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Other common driving offences

Under the Road Rules 2014, a driver of a motor vehicle within New South Wales is required to follow various rules to ensure their safety, the safety of other road users and the safety of members of the public.

Maximum penalty for common traffic offences committed by unrestricted drivers driving Class A motor vehicles:

Offence Infringement Notice Maximum Penalty that can be imposed by Local Court Demerit Points Double Demerits
Fail to stop at red light $544 $2,200 fine 3 3
Fail to stop at yellow light $544 $2,200 fine 3 3
Not stop at stop sign $410 $2,200 fine 3 3
Not give way at give way sign $410 $2,200 fine 3 3
Driver not wear seat belt properly adjusted/fastened $410 $2,200 fine 3 6
Driver with unsecured load $544 $2,200 fine 3 3
Not display P plates $320 $2,200 fine 2 2
Use unregistered vehicle $818 $2,200 fine Not applicable Not applicable
Use uninsured vehicle $818 $5,500 fine Not applicable Not applicable