Demerit Points Schedule Nov2012

DEMERIT POINTS SCHEDULE
State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2000

Traffic Regulation 1962 (Traffic Reg)
Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (TO(RUM) Act)
Transport Operations (Road Use ManagementDriver Licensing) Regulation 2010 (Driver Licensing Reg)
Transport Operations (Road Use ManagementFatigue Management) Regulation 2008 (Fatigue Management Reg)
Transport Operations (Road Use ManagementRoad Rules) Regulation 2009 (Queensland Road Rules)
Transport Operations (Road Use ManagementVehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010 (Vehicle Safety Reg)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
PART 1 8 DEMERIT POINT OFFENCES ...................................................................................................................... 3
1 SPEEDINGMORE THAN 40 KM/H OVER THE SPEED LIMIT........................................................................................ 3
2 SPEEDING3040 KM/H OVER THE SPEED LIMIT ..................................................................................................... 3
3 SPEEDING2030 KM/H OVER THE SPEED LIMIT ..................................................................................................... 3
3A DISOBEYING CLEARANCE SIGN OR LOW CLEARANCE SIGN................................................................................... 3
3AB DRIVER MUST NOT DAMAGE RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE OR OBSTRUCT LEVEL CROSSING........................................ 4
3B LEARNER DRIVING WHILE NOT UNDER DIRECTION OF LICENSED DRIVER ............................................................. 4
4 CARELESS DRIVING .................................................................................................................................................... 5
5 CONTRAVENING CONDITIONS OF EXEMPTION UNDER FATIGUE MANAGEMENT REGULATION .................................. 5
6 CONTRAVENING HIGH-POWERED VEHICLE RESTRICTION........................................................................................... 5
7 CONTRAVENING LATE NIGHT DRIVING RESTRICTION.................................................................................................. 5
8 CONTRAVENING PEER PASSENGER RESTRICTION ..................................................................................................... 6
9 CONTRAVENTION ABOUT RETURNING OR REPLACING ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE OR EXEMPTION NOTICE UNDER
FATIGUE MANAGEMENT REGULATION................................................................................................................................. 6
10 DISOBEYING EMERGENCY TRAFFIC SIGN INSTALLED UNDER TO(RUM) ACT, S 71(1)............................................. 6
11 DISOBEYING PARTICULAR RED OR YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR ARROWS............................................................... 7
12 DISOBEYING STOP OR GIVE WAY SIGN AND OTHER PARTICULAR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES................................. 8
13 DISOBEYING TRAFFIC LANE ARROWS IN ROUNDABOUT........................................................................................... 11
14 DRIVER FAILING TO ENSURE PASSENGER COMPLIES WITH PARTICULAR REQUIREMENT ABOUT WEARING SEAT
BELT OR OCCUPYING SEATING POSITION........................................................................................................................... 11
15 DRIVING ON SAFETY RAMP OR ARRESTER BED WHEN NOT PERMITTED................................................................... 11
16 DRIVING OR PARKING VEHICLE ON A ROAD IN PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES........................................................ 11
17 DRIVING VEHICLE EXCEEDING CARRYING CAPACITY................................................................................................ 12
18 DRIVING WITH PERSON IN OR ON TRAILER OR PROHIBITED PART OF VEHICLE........................................................ 12
19 DRIVING WITH TELEVISION RECEIVER OR VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT VISIBLE OR LIKELY TO DISTRACT......................... 12
20 ENTERING LEVEL CROSSING WHEN TRAIN OR TRAM APPROACHING ....................................................................... 12
21 FAILING TO COMPLY WITH MAXIMUM WORK AND MINIMUM REST REQUIREMENTSCRITICAL RISK BREACH ......... 13
22 FAILING TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS ABOUT WORK RECORDS ...................................................................... 15
23 FAILING TO GIVE WAY, OTHER THAN BY DISOBEYING A TRAFFIC SIGN..................................................................... 16
24 FAILING TO KEEP CLEAR OF POLICE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES........................................................................... 18
25 FAILING TO KEEP LEFT OR KEEP OFF PAINTED ISLAND............................................................................................ 18
26 FAILING TO WEAR HELMET, SEAT BELT OR RESTRAINT ........................................................................................... 18
27 FALSE REPRESENTATION ABOUT ACCREDITATION OR EXEMPTION UNDER FATIGUE MANAGEMENT REGULATION 19
28 IMPROPER TURNS ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
29 PARTICULAR LICENCE HOLDERS USING MOBILE PHONES........................................................................................ 20
30 SPEEDING1320 KM/H OVER THE SPEED LIMIT ................................................................................................... 20
31 USING MOBILE PHONES............................................................................................................................................ 20
32 USING VEHICLE NOT IN SAFE CONDITION ................................................................................................................. 20
33 VEHICLE ENTERING BICYCLE STORAGE AREA BEFORE TRAFFIC LIGHTS SHOWING A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT ............. 20
PART 5 2 DEMERIT POINT OFFENCES .................................................................................................................... 21
34 DRIVING FATIGUE REGULATED HEAVY VEHICLE WHILE IMPAIRED BY FATIGUE........................................................ 21
35 FAILING TO COMPLY WITH MAXIMUM WORK AND MINIMUM REST REQUIREMENTSSEVERE RISK BREACH........... 21
36 FAILING TO DISPLAY OR FIT GREEN P PLATES......................................................................................................... 24
37 FAILING TO DISPLAY OR FIT L PLATES ..................................................................................................................... 24
38 FAILING TO DISPLAY OR FIT RED P PLATES.............................................................................................................. 24
39 FAILING TO GIVE PROPER CHANGE OF DIRECTION SIGNAL ...................................................................................... 24
40 FAILING TO KEEP LEFT.............................................................................................................................................. 25
41 FAILING TO USE SLIP LANE....................................................................................................................................... 26
42 IMPROPER OVERTAKING, PASSING OR DRIVING TO THE RIGHT OF CENTRE OF ROAD.............................................. 26
43 IMPROPER PASSING OR OVERTAKING OF TRAMS ..................................................................................................... 26
44 IMPROPER TURN, OTHER THAN UTURN.................................................................................................................. 27
45 INCREASING SPEED WHEN BEING OVERTAKEN ........................................................................................................ 27
46 INJURIOUS MATTER ON ROADS................................................................................................................................. 28
47 UNNECESSARY NOISE OR SMOKE FROM VEHICLE.................................................................................................... 28
PART 6 1 DEMERIT POINT OFFENCES .................................................................................................................... 28
48 DAZZLING ROAD USERS............................................................................................................................................ 28
49 FAILING TO COMPLY WITH CONDITION STATED ON QUEENSLAND DRIVER LICENCE................................................ 28
50 FAILING TO COMPLY WITH CONDITION OF NON-QUEENSLAND DRIVER LICENCE..................................................... 28
51 FAILING TO DIP HEADLIGHTS .................................................................................................................................... 29
52 FAILING TO HAVE LIGHTS LIT .................................................................................................................................... 29
53 FAILING TO PRODUCE CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FOR DRIVING HIGH-POWERED VEHICLE.................................. 29
54 FAILING TO PRODUCE CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FOR LATE NIGHT DRIVING....................................................... 29
55 FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY....................................................................................................................................... 29
56 IMPROPER VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION OR LOADING.............................................................................. 30
57 SPEEDINGLESS THAN 13 KM/H OVER THE SPEED LIMIT....................................................................................... 30

Department of Transport and Main Roads, Demerit Points Schedule, 30 November 2012 Version 37
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DEMERIT POINTS SCHEDULE

Part 1 8 Demerit point offences

1 Speedingmore than 40 km/h over the speed limit

Queensland Road Rules

Section

Description

Points

Fine

20

Driving more than 40 km/h over the speed limit

8

$1026


2 Speeding3040 km/h over the speed limit


Section

Description

Points

Fine

20

Driving more than 30 km/h, but not more than 40 km/h, over the speed limit

6

$513




Section

Description

Points

Fine

20

Driving more than 20 km/h, but not more than 30 km/h, over the speed limit

4

$366

3A Disobeying clearance sign or low clearance sign


Section

Description

Points

Fine

102(1)

Disobeying clearance sign

4

$440

102(1)

Disobeying low clearance sign

4

$440

4
Part 3 4 Demerit point offences (continued)

3AB Driver must not damage rail infrastructure or obstruct level crossing


Section

Description

Points

Fine

300D(1)

Driver cause damage to infrastructure at railway crossing

4

$880

300D(2)

Driver cause obstruction at a level crossing

4

$880

3B Learner driving while not under direction of licensed driver

Driver Licensing Reg

Section

Description

Points

Fine

4(7)(a)

Learner licence holder fail to ride motorbike under direction of person

4

$176

4(7)(b)

Learner licence holder ride motorbike under direction of person not holding O type licence
more than 1 year

4

$176

4(7)(c)

Learner licence holder ride under direction of person being carried on motorbike other than
as passenger in sidecar

4

$176

5(12)(a)

Learner licence holder driving a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike) while not under
direction of a person holding O type licence for more than 1 year

4

$176

5(12)(b)

Learner licence holder driving a motor vehicle with passenger seating capacity under
direction of person not seated next to learner

4

$176

5


4 Careless driving

TO(RUM) Act

Section

Description

Points

Fine

83

Driving without due care and attention

3

Court
imposed


Section

Description

Points

Fine

80(1)

Driving at an unsafe speed when approaching a childrens crossing

3

Court
imposed

81(1)

Driving at an unsafe speed when approaching a pedestrian crossing

3

Court
imposed

5 Contravening conditions of exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation

Fatigue Management Reg

Section

Description

Points

Fine

167(1)

Person fail to comply with the conditions of work and rest hours or work diary exemption

3

$660

6 Contravening high-powered vehicle restriction


Section

Description

Points

Fine

70(2)

P1 or P2 provisional licence holder under 25 years driving high-powered vehicle when not
holding, or not driving in accordance with, certificate of exemption

3

$330

70(2)

P1 probationary or P1 restricted licence holder driving high-powered vehicle when not

3

$330

70(2)

P2 probationary or P2 restricted licence holder driving high-powered vehicle when not

3

$330

7 Contravening late night driving restriction


Section

Description

Points

Fine

72(3)

Driving between 11pm and 5am when not holding, or not driving in accordance with,
certificate of exemption

3

$330

6

8 Contravening peer passenger restriction


Section

Description

Points

Fine

74(2)

Class C P1 provisional licence holder under 25 years driving motor vehicle between 11pm
and 5am carrying more than 1 passenger under 21 years who is not an immediate family
member of holder

3

$330

74(2)

Holder of class C P1 probationary or P1 restricted licence because of young driver
disqualification offence driving motor vehicle between 11pm and 5am carrying more
than 1 passenger under 21 years who is not an immediate family member of holder

3

$330

9 Contravention about returning or replacing accreditation certificate or exemption notice
under Fatigue Management Regulation


Section

Description

Points Fine

173(2)

Person fail to return accreditation certificate or exemption notice

3

$660

174(1)

Person fail to apply for a replacement accreditation certificate or exemption notice

3

$660

10 Disobeying emergency traffic sign installed under TO(RUM) Act, s 71(1)

TO(RUM) Act

Section

Description

Points

Fine

74(1)

Disobeying an indication given by an official traffic sign installed for the purpose of regulating,
guiding or warning traffic

3

Court
Imposed

7

11 Disobeying particular red or yellow traffic lights or arrows


Section

Description

Points

Fine

56(1)

Failing to stop for a red traffic light

3

$330

56(2)

Failing to stop for a red traffic arrow

3

$330

57(1)

Failing to stop for a yellow traffic light

3

$330

57(2)

Failing to stop for a yellow traffic arrow

3 $330

59(1)

Enter intersection contrary to red traffic light

3

$330

59(1)

Enter marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light

3

$330

60

Enter intersection contrary to red traffic arrow

3 $330

61(2)

Driving past a red traffic arrow at an intersection after being stopped before entering the
intersection

3

$330

61(2)

Driving past a yellow traffic arrow at an intersection after being stopped before entering the
intersection

3

$330

61(2)

Driving past a red traffic light at an intersection after being stopped before entering the
intersection

3

$330

61(2)

Driving past a yellow traffic light at an intersection after being stopped before entering the
intersection

3

$330

66(1)

Disobeying twin red traffic lights (other than at a level crossing)

3

$330

66(4)

Driving past twin red traffic lights after stopping before the lights (other than at a level
crossing)

3

$330

123(a)

Disobeying warning lights at a level crossing

3

$330

152(2)

Driving in a marked lane with an overhead red diagonal cross displayed over the lane

3

$198

152(3)

Failing to leave a marked lane with a flashing red diagonal cross displayed over the lane
(without an excuse)

3

$198

281

Disobeying a red B traffic light (driver of bus or taxi )

3

$330

284

Driving past a red or yellow B traffic light at an intersection after stopping for the light
(driver of bus or taxi)

3

$330

8

12 Disobeying stop or give way sign and other particular traffic control devices


Section

Description

Points

Fine

39(1)

Disobeying a no U-turn sign at a break in dividing strip

3

$88

39(2)

Disobeying a no U-turn sign on a length of road

3

$88

41

Disobeying a no U-turn sign at an intersection without traffic lights

3

$88

63(2)

Disobeying a traffic light-stop sign at an intersection when the traffic lights are not
operating or partly operating

3

$330

67(2)

Failing to stop at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights

3

$330

67(3)

Failing to give way at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights

3

$330

67(4)

Failing to give way when making a turn at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights

3

$330

68(2)

Failing to stop at a stop line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin red lights)

3

$330

68(2)

Failing to stop at a stop sign (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin red lights)

3

$330

68(3)

Failing to give way to a vehicle at a stop line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin
red lights)

3

$330

68(3)

Failing to give way to a vehicle at a stop sign (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin
red lights)

3

$330

68(3)

Failing to give way to a pedestrian at a stop line (other than at an intersection, crossing or
twin red lights)

3

$330

68(3)

Failing to give way to a pedestrian at a stop sign (other than at an intersection, crossing or
twin red lights)

3

$330

69(2)

Failing to give way to approaching vehicles at a give way line at an intersection

3

$330

69(2)

Failing to give way to approaching vehicles at a give way sign at an intersection

3

$330

69(2A)

Failing to give way when turning left from a slip lane

3

$330

69(3)

Failing to give way when turning at a give way line at an intersection

3

$330

69(3)

Failing to give way when turning at a give way sign at an intersection

3

$330

69A

Failing to give way to another driver at a give way line at intersection as required when also
at give way sign

3

$330

69A

Failing to give way to another driver at a give way sign at intersection as required

3

$330

69A

Failing to give way to another driver at a stop line at intersection as required

3

$330

69A

Failing to give way to another driver at a stop sign at intersection as required

3

$330

9

12 Disobeying stop or give way sign and other particular traffic control devices (continued)


Section

Description

Points

Fine

70

Failing to give way when facing a give way line at a bridge

3

$330

70

Failing to give way when facing a give way sign on a length of narrow road

3

$330

71(1)

Failing to give way when facing a give way line (other than at an intersection, bridge or
length of narrow road)

3

$330

71(1)

Failing to give way when facing a give way sign (other than at an intersection, bridge or
length of narrow road)

3

$330

80(2)(a)

Disobeying a hand-held stop sign at a childrens crossing

3

$330

80(3)

Driving past a hand-held stop sign at a childrens crossing after stopping for the sign

3

$330

88(1)

Disobeying a left turn only sign at an intersection

3

$88

88(2)

Disobeying a left lane must turn left sign at an intersection

3

$88

89(1)

Disobeying right turn only sign

3

$88

89(2)

Disobeying right lane must turn right sign

3

$88

90

Disobeying a no turns sign

3

$88

91(1)

Disobeying a no left turn sign

3

$88

91(2)

Disobeying a no right turn sign

3

$88

92(1)

Disobeying a traffic lane arrow

3

$88

93(1)(a)

Driving past a no overtaking or passing sign on a bridge when an oncoming vehicle is on
the bridge

3

$154

93(1)(a)

Driving past a no overtaking or passing sign on a length of road when an oncoming vehicle
is on the road

3

$154

93(1)(b)

Overtaking a vehicle on a bridge that a no overtaking or passing sign is displayed

3

$154

93(1)(b)

Overtaking a vehicle on a length of road that a no overtaking or passing sign is displayed

3

$154

94

Disobeying a no overtaking on bridge sign

3

$154

96(1)

Disobeying a keep clear sign

3

$132

97(1)

Disobeying a no access sign

3

$132

98(1)

Driving in contrary direction to a one-way sign

3

$154

99(1)

Failing to drive left after passing a keep left sign

3

$154

99(2)

Failing to drive right after passing a keep right sign

3

$154

100

Disobeying a no entry sign

3

$154

10

12 Disobeying stop or give way sign and other particular traffic control devices (continued)


Section

Description

Points

Fine

101(1)

Failing to stop at hand held stop sign

3

$330

101(2)

Driving past hand held stop sign being displayed

3

$330

103(1)

Disobeying a bridge load limit sign (gross mass or gross load limit)

3

$110

103(2)

Disobeying a bridge load limit sign (mass per axle group)

3

$110

104(1)

Driving past no trucks sign (GVM limit)

3

$110

104(2)

Driving past no trucks sign (length limit)

3

$110

104(3)

Driving past no trucks sign (Mass or length limit)

3

$110

105

Disobeying a trucks must enter sign

3

$110

106(1)

Disobeying a no buses sign (GVM limit)

3

$110

106(2)

Disobeying a no buses sign (length limit)

3

$110

106(3)

Disobeying a no buses sign (Mass or length)

3

$110

107

Disobeying a buses must enter sign

3

$110

108(1)

Disobeying a trucks and buses must use low gear sign

3

$110

114(1)

Failing to give way when driving in a roundabout

3

$330

114(1)

Failing to give way when entering a roundabout

3

$330

121

Disobeying a stop sign at a level crossing

3

$330

122

Disobeying a give way sign at a level crossing

3

$330

123(b)

Driving under or around the closed gates at a level crossing

3

$330

123(b)

Driving under or around the closing gates at a level crossing

3

$330

123(b)

Driving under or around the opening gates at a level crossing

3

$330

152(1)

Failing to comply with an overhead green diagonal cross displayed over a marked lane

3

$198

152(1)

Failing to comply with an overhead white diagonal cross displayed over a marked lane

3

$198

152(1)

Failing to comply with an overhead yellow diagonal cross displayed over a marked lane

3

$198

282

Failing to stop for a yellow B light

3

$330

286(2)

Proceeding after stopping before an intersection contrary to a red or yellow B light being
displayed at the intersection (driver of bus or taxi)

3

$330

11

13 Disobeying traffic lane arrows in roundabout


Section

Description

Points

Fine

116

Disobeying a traffic lane arrow in a roundabout

3

$88

14 Driver failing to ensure passenger complies with particular requirement about wearing seat belt or
occupying seating position


Section

Description

Points

Fine

265(3)

Driver of a vehicle failing to ensure a passenger at least 16 years wears a seat belt (without
an excuse)

3

$330

265(3)

Driver of a vehicle failing to ensure a passenger at least 16 years occupies seating position
fitted with seatbelt (without an excuse)

3

$330

265(3)

Driver of a vehicle allows passenger at least 16 years to occupy same seating position fitted
with seatbelt as another passenger

3

$330

265(3)

Driver of a vehicle failing to ensure a passenger at least 16 years wears a seat belt properly
adjusted and fastened

3

$330

15 Driving on safety ramp or arrester bed when not permitted


Section

Description

Points

Fine

101A(1)

Driving on arrester bed when not necessary for road safety purposes to do so

3

$154

101A(1)

Driving on safety ramp when not necessary for road safety purposes to do so

3

$154

16 Driving or parking vehicle on a road in particular circumstances

Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg

Section

Description

Points

Fine

5(4)(a)

Drive or park a vehicle on road not fitted with equipment as required by, or mentioned in,
Australian Design Rule 65 or part 11 of the vehicle standards appropriate to the vehicle

3

$440

5(4)(b)

Drive or park a vehicle on road fitted with equipment that does not comply with the
requirements mentioned in, Australian Design Rule 65 or part 11 of the vehicle standards
appropriate to the vehicle

3

$440

12

17 Driving vehicle exceeding carrying capacity

Traffic Reg

Section

Description

Points

Fine

76

Driving a vehicle with more than the maximum number of persons allowed to be carried in the
vehicle

3

$205

76

Driving a vehicle with a load weighing more than the maximum weight to be carried on the
vehicle

3

$205

77(1)(a)

Driving hire vehicle on Fraser Island with more than 7 passengers

3

$330

18 Driving with person in or on trailer or prohibited part of vehicle


Section

Description

Points

Fine

77(1)(d)

Driving hire vehicle on Fraser Island that is carrying a load on the vehicles roof

3

$330

268(4A)

Driving with a passenger in or on a part of a vehicle that is not designed to carry passengers
or goods

3

$205

268(4B)

Driving with a passenger in or on a part of a vehicle that is designed to carry goods when the
part of the vehicle is not enclosed

3

$205

298

Driving a motor vehicle towing a trailer with person in or on trailer

3

$190

19 Driving with television receiver or visual display unit visible or likely to distract


Section

Description

Points

Fine

299(1)(a)

Driving vehicle when image from television or visual display unit visible to driver

3

$146

299(1)(b)

Driving vehicle when image from television or visual display unit likely to distract driver of
another vehicle

3

$146

20 Entering level crossing when train or tram approaching


Section

Description

Points

Fine

123(c)

Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching the level crossing

3

$330

123(c)

Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is on or entering the level crossing

3

$330

123(d)

Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching the level crossing and there is a
likelihood of a collision

3

$330

123(e)

Entering level crossing when crossing blocked

3

$330

123(e)

Entering level crossing when road beyond crossing blocked

3

$330

13

21 Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirementscritical risk breach


Section

Description

Points

Fine

48(2)

Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time of
12 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 13 hrs 30 mins)..............................
72 hrs in any 168 hr period (total work time more than 75 hrs)..........................................
144 hrs in any 336 hr period (total work time more than 147 hrs)......................................

3
3
3

$660
$660
$660

48(2)

Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of
7 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 24 hr period
(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins).............................................................................
(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins)...........................................................................
2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins)...................
2 x night rest breaks taken on consecutive days in any 336 hr period

3

3
3

3

$660

$660
$660

$660

49(2)

Solo driver of bus exceed maximum work time of
12 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 13 hrs 30 mins)
288 hrs in any 672 hr period (total work time more than 291 hrs)

3
3

$660
$660

49(2)

Solo driver of bus rest time less than the minimum of
(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins)............................................................................
6 x night rest breaks in any 168 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins)..................
4 x 24 continuous hrs stationary rest time in any 672 hr period
(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins)

3
3

3

$660
$660

$660

50(2)

Two-up driver exceed maximum work time of
12 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 13 hrs 30 mins)..............................

3
3
3

$660
$660
$660

50(2)

Two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of
5 continuous hrs rest taken either as stationary rest or rest in an approved sleeper berth
while the vehicle is moving in any 24 hr period
24 hrs stationary rest in blocks of at least 7 continuous hrs stationary in any 168 hr
period
at least 7 continuous hrs stationary rest for total 24 hr stationary rest period in
any 168 hr period

3

3

3

3

3
3

3

$660

$660

$660

$660

$660
$660

$660

14

21 Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirementscritical risk breach (continued)


Section

Description

Points Fine

53(2)

BFM solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time of
14 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 15 hrs 30 mins)..
long/night work time of 36 hrs in any 168 hr period
(total long/night work time more than 37 hrs 30 mins)...
144 hrs in any 336 hr period (total work time more than 147 hrs),,,,,,,,,,

3
3

3

$660
$660

$660

53(2)

BFM solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of
24 continuous hrs stationary rest taken after no more than 84 hrs work time in any 336
hr period
(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins)............................................................................

3

3

3

3

3

$660

$660

$660

$660

$660

55(2)

BFM two-up driver exceed maximum work time of
14 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 15 hrs 30 mins) ..............................

3
3
3

$660
$660
$660

55(2)

BFM two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of
10 hrs continuous hrs stationary rest in any 82 hr period
period
(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins)
at least 7 continuous hrs stationary rest for total 24 hr stationary rest period in any 168
hr period

3

3

3

3

3

$660

$660

$660

$660

$660

56(2)

AFM solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time in any period
of
less than 7 days by more than 1 hr 30 mins ......................................................................
7 days or more by more than 3 hrs ....................................................................................

3
3

$660
$660

56(2)

AFM solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum in any
period of less than 7 days by more than 1 hr 30 mins

3

$660

57(2)

of
less than 7 days by more than 30 mins..............................................................................
7 days or more by more than 1 hr......................................................................................

3
3

$660
$660

57(2)

period of less than 7 days by more than 30 mins

3

$660

15


22 Failing to comply with requirements about work records


Section

Description

Points Fine

68(1)

Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle fail to carry a work diary

3

$660

71(1)

Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle fail to record required information in work diary
immediately after starting work

3

$660

72(1)

immediately before or after each work and rest change

3

$660

73(1)

immediately after change of base or record location

3

$660

74

immediately before finishing work

3

$660

102

Person make false or misleading entries in work record

3

$660

103

Person possess or use work record that contains false or misleading entry in material
particular

3

$660

104(1)

Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle possess more than 1 work diary

3

$660

104(2)

Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle record information for same time period in more
than 1 written/electronic work diary

3

$660

105(1)

Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle or record keeper for a driver of fatigue regulated
heavy vehicle possess thing purporting to be work record for the driver

3 Court
Imposed

106

Person falsely represent that work record/entry was made by the person

3

$660

107

Person change or deface entry in work record

3

$660

108(1)

Person make an entry in another driver's work record

3

$660

109

Person destroy work record before required period ends

3

$660

111(1)

Person tamper with operation of an electronic work record

3

$660

112(1)

Person allow another person to tamper with the operation of an electronic work record

3

$660

16

23 Failing to give way, other than by disobeying a traffic sign


Section

Description

Points

Fine

38

Failing to give way when making a U-turn

3

$330

62(1)(a)

Failing to give way to a pedestrian when turning at an intersection with traffic lights

3

$330

62(1)(b)

Failing to give way to a pedestrian when turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign

3

$330

62(1)(b)

Failing to give way to a vehicle when turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign

3

$330

62(1)(c)

Failing to give way to an oncoming vehicle when turning right at an intersection with traffic
lights

3

$330

62(1)(c)

Failing to give way to a vehicle turning left when turning right at an intersection with traffic
lights

3

$330

63(3)

Failing to give way when turning at an intersection without a traffic light-stop sign when the
traffic lights are not operating or partly operating

3

$330

64(a)

Failing to give way to a vehicle on the road being entered at an intersection with a flashing
yellow traffic arrow

3

$330

64(b)

Failing to give way to a pedestrian on the road being entered at an intersection with a
flashing yellow traffic arrow

3

$330

64(c)

Failing to give way to an oncoming vehicle when turning right at an intersection with a

3

$330

64(c)

Failing to give way to a vehicle turning left when turning right at an intersection with a

3

$330

65(2)

Failing to give way at a marked foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light (other than
at an intersection)

3

$330

72(1)

Failing to give way at an intersection (other than a T-intersection or roundabout)

3

$330

73(1)

Failing to give way at a T-intersection

3

$330

74(1)

Failing to give way when entering a road from a road-related area

3

$330

75(1)

Failing to give way when entering a road-related area from a road

3

$330

77(1)

Failing to give way to a bus leaving a bus-stop bay on a road in a built-up area with a
signposted speed limit not more than 70 km/h

3

$198

79(1)

Failing to give way to emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red light

3

$256

17


23 Failing to give way, other than by disobeying a traffic sign (continued)


Section

Description

Points

Fine

79(1)

Failing to give way to emergency vehicle sounding an alarm

3

$256

80(2)(b)

Failing to stop for a pedestrian on a childrens crossing

3

$330

80(4)

Proceeding before a pedestrian has left a childrens crossing after stopping for the pedestrian
on the crossing

3

$330

81(2)

Failing to give way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing

3

$330

83

Failing to give way to a pedestrian in a shared zone

3

$330

84(1)(b)

Failing to give way when driving through a break in a dividing strip

3

$330

85

Failing to give way when entering a turning lane from a painted island

3

$330

86(1)

Failing to give way to another vehicle in a median turning bay when entering the bay

3

$330

87(1)

Failing to give way when moving out from the side or shoulder of a road into a line of traffic

3

$330

87(1)

Failing to give way when moving out from the side or shoulder of a road into a marked lane

3

$330

87(3)

Failing to give way when turning from median strip parking area

3

$330

148(1)

Failing to give way to vehicle travelling in another marked lane

3

$330

148(2)

Failing to give way to a vehicle travelling in another line of traffic

3

$330

148A

Failing to give way to another vehicle in marked lane when diverging to the left in the lane

3

$330

148A

Failing to give way to another vehicle in marked lane when diverging to the right in the lane

3

$330

149

Failing to give way to vehicle in front when merging into line of traffic

3

$330

288(4)

Failing to give way when driving on a path as required

3

$256

289(2)

Failing to give way when driving on a nature strip as required

3

$256

18

24 Failing to keep clear of police and emergency vehicles


Section

Description

Points

Fine

78(1)

Moving into path of emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red light

3

$256

78(1)

Moving into path of emergency vehicle sounding an alarm

3

$256

78(2)

Failing to move out of path of emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red light

3

$256

78(2)

Failing to move out of path of emergency vehicle sounding an alarm

3

$256

25 Failing to keep left or keep off painted island


Section

Description

Points

Fine

132(2)

Failing to keep left of the dividing line on a road (without an excuse)

3

$198

132(3)

Failing to keep left of 2 continuous dividing lines on a road (without an excuse)

3

$198

138(1)

Driving on a painted island (without an excuse)

3

$198

26 Failing to wear helmet, seat belt or restraint


Section

Description

Points

Fine

264(1)

Failing to wear a seat belt when driving a vehicle fitted with a seat belt for the driver

3

$330

265(1)

Passenger at least 16 years failing to wear a seat belt in a vehicle fitted with a seat belt for
the passenger

3

$330

266(1)

Driver of a vehicle failing to ensure a passenger under 16 years wears a seat belt or restraint
(without an excuse)

3

$330

270(1)(a)

Failing to wear a helmet when driving a motorbike

3

$330

270(1)(b)

Driver of a motorbike failing to ensure a passenger wears a helmet

3

$330

270(2)

Passenger on a motorbike failing to wear a helmet

3

$330

19

27 False representation about accreditation or exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation


Section

Description

Points

Fine

175(1)(a)

Person pretend to be holder of BFM or AFM accreditation or exemption

3

$660

175(1)(b)

Person pretend to be authorised to operate under BFM or AFM accreditation or exemption

3

$660

175(2)

Person pretend to be authorised to operate under BFM or AFM accreditation or exemption no
longer in force

3

$660

175(3)(a)

Person possess document falsely purporting to be AFM or BFM accreditation or exemption

3

$660

175(3)(b)

Person possess document falsely purporting to be gazette notice or exemption notice for an
exemption

3

$660

175(3)(c)

Person possess document falsely purporting to be a copy of a document that is an AFM or
BFM accreditation or exemption gazette notice or exemption notice for an exemption

3

$660

175(3)(d)

Person possess document or copy of document falsely purporting to be details about an AFM
or BFM accreditation or exemption

3

$660

28 Improper turns


Section

Description

Points

Fine

29(1)

Turning left contrary to a road marking

3

$88

33(1)

Turning right contrary to a road marking at an intersection (other than a T-intersection)

3

$88

42

Making an improper U-turn at an intersection

3

$88

132(2A)

Driving across single continuous dividing line to perform U-turn

3

$198

132(2A)

Driving across single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line to perform
U-turn

3

$198

132(2A)

Driving across 2 parallel continuous dividing lines to perform a U-turn

3

$198

20

29 Particular licence holders using mobile phones


Section

Description

Points

Fine

68(2)

Class C learner licence holder under 25 years using a mobile phone when driving (other than
in a parked vehicle)

3

$330

68(2)

Class C P1 provisional licence holder under 25 years using a mobile phone when driving
(other than in a parked vehicle)

3

$330

68(2)

Class C P1 probationary licence holder using a mobile phone when driving (other than in a
parked vehicle)

3

$330

68(2)

Class C P1 restricted licence holder using a mobile phone when driving (other than in a
parked vehicle)

3

$330



Section

Description

Points

Fine

20

Driving at least 13 km/h, but not more than 20 km/h, over the speed limit

3

$220

31 Using mobile phones


Section

Description

Points

Fine

300(1)

Driver of a vehicle using a mobile phone (other than in a parked vehicle)

3

$330

32 Using vehicle not in safe condition


Section

Description

Points

Fine

5(1)(a)(iv)

Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle that is not in safe condition

3

$220

33 Vehicle entering bicycle storage area before traffic lights showing a red traffic light


Section

Description

Points

Fine

60A(1)

Entering bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light

3

$330

60A(2)

Entering bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic arrow when turning in direction of arrow

3

$330

21

34 Driving fatigue regulated heavy vehicle while impaired by fatigue


Section

Description

Points

Fine

21

Driver operate fatigue regulated heavy vehicle on road when impaired by fatigue

2 Court
imposed

35 Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirementssevere risk breach


Section

Description

Points

Fine

48(2)

Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time of
12 hrs in any 24 hr period
(total work time more than 13 hrs 15 mins but not more than 13 hr 30 mins)............
72 hrs for any 168 hr period
(total work time more than 74 hrs 30 mins but not more than 75 hrs) .......................
(total work time more than 146 hrs 30 mins but not more than 147 hrs) ...................

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

48(2)

Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of
(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins)...........................
(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins).......................
2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period

2

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

$495

49(2)

Solo driver of bus exceed maximum work time of

2

2

$495

$495

49(2)

Solo driver of bus rest time less than the minimum of
4 x 24 continuous hrs stationary rest time in any 672 hr period

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

22

35 Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirementssevere risk breach (continued)


Section

Description

Points

Fine

50(2)

Two-up driver exceed maximum work time of

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

50(2)

Two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of
5 continuous hrs rest taken either as stationary rest or rest in an approved sleeper berth
while the vehicle is moving in any 24 hr period
(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins) ..................
period
hr period

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

$495

$495

$495

$495

53(2)

BFM solo driver of fatigue management exceed maximum work time of
long/night work time of 36 hrs in any 168 hr period
(total long/night work time more than 37 hrs 15 mins but not more
than 37 hrs 30 mins) ..................................................................................................

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

53(2)

BFM solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of
24 continuous hrs stationary rest taken after no more than 84 hrs work time in any 336
hr period
(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins)..........................

2

2

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

$495

$495

23

35 Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirementssevere risk breach (continued)


Section

Description

Points

Fine

55(2)

BFM two-up driver exceed maximum work time of

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

55(2)

BFM two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of
10 hrs continuous hrs stationary rest in any 82 hr period
(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins) ..................
period
hr period

2

2

2

2

2

$495

$495

$495

$495

$495

56(2)

of
less than 7 days by more than 1 hr 15 mins but less than or equal to 1 hr 30 mins..........
7 days or more by more than 2 hr 30 mins but less than or equal to 3 hrs.......................

2
2

$495
$495

56(2)

period of less than 7 days by more than 1 hr 15 mins but less than or equal to 1 hr 30 mins ...

2

$495

57(2)

of
less than 7 days by more than 15 mins but less than or equal to 30 mins.........................
7 days or more by more than 30 mins but less than or equal to 1 hr................................

2
2

$495
$495

57(2)

period of less than 7 days by more than 15 mins but less than or equal to 30 mins..................

2

$495

24

36 Failing to display or fit green P plates


Section

Description

Points

Fine

62(2)(a)

P2 type licence holder fail to display green plate at rear of motorbike

2

$176

62(2)(b)

P2 type licence holder fail to display green plates to front and rear of car

2

$176

37 Failing to display or fit L plates


Section

Description

Points

Fine

58(a)

Learner licence holder failing to display L plate at rear of a motorbike

2

$176

58(b)

Learner licence holder failing to display L plate at front and rear of vehicle (other than
motorbike)

2

$176

38 Failing to display or fit red P plates


Section

Description

Points

Fine

61(2)(a)

P1 type licence holder fail to display red plate at rear of motorbike

2

$176

61(2)(b)

P1 type licence holder fail to display red plates to front and rear of car

2

$176

39 Failing to give proper change of direction signal


Section

Description

Points

Fine

46(1)

Failing to give a proper left change of direction signal

2

$66

48(1)

Failing to give a proper right change of direction signal

2

$66

53(1)

Failing to give a proper stop signal when stopping

2

$66

53(1)

Failing to give a proper stop signal when suddenly slowing

2

$66

46(1)

Failing to give a proper left change of direction signal

2

$66

48(1)

Failing to give a proper right change of direction signal

2

$66

53(1)

Failing to give a proper stop signal when stopping

2

$88

53(1)

Failing to give a proper stop signal when suddenly slowing

2

$88

25

39 Failing to give proper change of direction signal (continued)


Section

Description

Points

Fine

53(2)

Failing to give a proper stop signal for sufficient time when stopping

2

$88

53(2)

Failing to give a proper stop signal for sufficient time when suddenly slowing

2

$88

53(3)

Failing to give a proper stop signal when suddenly stopping while slowing

2

$88

112(2)

Failing to give a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout

2

$66

112(3)

Failing to continue to give a left change of direction signal until after leaving a roundabout

2

$66

113(2)

Failing to give a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout

2

$66

113(3)

Failing to continue to give a right change of direction signal when in a roundabout

2

$66

117(1)

Failing to give a left change of direction signal when changing lines of traffic in a
roundabout

2

$66

117(1)

Failing to give a left change of direction signal when changing marked lanes in roundabout

2

$66

117(2)

Failing to give a right change of direction signal when changing lines of traffic in a
roundabout

2

$66

117(2)

Failing to give a right change of direction signal when changing marked lanes in a
roundabout

2

$66

118(1)

Failing to give a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout

2

$66

40 Failing to keep left


Section

Description

Points

Fine

115(1)

Failing to drive to the left of the island in a roundabout

2

$66

129(1)

Failing to keep left on a road (other than a multi-lane road)

2

$88

129(1)

Failing to keep left on a road (other than a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in
direction as driver)

2

$88

130(2)

Driving in the right lane on a multi-lane road with a signposted speed limit more than 80 km/h
(without an excuse)

2

$66

135(1)

Failing to keep left of a median strip (without an excuse)

2

$88

136

Driving in the contrary direction on a one-way service road

2

$88

26

41 Failing to use slip lane


Section

Description

Points

Fine

28(1A)

Failing to turn left at intersection on multi lane road from slip lane on the multi lane road

2

$66

28(1A)

Failing to turn left at intersection from left lane of multi lane road when slip lane on the multi
lane road is obstructed

2

$66

42 Improper overtaking, passing or driving to the right of centre of road


Section

Description

Points

Fine

131(1)

Failing to drive to the left of an oncoming vehicle (without an excuse)

2

$44

132(1)

Failing to drive to the left of the centre of a 2-way road without a dividing line (without an
excuse)

2

$88

132(1)

Failing to drive to the left of the centre of a 2-way road without a median strip (without an
excuse)

2

$88

140

Overtaking a vehicle when unsafe to do so

2

$154

141(1)

Overtaking on the left of a vehicle turning left (without an excuse)

2

$154

142(1)

Overtaking on the right of a vehicle turning right (without an excuse)

2

$154

143(1)

Overtaking on the left of a vehicle turning left that is displaying a do not overtake turning
vehicle sign when unsafe to do so

2

$154

143(2)

Overtaking on the right of a vehicle turning right that is displaying a do not overtake turning
vehicle sign when unsafe to do so

2

$154

144

Failing to keep a safe distance from a vehicle when overtaking the vehicle

2

$154

43 Improper passing or overtaking of trams


Section

Description

Points

Fine

160(2)

Passing or overtaking a tram improperly

2

Court
imposed

160(3)


2

Court
imposed

161(2)


2

Court
imposed

161(3)


2

Court
imposed

27

43 Improper passing or overtaking of trams (continued)


Section

Description

Points

Fine

163(2)

Failing to stop before passing rear of a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at
far left side of road when driving behind rear of tram

2

Court
imposed

163(3)

Driving past a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road when
pedestrians are crossing road between tram tracks and far left side of road when driving
behind rear of tram

2

Court
imposed

163(4)

Driving past tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road at a
speed over 10 km/h when driving behind rear of tram

2

Court
imposed

164(2)

Failing to stop for tram that stops at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road
when driving alongside or overtaking tram

2

Court
imposed

164(3)

Driving past or overtaking tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of
road when pedestrians are crossing road between tram tracks and far left side of road when
previously driving alongside or overtaking tram

2

Court
imposed

164(4)

Driving past tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road at a
speed over 10 km/h when previously driving alongside or overtaking tram

2

Court
imposed

44 Improper turn, other than Uturn


Section

Description

Points

Fine

27(1)

Making an improper left turn

2

$66

28(1)

Making an improper left turn from a multi-lane road

2

$66

31(1)

Making an improper right turn

2

$66

32(1)

Making an improper right turn from a multi-lane road

2

$66

37

Starting a U-turn when unsafe to do so

2

$88

40

Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights

2

$88

111(1)

Making an improper entry into a roundabout from a multi-lane road

2

$66

111(1)

Making an improper entry into a roundabout from a road with 2 or more lines of traffic
travelling in same direction

2

$66

45 Increasing speed when being overtaken


Section

Description

Points

Fine

145

Increasing speed when being overtaken

2

$66

28

46 Injurious matter on roads

TO(RUM) Act

Section

Description

Points Fine

137(1)

Depositing injurious matter on a road

2

$330

137(1)

Dropping injurious matter on a road

2

$330

47 Unnecessary noise or smoke from vehicle


Section

Description

Points

Fine

291(1)(a)

Driving a motor vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke

2

$352

291(1)(b)

Wilfully starting or driving a motor vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke

2

$352


48 Dazzling road users


Section

Description

Points

Fine

219

Using lights on a motor vehicle that dazzle other road users

1

$44

49 Failing to comply with condition stated on Queensland driver licence


Section

Description

Points

Fine

25(2)

Failing to comply with a condition stated on a Queensland driver licence

1

$110

50 Failing to comply with condition of non-Queensland driver licence


Section

Description

Points

Fine

128(2)

Failing to comply with a condition of a non-Queensland driver licence

1

$110

29

51 Failing to dip headlights


Section

Description

Points

Fine

218(1)(a)

Failing to dip headlights when travelling behind another vehicle

1

$44

218(1)(b)

Failing to dip headlights for an oncoming vehicle

1

$44

52 Failing to have lights lit


Section

Description

Points

Fine

215(1)

Failing to have lights on motor vehicle lit in hazardous conditions

1

$44

215(1)

Failing to have lights on motor vehicle lit at night

1

$44

53 Failing to produce certificate of exemption for driving high-powered vehicle


Section

Description

Points

Fine

70(4)

Failing to comply with requirement to produce certificate of exemption for driving
high-powered vehicle to police officer

1

$176

54 Failing to produce certificate of exemption for late night driving


Section

Description

Points

Fine

72(6)

Failing to comply with requirement to produce certificate of exemption for late night driving to
police officer

1

$176

55 Following too closely


Section

Description

Points

Fine

126

Following too closely to the vehicle in front

1 $256

127(1)

Driver of a long vehicle following too closely to another long vehicle

1

$256

30

56 Improper vehicle equipment, construction or loading


Section

Description

Points

Fine

5(1)(a)(i)

Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle that is not fitted with equipment required by the vehicle
standards

1

$110

5(1)(a)(ii)

Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle fitted with required equipment that does not comply
with the vehicle standards

1

$110

5(1)(a)(iii)

Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle that is not constructed and loaded to comply with the
vehicle standards

1

$110

5(1)(a)(v)

Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle fitted with optional equipment that does not comply
with the vehicle standards

1

$110

5(1)(a)(vi)

Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle when stationary noise level is not more than 10dB(A)
above the vehicle standards

1

$110
5(1)(a)(vi) Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle when stationary noise level is at least 10dB(A) above
the vehicle standards
1 $220

5(1)(b)

Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle that is defective but not unsafe

1

$110

10(1)(d)

Modifying a silencing device fitted to a motor vehicle to reduce the effectiveness of device
(without an excuse)

1

$66

11

Driving a motor vehicle with a modified silencing device that is ineffective

1

$66

57 Speedingless than 13 km/h over the speed limit


Section

Description

Points

Fine

20

Driving less than 13 km/h over the speed limit

1

$146

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