Traffic Safety
The Demerit Point System
|
Points |
Offence |
|
7 |
Fail To Remain At The Scene Of A Collision |
|
6 |
Careless Driving
Racing
Exceed Speed Limit By 50km/h or more
Fail To Stop For A School Bus |
|
5 |
Driver Of Bus Fail To Stop At Unprotected Crossing |
|
4 |
Exceed Speed Limit By 30 – 49km/h
Follow Too Closely |
|
3 |
Exceed Speed Limit By 16 – 29km/h
Drive Through/Around/Under Railway Crossing Barrier
Fail To Yield Right Of Way
Fail To Obey Stop Sign/Traffic Signal/Railway Crossing Signal
Fail To Obey Directions Of Police Officer
Drive Wrong Way On Divided Road
Fail To Report Collision To Police
Improperly Drive/Pass Where Road Is Divided Into Lanes
Crowd Driver’s Seat
Go Wrong Way On One Way Road
Drive/Operate Vehicle On Closed Road
Cross Divided Road Where No Proper Crossing Is Provided |
|
2 |
Fail To Lower Headlight Beam
Improperly Open Vehicle Door
Prohibited Turns
Tow People – On Toboggans, Bikes, Etc.
Fail To Obey Signs
Fail To Stop At Pedestrian Crossing
Fail To Share Road
Improper Right/Left Turns
Fail To Signal
Unnecessary Slow Driving
Reverse On Divided High Speed Road
Driver Fail To Wear Seat Belt
Driver Fail To Ensure Passenger Less Than 23 kg Properly Secured
Driver Fail To Ensure Passenger Under 16 Years Wearing Seat Belt. |
Demerit points remain on your driving record for two years from date of offence.