Stay free of demerit point offences for 12 months.
Penalty for using a mobile phone while driving
12 demerit points; in court, a fine of up to $1,000, jail of up to 6 months, or both.
Reckless or dangerous driving
24 demerit points, so the licence is liable for suspension.
Suspension for a driver suspended before
12 or more demerit points within 12 months.
First offence of not displaying the probation plate
For motor cars up to 3,000 kg unladen, carrying not more than 7 passengers besides the driver.
Demerit point limit for a probationary driver
12. With 13 or more in the first 12 months, the licence is revoked.
Second offence of not displaying the probation plate
Categories of demerit point offences
8: 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18 or 24 points, by severity.
A text message arrives while you are driving
Ignore it until you have stopped safely.
Demerit points for speeding
Up to 20 km/h over: 6. 20 to 30: 8. 30 to 40: 12. 40 to 50: 18. Over 50: 24. Over 40 km/h means a court charge.
A fine of $5,000 to $20,000, jail of up to 2 years, and loss of licence.
Hindering the flow of traffic
Losing control after a little alcohol, below the legal limit
You can still be charged with drink driving.
Speed limit when there are no speed signs
To identify and rehabilitate high-risk drivers, and suspend those with too many demerit points.
24 or more demerit points within 24 months. The first suspension lasts 12 weeks; later ones can last up to 36 months.
Carrying people on the floor of an open-deck goods vehicle before filling the cabin seats
3 demerit points and a $500 composition fine.
Careless driving causing hurt
9 demerit points (careless driving endangering life: 6).
Within 9 m of a bus stop, 6 m of a junction, or 3 m of a fire hydrant.
Failing to give way to pedestrians at a crossing
Allowed only in a few cases, such as when the vehicle in front has signalled to turn right.
Charged in court: fined, jailed or both, and disqualified from driving.
Interior lights while driving
Keep them off: they reduce your view outside.
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