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Traffic Penalties updated May 2014

Traffic offences and penalties

(last updated May 2014)

VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT 2001 (SA) p 2 TIME LIMIT TO LAY COMPLAINTS p 2 MOTOR VEHICLES ACT 1959 (SA) p 3 MOTOR VEHICLES ACT REGULATIONS 2010 (SA) p 9 CRIMINAL LAW (SENTENCING) ACT 1988 (SA) p 10 CRIMINAL LAW CONSOLIDATION ACT 1935 (SA) p 10 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961 (SA) p 11 AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES (SA) p 18 ROAD TRAFFIC (MISCELLANEOUS) REGULATIONS 1999 (SA) p 38 HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (SA) (EXPIATION FEES) REGULATIONS 2013 p 39 ROAD TRAFFIC (ROAD RULES-ANCILLARY AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS)REGULATIONS 1999 (SA) p 42


In this penalty summary document Maximum penalties are noted unless stated otherwise.

A levy is an addition to any penalty and is charged under the Victims of Crime Act 2001 (SA).

In addition to any fine, and the victims of crime levy, court costs and administrative charges are payable which will vary depending on the number of charges.

VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT 2001 (SA) VICTIMS OF CRIME (FUND AND LEVY) REGULATIONS 2003 (SA)

Victims of Crime Levy as at May 2014: Expiated offence $60 Summary offence $160 Indictable offence $260 Payable by youth $100 or $180

(per offence)

TIME LIMITS TO LAY COMPLAINTS s 52 SUMMARY PROCEDURES ACT 1921 (SA):

52—Limitation on time in which proceedings may be commenced (1) Subject to any provision of an Act to the contrary, if a person is to be prosecuted for a summary offence, the proceedings must be commenced within the following time limits: (a) in the case of an expiable offence— (i) if an expiation notice was given to the person—the proceedings must be commenced within 6 months of the expiry of the expiation period specified in the notice; (ii) if an expiation notice was not given to the person—the proceedings must be commenced within 6 months of the date on which the

offence is alleged to have been committed;

(b) in the case of an offence that is not expiable—the proceedings must be commenced within 2 years of the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), an expiation notice is to be taken into account despite its subsequent withdrawal except if the notice of withdrawal specifies that it is withdrawn because— (a) the issuing authority has received a statutory declaration or other document sent to the authority by the alleged offender in accordance with a notice required by law to accompany the expiation notice or expiation reminder notice; or (b) it has become apparent that the alleged offender did not receive the notice until after the expiation period, or has never received it, as a result of error on the part of the authority or failure of the postal system,

(in which case the withdrawn expiation notice is to be disregarded).


MOTOR VEHICLES ACT 1959 (SA)

Registration

Section Offence Gaol Licence Fine EXP. Demerit

7(7) Contravening/fail to comply with condition to

which the delegation is subject (Registrar of

Motor Vehicles and Deputy Registrars) 2 years - $10,000 - -

9(1) Drive unregistered (see also uninsured s.102) - - $7500 $335 -

9(3) Unregistered vehicle found standing on a road - - $7500 $335 -

12(2c) Drive agricultural machine on road without

registration/insurance and fails to provide

public liability insurance - - $750 - -

12B(3) Fail to produce evidence of public liability

Insurance - - $750 - -

16(9) Fail to carry permit allowing vehicle to be - - $750 $123 -

driven without registration

16(11) Contravene permit requirements - - $750 $102 -

23A Sell motor vehicle without report lodged - - $750 - -

41(2) Misuse of vehicle reg. at reduced fees - - $750 - -

41(2a) Contravene/fail to comply with condition of

registration - - $750 - -

43A(3) Causing or permitting unregistered heavy

vehicle to be driven on road - - $2,500 $335 -

43A(7) Failing to carry temporary configuration

certificate in vehicle or to produce it for

inspection by police officer or authorised officer - - $250 $50 -

44(4) Fail to notify of modifications etc. - - $750 - -

44(4a) Fail to comply with notice under sub-s (1a) - - $750 - -

47(1) Drive without number plate - - $5000 $619 -

47(1a) Registered owner/operator contravening duty to

carry number plates - - $5000 $619

47A(7) Display improper plate - - $5000 $619 -

47B(2) Sell/supply number plate without authority - - $5000 $619 -

47C(3) Failing to comply with direction of Registrar

to return number plates - - $5,000 $280 -

47D(1)(a) Drive bearing number plate not allotted to vehicle - - $5000 $619 -

47D(1)(b) Drive bearing defaced/mutilated number plate - - $5000 $619 -

47D(1)(c) Drive bearing colourable imitation of number plate - - $5000 $619 -

47D(1)(d) Possession of number plate or resemblance

without lawful excuse - - $5000 $619 -

47D(2) Registered owner/operator contravening duty

to carry legible number plates - - $5000 $619



48(1b) Failure to destroy previously issued label $250

48(3) Drive on road with heavy vehicle without

Registration label - - $750 $123 -

48(3a) Registered owner/operator fail comply with

directions at to reg. label - - $750 $123

52(3) Failure to return or destroy reg. label - - $750 - -

53 Drive invalid/ imitation/ altered reg. label - - $750 $119 -

53(1)(a) Drive vehicle with reg label or permit that is no

longer in force or issued in respect to another vehicle - - $750 $119 -

53(1)(b) Drive vehicle with reg label or permit that has been

defaced/altered/mutilated - - $750 $119 -

53(1)(c) Drive vehicle with colourable imitation of reg. label

or permit - - $750 $119 -

53(1)(d) Possess resemblance of reg. label or permit

without lawful excuse - - $750 $119 -

53(1a) Registered owner/operator contravening duty to

hold valid reg. label or permit - - $750 $119 -

56 Fail to notify within 7 days of selling of vehicle or

fail to give reg. papers to buyer - - $1250 $234 -

57 Where reg papers given to buyer fail to sign or

notify within 7 days - - $1250 - -

66(2) Improper use of General Traders Plates

Driver & Owner of the T/P each liable - - $1250 $119 -

70(2) Fail to surrender Traders Plates - - $750 - -

71(1) Not notify w/in 7 days of acquisition of T/Plates - - $750 - -

71B(2) Failure to return replacement plate, certificate or label

upon finding original - - $250 $119

72A(2) Acting as qualified supervising driver while drunk/drug- - $1250 $243

Licences


74(1) Drive without appropriate licence - - $1250 $425 -

74(2) Drive without licence (never authorised) - - $2500

Subsequent offence 1 yr - $5000

74(2a) Drive without licence having served disqual for 1 yr $5000 n/a -

serious drink driving offence

75AA If obtain interstate licence S.A. licence may be cancelled

If obtain S.A. licence, interstate licence may be cancelled

(person is given choice) (must be surrendered) - - - - -


Learners Permit


75A(14) Contravening conditions of learner’s permit - - $1250 $327

75A(15) Drive motor bike or vehicle without ‘L’ plates - - $1250 -

- with only one ‘L’ plate - - - $191 -

- with no ‘L’ plates - - - $327 - 75A(16) Must not exceed 100 kph - - $1250 - -

Driver Impairments


80(5) Contravene condition or restriction of temporary driving permit -- $1250 - -

81(4) Contravene endorsed condition ( pursuant s.81) - - $1250 $327 -

Provisional Licences


81A (13) Contravening condition of provisional license - - $1250 $327

81A(14) Must not exceed 100 km/h - - $1250 - -

(15)(a) Driving motor bike with no ‘P’ plate - - $1250 $327

(15)(b) Driving with only 1 ‘P’ plate - - $1250 $191

(16) Must not drive high powered vehicle - - $1250 $327 -

Probational Licences (applied for after a period of disqualification)

81AB(5) Contravening condition of probationary licence - - $ 1250 $327 -

81AB(1)(a) must carry licence $ 1250 - -

81AB(1)(b) 0.0 alcohol $ 1250 - -

81AB(1)(c) incur 2 or demerit points $ 1250 - -

81AB(3) minimum period of 12 mths or more if ordered by court

81AB(3a) if Interlock scheme, further condition to carry P plates $ 1250 -

81B(1) (i) Breach Learner or Probationary conditions

or incur 4 or more demerit points while holder of

learner or provisional licence 6 mths - - -

(ii) Breach Learner or Probationary conditions or incur

2 or more demerit points while holder of a Probationary

licence 6 mths - - -

81B(3) Fail to attend lecture - - $750 $104 -

81H(1) Contravening conditions of mandatory alcohol interlock scheme $2500 - -

81H(2) Assisting holder of alcohol interlock scheme to operate vehicle $2500

82 Registrar may refuse to issue, cancel or suspend

licence or permit or impose conditions where person

has prior traffic offences and necessary to prevent accident or re-offending

83 If disqualified or suspended interstate, licence cancelled or suspended in SA

91(5) Drive susp./ disq. court may disq. or fine 6 mths n.p. n.p. - -

subsequent offence 2 years n.p. n.p. - -


Produce Licence


96(1) Fail to produce lic. forthwith or within 48 hours - - $1250 $175 - 96(3) Falsely claim to hold particular licence - - $750 - -

97(1) Fail to produce licence in court - - $1250 - -

97A(3) Foreign or interstate licence holder fail to carry lic.

at all times/ fail to obtain SA licence - - $1250 $175 -

98AAA(1) Fail carry lic. driving heavy veh. Defence if within

80 kms of drivers farm and outside metro Adelaide - - $1250 $175 -

Driving Instruction


98AA Driving instruct. must carry licence at all times - - $750 - -

98AAB Fail to carry learners, provisional or probationary licence - $1250 $175 -

98AAD Possess falsely obtained licence/learner’s permit $2500

98AAE unlawful alteration/damage to licence/learner’s permit void $2500

98AAF Duty to notify Registrar of illness that may impair driving - $750 - -

98A Accept fee etc. to teach person to drive without

current motor driving instructor's licence - - $750 - -

Demerit Points


98B(3) If convicted of 2 or more offences, only incur demerit points for the offence that attracts the

most points

98(4) If offence is trifling, court may reduce or not

award any points

98BB Interstate points are included

98BC Within 3 yrs incur 12 or more demerit points - 3, 4 or 5 mths

98BE(1) notice does not take effect if person makes election

under subsection (2)

98BE(2) person may elect to accept good behaviour condition

for 12 months –

within 21 days of the date specified on the notice OR

with the permission of the Registrar, within 28 days

of the date specified on the notice

98BE(2a) if a person incurs 2 or more demerits in relation to one

or more offences whilst on good behaviour condition

Registrar must give notice that person is disqualified

holding or obtaining licence for a period of twice the

original disqualification period

98BE(5) Where disqualification under s 98BC or good behaviour

condition has taken effect the following points are

discounted –

all demerit points in respect of the offence that brought

the aggregate to 12 or more;

all demerit points in respect of offences committed

prior to the time at which the person committed that


offence

98BH Court must not take demerit points into account

in determining penalty

Tow Trucks


98D Operate t/t within pres area w/out cert. - - $1250 - -

98H Breach conditions of T/T cert. - - $750 - -

98K Temp T/T cert. Breach - - $750 - -

98L Failure to comply form of cert - - $750 - -

98MA Failure to return cert - - $750 - -

98MC Employer fails to give notice to reg. and/or

allow unlicensed operator of tow truck - - $750 - -

98MD Attend MVA w/out cert./ direction to attend - - $10,000 - -

98MD(4) Fail to leave scene of MVA - - $1250 - -

98ME Remove veh not accord with Act - - $10,000 - -

(3)(4)(5) not use shortest route/interfere/ alter - - $1250 - -

(7)(9)(12)breach authority, breach police directions - - $1250 - -

(13)(14) Driver/Op fail to complete, lodge & retain auth - - $1250 - -

98MF/MGStore veh. other than at reg. premises - - $1250 - - 98MH Solicit to store, wreck/ repair/ quote w/in 12 hrs of - - $1250 - - MV accident 98MI/MJ Fail when paid to give vehicle to owner/

accident spotting(tow trucks). - - $2500 98MK Repairing, storing, quoting vehicle illegally - - $10,000 - - 98ML Fail attach cert. to uniform/prod cert. forthwith - - $750 - -

98N Contravention trade plates T/T - - $750 - - 98O Unauthorised person in truck - - $750 - - 98P(4) Assault, hinder, refuse or fail answer truth

to inspector - - $20,000 98P(4a) Abuse threaten, insult language to inspector - - $750 - - 98PA Fail attend/produce inform. when req. by Inspt. - - $2500 - -

Disabled Parking


98U Falsely use disabled persons parking permit - - $750 - -

98V Fail return disabled parking permit on demand - - $750 - -

Third Party Insurance


99A(7) 3rd ppi conc holder must advise of change

in circumstances affecting eligibility - - $750 - -

99A(8)(a)Insurance remains in force 30 days after rego expires - - - - -

102(1) Drive Uninsured vehicle - - $10000 $619 -

102(2) Uninsured motor vehicle standing on a road - - $10000 $619 -

Under s.99A(8)(9, ins has 30 day grace period after expiry of registration. 12 mths to initiate drive uninsured

proceedings. See also s.9 drive unregistered, also s.62B CLCA if fine default.

110(8) Fail to give name etc of personal injury insurer - - $250 - -

124(2) Fail notify ALLIANZ as soon as prac of MVA (time, place,

circ, name/add of injured and witnesses) 3 mths - $1250 - -

(3a) Fail to cooperate with insurer - - $5000 - -


(4) Fail give notice of claim to ALLIANZ as soon as prac - - $750 - -

(5) Fail produce on demand lic, ins cert. to ALLIANZ - - $750 - -

(6) False or misleading info to prescribed people 12 mths - $50 000 - -

(6a) False or misleading info to insurer 12 mths - $50 000 - -

124A(1) Recklessness, DUI or PCA (.15 or more)

ALLIANZ may recover monies paid

(2) Other breach of Ins. conditions ALLIANZ may recover

such proportion of monies paid as is just.

124AB Insured who is more than 25% liable must pay an

excess of $460

127A(9) Charge over prescribed amount for medical

services to a person with injury from vehicle - - $1250 - -

128(2) Does not comply with notice for information - - $750 - -

128(3) failure of insurer to give information to minister

upon request or furnish false information $750

134 Person acting on injury claim illegally - - $750 - -

Supplementary provisions.


135 False or misleading statements etc

pursuant to MVA (see also s38 RTA) 6 mths - $5000 - -

135A Give or receive bribe etc pursuant to

administration of MVA 6 mths - $2500 - -

136(1) Fail to notify change of address within 14 days - - $1250 $172 -

(2) Duty to notify address (business ) - - $1250 $172 -

136(2a) Fail to notify change of business address - - $1250 $172

136(2b) Duty to notify change (garage address) - - $1250 $172 -

(2c) Duty to notify change of operator - - $1250 $172 -

(2d) Fail to notify change of postal address - - $1250 $172 -

137 Fail to truly answer re use of vehicle with

Traders Plates or concession registration - - $750 - -

137A Failure to provide evidence of design etc of motor vehicle $750

138 Obligation to provide information - - $750 - -

138B Effect of dishonoured cheques - - $750 - -

139 Contravention code of practice for MV examiners - - $5000 - -

139BA Fail to produce licence or permit

to Registrar following disq. - - $1250 - -

139D Breach confidentiality (administration) - - $5000 - -

139G Inspector uses offensive language or hinders/obstructs/

uses/threatens to use force $1250

143 Person who causes or permits contravention

of MV Act 1959 is also guilty of that offence - - liable to penalty

** expiation fee will be that prescribed for the expiable offence for that offence ** -


MOTOR VEHICLES REGULATIONS 2010


9(2) Driving self-propelled elevating work platform

without registration or insurance and does

not provide proof of public liability insurance - - $750 - -

32(1) Possess/display imitation traders plate - - $1250 - -

32(2) Sell/supply trade plates without Minister’s approval - - $1250 - -

36(1) Drive vehicle with number plate obscured - - $2500 $425 -

36(4) Drive vehicle with bike rack number plate obscured - - $2500 $425 -

45(9) Failure to carry/produce licence when driving - - $1250 - -

motor home

50(2) Drive vehicle with L plates if not learner driver - - $1250 - -

51(2) Drive vehicle with P plates if not holder of provisional/ - - $1250 - -

probationary licence

55C Surrender certificate of exemption for high

Powered vehicle certificate - - $1250 - -

55D Comply with certificate for high powered vehicle

Exemption - - $1250 - -

55E Failure to carry or produce certificate of exemption - - $1250 $191 -

while driving a high powered vehicle

55F Produce certificate for high powered vehicle

Exemption - - $1250 - -

55G False or misleading evidence/statement to

Receive high powered vehicle exemption certificate - - $1250 - -

55H Possession of altered/damaged certificate for high

Powered vehicle exemption - - $1250 - -

74 Failure to notify Registrar of written-off vehicle etc

-- in course of trade or business - - $2500 - -

-- in any other case - - $1250 $283 -

75 Drive written-off vehicle on road

-- in course of trade or business - - $2500 - -

-- in any other case - - $1250 $283 -

81A(16) Holder of P1 or P2 licence under age of 25 driving - - $1250 - -

high powered vehicle

91 Alter, deface or destroy permit or label - - $1250 - -


CRIMINAL LAW (SENTENCING) ACT 1988 (SA)


70M Debtors driver's licence may be suspended to take effect 14 days from the day the

determination was made - - - - -

70N Restrictions on conducting business with Reg of MV exemptions - transfer rego from debtor, renew rego where joint owner - - - - -

CRIMINAL LAW CONSOLIDATION ACT 1935 (SA)


19A(1) Death by dangerous driving 1st offence (basic) 15 yr 10 yr min n.p - -

1st offence (aggravated) Life 10 yr min

Not a motor vehicle/vessel 7 yr

19A(3) Grievous injury by dangerous driving 1st offence (basic) 15 yr 10 yr min n.p - - 1

st offence (aggravated) Life 10 yr min n.p - -

19A(3) Injury by dangerous driving of motor vehicle 1st offence (basic) 5 yr 1 yr min n.p - - 1

st offence (aggravated) 7 yr 3 yr min n.p - -

Not a motor vehicle/vessel 5 yr - n.p. - -

19AB Leaving Acc scene – death/harm 1

st offence 15yrs 10 yr min - - -

Subsequent offence Life 10 yr min - - - Not a motor vehicle/vessel 7 yrs 19AB Leaving Acc scene – minor 1

st offence 5 yrs 1 yr min - - -

Subsequent offence 7 yrs 3 yr min - - - Not a motor vehicle/vessel 5 yrs 19AC Driving to escape police Basic offence 3 yrs 2 yr min - - - Aggravated offence 5 yrs 2 yr min - - - 19AD Street Racing Basic Offence 3 yrs 1 yr min - - - Aggravated/subsequent offence 5 yrs 3 yr min - - -

Illegal use/interference.

86A 1st offence 2 yrs 12 mth min n.p - -

subsequent (any period) 3 mth min/ 12 mth min n.p - -

4 yrs max

Subsequent Offences

Any prior offence of causing death or grievous injury may be considered in determining a subsequent offence.

Self induced intoxication (alcohol or drugs) does not provide a defence on basis of mental element except where

drug is supplied on prescription and consumed in accordance thereof.


ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1961 (SA)

Section Description of offence against Act Gaol

Licence Fine

Exp. Demerit

21(1) Offences relating to traffic control devices 12 mths

- 5000 - -

33(9) Disobey police special occasion - - 2500 247 -

40 Return of identification cards 2500

40H(5)

40I(2)

40J(3)

40K(5)

40V(4)

40W(4)

40X(3)

40Y(5)

Failure to stop or comply with other order of auth. officer

Failure to comply with order to move vehicle

Failure to comply with order to move vehicle if obstructing

Failure to comply with order to leave vehicle

- if direction relates to heavy vehicle

- if direction relates to light vehicle

Giving false information or failing to provide name or other

personal details

Failure to comply with request to produce records or devices

Failure to provide information about vehicle, load or equipment

Failure to provide reasonable assistance for inspection

5000

5000

5000

5000

5000

5000

10 000

10 000

600

247

664

664

600

600

3

3

3

41M Obstructing/hindering authorised officers/police

10 000

41N Impersonating authorised officers 10 000

43(1) Failing to stop and give assistance immediately after accident involving injury or death

5 yrs

min

12mths

-

5

44A Procuring use of a vehicle by fraud 6 mths - 300 - -

44B Misuse of Motor Vehicle 4

45 Driving without due care or attention, etc.

- For a basic offence

- For an aggravated offence

-

12 mths

-

min

6 mths

2500

- 3

45A Excessive speed (over 45Kmh)

1st offence

Subsequent offence (within 5 yrs)

If vehicle being driven is a road train driven on prescribed road

In any other case

6 mths

2yrs

1100-1500

1200-1700

1030

927

9

46 Reckless and dangerous driving

Subsequent offence (within 5 yrs)

2 yrs 12 mths

3 yrs min

6

47 Driving under influence

First offence 3 mths min 1100- - 6


12mths 1600

Subsequent offence 6 mths min 3 years

1900-2900

- 6

Where vehicle is not a motor vehicle, eg bicycle

- - 500 - -

47B Driving whilst having prescribed concentration of alcohol in blood

Category 1 offence - 0.05 to 0.079

First offence

-

Min 3 mths

1100

548

4


Second offence

-

min 6 mths

1100

4


Third offence

-

Min 9 mths

1100

4


Subsequent offence

-

min

12 mths

1100

4

Category 2 offence – 0.08 to 0.149

First offence

-

min 6mths

900-1300

-

5


Second offence

-

Min

12 mths

1100-1600

-

5


Third offence

-

Min

2 yrs

1500-2200

-

5


Subsequent offence

-

Min

2 yrs

1500-2200

-

5

Category 3 offence – 0.15 over

First offence

-

min 12mths

1100-1600

-

6


Second offence

-

Min

3 yrs

1600-2400

6


Third offence

-

Min

3 yrs

1900-2900

6


Subsequent offence

-

Min

3 yrs

1900-2900

6

47BA Driving with prescribed drug in oral fluid or blood

548

First offence

Min

3 mths

900-1300

4

Second offence

Min

6 mths

1100-1600

4

Third offence

Min

12 mths

1500-2200

4

Subsequent offence

Min

2 yrs

1500-2200

4


47E(2a) Failing to comply with subsection 2 direction

2900

47E(3) Refusing or failing to comply with direction of a member of police force in relation to alcotest or breath analysis

- First Offence - min 12 mths

1100-1600

- 6

- Subsequent Offence - Min 3 yrs 1900-2900

- 6

47EAA(4) Failing to comply with subsection 3 direction (drug screening test/oral fluid analysis and blood test)

- - 2900

47EAA(9) Refuse/fail to comply with drug screening test/oral fluid analysis and blood test

-First Offence

-Subsequent Offence

- -

900-1300

1500-2200

6

47I(14) Refusing or failing to comply with request to submit to taking of sample of blood involved in accident

- First Offence - min 12mths

1100-1600

- 6

- Subsequent Offence - min 3yrs 1900-2900

- 6

In any other case - - 500 - 6

47IA Failing of certain offenders to attend lectures

- - 250 - -

47J Alcoholic assessments

If person convicted of a prescribed offence (ss.47(1),47B (not .05-.079 offence) ,47E or 47I) committed in the prescribed area (Adelaide metro. area) within 3 years of a previous prescribed offence (dates - commission to commission), the Court must before imposing penalty order an alcoholic assessment. If offender is assessed as being alcohol dependent the Court must disqualify the offender until further order. The offender cannot re-apply for a licence until (1) waiting the minimum disqualification period for the offence and (2) first obtaining an alcoholic assessment stating that the offender is no longer alcoholic dependent.

First Offences s.47 Lesser disq. only if 1st offence and trifling (1 month min)

Second Offences s.47 2nd offence if a previous offence under ss47(1), 47B(1), 47E(3), 47I(14) within 5 years (commission to commission).

Presumption s.47B(2) If BA within 2 hours, presumed to be alcohol level at time of offence. Under section 47G, no evidence can be called to rebut presumption except blood sample.

Trifling Lesser disqualification if 1st offence and trifling (1 month min.)

53B(1) Selling radar detector or jammer or storing or offering radar detector or jammer for sale

-

-

2500

384

-


79B Evidence from photographic detection device suggests motor vehicle involved in incident

If red light 3

Red light/ speeding offence (body corporate)

If speeding by less than 10kph -

by 10 kph or more but less than 20kph

by 20kph or more but less than 30kph

by 30 kph or more

5000 Amount equal to sum in alleged

offences + 600

2

3

5

7

Red light/ speeding offence (private)

If speeding by less than 10kph -

by 10 kph or more but less than 20kph


by 30 kph or more

4000 Amount equal to sum in alleged offences

2

3

5

7

In any other case (body corporate) 4000 Amount equal to sum in alleged

offences + 300

In any other case (private) 3000 Amount equal to sum in alleged offences

79C Interfering with photographic detection devices

12 mths

- 5000 - -

82(1) Speeding while passing school bus

Exceeding the speed-limit while passing a school bus—

2500

by less than 10 kph - - 2500 155 2

by 10 kph or more but less than 20 kph - - 2500 340 3


By more than 30 kph 824 7

83(1)(a) Speeding past an emergency vehicle

Exceeding a ‘safe speed’ and in any event no more than 40 km/h while passing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights—

by less than 10 kph - - 2500 155 2

by 10 kph or more but less than 20 kph

- - 2500 340 3

by 20 kph or more but less than 30 kph

- - 2500 690 5

By more than 30 kph 824 7


83(1)(b) Speeding past an emergency vehicle (40)

Exceeding lesser speed required to avoid

endangering person while passing an

emergency vehicle

-

-

2500

-

3

83A(1) Standing, etc. or placing goods or sign on carriageway, dividing strip or traffic island for purpose of soliciting business, etc.

-

-

2500

93

-

83A(2) Buying or offering to buy goods from person standing, etc. on carriageway, etc. in contravention of rule 83A(1)

-

-

2500

93

-

85(2) Leaving stationary vehicle in prohibited area near Parliament House, etc. without authority

-

-

2500

110

-

87 Walking without due care or attention etc. - - 2500 44 -

91(3) Failing to comply with direction of ferry operator

- - 2500 300 3

95 Riding on vehicle without consent of driver

- - 2500 93 -

99A Bicycle rider riding on footpath or other road-related area failing to give warning to pedestrians etc.

-

-

2500

52

-

99B Riding wheeled recreational device or toy without due care or attention etc.

-

-

2500

-

- riding on road

- in any other case

340

52

99B(3) Riding wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on footpath or other road-related area without giving warning to pedestrians etc

-

-

2500

52

-

107 Driving, drawing, hauling, dragging over road any implement, sledge, etc.

-

-

2500

218

-

108(1) Depositing certain articles or materials on road

- - 2500 208 -

110 Failing to keep whole of vehicle on sealed surface when driving on sealed road

-

-

2500

93

3

110C(1) Manufacturing a motor vehicle or trailer without a vehicle identification plate

-

-

2500

-

110C(2) Selling or offering for sale a motor vehicle or trailer without a vehicle identification plate

In the course of trade or business - - 2500 -

In any other case - - 1250 243 -

In the case of an alleged offence not committed in course of trade or business

-

-

243

-

110C(3) Driving vehicle not bearing ID plate - - 1250 -


110C(5) Knowingly displaying a false vehicle identification plate

2 yrs

-

10 000

-

-

110C(6) Knowingly displaying a false vehicle identification number

2 yrs

-

10 000

-

-

110C(8) Removing, altering, defacing, obliterating a vehicle identification plate

12 mths

-

5000

-

-

110C(9) Manufacturing or selling a vehicle identification plate without the approval of the Minister

12 mths

-

5000

-

-

110C(10) Being in possession of a vehicle identification plate without reasonable excuse

6 mths

-

2500

-

-

110C(11) Placing, removing, altering, defacing a number on an engine block, other than the original allotted number

12 mths

-

5000

-

-

110C(12) Placing, removing, altering, defacing a number on a chassis of a motor vehicle or trailer, other than the original allotted number

12 mths

-

5000

-

-

116 Meaning of breach of vehicle standards

117 Breach light vehicle standards (driver) 2500 568

118 Breach of vehicle standards (operator)

118(1) Disobey rule 155 vehicle standards

Any other contravention of section 118(1)

2500 568

362

119 Meaning of breach Mass, dimensions etc

123 Light vehicle not complying with mass, load requirements (driver of vehicle)

- exceeding mass limit by less than 50%

- exceeding mass limit by 50% or more

- contravening a dimension or load req.

2500

200

400

200

124 Light vehicle not complying with mass, load requirements (operator of vehicle)

- exceeding mass limit by less than 50%

- exceeding mass limit by 50% or more

- contravening a dimension or load req.

2500

200

400

200

145(3) Failing to comply with police direction for vehicle inspection

247

145(5f) Defacing or removing defect label 373

145(6) Driving/selling contrary to terms of defect 533 3

161A(1) Driving of certain vehicles subject to Ministerial approval

-

-

2500

269

-

162C(1) Riding without helmet (bicycle etc) 93


162C(2) Riding with child – child without helmet 93

164A Penalties

If no penalty stated, shall be liable to penalty not exceeding $2500

165 False statements 6 mths - 10 000 - -

166 No double jeopardy

167(1) Causing or permitting the commission of an expiable offence against the Road Traffic Act 1961 or these regulations

-

-

2500

Expiation fee prescribed for expiable offence

-

168 Where person convicted of RTA offence or any other offence which was facilitated by use of vehicle, they may be disqualified and thereupon reapply as learner for licence.

169A Court may order disqualification to start at any time.

170 If court satisfied a person used a vehicle in commission of any offence, it may order disqualification.

172(1) Appeals

Removal of disqualification. If licence taken until further order, application to remove disq. may be made to summary court and served on Commissioner of Police. Appeal must be initiated within 14 days of conviction (s.76A Summary Procedures Act 1921.)

172(2) Application may not be made within 3 months of disqualification. or previous application.

173(1)

173(2)

173(3)

Appeals and suspension of disqualification in the same manner as against a conviction.

Pending the hearing of the appeal the operation of any order may be suspended by either a

summary court or a judge of the Supreme Court.

Only effective after appeal instituted and court fees paid and registrar of M/V served with order of

suspension (copy) and notice that the appeal has been instituted and the fees paid.

174AB Erasing marking of tyres for parking purposes

- - 750 - -

174B Further offence for continued parking contravention

500 45

174G (3) & (4)

Dismissal or other victimisation of employee or contractor assisting with or reporting breaches

- - 10 000 - -

174H False or misleading information provided between responsible persons

- - 10 000 - -

174K Proposing contracting out any provision or operation of the Act

- - 10 000 - -


THE AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES

Rule Description of offence against ARR Gaol Licence Fine EXP. Demerit

20 Speeding

Exceeding applicable speed-limit on length of road—

by less than 10kph - - 2500 155 2


by 20 kph or more but less than 30 kph 690 5

by 30 kph or more - - 2500 824 7

27(1) Failing to keep left when starting left turn (from other than multi-lane road)

-

-

2500

289

2

28(1) Failing to keep within left lane when starting left turn on multi-lane road

-

- 2500 289 2

28(1A) Failing to use slip lane when starting left turn on multi-lane road

- - 2500 289 2

28(2A) Bicycle rider starting left turn on multi-lane road from incorrect position in bicycle storage area

- - 2500 52

2

29(1) Failing to make left turn as indicated by turn line

-

- 2500 289

2

31(1) Starting right turn incorrectly (from other than multi-lane road)

-

- 2500 289

2

32(1) Failing to keep within right lane when starting right turn (on multi-lane road)

-

- 2500 289

2

32(2A) Bicycle rider starting right turn on multi-lane road from incorrect position in bicycle storage area

- - 2500 52 2

33(1) Making right turn at intersection incorrectly - - 2500 289 2

34(1) Making hook turn at "hook turn only" sign incorrectly

- - 2500 260 2

35(2) Bicycle rider making hook turn at intersection with "no hook turn only" sign, etc. incorrectly

- - 2500 52 -

36 Bicycle rider making hook turn contrary to "no hook turn by bicycles sign"

- - 2500 52 -

37 Starting U-turn without clear view, etc. - - 2500 346 2

38 Failing to give way when making U-turn - - 2500 346 3

39(1) Making U-turn contrary to "no U-turn sign" at break in dividing strip

-

-

2500

325

2

39(2) Making U-turn contrary to "no U-turn sign" on length of road



- - 2500 325 2

40 Making U-turn at intersection with traffic lights and "no U-turn permitted" sign

-

-

2500

325

2

41 Making U-turn at intersection without traffic lights and without "U-turn permitted" sign

-

-

2500

325

2

42 Starting U-turn at intersection from incorrect position

- - 2500 346 2

46(1) Failing to give left change of direction signal before turning left

- - 2500 283 2

46(4) Failing to stop giving left change of direction signal after turning left

- - 2500 190 2

48(1) Failing to give right change of direction signal before turning right

- - 2500 283 2

48(4) Failing to stop giving right change of direction signal after turning right

- - 2500 190 2

51 Using direction indicator lights when not permitted

- - 2500 190 2

53(1) Failing to give stop signal before stopping or suddenly slowing

- - 2500 283 2

53(2) Failing to give sufficient warning of stopping

- - 2500 283 2

53(3) Failing to give stop signal while slowing - - 2500 283 2

56(1) Failing to stop for red traffic light - - 2500 416 3

56(2) Failing to stop for red traffic arrow - - 2500 416 3

57(1) Failing to stop for yellow traffic light - - 2500 416 3

57(2) Failing to stop for yellow traffic arrow - - 2500 416 3

57(3) Failing to leave intersection showing yellow traffic light or arrow

- - 2500 416 3

59(1) Proceeding through red traffic light - - 2500 416 3

60 Proceeding through red traffic arrow - - 2500 416 3

60A(1) Proceeding through bicycle storage area before red traffic light

- - 2500 325 3

60A(2) Proceeding through bicycle storage area before red traffic arrow

- - 2500 325 3

61(2) Failing to stop at intersection when traffic lights or arrows change to yellow or red

- - 2500 416 3

61(5) Failing to leave intersection when traffic lights or arrows change to yellow or red

- - 2500 416 3

62(1) Failing to give way when turning at intersection with traffic lights

-

-

2500

384

3

63(2) Failing to give way at intersection with - - 2500 384 3



traffic lights not operating or only partly operating—where traffic light-stop sign

63(3) Failing to give way at intersection with traffic lights not operating or only partly operating—where no traffic light-stop sign

- - 2500 384 3

64 Failing to give way at flashing yellow traffic arrow at intersection

-

-

2500

384

3

65(2) Failing to give way at marked foot crossing (except at intersection) with flashing yellow traffic light

- - 2500 353 3

66(1) Failing to stop for twin red lights (except at level crossing)

-

-

2500

93

3

66(4) Proceeding after stopping for twin red lights (except at level crossing)

-

-

2500

93

3

67(1) Failing to stop and give way at stop sign or stop line at intersection without traffic lights

-

-

2500

384

3

68(1) Failing to stop and give way at stop sign or stop line at other place

-

-

2500

325

3

69(1) Failing to give way at give way sign or give way line at intersection

-

-

2500

384

3

70 Failing to give way at give way sign at bridge or length of narrow road

-

-

2500

384

3

71(1) Failing to give way at give way sign or give way line at other place

-

-

2500

325

3

72(1) Failing to give way at intersection (except T-intersection or roundabout)

-

-

2500

384

3

73(1) Failing to give way at T-intersection - - 2500 384 3

74(1) Failing to give way when entering road from road-related area or adjacent land

-

-

2500

346

3

75(1) Failing to give way when entering road-related area or adjacent land from road

-

- 2500 346 3

76(1) Moving into path of tram travelling in tram lane, etc.

-

-

2500

190

3

76(2) Failing to move out of path of tram travelling in tram lane, etc

2500 190 3

77(1) Failing to give way to bus - - 2500 190 3

78(1) Moving into path of police or emergency vehicle

- - 2500 384 3



78(2) Failing to move out of path of police or emergency vehicle .....................................................................................

-

-

2500

384

3

79(1) Failing to give way to police or emergency vehicle

-

-

2500

384

3

80(1) Driving near children’s crossing at speed at which driver can not stop safely

-

-

2500

-

3

80(2) Failing to stop at children's crossing - - 2500 384 3

80(3) Failing to obey hand-held stop sign at children's crossing

-

-

2500

325

3

80(4) Proceeding while pedestrian on children's crossing

-

-

2500

384

3

81(1) Driving near pedestrian crossing at speed at which driver cannot stop safely

-

-

2500 -

3

81(2) Failing to give way at pedestrian crossing - - 2500 353 3

82 Overtaking or passing vehicle at children's crossing or pedestrian crossing

-

-

2500

364

3

83 Failing to give way to pedestrian in shared zone

- - 2500 304 3

84(1) Failing to give way when driving through break in dividing strip

-

-

2500

346

3

85 Failing to give way on painted island - - 2500 325 3

86(1) Failing to give way in median turning bays - - 2500 346 3

87(1) Failing to give way when moving from side of road

-

-

2500

312

3

87(3) Failing to give way when moving from median strip parking area

-

-

2500

312

3

88(1) Failing to turn left at intersection with "left turn only" sign

-

-

2500

325

2

88(2) Failing to turn left when in left lane at intersection with "left lane must turn left" sign

-

-

2500

325

2

89(1) Failing to turn right at intersection with "right turn only" sign

-

-

2500

325

2

89(2) Failing to turn right when in right lane at intersection with "right lane must turn right" sign

-

-

2500

325

2

90 Turning at intersection with "no turn" sign - - 2500 325 2



91(1) Turning left at intersection or other place with "no left turn" sign

- - 2500 325 2

91(2) Turning at intersection or other place with "no right turn" sign

- - 2500 325 2

92(1) Failing to drive in direction indicated by traffic lane arrows

-

-

2500

325

3

93(1) Driving or overtaking on bridge or length of road where "no overtaking or passing" sign applies

-

-

2500

325

2

94 Overtaking on bridge with "no overtaking on bridge" sign

-

-

2500

325

2

95(1) Driving in emergency stopping lane - - 2500 325 3

96(1) Stopping on area of road marked with keep clear marking

-

- 2500 325 3

97(1) Driving on length of road where "road access" sign applies

-

-

2500

325

3

98(1)

Driving in wrong direction on length of road where "one-way" sign applies

-

-

2500

384

3

99(1) Failing to drive to left of "keep left" sign - - 2500 325 3

99(2) Failing to drive to right of "keep right" sign - - 2500 325 3

100 Driving past "no entry" sign - - 2500 325 3

101(1) Failing to stop before hand-held stop sign - - 2500 325 3

101(2) Proceeding after stopping for hand-held stop sign

-

-

2500

325

3

101A(1) Driving on safety ramp or arrester bed 2500

325

3

102(1) Driving past "clearance" or "low clearance" sign

- - 2500 325 3

103(1) Driving past "bridge load limit (gross mass)" or "gross load limit" sign—vehicle exceeding gross mass indicated by sign

-

-

2500

325

3

103(2) Driving past "bridge load limit (mass per axle group)" sign—vehicle axle group carrying mass exceeding mass indicated by sign

-

-

2500

325

3

104(1) Driving past "no trucks" sign - vehicle GMV exceeding permitted mass

-

-

2500

325 3

104(2) Driving truck past "no trucks" sign—vehicle or combination exceeding permitted length

-

-

2500

325

3



104(3) Driving truck past "no trucks" sign where no mass or length indicated

-

-

2500

325

3

105 Failing to enter area indicated by "trucks must enter" sign

-

-

2500

325

3

106(1) Driving bus past "no buses" sign—bus exceeding mass indicated by sign

-

-

2500

325

3

106(2) Driving bus past "no buses" sign—bus exceeding length indicated by sign

- - 2500 325 3

106(3) Driving bus past "no buses sign" where no mass or length indicated

-

-

2500

325

3

107 Failing to enter area indicated by "buses must enter" sign

-

-

2500

325

3

108(1) Failing to drive truck or bus in low gear on length of road where "trucks and buses low gear" sign applies

-

-

2500

325

3

111(1) Failing to enter roundabout from multi-lane road or road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in same direction correctly

-

-

2500

325

3

112(2) Failing to give left change of direction signal when entering roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2

112(3) Failing to continue left change of direction signal while on roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2



113(2) Failing to give right change of direction signal when entering roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2

113(3) Failing to continue right change of direction signal while in roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2

114(1) Failing to give way when entering roundabout

- - 2500 384 3

114(2) Failing to give way to tram when driving in roundabout

-

-

2500

384

3

115(1) Failing to drive in roundabout to left of central traffic island

-

-

2500

384

2

116 Failing to obey traffic lane arrows when driving in or leaving roundabout

-

-

2500

325

3

117(1) Failing to give left change of direction signal when changing marked lanes or lines of traffic in roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2

117(2)

Failing to give right change of direction signal when changing marked lanes or lines of traffic in roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2

118(1) Failing to give left change of direction signal when leaving roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2

118(2) Failing to stop left change of direction signal after leaving roundabout

-

-

2500

283

2

119 Failing to give way by rider of bicycle or animal to vehicle leaving roundabout

-

-

2500

52

3

121 Failing to stop and give way at stop sign at level crossing

-

-

2500

416

3

122 Failing to give way at give way sign or give way line at level crossing

-

-

2500

416

3

123 Entering level crossing when train or tram is approaching, etc.

-

-

2500

416

3

124 Failing to leave level crossing as soon as safe to do so

-

-

2500

416

3

125(1) Unreasonably obstructing path of other driver or pedestrian

-

-

2500

104

-

126 Failing to keep safe distance behind other vehicles

-

-

2500

300

1

127(1) Failing to keep required minimum distance



behind long vehicle - - 2500 218 1

128 Entering blocked intersection - - 2500 222 3

128A Entering blocked crossing - - 2500 222 3

129(1) Failing to keep to far left side of road - - 2500 273 2

130(2) Driving in right lane on certain multi-lane roads

- - 2500 231 2

131(1) Failing to keep to left of oncoming vehicles - - 2500 304 2

132(1) Failing to keep to left of centre of road - - 2500 346 2

132(2) Failing to keep to left of dividing line—dividing line formed by 2 parallel continuous lines

-

-

2500

346

3

132(2) Failing to keep to left of dividing line—any other dividing line

-

-

2500

346

2

132(2A)

Making U-turn across certain dividing lines - - 2500 346 3

135(1) Failing to keep to left of median strip - - 2500 288 3

136 Driving in wrong direction on one-way service road

-

-

2500

288

2

137(1) Failing to keep off dividing strip - - 2500 218 -

138(1) Failing to keep off painted island - - 2500 231 -

140 Overtaking when not safe to do so - - 2500 273 2

141(1) Driver overtaking to left of other vehicle - - 2500 300 2

141(2) Bicycle rider overtaking to left of vehicle turning left

-

-

2500

52

2

142(1) Overtaking to right of vehicle turning right - - 2500 312 2

143(1) Passing or overtaking to left of turning left vehicle displaying "do not overtake turning vehicle" sign

-

-

2500

187

2

143(1A)

Passing or overtaking to left of vehicle displaying “do not overtake turning vehicle” sign

- - 2500 187 2

143(2) Passing or overtaking to right of turning right vehicle displaying "do not overtake turning vehicle" sign

-

-

2500

187

2

144 Failing to keep safe distance when overtaking

- - 2500 273 2

145 Increasing speed while being overtaken - - 2500 271 2

146(1) Failing to drive within single marked lane - - 2500 231 3

146(2) Failing to drive within single line of traffic - - 2500 231 3

147 Moving from one marked lane to another



marked lane across continuous line - - 2500 231 -

148(1) Failing to give way when moving from one marked lane to another marked lane

-

-

2500

298

3

148(2) Failing to give way when moving from one line of traffic to another line of traffic

-

-

2500

298

3

148A Failing to give way when diverging left or right within marked lane

- - 2500 298 3

149 Failing to give way when lines of traffic merge into single line of traffic

-

-

2500

298

3

150(1) Driving on or across continuous white edge line

- - 2500 93 -

151(1) Riding motor bike or bicycle alongside more than 1 other rider on non multi-lane road

-

-

2500

93

3

151(2) Riding motor bike or bicycle alongside more than 1 other rider in marked lane

-

-

2500

93

3

151(4) Riding motor bike or bicycle more than 1.5 metres from another rider

-

-

2500

93

3

152(1) Driving in marked lane to which overhead lane control device applies—failing to comply with rule

-

-

2500

325

3

153(1) Driving in bicycle lane - - 2500 239 -

154(1) Driving in bus lane - - 2500 239 -

155(1) Driving in tram lane - - 2500 239 3

155A(1)

Driving in tramway - - 2500 239 3

156(1) Driving in transit lane - - 2500 239 -

157(1) Driving in truck lane - - 2500 239 -

159(1) Driving in marked lane required to be used by particular kinds of vehicles

-

-

2500

239

-

160(2) Passing or overtaking to right of tram not at or near far left side of road

-

-

2500

300

2

160(3) Passing or overtaking left turning, etc. tram not at or near far left side of road

-

-

2500

300

2

161(2) Passing or overtaking to left of tram at or near the left side of road

-

-

2500

300

2

161(3) Passing or overtaking tram turning right or giving right change of direction signal

-

-

2500

300

2



162(1) Driving past safety zone - - 2500 384 3

163(1) Driving past rear of stopped tram - - 2500 384 3

164(1) Failing to give way to pedestrians crossing road near stopped tram

- - 2500 384 3

167 Stopping where "no stopping" sign applies - - 2500 85 -

168(1) Stopping where "no parking" sign applies - - 2500 68 -

169 Stopping on road with continuous yellow edge line

-

-

2500

85

-

170(1) Stopping in intersection - - 2500 85 -

170(2) Stopping within 20 metres of intersection with traffic lights

-

-

2500

85

-

170(3) Stopping within 10 metres of intersection without traffic lights

-

-

2500

85

-

171(1) Stopping on or near children's crossing - - 2500 85 -

172(1) Stopping on or near pedestrian crossing (except at intersection)

-

-

2500

85

-

173(1) Stopping on or near marked foot crossing (except at intersection)

- - 2500 85 -

174(2) Stopping at or near bicycle crossing lights (except at intersection)

- - 85

175(1) Stopping on or near level crossing - - 2500 85 -

176(1) Stopping on clearway - - 2500 239 -

177(1) Stopping on freeway - - 2500 239 -

178 Stopping in emergency stopping lane - - 2500 239 -

179(1) Stopping in loading zone - - 2500 60 -

179(2) Stopping in loading zone—exceeding time in loading zone

-

-

2500

60

-

180(1) Stopping in truck zone - - 2500 60 -

181(1) Stopping in works zone - - 2500 60 -

182(1) Stopping in taxi zone - - 2500 114 -

183(1) Stopping in bus zone - - 2500 114 -

184(1) Stopping in minibus zone - - 2500 85 -

185(1) Stopping in permit zone - - 2500 60 -

186(1) Stopping in mail zone - - 2500 60 -

187(1) Stopping in bus lane, transit lane or truck lane

- - 2500 239 -

187(2) Stopping in bicycle lane - - 2500 239 -

187(3) Stopping in tram lane or tramway or on - - 2500 239 -



tram tracks

188 Stopping in shared zone - - 2500 60 -

189(1) Double parking - - 2500 85 -

190(1) Stopping in or near safety zone - -- 2500 60 -

191 Stopping near obstruction - - 2500 104 -

192(1) Stopping on bridge, causeway, ramp or similar structure

- - 2500 85 -

192(2) Stopping in tunnel or underpass - - 2500 104 -

193(1) Stopping on crest or curve outside built-up area

- - 2500 104 -

194(1) Stopping near fire hydrant, etc. - - 2500 68 -

195(1) Stopping at or near bus stop - - 2500 85 -

196(1) Stopping at or near tram stop - - 2500 85 -

197(1) Stopping on path, dividing strip or nature strip

- - 2500 85 -

197(1A)

Stopping on painted island - - 2500 85 -

198(1) Obstructing access to and from footpath ramp, etc.

-

- 2500

68

-

198(2) Obstructing access to and from driveway, etc.

- - 2500 68 -

199(1) Stopping near postbox - - 2500 85 -

200(1) Stopping heavy or long vehicle on road outside built-up area except on shoulder of road

- - 2500 104 -

200(2) Stopping heavy or long vehicle on road in built-up area for longer than permitted time

- - 2500 104 -

201 Stopping on road with "bicycle parking" sign

- - 2500 60 -

202 Stopping on road with "motor bike parking" sign

- - 2500 60

203(1) Stopping in parking area for people with disabilities

- - 2500 330 -

203A Stopping in slip lane - - 2500 85 -

205(1) Parking for longer than indicated where "permissive parking" sign applies

- - 2500 45 -

207(2) Failing to pay fee, etc. for parking where fees payable...............................................................................................

-

- 2500

45

-

208(1) Failing to park on road (except in median strip parking area) in accordance with rule—parallel parking

- - 2500 60 -

208A(1 Failing to park in road-related area (except - - 2500 60



) in median strip parking area) in accordance with rule—parallel parking

209(2) Failing to park in median strip parking area in accordance with rule —parallel parking

-

- 2500

60

-

210(1) Failing to park in accordance with rule—angle parking

-

- 2500

60

-

211(2) Parking where there are parking bays—failing to park vehicle wholly within parking bay

-

- 2500 45 -

211(3) Parking where there are parking bays—failing to park long or wide vehicle in minimum number of parking bays needed to park vehicle

- - 2500 45 -

212(1) Entering or leaving median strip parking area—contrary to sign

-

- 2500

104

-

212(2) Entering or leaving median strip parking area—failing to drive forward

- - 2500 104 -

215(1) Failing to use lights when driving at night or in hazardous weather conditions

-

-

2500

218

1

216(1) Failing to use lights when towing vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions

-

-

2500

125

1

217(1) Using fog lights when not driving in fog or other hazardous weather conditions

-

-

2500

218

-

218(1) Using headlights on high-beam - - 2500 218 1

219 Using lights to dazzle other road users - - 2500 218 1

220(1) Stopping vehicle on road at night—failing to operate lights

-

-

2500

218

-

221 Using hazard warning lights - - 2500 115 -

223 Riding animal-drawn vehicle at night or in hazardous weather conditions —failing to operate lights

-

-

2500

52

-

224 Using horn or similar warning device - - 2500 165 -

225(1) Driving vehicle with radar detector or similar device in or on vehicle or trailer - -

2500

384 -

225(2) Having possession of radar detector or similar device while travelling in or on vehicle or trailer

- - 2500 384 -

226(1) Driving heavy vehicle not equipped with portable warning triangles

-

-

2500

93

-

226(2) Failing to produce warning triangles on - - 2500 93 -



demand

227(2) Failing to use portable warning triangles—vehicle stopped on road

-

-

2500

93

-

227(3) Failing to use portable warning triangles—fallen load

-

-

2500

93

-

228 Pedestrian passing "no pedestrians" sign - - 2500 44 -

229 Pedestrian on road to which "road access" sign applies

-

-

2500

44

-

230(1) Failing to cross road in accordance with rule

- - 2500 44 -

231(1) Failing to cross road with pedestrian lights in accordance with rule

-

-

2500

44

-

232(1) Failing to cross road at traffic lights without pedestrian lights in accordance with rule

-

-

2500

44

-

232(3) Failing to cross road at traffic lights while light turning yellow or red in accordance with rule

-

-

2500

44

-

232(4) Crossing road at traffic lights—failing to remain in safety area

-

2500

44

-

233(1) Crossing road to get on tram—crossing before tram stops at tram stop

-

-

2500

44

-

233(2) Crossing road from tram—failing to comply with rule

-

-

2500

44

-

234(1) Crossing road near crossing for pedestrians

- - 2500 44 -

234(2) Pedestrian staying on road longer than necessary to cross road

-

-

2500

44

-

235(1) Crossing level crossing - - 2500 44 -

235(2) Crossing level crossing while warning lights flashing, etc

-

-

2500

44

-

235(2A)

Failing to finish crossing level crossing in accordance with rule if warning lights start flashing etc

- - 2500 44 -

235A(2)

Crossing pedestrian level crossing while there is a red pedestrian light

- - 2500 44 -

235A(3)

Failing to finish crossing pedestrian level crossing in accordance with rule if red pedestrian light appears

- - 2500 44 -

236(1) Pedestrian causing traffic hazard - - 2500 44 -



236(2) Pedestrian causing obstruction - - 2500 44 -

237(1) Getting on or into moving vehicle - - 2500 164 -

238(1) Pedestrian travelling along road—failing to use footpath -

-

2500 44

-

238(2) Pedestrian travelling along road—failing to keep to side or face approaching traffic or walking abreast

-

-

2500

44

-

239(1) Pedestrian on bicycle path or separated footpath

-

-

2500

44

-

239(3) Pedestrian on bicycle path or separated footpath—failing to keep out of path of bicycle, etc.

-

-

2500

44

-

239A Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy past “no wheeled recreational devices or toys” sign

- - 2500 52

240(1) Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on certain types of roads

-

-

2500

52

-

240(2) Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device at night or during certain times

-

-

2500

52

-

240(3) Travelling in or on wheeled toy on certain road or during certain times

-

-

2500

52

-

241(1) Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or toy on road—failing to keep to left or travelling abreast

-

-

2500

52

-

242(1) Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or toy on footpath or shared path—failing to keep left or give way

-

-

2500

52

-

243(1) Travelling on rollerblades, etc. on bicycle path or separated footpath

- --

2500

52

-

243(2) Travelling on rollerblades, etc. on bicycle path etc.—failing to keep out of path of bicycle

-

-

2500

52

-

244(1) Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy that is being towed by vehicle

-

-

2500

52

-

244(2) Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy while holding onto moving vehicle

-

-

2500

93

-

244(3) Travelling in or on wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy too close to rear of moving motor vehicle

-

-

2500

52

-

244B Travelling on motorised scooter—failing to wear bicycle helmet

2500 93



244C Travelling on motorised scooter on road or road-related area

- - 2500 93

245 Riding bicycle not in accordance with rule - - 2500 52 -

246(1) Carrying on bicycle more persons than bicycle designed to carry

-

-

2500

52

-

246(2) Passenger on bicycle—passenger failing to sit in passenger seat - - 2500

52 -

246(3) Riding bicycle with passenger not sitting in passenger seat

- - 2500 52 -

247(1) Failing to ride in bicycle lane on road - - 2500 52 -

247A(1)

Bicycle rider failing to enter bicycle storage area correctly at intersection with red traffic light or arrow

- - 2500 52 2

247B(1)

Bicycle rider failing to give way when entering bicycle storage area

- - 2500 52 3

247B(2)

Bicycle rider in bicycle storage area on multi-lane road failing to give way to motor vehicles in certain lanes when traffic lights are green or yellow

- - 2500 52 3

248(1) Riding bicycle across road on children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing

-

-

2500

52

-

248(2) Riding bicycle across road on marked foot crossing

-

-

2500

52

-

249 Riding bicycle on separated footpath - - 2500 52 -

250(1) Riding bicycle on footpath or shared path if prohibited by another law

-

-

2500

44

-

250(2) Riding bicycle on footpath or shared path—failing to keep to left or give way

-

-

2500

52

-

251 Riding bicycle on bicycle path, etc.—failing to keep to left of oncoming bicycle riders on path

-

-

2500

52

-

252(1) Riding bicycle where "no bicycles" sign or no bicycle road markings applies

-

-

2500

52

-

253 Bicycle rider causing traffic hazard - - 2500 52 -

254(1) Bicycle being towed—riding towed bicycle - - 2500 52 -

254(2) Bicycle rider holding onto moving vehicle - - 2500 93 -

255 Riding bicycle too close to rear of motor vehicle

- - 2500 52 -

256(1) Riding bicycle—rider failing to wear bicycle



helmet - - 2500 93 -

256(2) Passenger on bicycle—passenger failing to wear bicycle helmet

- - 2500 93 -

256(3) Riding bicycle with passenger not wearing bicycle helmet

- - 2500 93 -

257(1) Riding with person on bicycle trailer - - 2500 52 -

258 Riding bicycle not equipped with brake or warning device

-

-

2500

52

-

259 Riding bicycle at night or in hazardous weather conditions without displaying lights, etc.

-

-

2500

52

-

260(1) Failing to stop bicycle for red bicycle crossing light

-

-

2500

52

3

260(2) Proceeding after stopping for red bicycle crossing light—proceeding before light changes, etc.

- - 2500 52 3

261(1) Failing to stop bicycle for yellow bicycle crossing light

-

-

2500

52

3

262(1) Bicycle rider proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change—failing to cross in accordance with rule

-

- 2500

52

3

264(1) Failing to wear seatbelt—driver - - 2500 324 3

265(1) Failing to wear seatbelt—passenger 16 years old, or older

-

-

2500

324

3

265(3) Failing to ensure passengers 16 years old or older are wearing seatbelts, and are

seated, in accordance with rule—

failure in relation to 1 such passenger

failure in relation to more than 1 such passenger

2500

$324

$384

3

5

266(1) Failing to ensure passenger under 16 years old is wearing seatbelt

Driver who is a person referred to in s 98BI(1(a)(i) or (ii) of MVA

All other drivers -

(a) failure in relation to 1 passenger

(b) failure in relation to more than 1 passenger

-

-

2500

2500

324

384

See clause 2

3

5

268(1) Travelling in or on part of motor vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers or goods

-

-

2500

324

3



268(2) Travelling in or on part of motor vehicle designed primarily for carriage of goods

-

-

2500

324

3

268(3) Travelling in or on motor vehicle with part of body outside window or door

-

-

2500

165

3

268(4) Driving motor vehicle with part of passenger's body outside window or door

-

-

2500

165

3

268(4A)

Driving motor vehicle with passenger under 16 in or on part of vehicle not designed primarily for carriage of passengers or goods

-

-

2500

324

3



268(4B) Driving motor vehicle with passenger in or on part of vehicle designed primarily for carriage of goods that is not enclosed, etc.

-

-

2500

324

3

269(1) Getting off or out of moving vehicle - - 2500 164 -

269(3) Creating hazard by opening door of vehicle, leaving door open, etc.

-

-

2500

165

3

269(4) Driving bus while doors not closed - - 2500 300 -

270(1) Riding motor bike without wearing helmet or with passenger not wearing helmet

-

-

2500

251

3

270(2) Passenger on motor bike failing to wear helmet

- - 2500 251 3

271(1) Riding on motor bike—rider failing to ride in correct position

-

-

2500

119

-

271(2) Riding on motor bike—passenger failing to ride in correct position

-

-

2500

119

-

271(3) Riding on motor bike—rider riding with passenger not riding correctly

-

-

2500

119

-

271(4) Riding on motor bike (without sidecar)—riding with more than permitted number of passengers

-

-

2500

119

-

271(5) Riding on motor bike (with sidecar)—riding with more than permitted number of passengers

-

-

2500

119

-

271(5A) Riding on motor bike—riding with passenger under 8 years old not in sidecar - - 2500

119 -

271(5B) Riding on motor bike—passenger in sidecar failing to be seated safely - - 2500

119 -

271(5C) Riding on motor bike—riding with passenger in sidecar not seated safely - - 2500

119 -

272 Passenger interfering with driver's control of vehicle, etc.

-

-

2500

300

-

274 Failing to stop for red T light—tram driver - - 2500 416 3

275 Failing to stop for yellow T light—tram driver

- - 2500 416 3

277 Proceeding after stopping for a red or yellow T light—tram driver

-

-

2500

416

3

279(2) Proceeding when white T light or white traffic arrow no longer showing —tram driver proceeding before entering

-

-

2500

416

3



intersection

279(3) Proceeding when white T light or white traffic arrow no longer showing —tram driver failing to leave intersection

-

-

2500

416

3

281 Failing to stop for red B light—bus driver - - 2500 416 3

282 Failing to stop for yellow B light—bus driver - - 2500 416 3

284

Proceeding after stopping for red or yellow B light—bus driver

-

-

2500

416

3

286(2) Proceeding when white B light or white traffic arrow no longer showing—bus driver proceeding before entering intersection

-

-

2500

416

3

286(3) Proceeding when white B light or white traffic arrow no longer showing—bus driver failing to leave intersection

-

-

2500

416

3

287(1) Driver involved in crash failing to give required particulars

- - 2500 - 3

288(1) Driving on path - - 2500 222 3

288(4) Driving on path—failing to give way - - 2500 218 3

289(1) Driving on nature strip - - 2500 218 3

289(2) Driving on nature strip—failing to give way - - 2500 218 3

290 Driving on traffic island - - 2500 218 -

291 Making unnecessary noise or smoke while starting or driving vehicle

-

-

2500

186

-

292 Driving or towing vehicle carrying insecure or overhanging load

-

-

2500

318

3

293(2) Failing to remove from road things fallen from vehicle while driving

-

-

2500

208

-

294(1) Towing vehicle without keeping control of vehicle being towed

-

-

2500

125

-

294(2) Towing trailer without keeping control of trailer

- - 2500 125 -

295(1) Motor vehicle towing another vehicle with towline not in accordance with rule

-

-

2500

125

-

296(1) Reversing vehicle when not safe to do so - - 2500 384 -

296(2) Reversing vehicle further than reasonably necessary

-

-

2500

231

-

297(1) Driving vehicle without having proper control of vehicle

-

-

2500

165

-



297(1A) Driving vehicle with person or animal in lap 2500 165

297(2) Driving motor vehicle without clear view of road, etc.

-

-

2500

165

-

297(3) Riding motor bike with animal on petrol tank

- - 2500 165 -

298 Driving motor vehicle towing trailer with person in trailer

-

-

2500

216

3

299(1) Driving motor vehicle with TV or VDU in operation in vehicle

-

-

2500

93

-

300(1) Using hand-held mobile phone while driving vehicle

-

-

2500

300

3

301(1) Driver of motor vehicle leading animal - - 2500 93 -

301(2) Passenger in or on motor vehicle leading animal - - 2500

93 -

301(3) Rider of bicycle leading animal - - 2500 52 -

302 Rider of animal on footpath or nature strip failing to give way to pedestrian

-

-

2500

52

-

303(1) Riding animal alongside more than 1 other rider on non multi-lane road

-

-

2500

52

-

303(2) Riding animal alongside another rider in marked lane

-

-

2500

52

-

303(4) Riding animal alongside another rider more than 1.5 metres from other rider

-

-

2500

52

-

304(1) Failing to obey direction of police officer or authorised person

-

-

2500

262

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ROAD TRAFFIC (MISCELLANEOUS) REGULATIONS 1999 (SA)

Section Offence Max. penalty Exp.

20(3) Driving or towing vehicle on certain roads while transporting dangerous substance .......................................................................................................

$269

20A(2) Towing prohibited number of vehicles $269

21(1) Parking in certain public places $1250

Parking in City of Adelaide Park Lands $126

Parking in other public place $60

22(3) Contravening notice prohibiting fishing or other specified activities from specified bridge or causeway

$750 $93

23(1) Failing to ensure dog does not enter or remain on certain bicycle paths $750 $196

25(2) Driving or towing on road vehicle not complying with requirements of regulation—vehicle altered from original specifications

$90

44(1) Contravening or failing to comply with provision of regulations

Contravention of or failure to comply with—

reg. 19AD Evasive action in relation to average speed cameras

reg. 19B(1) Heavy vehicles and minimum allowable travel time

$2500

$2500

$824

$506

reg. 19E Evasive action in relation to Safe-T-Cam photographic detection devices

$2500 $506

reg. 28 Riding bicycle not complying with requirements of regulation $2500 $25

reg. 29(1) Bicycle rider towing vehicle other than bicycle trailer complying with regulation or towing more than one vehicle

$2500

$52

reg. 36(7)(b) Selling, or offering for sale, for use in motor vehicle seat belt or part of seat belt not complying with requirements of regulation or removed from vehicle in which previously used

$2500

$343

reg. 37(3) Selling, or offering for sale, for use in motor vehicle child restraint or part of child restraint not approved

$2500

$343

reg. 38(2) Selling, or offering for sale, for use by motor bike rider or passenger helmet not complying with standard

$2500

$343

reg. 38(5) Selling, or offering for sale, for use by bicycle rider or rider of wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy helmet not meeting requirement

$2500

$343


HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (SA) (EXPIATION FEES) REGULATIONS 2013

Sec.

Description of offence against Heavy Vehicle

National Law (South Australia) 2013

max

Fine

($)

Fee

($)

Demerit Points

60(1)

81(1)

89(1)

111(1)

129(1)-(3)

219(1)

Using, or permitting use of, a heavy vehicle that contravenes a heavy vehicle standard –

if the heavy vehicle standard relates to a speed lmiter

in any other case

Contravening a condition of a vehicle standards exemption

Using or permitting use of an unsafe heavy vehicle

Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply, or whose load does not comply, with loading requirements –

For a minor risk breach

For a substantial risk breach

Driving, permitting use of, a heavy vehicle that contravenes a condition of mass or dimension exemption

(a) Driver of heavy vehicle exceeding speed limit of 50 km/h or 50 km/h

(b)(i) Driver of heavy vehicle exceeding speed limit of 70 km/h or 80 km/h by less than 15 km/h

(b)(ii) Driver of heavy vehicle exceeding speed limit of 70 km/h or 80 km/h by 15 km/h or more

(c)(i) Driver of heavy vehicle other than a road train exceeding speed limit of 90 km/h by less than 15 km/h

(c)(ii) Driver of heavy vehicle other than a road train exceeding speed limit of 90 km/h by 15 km/h or more

(d) Driver of road train exceeding speed limit of 90 km/h by less than 15 km/h

(e) Driver of heavy vehicle exceeding speed limit of 100 km/h or more by less than 15 km/h

$6000

$3000

$3000

$6000

$3000

$5000

$6000

$3000

$3000

$5000

$3000

$5000

$5000

$5000

$600

$300

$300

$600

$300

$600

$600

$300

$300

$500

$300

$500

$500


250(1)

251(1)

254(1)

256(1)

258(1)

260(1)

263(1)

284(2)

286(1)

Failure of solo driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to comply with standard hours –



Failure of two-up driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to comply with standard hours –



Failure of solo driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to comply with BFM hours –



Failure of two-up driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to comply with BFM hours –



Failure of driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to comply with AFM hours –



Failure of driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to comply with exemption hours –



Failure of driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to comply with change of work and rest hours option requirements

Failure to comply with notice to return work and rest hours exemption (permit) to Regulator within specified period

Failure to comply with a condition of a work and rest hours exemption

$4000-$15000

$4000-$15000

$4000-$15000

$4000-$15000

$4000-$15000

$4000-$15000

$4000

$6000

$6000

$400

$600

$400

$600

$400

$600

$400

$600

$400

$600

$400

$600

$400

$600

$600


287(2)

287(3)

288(1)

293(1)

296(1)

298(1)

Failure of driver of fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle operating under a work and rest hours exemption (notice) to keep a relevant document in driver’s possession

Offence for relevant party if driver commits an offence against s 287(2)

Failure of driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to keep a copy of work and rest hours exemption (permit) in driver’s possession

Failure of driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to keep a diary, record required information and keep diary in their possession

Failure of driver to record required information in work diary as required by national regulations

Failure of driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle to record odometer reading as required by national regulations

$3000

$3000

$3000

$6000

$1500

$1500

$300

$300

$300

$600

$150

$150


ROAD TRAFFIC (ROAD RULES – ANCILLARY AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) REGULATIONS 1999 (SA)

Reg. Description of offence against the Road Traffic (Road Rules—Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1999

Max. fine Expiation Demerits

9A(1) Speeding while driving road train

Exceeding 90kph speed limit –

by less than 10kph



by 30kph or more

$2500

$412

$515

$793

$927

2

3

5

7

9A(2) Speeding while driving road train

Exceeding 40kph speed limit –

by less than 10kph



by 30kph or more

$2500

$155

$340

$690

$824

2

3

5

7

10A Driving or stopping in lane marked BUS ONLY $2500 $233

23A(1) Crossing to or from tram stop other than at crossing for pedestrians if within 20 metres of crossing or if tram has stopped

$2500

$44

33(1) Learner or P1 driver using mobile phone while driving vehicle

$2500

$300

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