| Road Rules 2014 |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
| Provision creating offence | Description of offence | Standard demerit points
| Long weekend demerit points |
| Rule 20, in the case of--• a class A motor vehicle that is not in a
school zone, or• a class B or class C motor vehicle that is not in a
school zone and where evidence of average speed between detection points is
not used to establish the offence,but not where the applicable speed limit is
specified by rule 24- 1, 24- 2, 24- 3 or 24- 4 | Exceeding speed limit-- | | |
| (a) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 45km/h | 6 | 12 |
| (b) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 30km/h but not exceeded by
more than 45km/h | 5 | 10 |
| (c) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 20km/h but not exceeded by
more than 30km/h | 4 | 8 |
| (d) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 10km/h but not exceeded by
more than 20km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a learner licence,
provisional P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) | 3 | 6 |
| (e) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 10km/h but not exceeded by
more than 20km/h (in the case of the holder of a learner licence, provisional
P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) | 4 | 8 |
| (f) where the speed limit is exceeded by not more than 10km/h (otherwise than
by the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2
licence) | 1 | 2 |
| (g) where the speed limit is exceeded by not more than 10km/h (in the case of
the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2
licence) | 4 | 8 |
| Rule 20, in the case of--• a class A motor vehicle in a school zone,
or• a class B or class C motor vehicle that is in a school zone or where
evidence of average speed between detection points is used to establish the
offence,but not where the applicable speed limit is specified by rule 24- 1,
24- 2, 24- 3 or 24- 4 | Exceeding speed limit-- | | |
| (a) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 45km/h | 7 | 14 |
| (b) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 30km/h but not exceeded by
more than 45km/h | 6 | 12 |
| (c) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 20km/h but not exceeded by
more than 30km/h | 5 | 10 |
| (d) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 10km/h but not exceeded by
more than 20km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a learner licence,
provisional P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) | 4 | 8 |
| (e) where the speed limit is exceeded by more than 10km/h but not exceeded by
more than 20km/h (in the case of the holder of a learner licence, provisional
P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) | 5 | 10 |
| (f) where the speed limit is exceeded by not more than 10km/h (otherwise than
by the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2
licence) | 2 | 4 |
| (g) where the speed limit is exceeded by not more than 10km/h (in the case of
the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2
licence) | 5 | 10 |
| Rule 27, 28(1), 28(1A), 29, 31, 32(1) or 33 | Turning improperly | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 37, 39, 40, 41 or 42 (except in school zone) | Make unlawful U-turn | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 37, 39, 40, 41 or 42 (in school zone) | Make unlawful U-turn | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 38, 62, 63(3) or 64 (except in school zone) | Failing to give way | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 38, 62, 63(3) or 64 (in school zone) | Failing to give way | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 46(1) or 48(1), but only in the circumstances referred to in rule 46(3)
or 48(3) respectively | Not give proper signal when driving out from side of
road | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 46(1) or 48(1) (but only in the circumstances referred to in rule 46(2)
or 48(2) respectively), 53, 112, 113, 117 or 118(1) | Changing direction or
stopping without signalling | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 56 or 59, but only at traffic lights other than traffic lights at toll
booths or in school zones | Disobeying traffic light | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 56 or 59, but only at traffic lights in school zones, other than traffic
lights at toll booths | Disobeying traffic light | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 57, 60, 60A, 61 or 63(2) (except at level crossing or in school zone)
| Disobeying traffic light | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 57, 60, 60A, 61 or 63(2) (in school zone but not at level crossing)
| Disobeying traffic light | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 66 (except at level crossing), 281, 282, 284, 286(2) or 286(3) | Disobeying
traffic light | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 65(2)(a), 80 or 81(2) (except in school zone) | Failing to stop or give way
at pedestrian, children's or marked crossing | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 65(2)(a), 80 or 81(2) (in school zone) | Failing to stop or give way at
pedestrian, children's or marked crossing | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 65(2)(b) (except in school zone) | Obstruct pedestrian--flashing yellow
light | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 65(2)(b) (in school zone) | Obstruct pedestrian--flashing yellow light | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 65(2)(c) (except in school zone) | Overtake/pass vehicle--flashing yellow
light | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 65(2)(c) (in school zone) | Overtake/pass vehicle--flashing yellow light | 4
| 4 |
| Rule 67, 68, 69, 71 or 101 (except in school zone) | Disobeying stop (including
hand-held stop) or give way sign or line | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 67, 68, 69, 71 or 101 (in school zone) | Disobeying stop (including
hand-held stop) or give way sign or line | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 70 (except in school zone) | Disobey give way sign on bridge/narrow road | 3
| 3 |
| Rule 70 (in school zone) | Disobey give way sign on bridge/narrow road | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 72(1), 73, 74, 75, 84, 87, 114, 148, 148A or 149 | Failing to give way | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 76(1) | Drive into path of approaching tram | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 76(2) | Not move out of path of approaching tram | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 77(1) | Drive in left lane/traffic line not give way to bus | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 78(1) | Move into path of police or emergency vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 78(2) | Not move out of path of police or emergency vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 79(1) | Not give way to police or emergency vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 81(1) (except in school zone) | Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to
stop safely if necessary | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 81(1) (in school zone) | Approach pedestrian crossing too quickly to stop
safely if necessary | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 82 (except in school zone) | Overtake or pass vehicle--children's or
pedestrian crossing | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 82 (in school zone) | Overtake or pass vehicle--children's or pedestrian
crossing | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 83 | Not give way to pedestrian in shared zone | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 85 | Not give way to vehicle in/entering turning lane | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 86(1) | Not give way to vehicle (median turning bay) | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 88, 89, 90 or 91 | Disobey traffic sign | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 93, 94, 143(1) or 143(2) | Overtake/pass vehicle contrary to sign | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 115 | Not drive to left of central traffic island in the roundabout | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 121 or 122 | Failing to stop or give way at level crossing | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 123(a) | Enter a level crossing when warning lights or bells operating | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 123(b) | Enter a level crossing when gate, boom or barrier is closed,
opening or closing | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 123(c) | Enter a level crossing when a train or tram is on or entering the
crossing | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 123(d) | Enter a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching the
crossing | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 123(e) | Enter a level crossing when crossing or road beyond is blocked | 3 | 3
|
| Rule 126 | Following too closely | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 129 | Not drive far left side of road | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 130, 131 or 132(1) | Failing to keep left | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 132(2) | Failing to keep left-- | | |
| (a) where vehicle is a class B or class C motor vehicle in a Safe-T-Cam zone
or average speed detection zone | 4 | 4 |
| (b) where vehicle is not a class B or class C motor vehicle in a Safe-T-Cam
zone or average speed detection zone | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 132(2A), except in school zone | Drive across dividing lines to perform a
U-turn | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 132(2A), in school zone | Drive across dividing lines to perform a U-turn | 4
| 4 |
| Rule 135 | Failing to keep left of median strip | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 140 | Overtake vehicle when unsafe | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 141(1) | Overtake to left of vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 142(1) | Overtake to right of vehicle turning right/making U-turn | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 144 | Fail to keep safe distance when overtaking | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 152 | Disobey overhead lane control device | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 155 | Drive in a tram lane | 1 | 1 |
| Rule 162, 163 or 164 | Unlawfully driving past safety zone or stopped tram or
failing to give way to pedestrian crossing near stopped tram | 2 | 2 |
| Rule 218 | Failure to dip headlights | 1 | 1 |
| Rule 219 | Use lights to dazzle another road user | 1 | 1 |
| Rule 264 | Driver not wearing seat belt | 3 | 6 |
| Rule 264- 1(1) | Drive with 1 unrestrained passenger | 3 | 6 |
| Rule 264- 1(1) | Drive with 2 or more unrestrained passengers | 6 | 12 |
| Rule 270(1)(a) | Ride motor bike without helmet (rider alone) | 3 | 6 |
| Rule 270(1) | Ride motor bike without helmet and with 1 passenger only not
wearing helmet | 6 | 12 |
| Rule 270(1) | Ride motor bike without helmet and with 2 or more passengers not
wearing helmets | 9 | 18 |
| Rule 288(4) (except in school zone) | Driver not give way to user/animal on path
| 3 | 3 |
| Rule 288(4) (in school zone) | Driver not give way to user/animal on path | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 289(2) (except in school zone) | Driver not give way to road user/animal on
nature strip | 3 | 3 |
| Rule 289(2) (in school zone) | Driver not give way to road user/animal on nature
strip | 4 | 4 |
| Rule 300 | Driver (other than learner, provisional P1 or provisional P2 driver)
use hand-held mobile phone while driving | 5 | 10 |
| Rule 304 | Fail to obey police direction | 3 | 3 |