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ROAD TRANSPORT (DRIVER LICENSING) REGULATION 2017 - SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE 2 – Additional demerit point offences

(Clause 71(2) and (3))

Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating offence Description of offence Standard demerit points Long weekend demerit points
Section 60(1) Use vehicle with defective brakes 3 3
Section 60(1) Use vehicle with defective steering 3 3
Section 60(1) Use vehicle with seatbelt missing/defective 3 3
Section 60(1) Use vehicle with defective seating 3 3
Section 60(1) Use vehicle not fitted/equipped with seatbelts/anchorages 3 3
Section 60(1) Use vehicle with dangerous protrusion 3 3

Local Government Act 1993
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating offence Description of offence Standard demerit points Long weekend demerit points
Section 650(1) Park in a free parking area otherwise than as permitted by a notice or sign designating a parking space in the area as a space for the sole use of persons with disabilities 1 1

Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating offence Description of offence Standard demerit points Long weekend demerit points
Clause 33(1) Driver of a motor vehicle with a sound system driving or using the motor vehicle on a road or road related area where the sound system emits offensive noise 2 2

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 (where the applicable speed limit is specified by rule 24- 1(1), (2) or (3), except in a school zone) Exceeding speed limit for learner or provisional driver--
(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 not more than 30km/h 4 8
Rule 20 (in school zone where the applicable speed limit is specified by rule 24- 1(1), (2) or (3)) Exceeding speed limit for learner or provisional driver--
(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 not more than 30km/h 5 10
Rule 20 (where the applicable speed limit is specified by rule 24- 2) Exceeding speed limit on Lord Howe Island--
(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 3 6
(e) where the speed limit is exceeded by not more than 10km/h 1 2
Rule 20 (where the applicable speed limit is specified by rule 24- 3) Pass bus at speed in excess of 40km/h--
(a) where the motor vehicle is driven at a speed that exceeds 85km/h 6 12
(b) where the motor vehicle is driven at a speed that exceeds 70km/h but does not exceed 85km/h 5 10
(c) where the motor vehicle is driven at a speed that exceeds 60km/h but does not exceed 70km/h 4 8
(d) where the motor vehicle is driven at a speed that exceeds 50km/h but does not exceed 60km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) 3 6
(e) where the motor vehicle is driven at a speed that exceeds 50km/h but does not exceed 60km/h (in the case of the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) 4 8
(f) where the motor vehicle is driven at a speed that exceeds 40km/h but does not exceed 50km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) 1 2
(g) where the motor vehicle is driven at a speed that exceeds 40km/h but does not exceed 50km/h (in the case of the holder of a learner licence, provisional P1 licence or provisional P2 licence) 4 8
Rule 43 Making a U-turn at certain crossings (except in school zone) 2 2
Rule 43 Making a U-turn at certain crossings (in school zone) 3 3
Rule 43A Making a U-turn on a road related area with traffic lights (except in school zone) 2 2
Rule 43A Making a U-turn on a road related area with traffic lights (in school zone) 3 3
Rule 78- 1(1) Fail to give way to person near stationary emergency response vehicle 3 3
Rule 78- 1(2) Improperly passing stationary emergency response vehicle 3 3
Rule 78- 1(3) Increase speed when passing stationary emergency response vehicle 3 3
Rule 92(1) Disobey traffic sign/road marking at intersection 2 2
Rule 95(1) Drive in emergency stopping lane 2 2
Rule 96(1) Stop on area marked with keep clear marking 2 2
Rule 97(1) Disobey road access sign 2 2
Rule 98(1) Disobey one-way sign 2 2
Rule 99 Disobey keep left/right sign 2 2
Rule 100 Disobey no entry sign 2 2
Rule 102, but only where the driver drives through or under (or attempts to drive through or under) a tunnel, bridge or other structure to which a clearance sign or low clearance sign relates Disobey clearance or low clearance sign 12 12
Rule 104, but only in relation to the length of road between Galston and Hornsby Heights that crosses Galston Gorge Disobey no trucks sign 6 6
Rule 106(2), but only in relation to the length of road between Galston and Hornsby Heights that crosses Galston Gorge Disobey no buses sign 6 6
Rule 108 Disobey trucks and buses low gear sign 3 3
Rule 124 Fail to leave a level crossing 3 3
Rule 127 Long vehicle following other long vehicle too closely, otherwise than where following long vehicle is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 3 3
Rule 127 Long vehicle following other long vehicle too closely, where following long vehicle is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 4 4
Rule 128A (except in school zone) Enter blocked crossing 2 2
Rule 128A (in school zone) Enter blocked crossing 3 3
Rule 136 Drive wrong way on one-way service road 3 3
Rule 137 Drive on dividing strip 2 2
Rule 138(1) Drive on/over continuous line near painted island 2 2
Rule 143(1A) Overtake/pass vehicle contrary to sign 2 2
Rule 144- 1 Fail to keep safe distance when passing bicycle 2 2
Rule 145 Increase speed while being overtaken 3 3
Rule 146 Not drive within single marked lane or line of traffic, otherwise than where vehicle not driven within single marked lane or line of traffic is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 2 2
Rule 146 Not drive within single marked lane or line of traffic, where vehicle not driven within single marked lane or line of traffic is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 4 4
Rule 147 Cross continuous line separating marked lanes, otherwise than where vehicle crossing line is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 2 2
Rule 147 Cross continuous line separating marked lanes, where vehicle crossing line is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 4 4
Rule 150 Drive on/over continuous white edge line, where vehicle driven is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 4 4
Rule 150 Drive on/over continuous white edge line, where vehicle driven is--(a) not a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 2 2
Rule 150 Drive on/over continuous white edge line, where vehicle driven is not in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 2 2
Rule 151A(2) Unlawfully lane filter 3 3
Rule 154 Drive in bus lane 1 1
Rule 154A(1), (3) or (5) Drive in bus only lane 1 1
Rule 155A Drive in a tramway 1 1
Rule 157- 1(1) Drive in T-Way lane 1 1
Rule 159 Bus or truck driver fail to drive in bus lane or in truck lane where required 3 3
Rule 164A Drive past safety zone or stopped tram/Fail to give way to pedestrian crossing near stopped tram 2 2
Rule 167 (in school zone) Disobey no stopping sign 2 2
Rule 168(1) (in school zone) Disobey no parking sign 2 2
Rule 170(1) Stop in intersection 2 2
Rule 170(2) Stop within 20m of intersection (traffic lights) 2 2
Rule 170(3) Stop within 10m of intersection (no traffic lights) 2 2
Rule 171(1) Stop on/near children's crossing 2 2
Rule 172(1) Stop on/near pedestrian crossing 2 2
Rule 173(1) Stop on/near marked foot crossing 2 2
Rule 174(2) Stop near bicycle crossing lights 2 2
Rule 175(1) Stop on/near level crossing 1 1
Rule 183(1) (in school zone) Stop in bus zone 2 2
Rule 189(1) (in school zone) Double park 2 2
Rule 195(1) (in school zone) Stop at/near bus stop 2 2
Rule 195(1- 1) (in school zone) Driver of public bus stop at/near bus stop 2 2
Rule 197(1) (in school zone) Stop on path/strip in built-up area 2 2
Rule 197(1A) (in school zone) Stop on painted island 2 2
Rule 197(1B) (in school zone) Stop on traffic island 2 2
Rule 198(1) (in school zone) Obstruct access to or from ramp/path/passageway 2 2
Rule 198(2) (in school zone) Stop on/across driveway/other access to/from adjacent land 2 2
Rule 203(1) Stop in parking area for people with a disability 1 1
Rule 208(1) (arising from a breach of Rule 208(2)) (in school zone) Not parallel park in direction of travel 2 2
Rule 208(1) (arising from a breach of Rule 208(6)) (in school zone) Parallel park close to dividing line/strip 2 2
Rule 215- 1(1) Driving at night/dark without headlight alight, otherwise than where vehicle driven is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 1 1
Rule 215- 1(1) Driving at night/dark without headlight alight, where vehicle driven is--(a) a class B or class C motor vehicle, and(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone or average speed detection zone 4 4
Rule 267- 1(2) Learner or provisional P1 or provisional P2 driver drive vehicle unrestrained (no restraint fitted) 3 6
Rule 267- 1(2) Learner or provisional P1 or provisional P2 driver drive vehicle with unrestrained passenger 3 6
Rule 268(3) Part of body outside vehicle window/door (driver) 3 3
Rule 268(4) Drive with part of passenger's body outside window/door 3 3
Rule 268(4A) Drive with passenger in part of vehicle that is not designed for carriage of passengers or goods 3 3
Rule 268(4B) Drive with passenger not in properly enclosed part of vehicle 3 3
Rule 268- 2(2) Drive with person in or on the boot of motor vehicle 3 6
Rule 271(1)(a) Not sit astride on motor bike rider's seat 3 3
Rule 271(4), 271- 1(1) or 271- 2(1) Unauthorised carriage of pillion passenger on motor bike or motor trike 3 3
Rule 271(5) Exceed number of passengers in motor bike side car 3 3
Rule 271(5A) Ride with passenger under 8 years not in sidecar 3 3
Rule 271(5C) Ride with unsafely seated passenger in sidecar 3 3
Rule 274, 275, 277 or 279 Disobeying traffic light 3 3
Rule 287 Not stop and supply required particulars at scene of crash 3 3
Rule 288(1) (except in school zone) Drive on path 3 3
Rule 288(1) (in school zone) Drive on path 4 4
Rule 289(1) (except in school zone) Drive on nature strip 3 3
Rule 289(1) (in school zone) Drive on nature strip 4 4
Rule 290 (except in school zone) Drive on traffic island 3 3
Rule 290 (in school zone) Drive on traffic island 4 4
Rule 291 Start or drive a vehicle causing unnecessary noise or smoke 3 3
Rule 292(a) Drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load 3 3
Rule 292(b) Drive/tow vehicle with load causing instability 3 3
Rule 292(c) Drive/tow vehicle with overhanging load 3 3
Rule 293(2) Not remove/have removed any thing fallen/put upon road 3 3
Rule 294(1) Tow without appropriate control of towed vehicle 3 3
Rule 294(2)(a) Tow without control of trailer 3 3
Rule 294(2)(b) Tow trailer when unsafe 3 3
Rule 294- 1(1)(a) Articulated vehicle tow other vehicle 3 3
Rule 294- 1(1)(b) Motor vehicle tow more than one vehicle 3 3
Rule 294- 2(1)(a) Towed vehicle exceed towing capacity 3 3
Rule 294- 2(1)(b) Towed vehicle exceed maximum laden weight 3 3
Rule 296(1) (except in school zone) Not reverse vehicle safely 2 2
Rule 296(1) (in school zone) Not reverse vehicle safely 3 3
Rule 297(1) (except in school zone) Not have proper control of vehicle 3 3
Rule 297(1) (in school zone) Not have proper control of vehicle 4 4
Rule 297(1A) (except in school zone) Drive with person or animal in lap 3 3
Rule 297(1A) (in school zone) Drive with person or animal in lap 4 4
Rule 297(2) (except in school zone) Drive without clear view 3 3
Rule 297(2) (in school zone) Drive without clear view 4 4
Rule 297(3) (except in school zone) Ride with animal on petrol tank 3 3
Rule 297(3) (in school zone) Ride with animal on petrol tank 4 4
Rule 298 Tow trailer with person in/on trailer 3 3
Rule 298- 1 Driver consume alcohol while driving 3 3
Rule 299(1)(a) (except in school zone) Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image visible 3 3
Rule 299(1)(a) (in school zone) Drive vehicle with TV/VDU image visible 4 4
Rule 300- 1 Learner, provisional P1 or provisional P2 driver use mobile phone while driving 5 10

Road Transport Act 2013
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating offence Description of offence Standard demerit points Long weekend demerit points
Section 68(1), in relation only to a class B or class C motor vehicle Use unregistered vehicle 4 4
Section 116(1) Burnout 3 3
Section 119(2) Stand/drive vehicle with speed measuring evasion article 9 9

Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2017
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating offence Description of offence Standard demerit points Long weekend demerit points
Clause 15(1)(b) Learner driver not display "L" plates as required 2 2
Clause 17(1)(a) Unauthorised carriage of pillion passenger 2 2
Clause 17(1)(b) Learner rider not display "L" plate as required 2 2
Clause 17(2) Ride motorcycle of prohibited capacity/power 4 4
Clause 18 Learner tow or be towed by other vehicle 2 2
Clause 23(a) Drive vehicle towing excess weight 2 2
Clause 23(b) Ride motor bike or motor trike towing other vehicle 2 2
Clause 119--
(a) in relation to a condition imposed by clause 22(1)(b) or 29(1)(b) Not comply with provisional P1/P2 (class R) restriction on capacity/power 7 7
(b) in relation to a condition imposed by clause 22(1)(c) Not comply with provisional P1 pillion passenger restriction 3 3
(c) in relation to a condition imposed by clause 36 Not comply with provisional P1/P2 high performance vehicle restriction 7 7
(d) in relation to a condition imposed by clause 37 Not comply with provisional P1/P2 passenger restriction 7 7
(e) in relation to a condition imposed by clause 38 Not comply with provisional P1 passenger restriction 3 3
(f) in relation to any other licence condition (except a condition imposed by clause 83 or 85) Not comply with conditions of licence 2 2

Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating offence Description of offence Standard demerit points Long weekend demerit points
Clause 60(1) Use vehicle with obscured/defaced/illegible number-plate or number-plate not displayed or affixed in accordance with Regulation 3 3
Clause 60(1)(a) Use vehicle with defective brakes 3 3
Clause 60(1)(a) Use vehicle with defective steering 3 3
Clause 60(1)(a) Use vehicle with seatbelt missing/defective 3 3
Clause 60(1)(a) Use vehicle with defective seating 3 3
Clause 60(1)(a) Use vehicle not fitted/equipped with seatbelts/anchorages 3 3
Clause 60(1)(a) Use vehicle with dangerous protrusion on bullbar 3 3
Clause 129(1) Use vehicle with unauthorised number-plate 3 3
Clause 129(3)(a) Use vehicle displaying altered number-plate 3 3
Clause 129(3)(b) Use vehicle displaying misleading number-plate 3 3

Rural Fires Act 1997
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating offence Description of offence Standard demerit points Long weekend demerit points
Section 99A(1) Driver of a motor vehicle, without lawful authority, discarding a lighted tobacco product or match or any incandescent material on a road or road related area--
(a) other than during a total fire ban under Division 6 of Part 4 of the Rural Fires Act 1997 in the part of the State concerned 5 5
(b) during a total fire ban under Division 6 of Part 4 of the Rural Fires Act 1997 in the part of the State concerned 10 10



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