration label VEHICLE STANDARDS USE VEHICLE NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD - LIGHT VEHICLES Use vehicle with dangerous protrusion Frontal protection system (bullbar) Defective LPG/CNG equipment/labelling Defective headlights Defective tail lights Defective brake lights Exceed dimensions Defective brakes Defective emergency brake Defective steering Excessive overhang Oil/grease leaks Seatbelt missing/defective Defective seating Defective door latch/hinge Undue emission/inefficient/silencer Defective tyre/s Defective/missing fire extinguisher (bus) Road train equipment Not fitted/equipped seat belts/anchorages Warning signs displayed on other vehicles Other - (please specify defect) Use vehicle cause danger/annoyance Use unsafe/unserviced vehicle on road/area Defective body/chassis/structural member Operator vehicle used in contravention of Cl 52 (1) MISCELLANEOUS Employee not prepare a vehicle condition report Employee not leave copy of vehicle condition report with nominated person Employee not leave vehicle condition report copy with registered operator Operator not give employee vehicle condition report form Operator not nominate vehicle condition report form receiver Operator not retain copy of vehicle condition report Operator not produce vehicle condition report to Police/Authority Operator not cause production of vehicle condition report to Police/Authority Not ensure modified vehicle complies with standards Not ensure modification certified as complying with standard Not comply with notice to present vehicle for inspection Not comply with changed notice to present vehicle for inspection Conduct test/inspection without examiner authority Issue inspection report without examiner authority Breach condition of examiner authority Issue false/misleading inspection report Use premises for inspection/test without examiner authority Permit issue of false/misleading inspection report Stamp/affix vehicle part number without examiner authority Alter/deface vehicle part number without authority Remove/obliterate vehicle part number without authority Possess vehicle part with altered/defaced number Possess vehicle part with removed/obliterated number Not notify authority changed/replaced vehicle part Not notify details of changed/replaced vehicle part

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

2 2 6 6 6 6 2 2 2

$101 $101 $405 $405 $405 $405 $101 $101 $101

3 3

Cl 52 (1)(b) Cl 52 (1)(b) Cl 52 (1)(b) Cl 85 (1)(a) Cl 85 (1)(b) Cl 85 (1)(b) Cl 85 (1)(c) Cl 85 (2)(c) Cl 85 (2)(c) Cl 85 (2)(b) Cl 85 (2)(b) Cl 85 (3) Cl 85 (3) Cl 85 (1)(b)

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

$607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607

3 3 3 3

3 3

Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (1)(a) Cl 52 (2) Cl 52 (4)(a) Cl 52 (4)(b) Cl 52 (4)(b) Cl 52 (5)(a) Cl 52 (5)(a) Cl 52 (5)(b) Cl 52 (5)(c) Cl 52 (5)(c) Cl 55 (3)(a) Cl 55 (3)(b) Cl 56 (4) Cl 56 (4) Cl 58 (7)(a) Cl 58 (7)(b) Cl 58 (8) Cl 58 (9) Cl 59 (4) Cl 59 (5) Cl 67 (1) Cl 67 (2) Cl 67 (2) Cl 67 (3) Cl 67 (3) Cl 68 (a) Cl 68 (b)
NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

5 3 3 2 2 2 2 5 2 5 2 3 5 5 2 3 2 2 3 5 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

$304 $169 $169 $101 $101 $101 $101 $304 $101 $304 $101 $169 $304 $304 $101 $169 $101 $101 $169 $304 $101 $101 $169 $169 $169 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $236 $101 $236 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101 $101

3 3

3 3

Page 12 of 13

General driving offences


As at 10 February 2014
The information in this document is intended as a guide only, and is subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. * Increased fines and demerit points apply for these offences when committed in a school zone. See school zone offences list.
Penalty

Law Cl 68 (c) Cl 68 (d) Cl 84 (1) Cl 84 (1) Cl 84 (2) Cl 84 (2) Cl 84 (2) Cl 84 (2) Cl 84 (3) Cl 84 (5) Cl 86 (1) Cl 86 (3) MAC ACT 1999 Sec 8 (1) Sec 8 (1) Sec 8 (1) MVT ACT 1988 Sec 9 (1)(a) Sec 9 (1)(b) Sec 9 (1)(c) RT (General) Reg 2013 Cl 18 (1) Cl 21 Cl 24 (1) Cl 25 (1) Cl 26 (2)(a) Cl 26 (2)(b) Cl 26 (2)(c) Cl 26 (3)(a) Cl 26 (3)(b) Cl 26 (3)(c) Cl 27 (2) Cl 27 (3) Cl 33 (1) Cl 33 (2) Cl 34 RT (ML&A) Reg 2005 Cl 43A (in respect of requirement of 47 (1) or 61) Cl 48 (1) Cl 52 (4) Cl 59 Cl 62 (a) Cl 62 (b) Cl 62 (c) HV (Adoption of Nat Law) Act 2013 Sec 26 (2) Prot Env (Noise Control) Reg 2008 Cl 17 (1)

Description Not retain copy of vehicle part change/replacement notification Not produce vehicle part change/replacement notification to police DEFECT NOTICES/LABELS Permit vehicle in breach of registration condition Use vehicle in breach of registration condition Use vehicle in breach of minor defect notice Use vehicle in breach of major defect notice Permit vehicle in breach of minor defect notice Permit vehicle in breach of major defect notice Cause/permit use of unregistered vehicle Cause/permit use of vehicle - registration suspended Not provide required notification to Authority Provide false/misleading garage address location UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLES Use uninsured motor vehicle Cause uninsured motor vehicle to be used Permit uninsured motor vehicle to be used UNPAID MOTOR VEHICLE TAX Owner drive/use vehicle with tax unpaid Owner cause driving/use of vehicle with tax unpaid Owner permit driving/use of vehicle with tax unpaid MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES Person (not driver) cause/permit/allow use of transporter at prohibited time Not inspect driver licence Owner did not display bus signs Own school bus without warning system Own bus without door safety system Own bus without safety padding Own bus without field of view system Drive bus without door safety system Drive bus without safety padding Drive bus without field of view system Own bus not comply door closing requirements Drive bus not comply door closing requirements Obscure traffic control device Not remove obstruction from traffic control device Person (not driver) cause/permit unlawful display of turning vehicle sign GENERAL OFFENCES cl Drive light vehicle/light combination contrary to dimension/mass/load restraint requirement Drive/cause lorry not display mass limits Lorry owner not comply with requirement THREE WHEELED VEHICLES & CYCLES Drive three wheeled vehicle/cycle exceed mass CONTROL OF VEHICLE Drive vehicle with insufficient view Drive bike with insufficient view Tow trailer/vehicle not have safe control Refuse to comply with requirement of authorised officer SOUND SYSTEM Drive/use vehicle with sound system emitting offensive noise

Fine level

Fine $

Demerit points

Double demerits

2 2 2 2 5 6 5 6 8 8 2 2 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 2 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 9 2 4 4 4 4 6 2

$101 $101 $101 $101 $304 $405 $304 $405 $607 $607 $101 $101 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $607 $405 $101 $304 $304 $304 $304 $304 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $169 $762 $101 $236 $236 $236 $236 $405 $101 $150 2

1 3

NHVL table - 10 February 2014.xls

Page 13 of 13

You might also like