Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment (Rules Consolidation) Regulation 2008 (NSW)

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2008 No 186

New South Wales

Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment (Rules Consolidation) Regulation 2008

under the

Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1998

Her Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has made the following Regulation under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1998.

ERIC ROOZENDAAL, M.L.C.,

Minister for Roads

Explanatory note
The object of this Regulation is to amend the Road Transport (Driver Licensing)

Regulation 1999:

(a) to make amendments that are consequential on the consolidation of the road rules applicable in New South Wales in the Road Rules 2008 and the renaming of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road Rules) Regulation 1999 as the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 1999, and
(b) to vary and add additional offences to the Schedules of demerit point offences arising from the consolidation of the road rules and the inclusion of new offences from the Australian Road Rules in that consolidation.

This Regulation is made under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1998, including sections 15, 19 (the general regulation-making power) and 20.

Published in Gazette No 69 of 13 June 2008, page 5298 Page 1
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Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment (Rules

Consolidation) Regulation 2008

under the

Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Act 1998

1      Name of Regulation

This Regulation is the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment
(Rules Consolidation) Regulation 2008.

2      Commencement

This Regulation commences on 1 July 2008.

3 Amendment of Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999

The Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 1999 is amended as set out in Schedule 1.

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Schedule 1 Amendments

(Clause 3)

[1]      Clause 15A Second-stage provisional licences (provisional P2)

Omit “Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road Rules)
Regulation 1999” from clause 15A (5).

Insert instead “Road Rules 2008”.

[2]      Clause 15CA Provisional P1 licences—restrictions on passengers under 21

Omit “Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road Rules)
Regulation 1999” from clause 15CA (2).

Insert instead “Road Rules 2008”.

[3]      Clause 60A Purposes for which photographs may be kept and used

Omit “(Road Rules)”.

[4]      Schedule 1 National schedule of demerit point offences

Omit the matter relating to Australian Road Rules. Insert instead:

Road Rules 2008

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating Description of offence Standard Long
offence demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 20 (except in a Exceeding speed limit:

school zone or where the applicable speed limit is specified by rule 24–1, 24–2,

24–3 or 24–4)
(a) where the speed limit is 6 12

exceeded by more than

45km/h

(b) where the speed limit is 4 8
exceeded by more than
30km/h but not exceeded
by more than 45km/h
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points demerit
points
(c) where the speed limit is 3 6
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h
(otherwise than by the
holder of a provisional
P1 licence)
(d) where the speed limit is 4 8
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h (in
the case of the holder of a
provisional P1 licence)
(e) where the speed limit is 3 6

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a provisional P1 licence)

(f) where the speed limit is 4 8

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (in the case of the holder of a provisional

P1 licence)
Rule 20 (in school Exceeding speed limit:

zone, except where the applicable speed limit is specified by rule 24–1, 24–2,

24–3 or 24–4)
(a) where the speed limit is 7 14

exceeded by more than

45km/h

(b) where the speed limit is 5 10
exceeded by more than
30km/h but not exceeded
by more than 45km/h
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
(c) where the speed limit is 4 8
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h
(otherwise than by the
holder of a provisional
P1 licence)
(d) where the speed limit is 5 10
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h (in
the case of the holder of a
provisional P1 licence)
(e) where the speed limit is 4 8

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a provisional P1 licence)

(f) where the speed limit is 5 10

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (in the case of the holder of a provisional

P1 licence)
Rule 27, 28 (1), 29, Turning improperly 2 2
31, 32 (1) or 33
Rule 37, 39, 40, 41 or Make unlawful U-turn 2 2
42 (except in school
zone)
Rule 37, 39, 40, 41 or Make unlawful U-turn 3 3
42 (in school zone)
Rule 38, 62, 63 (3) or Failing to give way 3 3
64 (except in school
zone)
Rule 38, 62, 63 (3) or Failing to give way 4 4
64 (in school zone)
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 46 (1) or 48 (1), Not give proper signal when
2 2
but only in the driving out from side of road
circumstances
referred to in rule
46 (3) or 48 (3)
respectively
Rule 46 (1) or 48 (1) Changing direction or stopping
2 2
(but only in the without signalling
circumstances
referred to in rule
46 (2) or 48 (2)
respectively), 53,
112, 113, 117
or 118 (1)
Rule 56 or 59, but Disobeying traffic light
3 3
only at traffic lights
other than traffic
lights at toll booths or
in school zones
Rule 56 or 59, but Disobeying traffic light
4 4
only at traffic lights
in school zones, other
than traffic lights at
toll booths
Rule 57, 60, 61 or Disobeying traffic light
3 3

63 (2) (except at level crossing or in school zone)

Rule 57, 60, 61 or Disobeying traffic light
4 4
63 (2) (in school zone
but not at level
crossing)
Rule 66 (except at Disobeying traffic light
3 3
level crossing) or
Part 17
Rule 65 (2) (a), 80 or Failing to stop or give way at
3 3
81 (2) (except in pedestrian, children’s or
school zone) marked crossing
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Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 65 (2) (a), 80 or Failing to stop or give way at
4 4
81 (2) (in school pedestrian, children’s or marked
zone) crossing
Rule 65 (2) (b) Obstruct pedestrian—flashing
3 3
(except in school yellow light
zone)
Rule 65 (2) (b) (in Obstruct pedestrian—flashing
4 4
school zone) yellow light
Rule 65 (2) (c) Overtake/pass vehicle—flashing
3 3
(except in school yellow light
zone)
Rule 65 (2) (c) (in Overtake/pass vehicle—flashing
4 4
school zone) yellow light
Rule 67, 68, 69, 71 or Disobeying stop (including
3 3
101 (except in school hand-held stop) or give way sign
zone) or line
Rule 67, 68, 69, 71 Disobeying stop (including
4 4
or 101 (in school hand-held stop) or give way sign
zone) or line
Rule 70 (except in Disobey give way sign on
3 3
school zone) bridge/narrow road
Rule 70 (in school Disobey give way sign on
4 4
zone) bridge/narrow road
Rule 72 (1), 73, 74, Failing to give way
3 3
75, 84, 87, 114, 148
or 149
Rule 76 (1) Drive into path of approaching
3 3
tram
Rule 76 (2) Not move out of path of
3 3
approaching tram
Rule 77 (1) Driver in left lane/traffic line not
3 3
give way to bus
Rule 78 (1) Move into path of police or
3 3
emergency vehicle
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 78 (2) Not move out of path of police or
3 3
emergency vehicle
Rule 79 (1) Not give way to police or
3 3
emergency vehicle
Rule 81 (1) (except in Approach pedestrian crossing too
3 3
school zone) quickly to stop safely if necessary
Rule 81 (1) (in school Approach pedestrian crossing too
4 4
zone) quickly to stop safely if necessary
Rule 82 (except in Overtake or pass vehicle—
3 3
school zone) children’s or pedestrian crossing
Rule 82 (in school Overtake or pass vehicle—
4 4
zone) children’s or pedestrian crossing
Rule 83 Not give way to pedestrian in
3 3
shared zone
Rule 85 Not give way to vehicle
3 3
in/entering turning lane
Rule 86 (1) Not give way to vehicle (median
3 3
turning bay)
Rule 88, 89, 90 or 91 Disobey traffic sign
2 2
Rule 93, 94 or 143 Overtake/pass vehicle contrary
2 2
to sign
Rule 115 Not drive to left of central traffic
2 2
island in the roundabout
Rule 121 or 122 Failing to stop or give way at
3 3
level crossing
Rule 123 (a) Enter a level crossing when
3 3
warning lights or bells operating
Rule 123 (b) Enter a level crossing when gate,
3 3
boom or barrier is closed, opening
or closing
Rule 123 (c) Enter a level crossing when a train
3 3
or tram is on or entering the
crossing
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Standard Long
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demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 123 (d) Enter a level crossing when a train
3 3
or tram is approaching the
crossing
Rule 123 (e) Enter a level crossing when
3 3
crossing or road beyond is blocked
Rule 126 Following too closely
3 3
Rule 129 Not drive far left side of road
2 2
Rule 130, 131, Failing to keep left
3 3
132 (1) or (2) or 135
Rule 140 Overtake vehicle when unsafe
3 3
Rule 141 (1) Overtake to left of vehicle
2 2
Rule 142 (1) Overtake to right of vehicle
3 3
turning right/making U-turn
Rule 144 Fail to keep safe distance when
3 3
overtaking
Rule 152 Disobey overhead lane control
3 3
device
Rule 162, 163 or 164 Unlawfully driving past safety
2 2
zone or stopped tram or failing to
give way to pedestrian crossing
near stopped tram
Rule 218 Failure to dip headlights
1 1
Rule 219 Use lights to dazzle another road
1 1
user
Rule 264 Driver not wearing seat belt
3 6
Rule 266 Drive with unrestrained
3 6
passengers under the age of
16 years
Rule 270 (1) (a) Ride motor bike without helmet
3 6
(rider alone)
Rule 288 (4) (except Driver not give way to user/animal
3 3
in school zone) on path
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 288 (4) (in Driver not give way to user/animal
4 4
school zone) on path
Rule 289 (2) (except Driver not give way to road
3 3
in school zone) user/animal on nature strip
Rule 289 (2) (in Driver not give way to road
4 4
school zone) user/animal on nature strip
Rule 304 Fail to obey police direction
3 3

[5]      Schedule 2 Additional demerit point offences

Omit the matter relating to the Australian Road Rules.

Insert after the matter relating to the Protection of the Environment Operations
(Noise Control) Regulation 2000:
Road Rules 2008
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating  Description of offence Standard Long
offencedemerit weekend 
points demerit
points
Rule 20 (where the Exceeding speed limit for
applicable speed limit provisional driver:
is specified by
rule 24–1 (2) or (3),
except in a school
zone)
(a) where the speed limit is 6 12

exceeded by more

than 45km/h

(b) where the speed limit is 4 8
exceeded by more than
30km/h but not exceeded
by more than 45km/h
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Standard Long
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points demerit
points
(c) where the speed limit is 3 6
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h
(otherwise than by the
holder of a provisional
P1 licence)
(d) where the speed limit is 4 8
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h (in
the case of the holder of a
provisional P1 licence)
(e) where the speed limit is 3 6

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a provisional P1 licence)

(f) where the speed limit is 4 8

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (in the case of the holder of a provisional

P1 licence)
Rule 20 (in a school Exceeding speed limit for
zone where the provisional driver:
applicable speed limit
is specified by
rule 24–1 (2) or (3))
(a) where the speed limit is 7 14

exceeded by more

than 45km/h

(b) where the speed limit is 5 10
exceeded by more than
30km/h but not exceeded
by more than 45km/h
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Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
(c) where the speed limit is 4 8
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h
(otherwise than by the
holder of a provisional
P1 licence)
(d) where the speed limit is 5 10
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h (in
the case of the holder of a
provisional P1 licence)
(e) where the speed limit is 4 8

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (otherwise than by the holder of a provisional P1 licence)

(f) where the speed limit is 5 10

exceeded by not more than 15km/h (in the case of the holder of a provisional

P1 licence)
Rule 20 (where the Exceeding speed limit on Lord
applicable speed limit Howe Island:
is specified by
rule 24–2)
(a) where the speed limit is 6 12

exceeded by more

than 45km/h

(b) where the speed limit is 4 8
exceeded by more than
30km/h but not exceeded
by more than 45km/h
(c) where the speed limit is 3 6
exceeded by more than
15km/h but not exceeded
by more than 30km/h
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
(d) where the speed limit is 3 6
exceeded by not more
than 15km/h
Rule 20 (where the Pass bus at speed in excess of
applicable speed limit 40km/h:
is specified by
rule 24–3)
(a) where the motor vehicle is 6 12

driven at a speed that

exceeds 85km/h

(b) where the motor vehicle is 4 8
driven at a speed that
exceeds 70km/h but does
not exceed 85km/h
(c) where the motor vehicle is 3 6
driven at a speed that
exceeds 55km/h but does
not exceed 70km/h
(otherwise than by the
holder of a provisional
P1 licence)
(d) where the motor vehicle is 4 8
driven at a speed that
exceeds 55km/h but does
not exceed 70km/h (in the
case of the holder of a
provisional P1 licence)
(e) where the motor vehicle is 3 6
driven at a speed that
exceeds 40km/h but does
not exceed 55km/h
(otherwise than by the
holder of a provisional
P1 licence)
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Standard Long
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demerit weekend
points demerit
points
(f) where the motor vehicle is 4 8
driven at a speed that
exceeds 40km/h but does
not exceed 55km/h (in the
case of the holder of a
provisional P1 licence)
Rule 28 (1A) Turning left improperly at 2 2
intersection from a multi-lane road
with slip lane
Rule 46 (1) or 48 (1), Not stop change of direction signal 2 2
but only in the after change
circumstances
referred to in rule
46 (4) or 48 (4)
respectively
Rule 51 Operate indicator light unlawfully 2 2
Rule 60A (1) or (2) Disobey a red traffic light or arrow 3 3
(except in school when proceeding through bicycle
zone) storage area
Rule 60A (1) or (2) Disobey a red traffic light or arrow 4 4
(in school zone) when proceeding through bicycle
storage area
Rule 92 (1) Disobey traffic sign/road marking 2 2
at intersection
Rule 95 (1) Drive in emergency stopping lane 2 2
Rule 96 (1) Stop on area marked with keep 2 2
clear marking
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 108 Disobey trucks and buses low 3 3
gear sign
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 111 (1), 116 Drive contrary to roundabout rules 2 2
or 118 (2)
Rule 124 Fail to leave a level crossing 3 3
Rule 127 Long vehicle following other long 3 3
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
Rule 127 Long vehicle following other long 4 4

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
Rule 128A (except in Enter blocked crossing 2 2
school zone)
Rule 128A (in school Enter blocked crossing 3 3
zone)
Rule 132 (2A) Drive across dividing lines to 3 3
perform a U-turn
Rule 136 Drive wrong way on one-way 3 3
service road
Rule 137 Drive on dividing strip 2 2
Rule 138 (1) Drive on/over continuous line near 2 2
painted island
Rule 145 Increase speed while being 3 3
overtaken
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 146 Not drive within single marked
2 2
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

lane or line of traffic, where
vehicle not driven within single
marked lane or line of traffic is:

Rule 146 Not drive within single marked 4 4

(a)

a class B or class C motor vehicle, and

(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone
Rule 147 Cross continuous line separating 2 2

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

marked lanes, where vehicle
crossing line is:

Rule 147 Cross continuous line separating 4 4

(a)

a class B or class C motor vehicle, and

(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone
Rule 148A Fail to give way when moving 3 3
within single marked lane
Rule 150 Drive on/over continuous white 4 4
edge line, where vehicle driven is:

(a)

a class B or class C motor vehicle, and

(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 150 Drive on/over continuous white
2 2
edge line, where vehicle driven is:
(a) not a class B or class C motor vehicle, and

(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone

edge line, where vehicle driven is
not in a Safe-T-Cam zone

Rule 150 Drive on/over continuous white 2 2
Rule 154 Drive in bus lane 3 3
Rule 155 (1) Drive in tram lane 3 3
Rule 157 Drive in truck lane 3 3
Rule 157–1 (1) Drive in T-Way lane 3 3
Rule 159 Bus or truck driver fail to drive in 3 3
bus lane or in truck lane where
required
Rule 167 (in school Disobey no stopping sign 2 2
zone)
Rule 168 (1) Disobey no parking sign 2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 171 (1) (except Stop on/near children’s crossing 1 1
in school zone)
Rule 171 (1) Stop on/near children’s crossing 2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 172 (1) (except Stop on/near pedestrian crossing 1 1
in school zone)
Rule 172 (1) Stop on/near pedestrian crossing 2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 173 (1) (except Stop on/near marked foot crossing 1 1
in school zone)
Rule 173 (1) Stop on/near marked foot crossing 2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 175 (1) Stop on/near level crossing 1 1
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 183 (1) Stop in bus zone
2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 189 (1) Double park
2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 195 (1) Stop at/near bus stop
2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 197 (1) Stop on path/strip in built-up area
2 2
(in school zone)
Rule 198 (2) Stop on/across driveway/other
2 2
(in school zone) access to/from adjacent land
Rule 215–1 (1) Driving at night/dark without
1 1
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

headlight alight, where vehicle
driven is:

Rule 215–1 (1) Driving at night/dark without 4 4

(a)

a class B or class C motor vehicle, and

(b) in a Safe-T-Cam zone
Rule 265 (3) Drive with 1 unrestrained 3 6
passenger
Rule 265 (3) Drive with 2 or more unrestrained 6 12
passengers
Rule 267–1 (2) Learner or P1 or P2 driver drive 3 6
vehicle unrestrained (no
restraint fitted)
Rule 267–1 (2) Learner or P1 or P2 driver drive 3 6
vehicle with unrestrained
passenger
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 267–2 (1) Use vehicle when child is in child
3 6
restraint in front seat position
where airbag fitted
Rule 268 (3) Part of body outside vehicle
3 3
window/door (driver)
Rule 268 (4) Drive with part of passenger’s
3 3
body outside window/door
Rule 268 (4A) Drive with passenger in part of
3 3

vehicle that is not designed for carriage of passengers or goods

Rule 268 (4B) Drive with passenger not in
3 3
properly enclosed part of vehicle
Rule 268–2 (2) Driver drive with person in or on
3 6
the boot of motor vehicle
Rule 270 (1) (a) Ride motor bike without helmet
6 12
and (b) and with one passenger only not
wearing helmet
Rule 270 (1) (a) Ride motor bike without helmet
9 18
and (b) and with 2 or more passengers not
wearing helmets
Rule 270 (1) (b) Ride motor bike with one
3 6
passenger not wearing helmet
Rule 270 (1) (b) Ride motor bike with 2 or more
6 12
passengers not wearing helmets
Rule 271 (1) (a) Not sit astride on motor bike
3 3
rider’s seat
Rule 271 (4), Unauthorised carriage of pillion
3 3
271–1 (1) or passenger on motor bike or
271–2 (1) motor trike
Rule 271 (5) Exceed number of passengers in
3 3
motor bike side car
Rule 271 (5A) Ride with passenger under 8 years
3 3
not in sidecar
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Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 271 (5C) Ride with unsafely seated
3 3
passenger in sidecar
Rule 287 Not stop and supply required
3 3
particulars at scene of crash
Rule 288 (1) (except Drive on path
3 3
in school zone)
Rule 288 (1) Drive on path
4 4
(in school zone)
Rule 289 (1) (except Drive on nature strip
3 3
in school zone)
Rule 289 (1) Drive on nature strip
4 4
(in school zone)
Rule 290 (except Drive on traffic island
3 3
in school zone)
Rule 290 (in school Drive on traffic island
4 4
zone)
Rule 291 Start or drive a vehicle causing
3 3
unnecessary noise or smoke
Rule 292 (a) Drive/tow vehicle with
3 3
unsecured load
Rule 292 (b) Drive/tow vehicle with load
3 3
causing instability
Rule 292 (c) Drive/tow vehicle with
3 3
overhanging load
Rule 293 (2) Not remove/have removed any
3 3
thing fallen/put upon road
Rule 294 (1) Tow without appropriate control
3 3
of towed vehicle
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
3 3
vehicle
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Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 294–1 (1) (b) Motor vehicle tow more than
3 3
one vehicle
Rule 294–2 (1) (a) Towed vehicle exceed
3 3
towing capacity
Rule 294–2 (1) (b) Towed vehicle exceed maximum
3 3
laden weight
Rule 294–3 (1) (a) Not keep required distance
2 2
(towing with towline)
Rule 294–3 (1) (e) Not display warning flag as
2 2
required
Rule 296 (1) (except Not reverse vehicle safely
2 2
in school zone)
Rule 296 (1) Not reverse vehicle safely
3 3
(in school zone)
Rule 297 (1) (except Not have proper control of vehicle
3 3
in school zone)
Rule 297 (1) Not have proper control of vehicle
4 4
(in school zone)
Rule 297 (1A) Drive with person or animal in lap
3 3
(except in school
zone)
Rule 297 (1A) Drive with person or animal in lap
4 4
(in school zone)
Rule 297 (2) (except Drive without clear view
3 3
in school zone)
Rule 297 (2) Drive without clear view
4 4
(in school zone)
Rule 297 (3) (except Ride with animal on petrol tank
3 3
in school zone)
Rule 297 (3) Ride with animal on petrol tank
4 4
(in school zone)
Rule 298 Tow trailer with person in/on
3 3
trailer
2008 No 186 Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment (Rules Consolidation)
Regulation 2008
Schedule 1 Amendments

Road Rules 2008

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Provision creating Description of offence
Standard Long
offence
demerit weekend
points demerit
points
Rule 298–1 Driver consume alcohol
3 3
while driving
Rule 299 (1) (a) Drive vehicle with TV/VDU
3 3
(except in school image visible
zone)
Rule 299 (1) (a) Drive vehicle with TV/VDU
4 4
(in school zone) image visible
Rule 300 (except Driver (other than learner or P1
3 3
in school zone) driver) use hand-held mobile
phone while driving
Rule 300 (in school Driver (other than learner or P1
4 4
zone) driver) use hand-held mobile
phone while driving
Rule 300–1 (except Learner or P1 driver use mobile
3 3
in school zone) phone while driving
Rule 300–1 (in Learner or P1 driver use mobile
4 4
school zone) phone while driving

[6]      Schedule 2

Omit the matter relating to the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic
Management) (Road Rules) Regulation 1999.

[7]      Dictionary

Omit the definition of Australian Road Rules.

[8]      Dictionary, definition of “school zone”

Omit “Australian Road Rules” and “clause 13 of Schedule 1 to the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) (Road Rules) Regulation 1999”.

Insert instead “Road Rules 2008” and “rule 318 (3–1) of those Rules”, respectively.

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