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The Demerit Points Scheme helps make our roads safer by encouraging motorists to drive responsibly.
Effective 1 July 2020.
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| Offence | Penalty Notice Fines | Points | Double demerits? | Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LICENCE - LEARNER Learner tow other vehicle | $272 | 2 | RT (DL) Reg 2017 Cl 18 (a) | |
| LICENCE - LEARNER Learner drive towed vehicle | $272 | 2 | RT (DL) Reg 2017 Cl 18 (b) | |
| LICENCE - PROVISIONAL Provisional P1 Class C holder tow vehicle over 250 kg | $272 | 2 | RT (DL) Reg 2017 Cl 23 (a) | |
| LICENCE - PROVISIONAL Provisional P1 Class R holder tow vehicle | $272 | 2 | RT (DL) Reg 2017 Cl 23 (b) | |
| SAFETY OF DRIVER/PASSENGERS Tow trailer with person in/on trailer | $349 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 298 | |
| TOWING - LOADS Drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 292 (a) | |
| TOWING - LOADS Drive/tow vehicle with load causing instability | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 292 (b) | |
| TOWING - LOADS Drive/tow vehicle with overhanging load | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 292 (c) | |
| TOWING - LOADS Not remove/have removed any thing fallen/put on road | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 293 (2) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Tow without control of towed vehicle | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294 (1)(a)(i) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Towed vehicle not in order/with licensed person/in control | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294 (1)(a)(ii) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Tow vehicle when unsafe | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294 (1)(b) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Tow without control of trailer | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294 (2)(a) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Tow trailer when unsafe | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294 (2)(b) | |
| TOWING - HEAVY VEHICLES Articulated vehicle tow other vehicle | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294-1 (1)(a) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Motor vehicle tow more than one vehicle | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294-1 (1)(b) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Towed vehicle exceed towing capacity | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294-2 (1)(a) | |
| TOWING - GENERAL Towed vehicle exceed maximum laden weight | $464 | 3 | Road Rules 2014 Rule 294-2 (1)(b) |
Downloadable lists of demerit point offences
A complete list of all offences, demerit points and fines can be viewed and downloaded from the documents on this page.