ROAD TRAFFIC CODE PENALTIES NOTE; Not all penalty provisions are recorded here. If not listed please refer to RTC.

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1 REG 9 ROAD TRAFFIC CODE PENALTIES NOTE; Not all penalty provisions are recorded here. If not listed please refer to RTC. Max penalties (regs ) 1 st offence -Subsequent offence Max penalties (all other regs) 1 st offence - Subsequent offence As at 6 APRIL 201 PENALTY DP , 17 SPEEDING Light vehicles <5t SPEED , 17 SPEEDING Heavy vehicles SPEED TURNING AND STOP SIGNALS 20 Fail to keep left edge or boundary when turning left ( single lanes) 21 Make left turn when not in left lane or other than as permitted by regulation ( double lanes) 22 Make a left turn contrary to indication of road marking 2(1) Fail to approach and enter intersection to the left of c/way centre, divide line or med strip from 2 way c/way to make right turn 2(2) 25(1) 25(2) 26(1), (3A) Incorrect position in intersection when turning right or after enter 2 way carriageway Fail to approach and enter intersection close to & parallel with right side of one-way c/way when turning right Fail to enter one way carriageway on right of boundary correctly from a right turn Make right turn when not in right lane or other than as permitted by a regulation or road marking

2 27(1) Make right turn contrary to directions indicated by the markers, marks or sign 27(2) Fail to pass right of centre of intersection when turning right 27(3) When turn right, fail to pass in front or behind of police officer as directed 30 Make U turn contrary to no U turn sign 31(1) Make U turn at intersection without tcl s contrary to no U turn sign at the intersection 31(2) Make U turn at intersection controlled by tcl s where there is no U turn permitted sign 32(1) Make an unsafe U turn 32(2) Fail to give way to all vehicles and pedestrians when making U turn 32(3)(a) Fail to commence U turn from lane nearest to or from position closest to dividing line or median strip 32(3)(b) Fail to commence U turn from lane left of centre of carriageway 33(1) Fail to keep to the left of any vehicle abreast of own and to the left edge or boundary when turning left to enter land 33(2) Fail to approach point of turn correctly when turning right from one way carriageway 36 Fail to Signal Turning Left or Right 37(1), (2) Fail to Give Sufficient Warning of Signal to turn Left or Right 38(1) Permit signal device (include hazards) to operate except by regulation 38(2) Fail to cancel signal device after turning or diverging 39(1) Fail to obey green arrow 1 TCL'S 0(1) Contravene red TCL circle signal by proceeding beyond stop line or 'stop here' sign 1 3 0(2) Contravene red TCL arrow proceed beyond stop line,'stop here' sign, point adjacent nearest to TCL Contravene yellow traffic control signal or arrow 3 Making left turn at red TCL with left turn permitted sign without first stopping at stop line or when unsafe 1 3 (2) After having stopped enter into TCL controlled intersection displaying red or yellow signal when intersection is congested 1 3 () Fail to leave intersection 5(1) At TCL signal intersection fail to give way oncoming traffic at tcl when turning right 1 3 5(2) When turn left at TCL inter with a 'left turn on red after stopping' sign fail to give way to veh on right/oncoming when turn left 1 3 5(3) When turning left or right at TCL intersection, fail to give way to pedestrians Fail to give way when signals not operating Fail to give way flashing yellow signal Fail to give way at crossing

3 9 Fail to stop at twin red lights 1 3 FAILING TO STOP/ GIVE WAY (2) Fail to stop at stop sign or stop line at intersection 1 3 (3) Fail to give way when proceeding from stop sign or stop line (2) Fail to stop at "stop" sign or stop line at other places (3) Fail to give way to vehicles & pedestrians at or near stop sign or stop line (1), (3) Fail to give way at give way sign or line (2) At a give way sign fail to give way to pedestrian when turning left, right or U turn Fail to give way at bridge Fail to give way to vehicle or pedestrian at other place with a give way sign (2) When travelling straight ahead, fail to give way to vehicle on the right at an intersection (3) When turning left fail to give way to vehicle on the right or pedestrian at or near intersection (), (5) When turning left in a slip lane fail to give way to vehicle on right when turn left from slip lane, pedestrian (6) When turning right from continuing road fail to give way to oncoming vehicle or ped on terminating road or near intersection (2) Fail to give way (except when using slip lane) to vehicle on continuing road, pedestrian on continuing road or near inter (3) Turning from terminating road using slip lane fail to give way to vehicle on continuing road, pedestrian on slip lane () Turning left from continuing road fail to give way to pedestrian on terminating road or near intersection (5) Turning left from continuing road using slip lane fail to give way to vehicle on right or pedestrian on slip lane (6) Turning right from continuing road fail to give way to oncoming vehicle, or pedestrian on terminating road or near intersection (1) Fail to give way to veh on turning into c/way,ped on c/way,veh or ped on any land abutting c/way that driver crosses to enter Failing to give way when entering land abutting a carriageway or road from a carriageway Fail to give way to public bus ( see regs) 60 Fail to give way to emergency vehicle displaying red or blue flashing lights or sounding an alarm 1 CHILDREN/PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS 61(2) Fail to stop at children crossing when sign displayed (2) Fail to give way to pedestrian on pedestrian crossing (3) Fail to stop at pedestrian crossing when sign displayed Overtake vehicle stopping or stopped at children/pedestrian crossing giving way to pedestrian Fail to give way median strip 1 3

4 66 Fail to give way painted island Fail to give way median turning bay Fail to give way from boundary 1 3 SIGNS & ROAD MARKINGS 69(1) When entering intersection contravene "left turn only" sign 69(2) When entering an intersection in marked lane, contravene "left lane must turn left" sign 70(1) When entering intersection contravene ' right turn only' sign 70(2) When entering intersection from marked lane contravene "right lane must turn right" sign 70(3) Make illegal "U" turn where 'right turn only' or 'right lane must turn right' sign is displayed 71 Make left, right or U turn contrary to "no turn" sign displayed at intersection 72(1),(2) Contravene "no left turn", no right turn sign at intersection 73 Drive in direction contrary to that indicated by traffic lane arrows at an intersection 7(1) Overtaking contrary to sign 75 Overtaking on bridge contrary to sign 76 Driving in emergency stopping lane Driving on freeway in unauthorized vehicle 80 Drive on carriageway contrary to direction indicated by a "one way" sign 81(1) Fail to pass to the left of "keep left" sign 81(2) Fail to pass to the right of "keep right" sign 82 Enter carriageway contrary to "no entry" sign 83(1) Fail to stop on approach to hand held "stop" sign 83(2) Proceed while hand held "stop" sign is displayed or not otherwise directed 8-91A Various regulations re: buses and trucks ROUNDABOUTS 92(1) Where no arrows on road surface, fail to enter roundbout from 1 lane or line of traffic 92(2) Where intending to leave roundabout less than halfway, fail to enter roundabout from left lane 92(3) Where intending to leave roundabout more than halfway fail to enter roundabout from right lane 92(5) After entering roundabout fail to drive in direction of arrows marked on road or sign prior to entry to roundabout 93(2) When intending to leave at first exit from entry fail to indicate left when entering & until driver has exited 9(2) When intending to leave more than halfway fail to indicate right when entering & while in roundabout unless changing lanes 95 When entering roundabout fail to give way to vehicle within the roundabout 1 3

5 96(1) Fail to keep left of the central traffic island when drive through a traffic roundabout Fail to drive in direction of arrows marked on roads surface in the roundabout 98(1) Fail to give left turn signal before changing lane or line of traffic to the left in roundabout 98(2) Fail to give right turn signal before changing lane or line of traffic to the right in roundabout 99 Fail to give left turn signal, when practicable, when leaving roundabout Failure of rider to give way at roundabout LEVEL CROSSINGS 101(1) Fail to stop at level crossing before stop line or "stop" sign (2) Fail stop as directed or instructed by r/way employee and or remain stop'd other than in accordance with direction or instruct. 102(1),(2) Fail to stop when approach train is visible and emits an audible signal and there is danger of collision; or twin flashing lights Fail to give way at level crossing Enter onto level crossing when traffic congested & unable to drive clear of level crossing Fail to leave level crossing Fail to stop at level crossing when carrying dangerous goods Drive thru. around or under any gate, boom or barrier or enter upon crossing while closed or operating 200 KEEP LEFT/OVERTAKING ETC 109 Fail to keep safe distance behind vehicle as to be able to stop in emergency 1 110(2) Drive long vehicle and fail to keep minimum dist 200 m between long vehicles in built up area 1 111(1) Enter or attempt to cross inter whether controlled by signals or not, when intersection or c/way beyond is blocked 112(1) Fail to keep as close as practicable to the left boundary of c/way where no marked lanes for same direction 2 113(3) Drive in right lane of a marked c/way where speed limit is 90km/h or more or & 'keep left unless o/taking' sign applies 2 11 Fail to keep left of approaching vehicles 115(1) Fail to keep left on 2 way carriageway w/out dividing line or median strip when unable to see suff ahead (2) Permit vehicle to travel right of centre of 2 way c/way w/out median strip Cross 1 or 2 continuous line or continuous line left of broken Drive on incorrect side of median strip (1) Drive wrong way on service road that has no 'two-way' sign 1 119(1) Drive a vehicle on a traffic island or median strip at place not designed, constructed or improved for vehicle use 1

6 119(2),(3) Drive over a painted island for more than metres Overtake when unsafe to do so 122(1) Fail to overtake on right at safe distance 122(3) Fail to pass left of vehicle turn right & those stationary behind it 123(1) Drive past/overtake veh or combination displaying "do not overtake" sign when turn left and it is unsafe 123(2) Drive past or overtake veh displaying "do not overtake" sign when (2A) turn right and it is unsafe 12 Fail to overtake so with sufficient distance to avoid collision with or cause obstruction to vehicle being overtaken 125(1) Fail to move left or increase speed so not to permit another vehicle to overtake 125(2) Drive in such a manner as to prevent another vehicle from overtaking or passing 1 MARKED LANES OR LINES OF TRAFFIC 126(1) Fail to keep wholly within marked lane or single line of traffic or move laterally from such lane when unsafe to do so 126(2) Fail to give way when making lateral movement from any single marked lane to veh in lane to which driver is moving 127(1) Cross continuous white line dividing road longitudinally 128 Fail to give way to vehicle in front when lanes of traffic merge 129 Drive on or across continuous white edge line (see 129(a)-(h for exceptions) 130(1) Ride m/cycle, moped, power assisted pedal cycle or bicycle not being a multi lane c/way alongside 1 other rider 130(2) Ride motor cycle, moped, power assisted bicycle in marked lane alongside more than 1 other rider 130(3),() Ride a power assisted pedal cycle or bicycle on a path alongside another rider OVERHEAD TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS 131(2) In marked lane with traffic control sig or sign overhead displaying a red diagonal cross drive past that signal or sign (3) In marked lane with TCL or sign overhead displaying red diagonal cross fail to leave that lane as soon as safe to do so 1 3 SPECIAL PURPOSE LANES 132(1) Drive in bicycle lane when not permitted 133 Drive in bus lane when not permitted 133A(1)- (3) Driving in busways 133A(), (5) Driving in busways 13 Drive in transit lane when not permitted 135 Drive in truck lane when not permitted 137 Being a vehicle of the kind indicated on a traffic sign, fail to drive in indicated lane

7 STOPPING & PARKING 10 Stop on a length of carriageway or in an area to which a "no stopping" sign applies 11(1) Stop vehicle on a length of carriageway or in an area to which a "no parking" sign applies 12 Stop at the side of a carriageway marked with a continuous yellowed edge line 13(1) Stop a vehicle so any portion is in an intersection when not permitted by regulations 13(2) Stop vehicle within 20m of intersection controlled by tcl's and not permitted by sign or regulation 13(3) stop vehicle within 10m of an intersection (not controlled by tcl's) and not permitted by sign or regulation 1(2) When not permitted by sign or regulation stop vehicle so that any portion of it is within 20m of approach side & 10m of depart 15(1) When not permitted by sign/reg stop veh on a marked foot cross so that it is within 10m before or 3m after nearest TCL pole 15(2) Enter upon or attempt to cross or attempt to cross a marked foot crossing when carriageway beyond is blocked 16 Stop vehicle near bicycle crossing lights 17(1) When not permitted stop vehicle on a level crossing or on a carriageway within 20m before or after the nearest rail track 18(1) Stop vehicle on length of carriageway to which a "clearway" sign applies 19(1) Driver, unless stopping in emergency lane or in accordance with a regulation, stop vehicle on freeway 1 Unless stopping in accordance with a regulation, stop vehicle in a lane to which an "emergency stopping lane only" sign applies 151 Stop vehicle in loading zone 152 Stop vehicle in truck zone 153(1) Stop vehicle in works zone when not engaged in construction work in or near the zone or permitted by regulation 153(2) Stop alongside or opposite any excavation in the carriageway, and thereby obstruct traffic 15(1) Stop a vehicle in taxi zone when not a taxi 15(2) Stop a vehicle in a bus zone when not a public bus to type of bus permitted on or with a "bus zone" sign entitled 155 Stop in mail zone when not entitled 156 Stop vehicle - unauthorised 157 Not being a public bus or taxi and dropping off or picking up passengers, stop in bus/truck/transit lane 158 Stop vehicle in shared zone when not permitted by sign or regulation dropping off or picking up passengers or goods 159 Stop vehicle so that it is between any other stopped vehicle and the centre of the carriageway (double parking)

8 160 Stop vehicle so that is does not cause undue obstruction on the carriageway 161(1) Stop veh on a bridge etc when c/way is not as wide on the structure as the approach and sign does not prohibit parking 161(2) Stop in a tunnel or underpass when c/way is not as wide as the approaches and a sign does not prohibit stopping 162(1) Stop a vehicle on a c/way in a position where it is not visible to overtaking vehicle from a distance of m in built up area 163(1) Stop within 1m of fire hydrant or plug or any sign or mark indicating that a hydrant or plug is there 16(1) Not being a public bus or permitted by regulation stop within 20m approach side & 10m depart side of a bus stop 165 Stop on path, traffic island or median strip or nature strip adjacent to a length of c/way in an area that a parking sign applies 166(1) Stop vehicle so that any portion of it is in front of a path in a position that obstructs access to pedestrians and vehicles 166(2) Stop vehicle across driveway or other way of access for a vehicle travelling to or from adjacent land 167 Stop vehicle so that any portion of it is within 3 metres of public letter box unless collecting mail See regs for heavy vehicle parking, bicycle parking, motor cycle parking 171 Stop in a parking are for people with disabilities and not display current ACROD sticker Parking outside times indicated 177 Parallel parking on median strip 178 Angle parking 180 Entering and leaving median strip area contrary to sign 181 Stop vehicle without 1 st stopping engine, effectively applying the brake and effectively restraining vehicle movement LIGHTS AND WARNING DEVICES 182 Drive m/veh. or combination during the hours of darkness or hazardous weather that is not equipped with lamps or are not lit 183(1) Operate front or rear fog lamp when not driving in fog or other hazardous weather restricting visibility 1 183(3) Display light from single front fog lamp of a motor vehicle not first fitted with two compulsory lamps 1 183() Operate front fog lamp when with another lamp > 7 watts is showing white light to front 1 18 No lights on towed vehicle 185(1) Use head lamps on high beam when less than 200m behind or oncoming vehicle or when lights of approaching vehicle are dipped Using lights to dazzle other driver

9 188(1) Use or allow to be used, hazard warning lights fitted to vehicle other than permitted by regulation 190 Sounding horn unnecessarily 191 Portable warning signs on disabled heavy vehicle 193 Use on a vehicle a light displaying intermittent flashes PEDESTRIANS 19 Pedestrian travel past no pedestrian sign 195 Walk within freeway/road to which a road access sign applies when not an emergency or breakdown when not entitled 196(1) Cross carriageway by other than shortest safe route or any longer than necessary to cross 197(2) Pedestrian cross at red pedestrian lights 197(3) Remain on carriageway longer than necessary while red pedestrian light operating 197() If crossing under 197(3) fail to remain in safety area until pedestrian lights changes to green 198(2) Pedestrian cross at red or yellow traffic control light 198(3) Stay on carriageway longer than necessary when if light change to red or flashing red or yellow to cross safely 198() If crossing under 198(3) to a safety area, fail to remain in the safety area until pedestrian lights change to green 199(1) Cross carriageway within 20 m of pedestrian children's foot crossing 199(2) Remaining on children's, marked foot or pedestrian crossing longer than necessary to cross safely 200(1) Pedestrian cross at level crossing where there is a path/bridge/structure within 20m of crossing 200(2) Pedestrian cross at railway crossing while warning lights are illuminated or flashing or warning bells ringing 201(1) Pedestrian not to cause obstruction 202(1) Person not to alight from or board a moving vehicle and not engaged in door to door etc and is travelling under 5 km/h 202(2) Pedestrian proceed from a path toward a vehicle for the purpose of boarding before it has stopped 203(1) Pedestrian on carriageway where there is footpath or nature strip adjacent in fit condition for use 203(2) Walking more than 2 abreast on carriageway and not authorised otherwise under law. 203(3) Where no f/path fail to walk on R/H side of c/way or alongside more than 1 other person on the same side of c/way 203() Fail when possible to immediately move off carriageway when vehicle approaches or move back 20(1) Ped. on bicycle path or that part of a separated path and not crossing by shortest route or stay on it longer than necessary

10 20(3) Pedestrian fail to keep out of path of cyclist or other pedestrian who is permitted under reg 20(2) to be on the path TOYS & RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 205 Play game on any part of a road 206(1) Ride wheeled recreational device/toy on c/way with dividing line or median strip,one way c/way with marked lane or 60kph 206(2),(3) Ride wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on carriageway in hours of darkness, or contrary to sign 207 Fail to keep left when riding in or on a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on carriageway 208 Ride wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a footpath or shared path fail to keep left or give way to pedestrians 209 Ride a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy on a separated path and not crossing by shortest route or staying on longer, not keeping out of path of cyclist 209A Not wearing protective helmet on motorized scooter 210 Not to tow wheeled recreational devices etc 210A Not to travel on motorized scooter while under the influence; reckless 211 Riding of bicycles 212 Not to carry people on bicycles 213 Not to ride bicycle in bus lane 21 Not to ride bicycle across road or a crossing 215 Not to ride on wrong part of separated foot path BICYCLES 216(1) Person over 12 yrs ride on footpath that is not a shared or separated path Other offences re bicycles (see regs) 221(2) Ride a bicycle and travel within 2m of another vehicle for 200 m or more 222(2) Bicycle rider fail to wear protective helmet securely fastened on head 223A Riding on bicycle trailers 22(1) Ride bike during hours of darkness or in hazardous weather without flashing or steady light at front & rear and be visible 200m 22(2) Bike rider fail to have fitted at least one effective brake, & bell, horn or similar device in working order 225 Bicycle rider at approach to red bicycle crossing light fail to stop before reaching the crossing lights or red crossing light still flashing 226(1) Bicycle rider at approach to yellow bike crossing TCL fail to stop before reaching TCL when safe to do so 226(2) Bicycle rider having stopped at yellow red crossing light proceed before change to green or yellow red light still showing 227 Proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change from yellow to red 228 Riding with power assistance engaged 229 Riding bicycle under the influence; reckless

11 (1) SEAT BELTS Person fail to produce medical certificate within reasonable time after demand to director general or oic of a police station Driver of a motor vehicle fail to wear seat which is properly adjusted and securely fastened (see 235A penalties) AND passenger aged 1 and over Coupled with 233(1) or 23(1) One unrestrained passenger Coupled with 233(1) or 23(1) Two unrestrained passengers Coupled with 233(1) or 23(1) Three unrestrained passengers Coupled with 233(1) or 23(1) Four unrestrained passengers Driver fail to ensure pass 1 16 yrs occupy seat belt position wear the seat belt which is adjusted and securely fastened (see 235A penalties) (3) 23(1) 23(1) Driver wearing seatbelt one unrestrained passenger Driver wearing seatbelt two unrestrained passengers Driver wearing seatbelt three unrestrained passengers Driver wearing seatbelt four unrestrained passengers See 235A - penalties Driver failing to correctly wear seatbelt AND cause or permit - One passenger to occupy seat position not fitted with seatbelt when seatbelt position is unoccupied - Two passengers - Three passengers see 235A penalties - Four passengers Driver wearing seatbelt AND cause or permit - One passenger to occupy a seat position not fitted with seatbelt when seatbelt position is unoccupied - Two passengers - Three passengers See 235A penalties - Four passenegers PERSONS TRAVELLING IN OR ON MOTOR VEHICLES 22(1) Drive a motor vehicle with part of body or limb protruding from vehicle 1 22(1) Person travelling in a motor vehicle with parts of his body or limb protruding from vehicle 22(2) Drive motor vehicle while passenger has parts of body or limb protruding from vehicle 1 23 Person who opens or leaves open a door or alights from vehicle so as to endanger others using the road 2(2) Drive a motor cycle without wearing securely a protective helmet or without passenger wearing securely a protective helmet 2(3) Passenger riding or being carried on a motor cycle not wearing securely a protective helmet 25(1) Drive motor cycle with more than one passenger

12 26 Person acting in a manner or occupy a position as will interfere, impede the driver s control of a vehicle 26A,B Behaviour on a motor cycle MISCELLANEOUS 253(1) Drive on path when not permitted by regulation 253() When permitted by regulation to drive on a path (except bikes) fail to give way to all other persons and to animals on the path 25(1),(2) Drive on nature strip adjacent to carriageway in built up area when not permitted by regulation 255 Drive a vehicle in such a manner as to create undue or excessive noise 256(1) Throw, drop, place, leave or cause or allow destructive or injurious material on road (see reg) 256(2),(3),() Having thrown,drop, place or left upon a road fail to remove destructive or injurious material as soon as practicable etc 257(1) Drive vehicle carrying a load that makes the vehicle unstable or otherwise unsafe or it projects in a way likely to cause injury 1 257(2) Drive vehicle with load that is unrestrained and likely to fall from the vehicle (3) Drive vehicle that is carrying a load that is not restrained on the vehicle by a system appropriate to the load 1 257() Drive vehicle that is carrying a load of grain which is not fully covered or enclosed 1 259(1) Person while on a carriageway or median strip solicit contributions, employment or ride or offer a newspaper, periodical or magazine for sale to the occupant of a vehicle 259(2) Person in vehicle buy or offer to buy newspaper, periodical, magazine from a person who is on a carriageway or median strip 259(3) Park vehicle on portion of road when exposed for sale 260 Drive/cause or draw a vehicle, tractor, machine, implement or other thing on road when not fitted with wheels 261 Drive vehicle in reverse when unsafe to do so or for greater distance than reasonable in the circumstances Drive while not in position behind steering wheel as to have full control over vehicle,full and uninterrupted view front & sides 1 26(1) Drive vehicle with television, receiver or visual display unit while screen is visible to driver in normal driving position 26A Dogs on motor cycles 265(2) Drive motor vehicle and use a hand-held mobile phone while moving or stationary but not parked (1) Driver fail to obey the signal by hand or orally given by police officer

13 273(1)(a) 273(3),() Driver fail to stop at a stop line, or edge of inter. or at a reasonable distance from a pol.off. under control by police officer Driver approaching police officer from front & rear, where no signal is given to proceed, fail to stop or proceed forward