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DEMERIT POINTS SCHEDULE State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2000 Traffic Regulation 1962 (Traffic Reg) Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (TO(RUM) Act) Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999 (Driver Licensing Reg) Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Fatigue Management) Regulation 2008 (Fatigue Management Reg) Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 1999 (Queensland Road Rules) Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 1999 (Vehicle Safety Reg) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Pt 1 8 Demerit point offences 1 Speeding—more than 40 km/h over the speed limit..................................... 3 Pt 2 6 Demerit point offences 2 Speeding—30–40 km/h over the speed limit. ......................................... 3 Pt 3 4 Demerit point offences 3 Speeding—20–30 km/h over the speed limit. ......................................... 3 Pt 4 3 Demerit point offences 4 Careless driving. ............................................................... 3 5 Disobeying certain red or yellow traffic lights or arrows.................................. 4 6 Disobeying emergency traffic sign installed under TO(RUM) Act, s 71(1).................... 4 7A Disobeying traffic lane arrows in roundabout.......................................... 7 7B Driving with person in or on trailer or prohibited part of vehicle. ........................... 8 7C Driving vehicle with more than maximum number of persons or weight...................... 8 8 Failing to give way, other than by disobeying a traffic sign................................ 8 8A Failing to keep clear of police and emergency vehicles................................. 10 8B Entering level crossing when train or tram approaching................................. 10 9 Failing to keep left.............................................................. 10 10 Failing to wear helmet, seat belt or restraint.......................................... 10 11 Improper turns................................................................. 11 12 Speeding—13–20 km/h over the speed limit. ........................................ 11 12AA Driving with television receiver or visual display unit visible or likely to distract............... 11 12A Using hand-held mobile phones................................................... 11 13 Using vehicle not in safe condition................................................. 11 14H Using mobile phones............................................................ 12 14I Contravening high-powered vehicle restriction........................................ 12 14J Contravening late night driving restriction............................................ 12 14K Contravening peer passenger restriction............................................ 12 14L Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirements—critical risk breach.. . . . 13 14M Failing to comply with requirements about work records. ............................... 15 14N Contravening conditions of exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation............... 16 14O Contravention about returning or replacing accreditation certificate or exemption notice under Fatigue Management Regulation.......................................... 16 14P False representation about accreditation or exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation. . 16 Pt 5 2 Demerit point offences 15 Failing to keep left.............................................................. 17 16 Failing to give proper change of direction signal....................................... 17 17 Improper overtaking, passing or driving to the right of centre of road....................... 18 18 Improper turn (other than U–turn).................................................. 18 19 Increasing speed when being overtaken............................................. 19 20 Injurious matter on roads. ....................................................... 19 21 Passing trams................................................................. 19 22 Unnecessary noise or smoke from vehicle........................................... 20 22F Failing to display or fit L plates.................................................... 20 22G Failing to fit red P plates......................................................... 20 22H Failing to fit green P plates....................................................... 20 22I Driving fatigue regulated heavy vehicle while impaired by fatigue......................... 20 22J Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirements—severe risk breach.... 21

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DEMERIT POINTS SCHEDULE

State Penalties Enforcement Regulation 2000Traffic Regulation 1962 (Traffic Reg)Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 (TO(RUM) Act)Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999 (Driver Licensing Reg)Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Fatigue Management) Regulation 2008 (Fatigue Management Reg)Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 1999 (Queensland Road Rules)Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 1999 (Vehicle Safety Reg)

TABLE OF CONTENTSSection Page

Pt 1 8 Demerit point offences1 Speeding—more than 40 km/h over the speed limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pt 2 6 Demerit point offences2 Speeding—30–40 km/h over the speed limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pt 3 4 Demerit point offences3 Speeding—20–30 km/h over the speed limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pt 4 3 Demerit point offences4 Careless driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Disobeying certain red or yellow traffic lights or arrows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Disobeying emergency traffic sign installed under TO(RUM) Act, s 71(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47A Disobeying traffic lane arrows in roundabout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77B Driving with person in or on trailer or prohibited part of vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87C Driving vehicle with more than maximum number of persons or weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Failing to give way, other than by disobeying a traffic sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88A Failing to keep clear of police and emergency vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108B Entering level crossing when train or tram approaching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Failing to keep left. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010 Failing to wear helmet, seat belt or restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011 Improper turns.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1112 Speeding—13–20 km/h over the speed limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1112AA Driving with television receiver or visual display unit visible or likely to distract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1112A Using hand-held mobile phones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1113 Using vehicle not in safe condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1114H Using mobile phones.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1214I Contravening high-powered vehicle restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1214J Contravening late night driving restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1214K Contravening peer passenger restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1214L Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirements—critical risk breach.. . . . 1314M Failing to comply with requirements about work records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1514N Contravening conditions of exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1614O Contravention about returning or replacing accreditation certificate or exemption notice

under Fatigue Management Regulation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1614P False representation about accreditation or exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation. . 16

Pt 5 2 Demerit point offences15 Failing to keep left. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1716 Failing to give proper change of direction signal.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1717 Improper overtaking, passing or driving to the right of centre of road.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1818 Improper turn (other than U–turn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1819 Increasing speed when being overtaken.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920 Injurious matter on roads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921 Passing trams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922 Unnecessary noise or smoke from vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2022F Failing to display or fit L plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2022G Failing to fit red P plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2022H Failing to fit green P plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2022I Driving fatigue regulated heavy vehicle while impaired by fatigue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2022J Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirements—severe risk breach. . . . 21

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Pt 6 1 Demerit point offences23 Dazzling road users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2324 Failing to comply with condition stated on Queensland driver licence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2325 Failing to comply with condition of non-Queensland driver licence.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2326 Failing to have lights lit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2427 Failing to dip headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2428 Following too closely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2429 Improper vehicle equipment, construction or loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2430 Learner driving while unaccompanied by licensed driver or while not under direction

of licensed driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2532 Speeding—less than 13 km/h over the speed limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2533 Failing to produce certificate of exemption for driving high-powered vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2534 Failing to produce certificate of exemption for late night driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Part 1 8 Demerit point offences

1 Speeding—more than 40 km/h over the speed limit

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

20 Driving more than 40 km/h over the speed limit 8 $933

Part 2 6 Demerit point offences

2 Speeding—30–40 km/h over the speed limit

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

20 Driving more than 30 km/h, but not more than 40 km/h, over the speed limit 6 $466

Part 3 4 Demerit point offences

3 Speeding—20–30 km/h over the speed limit

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

20 Driving more than 20 km/h, but not more than 30 km/h, over the speed limit 4 $333

Part 4 3 Demerit point offences

4 Careless driving

TO(RUM) Act

Section Description Points Fine

83 Driving without due care and attention 3 Courtimposed

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

80(1) Driving at an unsafe speed when approaching a children’s crossing 3 Courtimposed

81(1) Driving at an unsafe speed when approaching a pedestrian crossing 3 Courtimposed

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5 Disobeying certain red or yellow traffic lights or arrows

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

56(1) Failing to stop for a red traffic light 3 $300

56(2) Failing to stop for a red traffic arrow 3 $300

57(1) Failing to stop for a yellow traffic light 3 $300

57(2) Failing to stop for a yellow traffic arrow 3 $300

59(1) Enter intersection contrary to red traffic light 3 $300

59(1) Enter marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light 3 $300

60 Enter intersection contrary to red traffic arrow 3 $300

61(2) Driving past a red traffic arrow at an intersection after being stopped before entering theintersection 3 $300

61(2) Driving past a yellow traffic arrow at an intersection after being stopped before entering theintersection 3 $300

61(2) Driving past a red traffic light at an intersection after being stopped before entering theintersection 3 $300

61(2) Driving past a yellow traffic light at an intersection after being stopped before entering theintersection 3 $300

66(1) Disobeying twin red traffic lights (other than at a level crossing) 3 $300

66(4) Driving past twin red traffic lights after stopping before the lights (other than at a levelcrossing) 3 $300

123(a) Disobeying warning lights at a level crossing 3 $300

152(2) Driving in a marked lane with an overhead red diagonal cross displayed over the lane 3 $180

152(3) Failing to leave a marked lane with a flashing red diagonal cross displayed over the lane(without an excuse) 3 $180

281 Disobeying a red B traffic light (driver of bus or taxi ) 3 $300

284 Driving past a red B traffic light at an intersection after stopping for the light (driver of bus ortaxi) 3 $300

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

TO(RUM) Act

Section Description Points Fine

74(1) Disobeying an indication given by a sign installed under section 71(1) of the Act 3 CourtImposed

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7 Disobeying stop or give way sign and certain other traffic control devices

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

39(1) Disobeying a no U-turn sign at a break in dividing strip 3 $80

39(2) Disobeying a no U-turn sign on a length of road 3 $80

41 Disobeying a no U-turn sign at an intersection without traffic lights 3 $80

63(2) Disobeying a traffic light-stop sign at an intersection when the traffic lights are not operatingor partly operating 3 $300

67(2) Failing to stop at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights 3 $300

67(3) Failing to give way at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights 3 $300

67(4) Failing to give way when making a turn at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights 3 $300

68(2) Failing to stop at a stop line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin red lights) 3 $300

68(2) Failing to stop at a stop sign (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin red lights) 3 $300

68(3) Failing to give way to a vehicle at a stop line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin redlights) 3 $300

68(3) Failing to give way to a vehicle at a stop sign (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin redlights) 3 $300

68(3) Failing to give way to a pedestrian at a stop line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twinred lights) 3 $300

68(3) Failing to give way to a pedestrian at a stop sign (other than at an intersection, crossing or twinred lights) 3 $300

69(2) Failing to give way to approaching vehicles at a give way line at an intersection 3 $300

69(2) Failing to give way to approaching vehicles at a give way sign at an intersection 3 $300

69(2A) Failing to give way when turning left from a slip lane 3 $300

69(3) Failing to give way when turning at a give way line at an intersection 3 $300

69(3) Failing to give way when turning at a give way sign at an intersection 3 $300

69A Failing to give way to another driver at a give way line at intersection as required when also atgive way sign 3 $300

69A Failing to give way to another driver at a give way sign at intersection as required 3 $300

69A Failing to give way to another driver at a stop line at intersection as required 3 $300

69A Failing to give way to another driver at a stop sign at intersection as required 3 $300

70 Failing to give way when facing a give way line at a bridge 3 $300

70 Failing to give way when facing a give way sign on a length of narrow road 3 $300

71(1) Failing to give way when facing a give way line (other than at an intersection, bridge or lengthof narrow road) 3 $300

71(1) Failing to give way when facing a give way sign (other than at an intersection, bridge or lengthof narrow road) 3 $300

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7 Disobeying stop or give way sign and certain other traffic control devices (continued)

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

80(2)(a) Disobeying a hand-held stop sign at a children’s crossing 3 $300

80(3) Driving past a hand-held stop sign at a children’s crossing after stopping for the sign 3 $300

88(1) Disobeying a left turn only sign at an intersection 3 $80

88(2) Disobeying a left lane must turn left sign at an intersection 3 $80

89(1) Disobeying right turn only sign 3 $80

89(2) Disobeying right lane must turn right sign 3 $80

90 Disobeying a no turns sign 3 $80

91(1) Disobeying a no left turn sign 3 $80

91(2) Disobeying a no right turn sign 3 $80

92(1) Disobeying a traffic lane arrow 3 $80

93(1)(a) Driving past a no overtaking or passing sign on a bridge when an oncoming vehicle is on thebridge 3 $140

93(1)(a) Driving past a no overtaking or passing sign on a length of road when an oncoming vehicleis on the road 3 $140

93(1)(b) Overtaking a vehicle on a bridge that a no overtaking or passing sign is displayed 3 $140

93(1)(b) Overtaking a vehicle on a length of road that a no overtaking or passing sign is displayed 3 $140

94 Disobeying a no overtaking on bridge sign 3 $140

96(1) Disobeying a keep clear sign 3 $120

97(1) Disobeying a no access sign 3 $120

98(1) Driving in contrary direction to a one-way sign 3 $140

99(1) Failing to drive left after passing a keep left sign 3 $140

99(2) Failing to drive right after passing a keep right sign 3 $140

100 Disobeying a no entry sign 3 $140

101(1) Failing to stop at hand held stop sign 3 $300

101(2) Driving past hand held stop sign being displayed 3 $300

102(1) Disobeying a clearance sign 3 $100

102(1) Disobeying a low clearance sign 3 $100

103(1) Disobeying a bridge load limit sign (gross mass or gross load limit) 3 $100

103(2) Disobeying a bridge load limit sign (mass per axle group) 3 $100

104(1) Driving past no trucks sign (GVM limit) 3 $100

104(2) Driving past no trucks sign (length limit) 3 $100

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7 Disobeying stop or give way sign and certain other traffic control devices (continued)

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

104(3) Driving past no trucks sign (Mass or length limit) 3 $100

105 Disobeying a trucks must enter sign 3 $100

106(1) Disobeying a no buses sign (GVM limit) 3 $100

106(2) Disobeying a no buses sign (length limit) 3 $100

106(3) Disobeying a no buses sign (Mass or length) 3 $100

107 Disobeying a buses must enter sign 3 $100

108(1) Disobeying a trucks and buses must use low gear sign 3 $100

114(1) Failing to give way when driving in a roundabout 3 $300

114(1) Failing to give way when entering a roundabout 3 $300

121 Disobeying a stop sign at a level crossing 3 $300

122 Disobeying a give way sign at a level crossing 3 $300

123(b) Driving under or around the closed gates at a level crossing 3 $300

123(b) Driving under or around the closing gates at a level crossing 3 $300

123(b) Driving under or around the opening gates at a level crossing 3 $300

152(4) Failing to comply with an overhead green diagonal cross displayed over a marked lane 3 $180

152(4) Failing to comply with an overhead white diagonal cross displayed over a marked lane 3 $180

152(4) Failing to comply with an overhead yellow diagonal cross displayed over a marked lane 3 $180

282 Failing to stop for a yellow B light 3 $300

286(2) Proceeding after stopping before an intersection contrary to a red B light being displayed at theintersection (driver of bus or taxi) 3 $300

7A Disobeying traffic lane arrows in roundabout

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

116 Disobeying a traffic lane arrow in a roundabout 3 $80

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7B Driving with person in or on trailer or prohibited part of vehicle

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

268(4A) Driving with a passenger in or on a part of a vehicle that is not designed to carry passengers orgoods 3 $186

268(4B) Driving with a passenger in or on a part of a vehicle that is designed to carry goods when thepart of the vehicle is not enclosed 3 $186

298 Driving a motor vehicle towing a trailer with person in or on trailer 3 $173

7C Driving vehicle with more than maximum number of persons or weight

Traffic Reg

Section Description Points Fine

76 Driving a vehicle with more than the maximum number of persons allowed to be carried in thevehicle 3 $186

76 Driving a vehicle with a load weighing more than the maximum weight to be carried on thevehicle 3 $186

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

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

38 Failing to give way when making a U-turn 3 $300

62(a) Failing to give way to a pedestrian when turning at an intersection with traffic lights 3 $300

62(b) Failing to give way to a pedestrian when turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign 3 $300

62(b) Failing to give way to a vehicle when turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign 3 $300

62(c) Failing to give way to an oncoming vehicle when turning right at an intersection with traffic lights3 $300

62(c) Failing to give way to a vehicle turning left when turning right at an intersection with traffic lights3 $300

63(3) Failing to give way when turning at an intersection without a traffic light-stop sign when thetraffic lights are not operating or partly operating 3 $300

64(a) Failing to give way to a vehicle on the road being entered at an intersection with a flashingyellow traffic arrow 3 $300

64(b) Failing to give way to a pedestrian on the road being entered at an intersection with a flashingyellow traffic arrow 3 $300

64(c) Failing to give way to an oncoming vehicle when turning right at an intersection with a flashingyellow traffic arrow 3 $300

64(c) Failing to give way to a vehicle turning left when turning right at an intersection with a flashingyellow traffic arrow 3 $300

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

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

65(2) Failing to give way at a marked foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light (other than atan intersection) 3 $300

72(1) Failing to give way at an intersection (other than an T-intersection or roundabout 3 $300

73(1) Failing to give way at an T-intersection 3 $300

74(1) Failing to give way when entering a road from a road-related area 3 $300

75(1) Failing to give way when entering a road-related area from a road 3 $300

77(1) Failing to give way to a bus leaving a bus-stop bay on a road in a built-up area with a signpostedspeed limit not more than 70 km/h 3 $180

79(1) Failing to give way to emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red light 3 $233

79(1) Failing to give way to emergency vehicle sounding an alarm 3 $233

80(2)(b) Failing to stop for a pedestrian on a children’s crossing 3 $300

80(4) Proceeding before a pedestrian has left a children’s crossing after stopping for the pedestrianon the crossing 3 $300

81(2) Failing to give way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing 3 $300

83 Failing to give way to a pedestrian in a shared zone 3 $300

84(1)(b) Failing to give way when driving through a break in a dividing strip 3 $300

85 Failing to give way when entering a turning lane from a painted island 3 $300

86(1) Failing to give way to another vehicle in a median turning bay when entering the bay 3 $300

87(1) Failing to give way when moving out from the side or shoulder of a road into a line of traffic 3 $300

87(1) Failing to give way when moving out from the side or shoulder of a road into a marked lane 3 $300

87(3) Failing to give way when turning from median strip parking area 3 $300

148(1) Failing to give way to vehicle travelling in another marked lane 3 $300

148(2) Failing to give way to a vehicle travelling in another line of traffic 3 $300

149 Failing to give way to vehicle in front when merging into line of traffic 3 $300

288(4) Failing to give way when driving on a path as required 3 $233

289(2) Failing to give way when driving on a nature strip as required 3 $233

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8A Failing to keep clear of police and emergency vehicles

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

78(1) Moving into path of emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red light 3 $233

78(1) Moving into path of emergency vehicle sounding an alarm 3 $233

78(2) Failing to move out of path of emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red light 3 $233

78(2) Failing to move out of path of emergency vehicle sounding an alarm 3 $233

8B Entering level crossing when train or tram approaching

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

123(c) Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching the level crossing 3 $300

123(c) Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is on or entering the level crossing 3 $300

123(d) Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching the level crossing and there is alikelihood of a collision 3 $300

123(e) Entering level crossing when crossing blocked 3 $300

123(e) Entering level crossing when road beyond crossing blocked 3 $300

9 Failing to keep left

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

132(2) Failing to keep left of the dividing line on a road (without an excuse) 3 $180

132(3) Failing to keep left of 2 continuous dividing lines on a road (without an excuse) 3 $180

138(1) Driving on a painted island (without an excuse) 3 $180

10 Failing to wear helmet, seat belt or restraint

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

264(1) Failing to wear a seat belt when driving a vehicle fitted with a seat belt for the driver 3 $300

265(1) Passenger at least 16 years failing to wear a seat belt in a vehicle fitted with a seat belt for thepassenger 3 $300

266(1) Driver of a vehicle failing to ensure a passenger under 16 years wears a seat belt or restraint(without an excuse) 3 $300

270(1)(a) Failing to wear a helmet when driving a motorbike 3 $300

270(1)(b) Driver of a motorbike failing to ensure a passenger wears a helmet 3 $300

270(2) Passenger on a motorbike failing to wear a helmet 3 $300

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11 Improper turns

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

29 Turning left contrary to a road marking 3 $80

33(1) Turning right contrary to a road marking at an intersection (other than a T-intersection) 3 $80

42 Making an improper U-turn at an intersection 3 $80

12 Speeding—13–20 km/h over the speed limit

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

20 Driving at least 13 km/h, but not more than 20 km/h, over the speed limit 3 $200

12AA Driving with television receiver or visual display unit visible or likely to distract

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

299(1)(a) Driving vehicle when image from television or visual display unit visible to driver 3 $133

299(1)(b) Driving vehicle when image from television or visual display unit likely to distract driver ofanother vehicle 3 $133

12A Using hand-held mobile phones

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

300(1) Driver of a vehicle using a mobile phone (other than in a parked vehicle) 3 $300

13 Using vehicle not in safe condition

Vehicle Safety Reg

Section Description Points Fine

5(1)(d) Driving a motor vehicle that is not in safe condition 3 $200

5(1)(d) Parking a motor vehicle that is not in safe condition 3 $200

14 to 14G—Omitted

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14H Using mobile phones

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

22B(2) Class C learner licence holder under 25 years using a mobile phone when driving (other thanin a parked vehicle) 3

$300

22B(2) Class C P1 provisional licence holder under 25 years using a mobile phone when driving (otherthan in a parked vehicle) 3 $300

22B(2) Class C P1 probationary licence holder using a mobile phone when driving (other than in aparked vehicle) 3 $300

22B(2) Class C P1 restricted licence holder using a mobile phone when driving (other than in a parkedvehicle) 3 $300

14I Contravening high-powered vehicle restriction

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

22D(2) P1 or P2 provisional licence holder under 25 years driving high-powered vehicle when notholding, or not driving in accordance with, certificate of exemption 3 $300

22D(2) P1 probationary or P1 restricted licence holder driving high-powered vehicle when not holding,or not driving in accordance with, certificate of exemption 3 $300

22D(2) P2 probationary or P2 restricted licence holder driving high-powered vehicle when not holding,or not driving in accordance with, certificate of exemption 3 $300

14J Contravening late night driving restriction

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

22F(3) Driving between 11pm and 5am when not holding, or not driving in accordance with, certificateof exemption 3 $300

14K Contravening peer passenger restriction

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

22H(2) Class C P1 provisional licence holder under 25 years driving motor vehicle between 11pm and5am carrying more than 1 passenger under 21 years who is not an immediate family memberof holder 3 $300

22H(2) Holder of class C P1 probationary or P1 restricted licence because of young driverdisqualification offence driving motor vehicle between 11pm and 5am carrying morethan 1 passenger under 21 years who is not an immediate family member of holder 3 $300

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14L Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirements—critical risk breach

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

48(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time of—C 12 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 13 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 72 hrs in any 168 hr period (total work time more than 75 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 144 hrs in any 336 hr period (total work time more than 147 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

333

$600$600$600

48(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of—C 7 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 24 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 168 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks taken on consecutive days in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

33

3

$600

$600$600

$600

49(2) Solo driver of bus exceed maximum work time of—C 12 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 13 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 288 hrs in any 672 hr period (total work time more than 291 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

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49(2) Solo driver of bus rest time less than the minimum of—C 7 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 24 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 6 x night rest breaks in any 168 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . .C 4 x 24 continuous hrs stationary rest time in any 672 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

3

$600$600

$600

50(2) Two-up driver exceed maximum work time of—C 12 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 13 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 60 hrs in any 168 hr period (total work time more than 63 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 120 hrs in any 336 hr period (total work time more than 123 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

333

$600$600$600

50(2) Two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of—C 5 continuous hrs rest taken either as stationary rest or rest in an approved sleeper berth

while the vehicle is moving in any 24 hr period(rest time less than 3 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 10 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 52 hr period(rest time less than 8 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 168 hr period(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 24 hrs stationary rest in blocks of at least 7 continuous hrs stationary in any 168 hr period(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C at least 7 continuous hrs stationary rest for total 24 hr stationary rest period inany 168 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks taken on consecutive days in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

3

3

3

33

3

$600

$600

$600

$600

$600$600

$600

53(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time of—C 14 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 15 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .C long/night work time of 36 hrs in any 168 hr period

(total long/night work time more than 37 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 144 hrs in any 336 hr period (total work time more than 147 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

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$600$600

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14L Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest

requirements—critical risk breach (continued)

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

53(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of—C 7 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 24 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest taken after no more than 84 hrs work time in any 336 hr

period (rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks taken on consecutive days in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3

3

33

3

$600

$600

$600$600

$600

55(2) Two-up driver exceed maximum work time of—C 14 hrs in any 24 hr period (total work time more than 15 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 70 hrs in any 168 hr period (total work time more than 73 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 140 hrs in any 336 hr period (total work time more than 143 hrs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

333

$600$600$600

55(2) Two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of—C 10 hrs continuous hrs stationary rest in any 82 hr period

(rest time less than 8 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 168 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 hrs stationary rest in blocks of at least 7 continuous hrs stationary in any 168 hr

period (rest time less than 22 hrs 30 mins) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C at least 7 continuous hrs stationary rest for total 24 hr stationary rest period in any 168

hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 4 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period (rest time less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . .

3

3

3

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$600

$600

$600$600

56(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time in any period of—C less than 7 days by more than 1 hr 30 mins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 7 days or more by more than 3 hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

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56(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum in any period ofless than 7 days by more than 1 hr 30 mins 3 $600

57(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time in any period of—C less than 7 days by more than 30 mins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 7 days or more by more than 1 hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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57(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum in any period ofless than 7 days by more than 30 mins 3 $600

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14M Failing to comply with requirements about work records

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

68(1) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle fail to carry a work diary 3 $600

71(1) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle fail to record required information in work diaryimmediately after starting work 3 $600

72(1) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle fail to record required information in work diaryimmediately before or after each work and rest change 3 $600

73(1) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle fail to record required information in work diaryimmediately after change of base or record location 3 $600

74 Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle fail to record required information in work diaryimmediately before finishing work 3 $600

102 Driver make false or misleading entries in work record 3 $600

103 Driver possess or use work record that contains false or misleading entry in materialparticular

3 $600

104(1) Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle possess more than 1 work diary 3 $600

104(2) Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle record information for same time period in morethan 1 written/electronic work diary 3 $600

105(1) Driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle possess thing purporting to be work record for thedriver 3

CourtImposed

106 Driver represent that work record/entry was made by the driver 3 $600

107 Driver change or deface entry in work record 3 CourtImposed

108(1) Driver make an entry in another driver's work record 3 $600

109 Driver destroy work record before required period ends 3 $600

111(1) Driver tamper with operation of an electronic work record 3 $600

112(1) Driver allow another person to tamper with the operation of an electronic work record 3 $600

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14N Contravening conditions of exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

167(1) Driver fail to comply with the conditions of work and rest hours or work diary exemption 3 $600

14O Contravention about returning or replacing accreditation certificate or exemption notice

under Fatigue Management Regulation

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

173(2) Driver fail to return accreditation certificate or exemption notice 3 $600

174(1) Driver fail to apply for a replacement accreditation certificate or exemption notice 3 $600

14P False representation about accreditation or exemption under Fatigue Management Regulation

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

175(1)(a) Driver pretend to be holder of BFM or AFM accreditation or exemption 3 $600

175(1)(b) Driver pretend to be authorised to operate under BFM or AFM accreditation or exemption 3 $600

175(2) Driver pretend to be authorised to operate under BFM or AFM accreditation or exemption nolonger in force 3 $600

175(3)(a) Driver possess document falsely purporting to be AFM or BFM accreditation or exemption 3 $600

175(3)(b) Driver possess document falsely purporting to be gazette notice or exemption notice for anexemption 3 $600

175(3)(c) Driver possess document falsely purporting to be a copy of a document that is an AFM or BFMaccreditation or exemption gazette notice or exemption notice for an exemption 3 $600

175(3)(d) Driver possess document or copy of document falsely purporting to be details about an AFMor BFM accreditation or exemption 3 $600

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15 Failing to keep left

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

115(1) Failing to drive to the left of the island in a roundabout 2 $60

129(1) Failing to keep left on a road (other than a multi-lane road) 2 $80

129(1) Failing to keep left on a road (other than a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling indirection as driver) 2 $80

130(2) Driving in the right lane on a multi-lane road with a signposted speed limit more than 80 km/h(without an excuse) 2 $60

135(1) Failing to keep left of a median strip (without an excuse) 2 $80

136 Driving in the contrary direction on a one-way service road 2 $80

16 Failing to give proper change of direction signal

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

46(1) Failing to give a proper left change of direction signal 2 $60

48(1) Failing to give a proper right change of direction signal 2 $60

53(1) Failing to give a proper stop signal when stopping 2 $80

53(1) Failing to give a proper stop signal when suddenly slowing 2 $80

53(2) Failing to give a proper stop signal for sufficient time when stopping 2 $80

53(2) Failing to give a proper stop signal for sufficient time when suddenly slowing 2 $80

53(3) Failing to give a proper stop signal when suddenly stopping while slowing 2 $80

112(2) Failing to give a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout 2 $60

112(3) Failing to continue to give a left change of direction signal until after leaving a roundabout 2 $60

113(2) Failing to give a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout 2 $60

113(3) Failing to continue to give a right change of direction signal when in a roundabout 2 $60

117(1) Failing to give a left change of direction signal when changing lines of traffic in a roundabout 2 $60

117(1) Failing to give a left change of direction signal when changing marked lanes in roundabout 2 $60

117(2) Failing to give a right change of direction signal when changing lines of traffic in a roundabout 2 $60

117(2) Failing to give a right change of direction signal when changing marked lanes in aroundabout 2 $60

118(1) Failing to give a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout 2 $60

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

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

131 Failing to drive to the left of an oncoming vehicle (without an excuse) 2 $40

132(1) Failing to drive to the left of the centre of a 2-way road without a dividing line (without an excuse) 2 $80

132(1) Failing to drive to the left of the centre of a 2-way road without a median strip (without anexcuse) 2 $80

140 Overtaking a vehicle when unsafe to do so 2 $140

141(1) Overtaking on the left of a vehicle turning left (without an excuse) 2 $140

142(1) Overtaking on the right of a vehicle turning right (without an excuse) 2 $140

143(1) Overtaking on the left of a vehicle turning left that is displaying a do not overtake turningvehicle sign when unsafe to do so 2 $140

143(2) Overtaking on the right of a vehicle turning right that is displaying a do not overtake turningvehicle sign when unsafe to do so 2 $140

144 Failing to keep a safe distance from a vehicle when overtaking the vehicle 2 $140

18 Improper turn (other than U–turn)

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

27(1) Making an improper left turn from a road (other than a multi-lane road) 2 $60

28(1) Making an improper left turn from a multi-lane road 2 $60

31(1) Making an improper right turn from a road (other than multi-lane road) 2 $60

32(1) Making an improper right turn from a multi-lane road 2 $60

37 Starting a U-turn when unsafe to do so 2 $80

40 Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights 2 $80

43(1) Making an improper left turn from a road into a road-related area 2 $60

43(1) Making an improper right turn from a road into a road-related area 2 $60

43(2) Making an improper left turn from a road-related area into a road 2 $60

43(2) Making an improper right turn from a road-related area into a road 2 $60

111(1) Making an improper entry into a roundabout from a multi-lane road 2 $60

111(1) Making an improper entry into a roundabout from a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travellingin same direction 2 $60

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19 Increasing speed when being overtaken

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

145 Increasing speed when being overtaken 2 $60

20 Injurious matter on roads

TO(RUM) Act

Section Description Points Fine

137(1) Depositing injurious matter on a road 2 $300

137(1) Dropping injurious matter on a road 2 $300

21 Passing trams

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

160(2) Passing or overtaking a tram improperly 2 Courtimposed

160(3) Passing or overtaking a tram improperly 2 Courtimposed

161(2) Passing or overtaking a tram improperly 2 Courtimposed

161(3) Passing or overtaking a tram improperly 2 Courtimposed

163(2) Failing to stop before passing rear of a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at farleft side of road when driving behind rear of tram 2

Courtimposed

163(3) Driving past a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road whenpedestrians are crossing road between tram tracks and far left side of road when driving behindrear of tram 2

Courtimposed

163(4) Driving past tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road at a speedover 10 km/h when driving behind rear of tram 2

Courtimposed

164(2) Failing to stop for tram that stops at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of roadwhen driving alongside or overtaking tram 2

Courtimposed

164(3) Driving past or overtaking tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side ofroad when pedestrians are crossing road between tram tracks and far left side of road whenpreviously driving alongside or overtaking tram 2

Courtimposed

164(4) Driving past tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road at a speedover 10 km/h when previously driving alongside or overtaking tram 2

Courtimposed

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22 Unnecessary noise or smoke from vehicle

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

291(1)(b) Driving a motor vehicle that makes unnecessary noise or smoke 2 $320

291(1)(b) Starting a motor vehicle that makes unnecessary noise or smoke 2 $320

22A to 22E—Omitted

22F Failing to display or fit L plates

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

19A Learner licence holder failing to display L plate at rear of a motorbike 2 $160

19A Learner licence holder failing to display L plate at front and rear of vehicle (other than motorbike) 2 $160

22G Failing to fit red P plates

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

19D(2) Class C P1 type licence holder failing to display red P plate at front and rear of car being drivenon a road 2 $160

22H Failing to fit green P plates

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

19E(2) Class C P2 type licence holder failing to display green P plate at front and rear of car beingdriven on a road 2 $160

22I Driving fatigue regulated heavy vehicle while impaired by fatigue

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

21 Driver operate fatigue regulated heavy vehicle on road when impaired by fatigue 2 Courtimposed

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22J Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest requirements—severe risk breach

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

48(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time of—C 12 hrs in any 24 hr period

(total work time more than 13 hrs 15 mins but not more than 13 hr 30 mins). . . . . .C 72 hrs for any 168 hr period

(total work time more than 74 hrs 30 mins but not more than 75 hrs). . . . . . . . . . .C 144 hrs in any 336 hr period

(total work time more than 146 hrs 30 mins but not more than 147 hrs). . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

48(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of—C 7 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 24 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 168 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks taken on consecutive days in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

$450

49(2) Solo driver of bus exceed maximum work time of—C 12 hrs in any 24 hr period

(total work time more than 13 hrs 15 mins but not more than 13 hr 30 mins). . . . . .C 288 hrs in any 672 hr period

(total work time more than 290 hrs 30 mins but not more than 291 hrs). . . . . . . . .

2

2

$450

$450

49(2) Solo driver of bus rest time less than the minimum of—C 7 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 24 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .C 6 x night rest breaks in any 168 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .C 4 x 24 continuous hrs stationary rest time in any 672 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

50(2) Two-up driver exceed maximum work time of—C 12 hrs in any 24 hr period

(total work time more than 13 hrs 15 mins but not more than 13 hr 30 mins). . . . . .C 60 hrs for any 168 hr period

(total work time more than 62 hrs 30 mins but not more than 63 hrs). . . . . . . . . . .C 120 hrs in any 336 hr period

(total work time more than 122 hrs 30 mins but not more than 123 hrs). . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

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22J Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest

requirements—severe risk breach (continued)

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

50(2) Two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of—C 5 continuous hrs rest taken either as stationary rest or rest in an approved sleeper berth

while the vehicle is moving in any 24 hr period(rest time less than 3 hrs 45 mins but not less than 3 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 10 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 52 hr period(rest time less than 8 hrs 45 mins but not less than 8 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 168 hr period(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins) . . . . . . . . .

C 24 hrs stationary rest in blocks of at least 7 continuous hrs stationary in any 168 hr period(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C at least 7 continuous hrs stationary rest for total 24 hr stationary rest period in any 168 hrperiod (rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . .

C 2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 2 x night rest breaks taken on consecutive days in any 336 hr period(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

$450

$450

$450

$450

53(2) Solo driver of fatigue management exceed maximum work time of—C 14 hrs in any 24 hr period

(total work time more than 15 hrs 15 mins but not more than 15 hr 30 mins). . . . . .C long/night work time of 36 hrs in any 168 hr period

(total long/night work time more than 37 hrs 15 mins but not morethan 37 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C 144 hrs in any 336 hr period(total work time more than 146 hrs 30 mins but not more than 147 hrs). . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

53(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum of—C 7 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 24 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest taken after no more than 84 hrs work time in any 336 hr

period (rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .C 2 x night rest breaks taken on consecutive days in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

$450

$450

55(2) Two-up driver exceed maximum work time of—C 14 hrs in any 24 hr period

(total work time more than 15 hrs 15 mins but not more than 15 hr 30 mins). . . . . .C 70 hrs for any 168 hr period

(total work time more than 72 hrs 30 mins but not more than 73 hrs). . . . . . . . . . .C 140 hrs in any 336 hr period

(total work time more than 142 hrs 30 mins but not more than 143 hrs). . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

55(2) Two-up driver's rest time less than the minimum of—C 10 hrs continuous hrs stationary rest in any 82 hr period

(rest time less than 8 hrs 45 mins but not less than 8 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .C 24 continuous hrs stationary rest in any 168 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins) . . . . . . . . .C 24 hrs stationary rest in blocks of at least 7 continuous hrs stationary in any 168 hr period

(rest time less than 22 hrs 45 mins but not less than 22 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . .C at least 7 continuous hrs stationary rest for total 24 hr stationary rest period in any 168 hr

period (rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins).. . . . . . . . . . .C 4 x night rest breaks in any 336 hr period

(rest time less than 5 hrs 45 mins but not less than 5 hrs 30 mins). . . . . . . . . . . . .

2

2

2

2

2

$450

$450

$450

$450

$450

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22J Failing to comply with maximum work and minimum rest

requirements—severe risk breach (continued)

Fatigue Management Reg

Section Description Points Fine

56(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time in any period of—C less than 7 days by more than 1 hr 15 mins but less than or equal to 1 hr 30 mins. . . . .C 7 days or more by more than 2 hr 30 mins but less than or equal to 3 hrs. . . . . . . . . . .

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57(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle exceed maximum work time in any period of—C less than 7 days by more than 15 mins but less than or equal to 30 mins. . . . . . . . . . . .C 7 days or more by more than 30 mins but less than or equal to 1 hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

$450$450

57(2) Solo driver of fatigue regulated heavy vehicle rest time less than the minimum in any period ofless than 7 days by more than 15 mins but less than or equal to 30 mins 2 $450

Part 6 1 Demerit point offences

23 Dazzling road users

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

219 Using lights on a motor vehicle that dazzle other road users 1 $40

24 Failing to comply with condition stated on Queensland driver licence

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

18(2) Failing to comply with a condition stated on a Queensland driver licence 1 $100

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

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

35(2) Failing to comply with a condition of a non-Queensland driver licence 1 $100

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26 Failing to have lights lit

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

215(1) Failing to have lights on motor vehicle lit in hazardous conditions 1 $40

215(1) Failing to have lights on motor vehicle lit at night 1 $40

27 Failing to dip headlights

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

218(1)(a) Failing to dip headlights when travelling behind another vehicle 1 $40

218(1)(b) Failing to dip headlights for an oncoming vehicle 1 $40

28 Following too closely

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

126 Following too closely to the vehicle in front 1 $233

127(1) Driver of a long vehicle following too closely to another long vehicle 1 $233

29 Improper vehicle equipment, construction or loading

Vehicle Safety Reg

Section Description Points Fine

5(1)(a) Driving a motor vehicle that is not fitted with equipment required by the vehicle standards 1 $100

5(1)(a) Parking a motor vehicle that is not fitted with equipment required by the vehicle standards 1 $100

5(1)(b) Driving a motor vehicle fitted with required equipment that does not comply with the vehiclestandards 1 $100

5(1)(b) Parking a motor vehicle fitted with required equipment that does not comply with the vehiclestandards 1 $100

5(1)(c) Driving a motor vehicle that is not constructed and loaded to comply with the vehicle standards 1 $100

5(1)(c) Parking a motor vehicle that is not constructed and loaded to comply with the vehicle standards 1 $100

5(1)(e) Driving a motor vehicle that is defective but not unsafe 1 $100

5(1)(e) Parking a motor vehicle that is defective but not unsafe 1 $100

5(1)(f) Driving a motor vehicle fitted with optional equipment that does not comply with the vehiclestandards 1 $100

5(1)(f) Parking a motor vehicle fitted with optional equipment that does not comply with the vehiclestandards 1 $100

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29 Improper vehicle equipment, construction or loading (continued)

Vehicle Safety Reg

Section Description Points Fine

5(1)(g) Stationary noise level of vehicle less than 10dB(A) 1 $100

5(1)(g) Stationary noise level of vehicle 10dB(A) or more 1 $200

9(1) Driving a motor vehicle with a modified silencing device that is ineffective 1 $60

9(2) Modifying a silencing device fitted to a motor vehicle to reduce the effectiveness of device(without an excuse) 1 $60

30 Learner driving while unaccompanied by licensed driver or while not under direction of licensed

driver

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

5(5) Learner licence holder riding a motorbike while not under direction of a licensed rider 1 $160

6(9) Learner licence holder driving a motor vehicle (other than a motorbike) while not under directionof a licensed driver 1 $160

31—Omitted

32 Speeding—less than 13 km/h over the speed limit

Queensland Road Rules

Section Description Points Fine

20 Driving less than 13 km/h over the speed limit 1 $133

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

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

22D(4) Failing to comply with requirement to produce certificate of exemption for driving high-poweredvehicle to police officer 1 $160

34 Failing to produce certificate of exemption for late night driving

Driver Licensing Reg

Section Description Points Fine

22F(6) Failing to comply with requirement to produce certificate of exemption for late night driving topolice officer 1 $160

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