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Version No. 010

Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999S.R. No. 120/1999

Version incorporating amendments as at 15 December 2002

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Regulation Page

PART 1—PRELIMINARY 1

101. Objectives 1102. Authorising provision 1103. Commencement 1104. Revocation 2105. Definitions 2

PART 2—ROAD RULES—VICTORIA 5

201. Incorporation of Road Rules into Victorian law 5202. Application of Acts Interpretation Act 1901 of the

Commonwealth 5

PART 3—INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL ITEMS 6

301. Erection, installation of and interference with traffic control item 6

302. Prohibition on erection of certain traffic control items after the commencement of Regulations 6

303. Power of Corporation to erect traffic control items and signs for the purpose of traffic regulation 7

303A.Corporation to consult before erecting certain traffic control items on local roads 8

304. Power of Councils to erect traffic control items and signs for the purpose of traffic regulation 9

305. Power of Link corporation and Extension corporation to erect traffic control items 10

306. Erection of traffic control items by other persons 10307. Certain traffic control items must conform with Australian

Standard 11308. Police may erect signs 11309. Information on signs 11

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310. Maintenance of traffic control items and traffic signals 12311. Manual operation of traffic signals 12312. Commercial advertising prohibited on traffic control items 13

PART 4—ACTIVITIES ON ROADS 14

401. Obstructing roads 14402. Processions 15403. Notice to be given and permission obtained for races and other

events 15404. Events at night 16405. Exemptions for races and other events 16406. Notice to be given and permission obtained for highway

collections 17407. No highway collections at night 18408. Exemptions for highway collections 18

PART 5—STOCK ON ROADS 19

501. Definitions 19502. Giving way to stock 19503. Requirement to travel at a safe speed 20504. Requirement to stop at a stock crossing 21505. Power to erect signs 21

PART 6—MISCELLANEOUS 23

601. Horse riding helmets to be worn 23602. Display of dazzling or distracting lights 23603. Putting destructive material etc. on roads 24604. Driving in a dangerous manner 24605. Vehicles must not be driven with an empty bicycle carrier

attached 24606. Buses at level crossings 24

PART 7—CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS 26

Division 1—Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999 26

701. Definition 26702. Offence for travel by vehicle where posted mass or dimension

limit would be exceeded 26703. Revocation of provisions which overlap with Road Rules 26

Division 2—Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999 26

704. Definition 26705. Suspension of a probationary licence 27706. Demerit points 27707. Amendments to Schedule 1 30

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Division 3—Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 31

708. Definition 31709. New regulation 503 inserted 32

503. Summaries of parking infringements in Schedule 3 32710. Prescribed traffic infringements 32711. Appropriation of fines 32712. New Schedules 3 and 4 substituted 33713. Amendment of Schedule 5 58714. Miscellaneous amendments 58

PART 8—SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONALS 59

801. Infringement notices relating to revoked regulations 59802. No change to demerit points already recorded against a person 61803. Application of Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 61

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SCHEDULES 62

SCHEDULE 1—Revoked regulations 62

SCHEDULE 2—Major traffic control items 64

SCHEDULE 3—Traffic control devices which are not to be erected or installed after the commencement of the road rules 74

SCHEDULE 4—Modification of road rules 83

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ENDNOTES 85

1. General Information 85

2. Table of Amendments 86

3. Explanatory Details 87

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Version incorporating amendments as at 15 December 2002

PART 1—PRELIMINARY

101. Objectives

The main objectives of these Regulations are—

(a) to incorporate into the law of Victoria, as the Road Rules—Victoria, a modified version of the Australian Road Rules1;

(b) to establish rules to be observed by road users in matters not otherwise dealt with in the Road Rules;

(c) to revoke the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988 and certain other Regulations relating to traffic regulation;

(d) to provide for the installation, operation and maintenance of traffic control items;

(e) to make consequential amendments to various Regulations made under the Road Safety Act 1986 because of the introduction of the Road Rules.

102. Authorising provision

These Regulations are made under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986.

103. Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 1 December 1999.

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104. Revocation

The Regulations set out in Schedule 1 are revoked.

105. Definitions

(1) In these Regulations—

"Act" means the Road Safety Act 1986;

"AS 1742.11" means Australian Standard AS 1742.11 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices: Part 11 Parking controls;

"bicycle carrier" means a device that can be attached to the rear of a motor vehicle to enable one or more bicycles to be carried by the vehicle, but does not include a trailer;

"Council" has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1989;

"event" means—

(a) a bicycle race; or

(b) a foot race; or

(c) a similar activity—

involving more than 30 competitors, but does not include speed trials within the meaning of section 68 of the Act;

"Extension corporation" has the same meaning as in the Melbourne City Link Act 1995;

"Extension road" has the same meaning as in the Melbourne City Link Act 1995;

"forest road" has the same meaning as in the Transport Act 1983;

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"freeway" has the same meaning as in the Transport Act 1983;

"highway collection" means a collection of contributions by people who stand on or who move onto a road to solicit contributions from the occupants of vehicles that are stopped in compliance with traffic signals;

"Link corporation" has the same meaning as in the Melbourne City Link Act 1995;

"Link road" has the same meaning as in the Melbourne City Link Act 1995;

"main road" has the same meaning as in the Transport Act 1983;

"major traffic control item" means a traffic control item specified in Schedule 2;

"minor traffic control item" means a traffic control item other than a major traffic control item;

"municipal district" has the same meaning as in the Local Government Act 1989;

"road hump" means a section of raised pavement constructed or placed in or on and across or partly across a road to restrict the speed of vehicles along that road;

"Road Rules" or "RR" means the Road Rules—Victoria published in the Government Gazette (Periodical Gazette No. 2) on 28 October 1999, as those Rules have effect for the purposes of regulation 201(1);

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Reg. 105(1) def. of "Road Rules" or "RR" amended by S.R. No. 95/2000 reg. 3.

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"sign" means any mark or device, other than a traffic signal, erected, displayed or placed for the purpose of controlling, regulating, or warning road users;

"State highway" has the same meaning as in the Transport Act 1983;

"tourists' road" has the same meaning as in the

Transport Act 1983;

"traffic control item" means

(a) a sign; or

(b) a traffic signal; or

(c) a structure; or

(d) a device—

erected, displayed or placed for the purpose of controlling, regulating or warning road users;

"traffic signal" means any device, however operated, which uses lights or illuminated words or symbols to control, regulate or warn road users.

(2) Without limiting regulation 201(1), expressions used in these Regulations and in the Road Rules that are not defined in sub-regulation (1) or elsewhere in these Regulations have the same meanings as in the Road Rules, irrespective of any meaning that those expressions may have in the Act.

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PART 2—ROAD RULES—VICTORIA

201. Incorporation of Road Rules into Victorian law

(1) The Road Rules are to be read and construed with these Regulations as if they formed part of them.

(2) Sub-regulation (1) does not make part of these Regulations anything printed with the Road Rules that those Rules expressly state not to be part of them.

(3) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1), the Road Rules have effect as if they were modified as set out in Schedule 4.

202. Application of Acts Interpretation Act 1901 of the Commonwealth

(1) The Acts Interpretation Act 1901 of the Commonwealth applies to the interpretation of the Road Rules except that—

(a) "Gazette" refers to the Victorian Government Gazette; and

(b) "Minister" refers to the responsible Minister of Victoria.

(2) This regulation does not prevent the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 from applying to the Road Rules to the extent that it can

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Reg. 201(3) inserted by S.R. No. 95/2000 reg. 4.

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do so consistently with the application of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 of the Commonwealth.

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PART 3—INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL ITEMS

301. Erection, installation of and interference with traffic

control item

(1) Subject to these Regulations, a person must not erect, display, place, maintain, interfere with, alter, deface or remove a traffic control item that is—

(a) on a road; or

(b) in the view of any person on a road.

Penalty: 6 penalty units.

(2) A person must not erect, display, place or maintain on a road, or in the view of a person on a road, anything which—

(a) purports to be, or is an imitation of, or is similar to, a traffic control item; or

(b) interferes with the effectiveness of a traffic control item; or

(c) prevents an approaching driver or other road user from clearly distinguishing the whole or any part of a traffic control item; or

(d) is intended to distract a driver or other road user's attention from a traffic control item.


302. Prohibition on erection of certain traffic control items after the commencement of Regulations

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(1) A person must not, on or after the commencement of these Regulations, erect, display or place—

(a) on a road; or

(b) in the view of any person on a road—

a traffic control item specified in Schedule 3.


(2) A traffic control item specified in Schedule 3 that was erected, displayed or placed on a road or in the view of any person on a road before the commencement of these Regulations has effect and operates as a traffic control item for the purposes of the Road Rules.

303. Power of Corporation to erect traffic control items and signs for the purpose of traffic regulation

(1) The Corporation may, on a freeway, erect, establish, display, maintain or remove a traffic control item.

(2) The Corporation may, on a State highway, tourists' road, forest road or main road, erect, establish, display, maintain or remove a traffic control item other than a traffic control item that is—

(a) for the control of stopping or parking in accordance with Part 12 of the Road Rules; or



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(b) associated with a children's crossing or a pedestrian crossing.

(3) Subject to regulation 303A, the Corporation may, on a road other than a declared road, erect, establish, display, maintain, or remove a traffic control item that is a reasonable likeness of one of the following diagrams—

(a) an Area speed-limit sign in Schedule 2 to the Road Rules;

(b) an End area speed-limit sign in Schedule 2 to the Road Rules;

(c) an End school zone sign in Schedule 2 to the Road Rules;

(d) an End shared zone sign at the end of rule 24 of the Road Rules;

(e) an End speed-limit sign in Schedule 2 to the Road Rules;

(f) a School zone sign in Schedule 2 to the Road Rules;

(g) a Shared zone sign in Schedule 2 to the Road Rules;

(h) a Speed-limit sign (Standard sign) in Schedule 2 to the Road Rules.

Reg. 303(3) inserted by S.R. No. 126/2000 reg. 5.



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303A. Corporation to consult before erecting certain traffic control items on local roads

(1) If the Corporation proposes to exercise a power under regulation 303(3) to erect, establish or display a traffic control item of a kind referred to in regulation 303(3)(a) to (h), the Corporation must notify, in writing, the Council in whose municipal district the traffic control item is proposed to be erected, established or displayed.

(2) A Council that is notified under sub-regulation (1) of a proposal, has 21 days within which it may disagree, in writing, with the proposal.

(3) If, within the period referred to in sub-regulation (2), a Council disagrees with a proposal and the Corporation intends to proceed with the proposal, the Corporation must publish a notice in a daily newspaper circulating generally in the State, of its intention to do so.

(4) A notice under sub-regulation (3) must—

(a) set out the details of the Corporation's proposal and the reasons for the proposal; and

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(b) include a statement to the effect that the relevant Council has disagreed with the Corporation's proposal; and

(c) specify where a copy of the Corporation's proposal can be obtained; and

(d) invite public comments and submissions on the proposal within 21 days of the date of publication of the notice.

(5) A person who intends to make a comment or submission on the proposal must make the comment or submission in writing to the Corporation.

(6) The Corporation must consider every comment and submission it receives on the proposal.

(7) The Corporation, as soon as practicable after making a decision on whether to proceed with the proposal, must publish notice of the decision in a daily newspaper circulating generally in the State.

304. Power of Councils to erect traffic control items and signs for the purpose of traffic regulation

A Council may, on a State highway, a main road, a tourists' road or a forest road within its municipal district, erect, establish, display, maintain or remove—

(a) a minor traffic control item that is for the control of stopping or parking in accordance with Part 12 of the Road Rules; or



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(b) with the written consent of the Corporation

(and subject to compliance with any conditions imposed by it in giving its consent), any other minor traffic control item or a major traffic control item.

305. Power of Link corporation and Extension corporation to erect traffic control items

(1) The Link corporation may, on the Link road, erect establish, display, maintain or remove—

(a) with the written consent of the Corporation (and subject to compliance with any conditions imposed by it in giving its consent), a major traffic control item; or

(b) a minor traffic control item.

(2) The Extension corporation may, on the Extension road, erect, establish, display, maintain or remove—



306. Erection of traffic control items by other persons

A person responsible for the care and management of a road, other than a freeway, State highway,



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main road, tourists' road or forest road, may erect, establish, display, maintain or remove on that road—



307. Certain traffic control items must conform with Australian Standard

A traffic control item erected, established, displayed or maintained under this Part that is a sign for the control of stopping or parking in accordance with Part 12 of the Road Rules must conform with AS 1742.11.

308. Police may erect signs

(1) A police officer, if it is reasonably necessary to do so, may erect, establish, display and maintain, or cause to be erected, established, displayed and maintained, for a period of not more than 7 days a traffic control item that is a sign of the kind referred to in the Road Rules other than a sign set out in Schedule 3 of the Road Rules.

(2) A sign erected in accordance with sub-regulation (1) operates and has effect despite any information to the contrary on any other sign.



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309. Information on signs

(1) A sign that is erected, established, displayed or maintained by a relevant road authority or a police

officer under this Part may, by the use of words, figures, symbols or anything else, indicate any of the following—

(a) the times, days or circumstances when it applies or does not apply;

(b) the lengths of road or areas where it applies or does not apply;

(c) the persons to whom it applies or does not apply;

(d) the vehicles to which it applies or does not apply;

(e) other information.

(2) In this regulation—

"relevant road authority" means—

(a) the Council, public authority or other person legally responsible for the care and management of the road; or

(b) if the Corporation is so responsible, the Council in whose municipal district the road is situated; or

(c) in respect of the Link road, the Link corporation; or



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(d) in respect of the Extension road, the Extension corporation.

310. Maintenance of traffic control items and traffic

signals

(1) A person who erects, establishes, displays a traffic control item in accordance with these Regulations may maintain or alter that item.

(2) Subject to sub-regulation (3), a person who has erected, established or displayed a traffic control item in accordance with the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988 may maintain or alter that item.

(3) A person must not alter a traffic signal without the written consent of the Corporation.


311. Manual operation of traffic signals

A police officer or an authorised person of the Corporation may, for the purpose of traffic control, manually operate a traffic signal.

312. Commercial advertising prohibited on traffic control items

(1) A person must not erect, establish, display or maintain on a road a traffic control item bearing a commercial advertisement.

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(2) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1) the insignia of a non-commercial organisation is not a

commercial advertisement.

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PART 4—ACTIVITIES ON ROADS

401. Obstructing roads

(1) A person must not drive or stop a vehicle on a road—

(a) to solicit employment or business from the vehicle; or

(b) to offer articles for sale from the vehicle—

if it results in, or is likely to result in, a concentration, standing or movement of vehicles or persons which causes, or is likely to cause, a danger or traffic congestion.


(2) A person must not stand on, or move onto, a road to—

(a) solicit contributions, employment or business from an occupant of a vehicle; or

(b) hitchhike; or

(c) display an advertisement; or

(d) sell or offer articles for sale; or

(e) offer to wash or clean, or wash or clean, the windscreen of a vehicle.


(3) A person in a vehicle must not buy, or offer to buy, an article from a person standing on a road.




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(4) In this regulation, "road" includes any shoulder of the road but does not include a road related area.

402. Processions

(1) A person must not drive a vehicle on a road in an organised procession (other than a funeral procession) or a parade except with, and in accordance with, the permission of the relevant road authority.


(2) In this regulation—

"relevant road authority" means—

(a) the Council, public authority or other person legally responsible for the care and management of the road; or

(b) if the Corporation is so responsible, the Council in whose municipal district the road is situated; or

(c) in respect of the Link road, the Link corporation; or

(d) in respect of the Extension road, the Extension corporation.

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(1) A person must not hold, or cause or permit to be held, or take part in, an event on a road unless the event is being held with, and in accordance with, the permission of the Chief Commissioner of

Police.

Penalty: 1 penalty unit.

(2) A person intending to conduct an event or series of events must make a written application to hold the event or events to the Chief Commissioner of Police at least 2 months before the date on which the event or series of events is intended to be held.

(3) An application referred to in sub-regulation (2) must specify—

(a) the day or days of the event; and

(b) the approximate number of competitors to be involved; and

(c) the starting and finishing times of the event in respect of each day; and

(d) the route to be followed.

(4) Following receipt of an application referred to in sub-regulation (2), the Chief Commissioner of Police may—

(a) give written permission to hold the event or events; and

(b) in giving permission require compliance with such conditions as he or she thinks are appropriate; and



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(c) vary any arrangements for the conduct of the event or events as he or she thinks fit.

404. Events at night

A person must not hold, or cause or permit to be held, or take part in, an event on a road between sunset and sunrise unless permission given by the Chief Commissioner of Police under regulation 403 in respect of that event specifically provides that the event may be held at that time.


405. Exemptions for races and other events

(1) Rules 151, 234, 238 and 256 of the Road Rules do not apply to a competitor taking part in an event for which permission has been given under regulation 403.

(2) Except as provided by sub-regulation (1), permission to hold an event does not confer any special privilege, power or right on any marshal, official or competitor participating in the event or exempt such a person from complying with the Transport Act 1983, the Act or these Regulations.

406. Notice to be given and permission obtained for highway collections

(1) A person must not hold, or cause or permit to be held, or take part in, a highway collection unless the collection is being held with, and in



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accordance with, the permission of the Chief Commissioner of Police.


(2) A person intending to hold a highway collection must make a written application to hold the collection to the Chief Commissioner of Police at least 1 month prior to the date on which the collection is intended to be held.

(3) An application referred to in sub-regulation (2) must specify—

(a) the organisation or purpose that is intended to be benefited by contributions collected by the highway collection; and

(b) the date and time when the collection is intended to be held; and

(c) the locations where the collection is intended to be held; and

(d) the approximate number of people involved in the collection.

(4) Following receipt of an application made in accordance with sub-regulation (2), the Chief Commissioner of Police may—

(a) give written permission to hold the highway collection; and

(b) in giving permission, require compliance with such conditions as he or she thinks are appropriate; and



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(c) vary any arrangements for the conduct of the collection as he or she thinks fit.

407. No highway collections at night

A person must not hold, or cause or permit to be held, or take part in, a highway collection between sunset and sunrise.


408. Exemptions for highway collections

(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), a person who takes part in a highway collection held with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police does not have to comply with—

(a) rules 230(1) and 234 of the Road Rules; and

(b) regulation 401(2) (in so far as it relates to persons soliciting contributions on a road)—

if the person observes the conditions imposed by the written permission.

(2) A person taking part in a highway collection must obey any reasonable instructions given by a police officer.

(3) Except as provided by sub-regulation (1), permission to hold a collection does not confer any special privilege, power or right on a person participating in a highway collection or exempt such a person from complying with the Fundraising Appeals Act 1998, the Act or these Regulations.



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PART 5—STOCK ON ROADS

501. Definitions

(1) In this Part—

"animal under control" means an animal on a road—

(a) in accordance with the provisions of a permit issued by a Council; or

(b) being moved within a municipal district in circumstances such that a local law provides that a permit is not required;

"temporary stock crossing site" means a place at which animals under control cross a road less than 52 times in any 12 month period.

(2) For the purposes of this Part a sign is to be taken to be similar to Diagram 1 or 2 set out in regulation 502 despite—

(a) the use of a reference to a particular kind of animal in place of the word "stock"; and

(b) the use of a picture of that kind of animal in place of the pictures of a cow and a sheep.

(3) For the purposes of this Part a sign is taken to be similar to Diagram 1 set out in regulation 502 despite the use of a different number in place of the number 5 and the use of the letter "m" (meaning metres) instead of the letters "km" (meaning kilometres).



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502. Giving way to stock

(1) If a sign similar to Diagram 1 set out in this regulation is erected, established, displayed or

placed on a road to face the drivers of approaching vehicles, a driver of such a vehicle who passes the sign must take such action as is reasonably necessary to avoid a collision with any animal under control within the distance shown on the sign.

Penalty: 5 penalty units

BLACK: Cow, sheep and words.

WHITE: Background.

Diagram 1

(2) If a sign similar to Diagram 2 set out in this regulation is erected, established, displayed or placed on a road to face the drivers of approaching vehicles, a driver of such a vehicle who is approaching or passes the sign must take such action as is reasonably necessary to avoid a collision with any animal under control at or near the sign.




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503. Requirement to travel at a safe speed

A driver of a vehicle to whom regulation 502(1) or (2) applies must travel at a speed that would enable the driver to stop the vehicle safely if an animal under control were to move into the path of the vehicle.


504. Requirement to stop at a stock crossing

If a driver of a vehicle comes to a sign similar to Diagram 3 in this regulation at a place where animals under control cross a road, the driver must stop the vehicle at a reasonable distance from that place and must not proceed while an animal is crossing at that place.


RED: Background.

WHITE: Word and border.

Diagram 3



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505. Power to erect signs

Despite regulation 301 but provided the Guidelines for the Selection of Stock Crossing

Sites, and the Placement of Signs when Stock are on Roads, as published by the Roads Corporation from time to time, are followed by the person—

(a) a person accompanying an animal under control at a temporary stock crossing site may erect, display or remove signs similar to Diagram 2 set out in regulation 502 and signs similar to Diagram 4 set out in this regulation; and

BLACK Cow, sheep and word.

YELLOW Background.

Diagram 4

(b) a person accompanying an animal under control while droving may erect, display or remove signs similar to Diagram 1 set out in regulation 502; and

(c) a person responsible for an animal under control grazing on a road may erect, display or remove signs similar to Diagram 1 set out in regulation 502 and signs similar to Diagram 4 set out in this regulation.



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PART 6—MISCELLANEOUS

601. Horse riding helmets to be worn

(1) If a rider, or other person being carried by a horse, is under the age of 18 years, he or she must, while riding or being carried by the horse, wear a securely fitted and fastened horse riding helmet of a type approved by the Corporation.


(2) Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to a person who—

(a) is exempt from wearing a riding helmet under sub-regulation (3); and

(b) is carrying written evidence of that exemption; and

(c) produces that evidence to a police officer or an authorised person when asked to do so.

(3) The Corporation may, in writing, exempt a person from the requirements of sub-regulation (1).

602. Display of dazzling or distracting lights

A person must not—

(a) erect, establish, place, maintain or display a light that may prevent a driver from clearly distinguishing the road ahead; or

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Corporation has declared by written notice published in the Government Gazette to be a danger or distraction to drivers or other road users.


603. Putting destructive material etc. on roads

A person must not—

(a) throw, drop, place, leave; or

(b) cause or permit to be thrown, dropped or placed—

on a road, destructive or injurious material or a substance or thing, likely to endanger a person, animal or vehicle.


604. Driving in a dangerous manner

A person must not drive on a road a vehicle (other than a motor vehicle) in a careless, dangerous or reckless manner.


605. Vehicles must not be driven with an empty bicycle carrier attached

A person must not drive on a road a motor vehicle that has an empty bicycle carrier attached to the rear of the vehicle.




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606. Buses at level crossings

(1) In addition to complying with Part 10 of the Road Rules, the driver of a bus must—

(a) on approaching a railway level crossing, stop the bus so that the nearest part of the bus is not less than 3 nor more than 12 metres from the nearest rail of the railway; and

(b) when proceeding across the railway level crossing, do so in a manner which avoids the need to change gear until the bus has completely cleared the railway.


(2) Sub-regulation (1) does not apply to a railway level crossing at which there are—

(a) gates, booms or barriers; or

(b) twin red lights.

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PART 7—CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Division 1—Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999

701. Definition

In regulation 105(1) of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 19992, after the definition of "retractable axle" insert—

' "Road Rules" means the Road Rules within the meaning of the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999;'.

702. Offence for travel by vehicle where posted mass or dimension limit would be exceeded

In regulation 808 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999, for "(other than a no trucks sign referred to in regulation 402(27) of the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988)" substitute "(other than a no trucks sign referred to in rule 104 or a no buses sign referred to in rule 106 of the Road Rules)".

703. Revocation of provisions which overlap with Road Rules

Regulations 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 817, 818(1) and (2) of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999 are revoked.

Division 2—Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999

704. Definition



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In regulation 104 of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 19993, after the definition of "power mass ratio" insert—

' "Road Rules" or "RR" means the Road Rules within the meaning of the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999;'.

705. Suspension of a probationary licence

In regulation 218 of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999, at the end of the regulation insert—

"(2) A summary of an offence in Schedule 1 is not to be taken to affect the nature or elements of the offence to which the summary refers or the operation of these Regulations.".

706. Demerit points

(1) In regulation 301(1) of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999, after the definition of "appropriate number of demerit points" insert—

' "driver" means a person who, while driving or in control of a motor vehicle, commits a relevant offence;'.

(2) In regulation 301(5) of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999, for "driver" (where first occurring) substitute "person".

(3) In regulation 301(7) of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999—



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(a) omit the definitions of ' "DG (T) R" ' and ' "RS (T) R" ';

(b) insert the following definition—

' "RR" means the Road Rules;'.

(4) In regulation 302(2) of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999—

(a) for "section 25(3B)(a) or 25(3D)(a)" substitute "section 25(3B)(c);

(b) in paragraph (a), omit "and to the driver licence or learner permit holder's failure to respond to that notice";

(c) in paragraph (b), omit "(in the case of a notice under section 25(3B)(a) of the Act)".

(5) At the end of regulation 301 of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999, for Table 301 substitute—

"Table 301Column 1

Description of Offence

Column 2Road Rules Reference

Column 3Demerit points

Exceeding speed-limit by 45 km/h or more

RR 20 6

Exceeding speed-limit by 30 km/h or more but less than 45 km/h

RR 20 4

Exceeding speed-limit by more than 15 km/h but less than 30 km/h

RR 20 3



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Disobeying traffic lights, sign or traffic directions of police officer or authorised person

RR 56(1), (2), 57(2), 57(3), 59(1), 60, 61(2), (5), 64, 65(2), 66(1), (4), 67(1), 68(1), 69(1), 70, 71(1), 93(1), 94, 95(1), 98(1), 100, 101(1), (2), 115(1), 152, 281, 282, 284, 286(2), (3), 304(1)

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Failing to give way, or stop or remain stopped

RR 38, 71(1), 72(1), 73(1), 74(1), 75(1), 77(1), 78(1), (2), 79(1), 80(2), (3), (4), 81(2), 82, 83, 84, 87(1), 114(1), (2), 115(2), 121, 123

3

Column 1




Driving with unrestrained passengers under the age of 16 years

RR 266(1) 3

Driving contrary to a RS (V) R 702 3



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major defect notice

Driving on wrong side of double lines, or on wrong side of divided road

RR 132(2), 135 3

Driving without a seat belt

RR 264(1) 3

Rider or passenger of motor bike not wearing approved motor bike helmet or passenger improperly seated

RR 270(1), 271(3) 3

Risk colliding with alighting, boarding or waiting tram passengers

RR 162(1), 163(1), 164(1)

3

Careless driving RSA 65 3

Improper overtaking or passing

RR 141(1), 142(1), 143, 144, 145, 148(1), (2), 160(2), (3)

2

Turning or stopping without signalling

RR 46(1), 48(1), 53(1), (2), (3)

2

Turning improperly RR 27(1), 28(1), 29, 31(1), 32(1), 33(1), 37, 43(1), (2)

2

Failing to keep left RR 129(1), 2



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132(1), 130(2), 131

Driving contrary to a minor defect notice

RS (V) R 702 1

Column 1




Failure to dip headlights

RR 218(1) 1

Long vehicle failing to keep minimum distance behind another long vehicle

RR 127(1) 1

Driving insufficient distance behind a vehicle

RR 126 1

Driving at night or in hazardous weather conditions without headlights, tail lights, number plates lights on, and if fitted, without clearance lights and side marker lights on

RR 215(1), 216(1) 1

Exceeding the speed-limit by 15 km/h or less

RR 20 1".



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707. Amendments to Schedule 1

In Schedule 1 to the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999—

(a) for item 1 substitute—"1. Fail to stop or give way

—at a red traffic light or red traffic arrow

RR 56(1), (2)

—at a stop sign RR 67(1), 68(1)—at a give way sign RR 69(1), 70,

71(1)—at intersection without

traffic lights or signsRR 72(1), 73(1)

—during turn RR 38, 43(1), (2)

—entering or exiting a road

RR 74(1), 75(1)

—when driving through break in dividing strip or entering a turning lane from a painted island or a median turning bay

RR 84(1), 85, 86(1)

—at a pedestrian, children's or level crossing

RR 65(2)(a), 80(2), (3), (4), 81(2) 121, 122";

(b) for item 3 substitute—"3. Speeding, where

speed limit exceeded by 30 km/h or more

RR 20";

(c) for item 4 substitute—



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"4. Crossing double lines, or unsafe overtaking

RR 132(2), 140, 141(1), 142(1), 143(1), (2), 144, 161(2), (3)";

(d) for item 6 substitute—"6. Passing a stopped tram, or

passing through or to the right of a safety zone or moving into path of approaching tram

RR 76(1), 162(1), 163(1), 164(1)".

Division 3—Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999

708. Definition

In regulation 105 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 19994, after the definition of "registered practitioner" insert—

' "Road Rules" or "RR" means the Road Rules within the meaning of the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999;'.

709. New regulation 503 inserted

After regulation 502 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 insert—

"503. Summaries of parking infringements in Schedule 3

A summary of a parking infringement in Schedule 3 is not to be taken to affect the



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nature or elements of the infringement to which the summary refers or the operation of these Regulations.".

710. Prescribed traffic infringements

In regulation 601 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999, at the end of the regulation insert—

"(2) A summary of an offence set out in Schedule 4 is not to be taken to affect the nature or elements of the offence to which the summary refers or the operation of these Regulations.".

711. Appropriation of fines

In regulation 703 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999, for paragraph (c) substitute—

"(c) an offence is a prescribed offence if it is—

(i) committed on land or premises which are vested in or under the control of the public authority or person concerned and is—

(A) an offence under the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999; or

(B) an offence under Division 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 of Part 2, Part 4, Part 5 or Part 8 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999; or



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(C) an offence under Part 2 or 5 of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999; or

(ii) an offence against section 90E of the Act, or under a regulation made under the Act, for which the charge was filed by a municipal council or any member of staff of a municipal council who is authorised in writing to do so either generally or in a particular case by the municipal council.".

712. New Schedules 3 and 4 substituted

For Schedule 3 and 4 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 substitute—

'SCHEDULE 3

Regulation 105

PARKING INFRINGEMENTS

1. In this Schedule—

(a) expressions used in this Schedule that are defined in the dictionary at the end of the Road Rules have the same meaning in this Schedule as in those Rules;

(b) "parking infringement" does not include a parking infringement constituted by a contravention of section 90E of the Act.

2. A $20 infringement penalty is prescribed for parking infringements arising from a vehicle being parked in a parking area—



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(a) contrary to RR 205 (Parking for longer than indicated); or

(b) contrary to RR 207 (Parking where fees are payable); or

(c) contrary to RR 211 (Parking in parking bays); or

(d) contrary to any other requirement set out in the Road Rules that is applicable to parking—

unless clause 4 or 6 of this Schedule applies to the parking infringement.

3. A $20 infringement penalty is prescribed for parking infringements arising from a vehicle being stopped contrary to RR 168(1) (No parking signs) unless clause 4 or 6 of this Schedule applies to the infringement.

4. A $60 infringement penalty is prescribed for parking infringements arising from a vehicle—

(a) being stopped contrary to—

(i) RR 173 (Stopping on or near a marked foot crossing (except at an intersection)); or

(ii) RR 174 (Stopping on or near bicycle crossing lights (except at an intersection)); or

(iii) RR 179 (Stopping in a loading zone); or

(iv) RR 180 (Stopping in a truck zone); or

(v) RR 181 (Stopping in a works zone); or

(vi) RR 182 (Stopping in a taxi zone); or

(vii) RR 183 (Stopping in a bus zone); or

(viii) RR 185 (Stopping in a permit zone); or

(ix) RR 186 (Stopping in a mail zone); or



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(x) RR 189 (Double parking); or

(xi) RR 194 (Stopping near fire hydrant etc.); or

(xii) RR 195 (Stopping at or near a bus stop); or

(xiii) RR 197 (Stopping on path, dividing strip or nature strip); or

(xiv) RR 199 (Stopping near a postbox); or

(b) being stopped, contrary to RR 170(2), within 20 metres from the nearest point of an intersecting road at an intersection with traffic lights; or

(c) being stopped on or across a driveway or similar way of access to and from adjacent land contrary to RR 198(2);

(d) being parked contrary to RR 208 (Parallel parking on a road (except in a median strip parking area)); or

(e) contrary to any other requirement set out in the Road Rules applicable to the vehicle, other than a requirement applicable to a parking area—

unless clause 6 of this Schedule applies to the parking infringement.

5. A $60 penalty is prescribed for a parking infringement arising from a contravention of the Melbourne Parks and Gardens (Joint Trustee Reserves) Regulations 19945.

6. A $100 penalty is prescribed for parking infringements arising from a vehicle being stopped—

(a) contrary to—

(i) RR 167 (No stopping signs); or

(ii) RR 171 (Stopping at or near a children's crossing); or

(iii) RR 172 (Stopping on or near a pedestrian crossing (except at an intersection)); or



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(iv) RR 176 (Stopping on a clearway); or

(v) RR 196 (Stopping at or near a tram stop); or

(b) in an intersection contrary to RR 170(1); or

(c) within 10 metres from the nearest point of an intersection contrary to RR 170(3); or

(d) contrary to RR 203(1), in a parking area for people with disabilities—

(i) without a current parking permit for people with disabilities displayed in the vehicle; and

(ii) not in accordance with the conditions of use of the permit; or

(e) in a parking area for people with disabilities and the driver, contrary to RR 203(3), disobeys a direction to move the vehicle.

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SCHEDULE 4

Regulation 105

TRAFFIC INFRINGEMENTS

RSA—Road Safety Act 1986;

RR—Road Rules;

RS (D) R—Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999;

RS (RR) R—Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999;

RS (V) R—Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999;

TA—Transport Act 1983;

T (TT) R—Transport (Tow Truck) Regulations 1994;

T (PV) R—Transport (Passenger Vehicles) Regulations 1994;

T (T-C) R—Transport (Taxi-Cabs) Regulations 1994.

Code Offence Reference Penalty

$

Large Vehicles

1901 Exceed speed-limit by 15 km/h or less in large vehicle

RR 20 140

1902 Exceed speed-limit by more than 15 km/h but less than 30 km/h in large vehicle

RR 20 220

1903 Exceed speed-limit by 30 km/h or more but less than 40 km/h in large vehicle

RR 20 450


RR 20 450



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RR 20 900

1906 Exceed speed-limit by 50 km/h or more in large vehicle

RR 20 900


$

1907 Long vehicle failing to keep minimum distance behind another long vehicle

RR 127(1) 205

1908 Use unsafe large vehicle or one that has been modified or does not comply with the Standards for Registration

RS (V) R 819(1), (3), 820(1)

325

Speeding

2001 Exceed speed-limit in a vehicle other than a large vehicle by more than 15 km/h but less than 30 km/h in a zone other than 110 km/h zone

RR 20 165



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2002 Exceed speed-limit in a vehicle other than a large vehicle by 15 km/h or less

RR 20 105

2003 Exceed speed-limit in a vehicle other than a large vehicle by 30 km/h or more but less than 40 km/h

RR 20 220

2004 Exceed speed-limit in a vehicle other than a large vehicle by 20 km/h or more but less than 30 km/h in a 110 km/h zone

RR 20 165


RR 20 300


RR 20 300

2007 Exceed speed-limit in a vehicle other than a large vehicle by 50 km/h or more

RR 20 360

2008 Exceed speed-limit in a vehicle other than a large vehicle by more than 15 km/h but less than 20 km/h in a 110 km/h zone

RR 20 165


$



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Failing to Give Way or Stop

1 Reg. 101(a): The Australian Road Rules were approved by the Australian Transport Council under the National Road Transport Commission Act 1991 of the Commonwealth on 29 January 1999 and amended by that Council on 30 June 1999.2 Reg 701: S.R. No. 29/1999. Further amended by S.R. No. 54/1999.3 Reg 704: S.R. No. 26/1999. Further amended by S.R. Nos 54/1999 and 59/1999.4 Reg 708: S.R. No. 27/1999. Further amended by S.R. No. 54/1999.5 Reg. 712: The Melbourne Parks and Gardens (Joint Trustee Reserves) Regulations 1994 were made under section 13 of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 and published in the Government Gazette on 12 January 1995 at page 4. Section 13(5) of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 provides that a contravention of a regulation made under section 13 of that Act is liable to a penalty of not more than $200.

——Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter Required by

Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included in S.R. No. 120/1999 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 6 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 1994.

Statutory Rule ProvisionTitle of applied, adopted or incorporated documentMatter in applied, adopted or incorporated documentRegulation 105(1)Road Rules-Victoria, published in the Government Gazette (Periodical Gazette No. 2), on 28 October 1999.The wholeRegulation 105(1)Australian Standard AS 1742 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices: Part 11 Parking controls.The whole



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2011 Fail to give way to a pedestrian RR 38, 62(a), (b)(ii), 63(3), 65(2)(a), 72(1), 73(1), 74(1)(b), (c), (d), 75(1)(a), (b), 81(2), 83, 164(1), 288(4), 289(2)

165

2012 Fail to give way at intersection RR 38, 62(c), 63(3), 72(1), 73(1)

165

2013 Fail to give way not at intersection RR 38, 74(1)(a), (c), 75(1)(b), (c), (d), 77(1), 84(1), 85, 86(1), 87(1), (3), 288(4), 289(2)

165

2014 Fail to keep clear or give way to police vehicle or emergency vehicle

RR 78(1), (2), 79(1)

165

2015 Fail to give way at roundabout RR 114(1), (2) 165

Statutory Rule ProvisionTitle of applied, adopted or incorporated documentMatter in applied, adopted or incorporated documentRegulation 505Guidelines for the Selection of Stock Crossing Sites, and the Placement of Signs when Stock are on Roads published by the Roads Corporation (VicRoads).The whole



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2021 Fail to stop and remain stationary at children's crossing

RR 80(2), (3), (4) 165

2022 Pass stopped vehicle at children's crossing or pedestrian crossing

RR 82 165

2023 Pass stopped tram RR 163(1), 164(1) 165

2024 Fail to stop or give way at level crossing

RR 121, 122, 123 165

Keeping left and diverging

2031 Fail to keep left of oncoming vehicle RR 131 165

2032 Drive on wrong side of divided road RR 135(1), 136 165

2033 Drive on or over or to the right of double lines

RR 132(2), 138 165

2034 Fail to keep left of safety zone RR 162(1) 135

2035 Fail to keep left of centre of road RR 132(1) 135

2037 Fail to keep as far left as practicable RR 129(1), 130(2) 105Code Offence Reference Penalty

$

2038 Fail to stay within marked lane or line of traffic

RR 146(1), (2) 105

2039 Change lanes or line of traffic without giving way

RR 148(1), (2) 135

2040 Fail to give way when merging RR 149 135

Overtaking

2041 Pass to right or left of tram RR 160(2), (3), 165



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161(3)

2042 Pass to right of right turning vehicle or a vehicle making a U-turn from the centre of the road

RR 142(1), 143(2) 165

2043 Overtake vehicle on left or at unsafe distance

RR 141(1), 143(1), 144

165

2044 Increase speed when being overtaken RR 145 165

Signalling

2051 Fail to give signal RR 46(1), 48(1), 53(1), (2), (3), 112(2), (3), 113(2), (3), 117(1), (2), 118(1)

105

2052 Fail to cancel/incorrectly operate signal

RR 46(4), 48(4), 51, 118(2)

105

Turning

2061 Perform unsafe U-turn RR 37 165

2062 Make incorrect left, right or U-turn RR 27(1), 28(1), 29, 31(1), 32(1), 33(1), 42, 43(1), (2)

75

2063 Enter roundabout from wrong marked lane or line of traffic or disobey traffic lane arrows when in roundabout

RR 111(1), 116 75



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$

Lighting

2071 Fail to have headlights, tail lights and number plate lights on at night or in hazardous weather conditions

RR 215(1)(a), 216(1)

135

2072 Fail to have clearance lights or side marker lights on at night or in hazardous weather conditions

RR 215(1)(b) 105

2073 Fail to dip headlights RR 218(1) 135

2074 Operate rear fog light other than as permitted

RR 217(1) 105

2075 Use hazard warning lights other than as permitted

RR 221 105

2076 Animal drawn vehicle—Fail to have lights and reflectors displayed at night or in hazardous weather conditions

RR 223 105

Safety Procedures

2078 Use hand held mobile phone while driving

RR 300(1) 135



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2081 Passenger under 16 not restrained in front seat

RR 266(1) 165

2082 Passenger under 16 not restrained in rear seat where restraint available

RR 266(1) 165

2085 Ride motor bike without helmet or with passenger without helmet

RR 270(1) 135

2086 Ride motor cycle carrying a passenger when licensed for less than 12 months

RSA 18(1)(b) where the licence condition referred to is condition E, para. (b) in the Table in RS (D) R 207 and refers to riding a motor cycle on which there is a pillion passenger

105


$

2087 Improperly carry passenger/pillion on a motor bike or in a sidecar

RR 271(3), (4), (5) 135

2088 Fail to have full control, uninterrupted view, at least one hand

RR 271(1), 297 135



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on handlebars (motorbikes only) or both feet on footrests while motorbike moving

2089 Cause hazard to person or vehicle by opening door or alighting from vehicle

RR 269(3) 75

2090 Drive or travel with any part of body protruding

RR 268(3), (4) 75

2091 Fail to wear properly fastened and adjusted seat belt (driver)

RR 264(1) 135

2092 Fail to wear properly fastened and adjusted seat belt (passenger)

RR 265(1) 135

2541 Travel in or on part of motor vehicle not designed for carriage of passengers or goods

RR 268(1) 135

2542 Travel improperly seated or unrestrained in or on part of motor vehicle designed for carriage of goods

RR 268(2) 135

2543 Driver carrying passenger under 16 years improperly seated or unrestrained in or on part of motor vehicle designed for carriage of goods

RR 268(7) 165

2544 Passenger on motor bike/sidecar not wearing helmet

RR 270(2) 135

2545 Pillion passenger not properly seated on motorbike

RR 271(2) 135



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Drink Driving

2093 Drive or be in charge of motor vehicle with unlawful blood alcohol level of 005 g/100 ml or less

RSA 49 240


$

2094 Drive or be in charge of motor vehicle with blood alcohol level of more than 005 but less than 010 g/100 ml

RSA 49 300

2095 Drive or be in charge of motor vehicle with blood alcohol level of 010 or more but less than 011 g/100 ml

RSA 49 420


RSA 49 420


RSA 49 420


RSA 49 420

2099 Drive or be in charge of motor vehicle with blood alcohol level of 014 or more but less than

RSA 49 420



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015 g/100 ml

Signals

2101 Fail to obey traffic lights RR 56(1), (2), 57(2), (3), 59(1), 60, 61(2), (5), 64, 65(2), 66(1), (4), 152(1), 274(a), (b), 275(a), (b), 277(a), (b), 279(2)(a), (b), (c), (3), 281(a), (b), 282(a), (b), 284(a), (b), 286(2)(a), (b), (c), (3)

165


$

Licensing and Registration

2104 Fail to surrender licence or learner permit when required

RS (D) R 204(1), 304(4)

105

2105 Unlicensed driving by the holder of a licence or permit issued outside Victoria whose 3 month exemption from holding a Victorian licence has expired under RS (D) R 221(2)(a) or (b)

RSA 18 250

2106 Unlicensed driving in the circumstances set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 18(2), namely

RSA 18 250



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when a previous licence or International Driving Permit has expired and the licence has not been cancelled for an offence

2107 Unlicensed driving in circumstances other than those referred to in Codes 2105 and 2106

RSA 18 500

2108 Fail to produce licence, learner permit or other document on request or within 7 days

RSA 59(1)(a), (3) TA 216

50

2109 Probationary driver failing to have licence in his or her possession while driving or in charge of a motor vehicle

RSA 21 50

2110 Holder of a probationary driver licence driving a high powered motor vehicle before probationary period expired

RS (D) R 211(1) 105

2111 Fail to obey licence condition other than a condition referred to in Code 2086

RSA 18 105

2112 Fail to display 'L' plates when required

RS (D) R 214(1) 105

2114 Display 'P' plates when not required RS (D) R 217(2) 50

2115 Display 'L' plates when not required RS (D) R 214(3) 50Code Offence Reference Penalty

$



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2116 Fail to notify Corporation of change of name or address

RS (V) R 225(1), RS (D) R 225(1)

50

2118 Number plate not fixed in accordance with regulations or altered or false

RS (V) R 222(6), 801

110

2119 Registration label not fixed in accordance with regulations

RS (V) R 223(7), 801

50

2120 Fail to return number plates RS (V) R 227(9), 246(4)

50

2121 Fail to comply with transfer requirements—non dealer

RS (V) R 229(1) 75

2122 Fail to comply with repossession or restoration requirements

RS (V) R 231(1) 75

2123 Fail to comply with transfer requirements—dealer

RS (V) R 229(1), (2), (3)

145

2124 Own or use unregistered motor cycle or trailer

RSA 7 110

2125 Own or use unregistered motor vehicle with 2 axles (other than a motor cycle)

RSA 7 500

2126 Own or use unregistered motor vehicle with 3 axles

RSA 7 700

2127 Own or use unregistered motor RSA 7 800



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vehicle with 4 axles

2128 Own or use unregistered motor vehicle with 5 or more axles

RSA 7 900

Miscellaneous

2131 Reverse from median strip parking area

RR 212(2) 105

2132 Reverse when unsafe or further than is reasonable

RR 296(1), (2) 105

2133 Drive motor vehicle on a path, nature strip, traffic island or dividing strip

RR 137(1), 288(1), 289(1), 290

75


$

2134 Place or leave dangerous substance on road or leave thing dropped from vehicle on road

RR 293(2), RS (RR) R 603

135

2135 Leave motor vehicle unattended with keys in ignition, motor running, brakes not secured or doors unlocked

RR 213(2) 75

2136 Fail to drive sufficient distance behind a vehicle

RR 126 135

2137 Fail to obey traffic direction given by police officer or authorised person

RR 304(1) 135

2138 Drive in a tram lane RR 155(1) 75



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2139 Enter an intersection when the intersection is blocked or the road beyond the intersection is blocked

RR 128 75

2140 Impede a tram RR 76(1), (2) 75

2141 Drive unlawfully in bus, transit, bicycle or truck lane

RR 153(1), 154(1), 156(1), 157(1)

75

2143 Use unsafe vehicle (other than a large vehicle) or use vehicle (other than a large vehicle) that has been modified or does not comply with the Regulations or standards for registration

RS (V) R 417, 418, 419, 819(1), (3)

165

2144 Company failing to disclose identity of driver when required

RSA 60 600

2145 Remove or deface defective vehicle label

RS (V) R 703(7) 165

2146 Drive with empty bicycle carrier RS (RR) R 605 50

2147 Use or permit use of vehicle in breach of major vehicle defect notice

RS (V) R 702 165

2148 Use or permit use of vehicle in breach of minor vehicle defect notice

RS (V) R 702 135

2166 Insecure load RS (V) R 802(1) 135

2522 Stop on a Keep clear marking RR 96(1) 75


$



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2523 Ride motorbike more than two abreast

RR 151(1), (2) 75

2524 Drive over continuous white edge line

RR 150(1) 105

2525 Drive motor vehicle with person in attached trailer

RR 298(1) 135

2526 Drive motor vehicle with TV or VDU operating

RR 299(1)(a), (b) 75

2527 Fail to comply with roundabout requirements

RR 115(1) 165

Heavy Vehicles

2161 Fail to carry, use or permit inspection of portable warning triangles

RR 226(1), (2), 227(2), (3)

105

2179 Class 1, 2 or 3 vehicle fail to comply with Schedule requirements other than mass or dimension requirements

RS (V) R 506(3), 514(3), 520(3)

165

2180 Fail to comply with pilot or escort vehicle requirements

RS (V) R 507(1), (2), (3), 508(1)

165

Commercial Vehicles

2162 Fail to observe limit on hours of driving

RS (D) R 505,506, 508

165



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2163 Driving record offences

—fail to make and carry RS (D) R 510(1) 165

—fail to carry RS (D) R 510(2), (3)

165

—deface, destroy or alter log book RS (D) R 514(a), (b)

165

—remove page from log book RS (D) R 514(c) 165

—possess log book not issued to person

RS (D) R 516(1)(c)(ii)

165

—possess more than one log book RS (D) R 516(1)(d)

165

—fail to produce on request RSA 59(1)(c) 165Code Offence Reference Penalty

$

2165 Log book not signed RS (D) R 511(2) 165

2172 Fail to carry and produce documents when required

RS (V) R 821 75

Mass and Dimension Limits

2174 Motor vehicle exceeds prescribed mass by up to 1 tonne

RS (V) R 417(1), 506(1), 507(3), 508(1), 514(1), 520(1)

145

2175 Motor vehicle exceeds prescribed mass by 101 to 2 tonnes

RS (V) R 417(1), 506(1), 507(3), 508(1), 514(1), 520(1)

265



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RS (V) R 417(1), 506(1), 507(3), 508(1), 514(1), 520(1)

385


RS (V) R 417(1), 506(1), 507(3), 508(1), 514(1), 520(1)

505

2178 Use vehicle exceeding permitted dimensions

RS (V) R 418(1), 506(2), 514(2), 520(2)

165

Tow Trucks

4400 Tow truck driver operate flashing light other than at breakdown or accident

T (TT) R 14 165

4401 Fail to notify licensing authority of change of address

T (TT) R 15(1)(c), TA 182C(3)(b)

105

4402 Authority to tow book not carried T (TT) R 7(1) 165

4403 Fail to enter all particulars on authority to tow form

T (TT) R 7(2)(b) 165

4404 Fail to hand completed authority to tow duplicate to signatory

T (TT) R 7(2)(c) 165

4405 Tow truck not fitted with flashing or rotating light or lights

T (TT) R 5(1)(f) 165


$

4406 Tow truck not fitted with broom, T (TT) R 5(1)(d) 165



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shovel or rubbish receptacle

4407 Tow truck not equipped with fire extinguisher

T (TT) R 5(1)(e) 165

4408 Fail to maintain copies of invoices T (TT) R 8(1)(a) 165

4409 Fail to keep authority to tow forms T (TT) R 8(1)(b) 165

4410 Fail to maintain a record of tow truck drivers

T (TT) R 8(1)(c) 165

4411 Fail to attend accident within 30 minutes

T (TT) R 11(4)(a) 165

4412 Tow truck driver at accident scene unlawfully attending, towing or attempting to tow damaged motor vehicle

TA 183B(1) 2000

4413 Owner of tow truck whose driver at accident scene unlawfully attends, tows or attempts to tow a damaged motor vehicle

T (TT) R 12(1) 700

4414 Touting or soliciting at accident scene for towing, storing, removal or repair of damaged vehicle

TA 177(1), (2), (3) 2000

4415 Fail to produce records on demand T (TT) R 8(3) 165

4416 Drive or travel in tow truck not being the holder of driver authority

TA 182A(1) 2000

4417 Fail to carry or produce driver authority on demand

TA 182C(1), (2) 500

4418 Permit person to drive or travel in tow truck not being an authority

TA 182A(2), (3) 2000



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holder

4419 Unlicensed tow truck TA 172(1), 172A(1), 172B(1)

2000

4420 Operate heavy tow truck towing damaged motor vehicle under 45 tonnes GVM from accident scene

TA 172B(3) 2000


$

4421 Name and address, tare and gross, or depot number not displayed on tow truck

T (TT) R 5(2) 165

4422 Fail to tow damaged motor vehicle on request

T (TT) R 13(3) 500

4423 Tow motor vehicle to place other than specified in authority to tow form

T (TT) R 7(2)(d) 300

4424 Tow truck driver failing to clean roadway

T (TT) R 13(1) 165

4425 Attend accident scene outside controlled area without authorisation

T (TT) R 12(4) 300



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4426 Fail to produce tow truck for inspection

T (TT) R 6(2) 165

4427 Use, permit or cause use of tow truck when prohibited by rectification notice

T (TT) R 6(5) 135

4428 Fail to operate tow truck from authorised depot

T (TT) R 9(1) 500

Bicycles


RR 304(1) 20

2222 Fail to obey traffic lights RR 56(1)(a), (c), (2)(a), (c), 57(2), (3), 59(1), 60, 61(2), (5), 64, 65(2), 66(1), (4), 152(1), 260(1), (2), 261(1), 262(1), (2),

20


$

2223 Fail to obey traffic sign RR 34(1), 36, 39(1), (2), 41,

20



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56(1)(b), (2)(b), 67(1), 68(1), 69(1), 70, 71(1), 88(1), (2), 89(1), (2), 90, 91(1), (2), 93(1), 94, 97(1), 98(1), 99(1), (2), 100, 101(1), (2), 252(1)

2224 Fail to keep left RR 129(1), 132(1), (2)

20

2225 Ride over double lines RR 132(2) 20

2226 Fail to give way RR 38, 72(1), 73(1), 74(1), 75(1), 77(1), 78(1), (2), 79(1), 81(2), 83, 84(1), 87(1), 114(1), (2), 119, 164(1)

20

2227 Fail to give signal when making right turn or U-turn

RR 48(1) 20

2228 Fail to have lights or equipment RR 258, 259 20



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2229 Riding improperly RR 245, 246, 255, 257(1)

20

2230 Misuse bicycle path, separated footpath or shared path or footpath or fail to use bicycle lane

RR 247(1), 249, 250(3), 251

20

2231 Bicycle drawn by other vehicle RR 254(1), (2) 20

2232 Ride more than 2 abreast RR 151(1), (2) 20

2233 Fail to wear securely fitted approved bicycle helmet

RR 256(1) 20

2234 Use a bicycle to carry a person who is not wearing a securely fitted approved bicycle helmet

RR 256(3) 20


$

2235 Ride bicycle on dividing strip, footpath, nature strip or traffic island when not permitted

RR 137(1), 250(1), 288(1), 289(1), 290

20

2236 Ride bicycle across a children's, pedestrian or marked foot crossing

RR 248 20

2237 Overtake to left of left turning vehicle

RR 141(2) 20

2238 Fail to comply with roundabout requirements

RR 115(1) 20

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RR 304(1) 15

2242 Fail to obey traffic lights RR 231(1), 232(1) 15

2243 Walk improperly on road RR 230(1), 233(1), (2), 234(2), 238(1), (2), 239(1)

15

2244 Alight from or board moving vehicle RR 237(1), 269(1) 15

2245 Crossing road within 20 metres of pedestrian crossing

RR 234(1) 15

2246 Cross level crossing when not permitted

RR 235(2) 15

2247 Fail to give way when crossing a bicycle path or separated footpath

RR 239(3) 15

2248 Person on road to solicit contributions or employment, hitchhike, sell, clean, etc.

RS (RR) R 401(2) 15

2249 Fail to obey no pedestrians sign or road access sign

RR 228, 229 15

Taxis

2360 Fail to return licence T (T-C) R 5 100

2361 Uncertificated driving T (T-C) R 6(1) 150

2362 Breach of Certificate condition T (T-C) R 6(3) 100

2363 Fail to sign Certificate T (T-C) R 6(7) 50Code Offence Reference Penalty

$



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2364 Fail to notify Certificate changes T (T-C) R 6(8) 50

2365 Fail to return Certificate T (T-C) R 6(9) 50

2366 Allow Uncertificated Driving T (T-C) R 7(1) 150

2367 Fail to notify not certificated T (T-C) R 7(3) 150

2368 Fail to have records T (T-C) R 8(1) 100

2369 Fail to retain records T (T-C) R 8(2) 100

2370 Fail to keep records in English T (T-C) R 8(3) 50

2371 Fail to produce records T (T-C) R 8(4) 100

2372 Fail to give accurate copy of records T (T-C) R 8(5) 100

2373 Fail to attach signs to taxi-cab T (T-C) R 9(1) 50

2374 Fit unapproved signs T (T-C) R 9(2) 50

2375 Obscure sign T (T-C) R 9(3) 50

2376 Fit unapproved attachments T (T-C) R 9(4) 50

2377 Fail to comply with vehicle standards T (T-C) R 10(1) 200

2378 Fail to comply with A.D.Rs T (T-C) R 10(2) 200

2379 Unapproved alteration to taxi-cab T (T-C) R 11(1) 200

2380 Use taxi-cab before inspection T (T-C) R 11(2) 200

2381 Fail to fit emergency warning device T (T-C) R 12(1) 100

2382 Inaccessible activating switch T (T-C) R 12(2) 100

2383 Fit unapproved emergency warning device

T (T-C) R 12(4) 100

2384 Fit unapproved protective screen T (T-C) R 13(2) 100



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2385 Not displaying required material T (T-C) R 14(1) 100

2386 Unapproved taxi-cab colour T (T-C) R 14(2) 100

2387 Fail to fit roof sign T (T-C) R 15(1) 100

2388 Roof lamp cannot be turned off from inside taxi-cab

T (T-C) R 15(2) 100

2389 Fail to turn off lamp when taxi-cab hired

T (T-C) R 15(3) 100

2390 Light lamp when unauthorised T (T-C) R 15(4) 100Code Offence Reference Penalty

$

2391 Fail to fit tariff lamps T (T-C) R 16(1) 100

2392 Unauthorised use of tariff lamps T (T-C) R 16(2) 100

2393 Fail to fit internal lamps T (T-C) R 16(3) 100

2394 Operate taxi-cab when lamps not working

T (T-C) R 16(4) 100

2395 Fail to fit 'Not for Hire' sign T (T-C) R 17(1) 100

2396 Fail to display 'Not for Hire' sign T (T-C) R 17(2) 100

2397 Accept hiring when sign displayed T (T-C) R 17(3) 100



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2398 Inoperative air-conditioner T (T-C) R 18 100

2399 Fail to produce vehicle for inspection T (T-C) R 19(2) 200

2400 Use taxi-cab when prohibited T (T-C) R 19(5) 200

2401 Fail to produce inspection details T (T-C) R 19(7) 200

2402 Interfere with taxi-cab equipment T (T-C) R 20 150

2403 Fail to carry passenger T (T-C) R 22(1) 100

2404 Fail to fulfil hiring T (T-C) R 22(2) 100

2405 Incorrect route T (T-C) R 22(3) 100

2406 Fail to take nominated route T (T-C) R 22(4) 100

2408 Absent from taxi-cab T (T-C) R 24 50

2409 Fail to wear uniform T (T-C) R 25(1) 50

2411 Consume alcohol on duty T (T-C) R 26 120

2412 Smoke in taxi-cab T (T-C) R 27 200

2413 Unauthorised carriage of animals T (T-C) R 28 50

2414 Fail to correctly set down passengers T (T-C) R 29(1) 50

2415 Interfere with traffic T (T-C) R 29(2) 50

2416 Refuse to carry passenger T (T-C) R 30(2) 50

2417 Fail to assist passenger T (T-C) R 31(1) 50

2418 Fail to take care of luggage T (T-C) R 31(2) 50

2419 Fail to give property to driver T (T-C) R 32(1) 50

2420 Fail to give lost property to Police T (T-C) R 32(2) 100Code Offence Reference Penalty



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$

2421 Incorrect use of taxi-stand T (T-C) R 33(2) 50

2422 Try to use fully occupied taxi-stand T (T-C) R 33(3) 50

2423 Improper use of taxi-stand T (T-C) R 33(4) 50

2424 Fail to take next position on taxi-stand

T (T-C) R 33(5) 50

2425 Fail to accept hiring T (T-C) R 33(7) 50

2426 Unauthorised fare T (T-C) R 34(1) 100

2427 Overcharging T (T-C) R 34(2) 100

2428 Unauthorised detention rate T (T-C) R 34(4) 100

2429 Fail to wait for passenger T (T-C) R 34(7) 100

2430 Unauthorised multiple-hiring T (T-C) R 34(8) 100

2431 Refuse to tell hirer of fare T (T-C) R 34(9) 100

2432 Fail to give receipt T (T-C) R 34(10) 100

2433 Fail to give legible receipt T (T-C) R 34(11) 100

2434 Unauthorised meter T (T-C) R 35(1) 100

2435 Fail to fit operating meter T (T-C) R 35(2) 100

2436 Unsealed meter T (T-C) R 35(3) 100

2437 Inoperative meter T (T-C) R 35(4) 100

2438 Unapproved meter T (T-C) R 35(5) 100

2439 Unauthorised alterations affecting meter

T (T-C) R 35(7) 100

2440 Operate meter when taxi-cab not T (T-C) R 35(8) 100



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hired

2441 Fail to start meter when taxi-cab hired

T (T-C) R 35(9) 100

2442 Fail to inform hirer of new tariff T (T-C) R 35(10) 100

2443 Fail to return meter to neutral T (T-C) R 35(11) 100

2444 Fail to correctly fit meter T (T-C) R 35(12) 100

2445 Meter not working correctly T (T-C) R 35(14) 100


$

Passenger Vehicles

2446 Fail to return licence T (PV) R 5(1) 100

2447 Uncertificated driving T (PV) R 6(1) 150



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2448 Breach of Certificate condition T (PV) R 6(3) 100

2449 Fail to sign a Certificate T (PV) R 6(8) 50

2450 Fail to notify Certificate changes T (PV) R 6(9) 50

2451 Fail to return Certificate T (PV) R 6(10) 50

2452 Allow Uncertificated driving T (PV) R 7(1) 150

2453 Fail to notify not certificated T (PV) R 7(3) 150

2454 Fail to have records T (PV) R 10(1) 100

2455 Fail to retain records T (PV) R 10(3) 100

2456 Fail to keep records in English T (PV) R 10(4) 50

2457 Fail to produce records T (PV) R 10(5) 100

2458 Fail to give accurate copy of records T (PV) R 10(6) 100

2459 Fail to attach signs to vehicle T (PV) R 11(1) 50

2460 Fit unapproved signs T (PV) R 11(2) 50

2461 Obscure sign T (PV) R 11(3) 50

2462 Fail to comply with vehicle standards T (PV) R 12(1) 200

2463 Fail to comply with A.D.Rs T (PV) R 12(2) 200

2464 Unapproved alteration to vehicle T (PV) R 13(1) 200

2465 Use vehicle before inspection T (PV) R 13(2) 200

2466 Unapproved fitting or equipment T (PV) R 13(3) 200

2467 Fail to produce vehicle for inspection T (PV) R 18(2) 200

2468 Use vehicle when prohibited T (PV) R 18(5) 200

2469 Fail to produce inspection details T (PV) R 18(7) 200



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2470 Interfere with vehicle equipment T (PV) R 20 150

2471 Touting or attempting to induce passenger to hire

TA 158A 2000

2472 Absent from vehicle T (PV) R 25 50Code Offence Reference Penalty

$

2473 Fail to correctly set down passengers T (PV) R 30(1) 50

2474 Interfere with traffic T (PV) R 30(2) 50

2475 Consume alcohol on duty T (PV) R 31 120

2476 Fail to give property to driver T (PV) R 34(1) 50

2477 Fail to give property to licence holder or vehicle operator

T (PV) R 34(3) 100

2478 Fail to give lost property to Police T (PV) R 34(4) 100

2480 Operating outside conditions of licence

TA 158(3) 100

2481 School bus without hazard warning device and 'school bus' signs

T (PV) R 15(1) 105

2482 Fail to activate hazard warning device or warning lights on school bus

T (PV) R 15(3), RR 222

135

2483 Vehicle door open while vehicle in motion

T (PV) R 27, RR 269(4)

135

2484 Unauthorised operating (vehicle with seating capacity of not more than 12)

TA 158(1) 2000

2485 Unauthorised operating (any other vehicle)

TA 158(1) 100



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Signs

2501 Fail to obey turn prohibition or requirement sign or marking

RR 34(1), 39(1), (2), 40, 41, 88(1), (2), 89(1), (2), 90, 91(1), (2), 92(1), 159(1), 212(1)

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2502 Fail to obey one way or no entry sign RR 98(1), 100 165

2503 Fail to obey no overtaking or passing or no overtaking on bridge sign

RR 93(1), 94 165

2504 Fail to obey keep left or keep right sign

RR 99(1), (2) 105

2505 Fail to obey stop, stop here on red signal or stop here on red arrow sign

RR 56(1)(b), (2)(b), 67(1), 68(1), 101(1), (2)

165


$

2506 Fail to obey give way sign RR 69(1), 70, 71(1)

165

2507 Fail to obey emergency stopping lane only sign

RR 95(1) 165

2509 Fail to obey low clearance or clearance sign

RS (V) R 809(2) 105

2510 Fail to obey no exit sign RR 100 105

2511 Fail to obey no trucks sign RR 104(1), (2), (3) 105

2512 Fail to obey trucks must enter or buses must enter sign

RR 105, 107 105



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2513 Exceed mass limit sign by up to 1 tonne over the limit

RS (V) R 808(2) 145

2514 Exceed mass limit sign by 101 to 2 tonnes

RS (V) R 808(2) 265


RS (V) R 808(2) 385


RS (V) R 808(2) 505

2517 Disobey information on a road access sign

RR 97(1) 105

2518 Fail to obey no buses sign RR 106(1), (2), (3) 105

Riders of Animals

2529 Rider or person being carried who is under 18 years fail to wear approved helmet

RS (RR) R 601 20

2530 Fail to give way to pedestrians on footpath or nature strip

RR 302 20

2531 Fail to give way to vehicle leaving roundabout

RR 119 20

2532 Ride animal more than two abreast RR 303(1), (2) 20

Wheeled Recreation Devices

2551 Travel in or on a wheeled recreational device on a prohibited road

RR 240(1), (2) 15


$



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2552 Travel improperly on a road in or on a wheeled recreational device

RR 241(1) 15

2553 Travel on rollerblades/rollerskates on pedestrian side of separated footpath

RR 243(1) 15

2554 Person on rollerblades/rollerskates failing to keep out of the path of bicycle on bicycle path or separated footpath

RR 243(2) 15

2555 Travel in or on wheeled recreational device while holding onto moving vehicle

RR 244 15'.

713. Amendment of Schedule 5

In column 2 of Schedule 5 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999, for "Alpine Resorts Fund" substitute "The general account of that Board".

714. Miscellaneous amendments

(1) In regulation 105 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999, omit the definition of "registered practitioner".

(2) In regulation 204 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999, for "registered practitioner" substitute "registered medical practitioner".

(3) In regulation 205 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999, for "registered practitioner"



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(wherever occurring) substitute "registered medical practitioner".

(4) In regulation 206 of the Road Safety (General)

Regulations 1999, in paragraphs (a) and (d), for "registered practitioner" substitute "registered medical practitioner".

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PART 8—SAVINGS AND TRANSITIONALS

801. Infringement notices relating to revoked regulations

(1) If a parking infringement is committed against the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988 before the substitution of Schedule 3 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 by regulation 712, a parking infringement notice may be served in accordance with the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 for that parking infringement as if that Schedule had not been substituted.

(2) If a traffic infringement is committed against the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999 before the substitution of Schedule 4 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 by regulation 712, a traffic infringement notice may be issued or served in accordance with the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 for that traffic infringement as if that Schedule had not been substituted.

(3) If a traffic infringement is committed against the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988 before the substitution of Schedule 4 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 by regulation 712, a traffic infringement notice may be issued or served in accordance with the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 for that traffic infringement as if that Schedule had not been substituted.



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(4) The substitution of Schedule 3 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 by regulation 712 does not affect a parking infringement notice served in accordance with the Road Safety

(General) Regulations 1999 for a parking infringement committed against—

(a) the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988; or

(b) any regulation or local law under the Local Government Act 1989; or

(c) any other Act, rule, regulation or by-law that provides for such infringements—

before the substitution of that Schedule.

(5) The substitution of Schedule 4 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 by regulation 712 does not affect a traffic infringement notice issued or served in accordance with the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 for a traffic infringement committed against—

(a) the Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988; or

(b) regulations 811, 812, 813, 814 or 815 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 1999—

before the substitution of that Schedule.

(6) Without limiting sub-regulations (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5)—



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(a) a notice referred to in those sub-regulations may be withdrawn; and

(b) the penalty shown is payable; and

(c) the procedures set out in Schedule 7 to the Magistrates' Court Act 1989 may be used for the enforcement of the amount payable—

as if Schedules 3 and 4 to the Road Safety (General) Regulations 1999 had not been substituted by regulation 712.

802. No change to demerit points already recorded against a person

(1) The substitution of Table 301 at the end of regulation 301 of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999 by regulation 706(5) does not alter the number of demerit points incurred in relation to a relevant offence committed by a person and recorded, or liable to be recorded, in the Demerits Register against the person by the Corporation before the commencement of that regulation.

(2) In this regulation, "relevant offence" has the same meaning as in regulation 301(1) of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 1999.



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803. Application of Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984

Regulations 801 and 802 do not affect or take

away from the Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984.

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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 104

REVOKED REGULATIONS

Title S.R. Number

Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations 1988 30/1988

Road Safety (Traffic) (Amendment) Regulations 1988 56/1988

Road Safety (Traffic) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1988

91/1988


Road Safety (Traffic) (Control) Regulations 1990 12/1990

Road Safety (Traffic) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1990

397/1990

Road Safety (Traffic) (Parking Control) Regulations 1991

137/1991

Road Safety (Traffic) (Child Restraints) Regulations 1991

169/1991

Road Safety (Traffic) (Transit Lane) Regulations 1991 327/1991

Road Safety (Traffic) (Parking Arrangements) Regulations 1992

282/1992

Road Safety (Traffic) (Turn Priority) Regulations 1993 19/1993

Road Safety (Traffic) (Parking Control) Regulations 1994

29/1994

Road Safety (Traffic) (Emergency Vehicles) Regulations 1994

222/1994

Road Safety (Traffic) (Ambulance) Regulations 1995 40/1995

Sch. 1Part 1—Preliminary


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Road Safety (Traffic) (Loading Zone) Regulations 1995 53/1995

Road Safety (Traffic) (Local Speed Limits) Regulations 1995

192/1995

Title S.R. Number

Road Safety (Road Rules—Give Way to Stock) Regulations 1997

153/1997

Road Safety (Traffic) (Parking) Regulations 1998 81/1998


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SCHEDULE 2

Regulation 105(1)

MAJOR TRAFFIC CONTROL ITEMS

1. A speed-limit sign similar to Diagram 1, incorporating the number 60 or any other number

BLACK: Number

RED: Circle

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 1

2. An end speed-limit sign similar to Diagram 2, incorporating the number 60 or any other number

BLACK: Word, number and circle

WHITE: Background; Diagram 2

3. Area speed-limit sign, similar to Diagram 3 incorporating the number 40 or any other number

BLACK: Word and number

RED: Circle

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 3

4. An end area speed-limit sign, similar to Diagram 4 incorporating the number 40 or any other number

BLACK: Words, number and circle




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5. A hook turn only sign similar to Diagram 5

BLACK: Words, figure and border

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 5

6. A traffic signal;

7. A single flashing red light at or near an intersection;

8. A single flashing yellow light;

9. A stop here on red arrow sign similar to Diagram 6

RED: Words and border

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 6

10. A stop here on red signal sign similar to Diagram 7

RED: Words and border

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 7

11. A pedestrian crossing sign similar to Diagram 8

BLACK: Figure and border

YELLOW: Background; Diagram 8

12. A no left turn sign similar to Diagram 9 erected or Diagram 9



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placed near or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Arrow

RED: Circle and diagonal line

WHITE: Background;

13. A variable illuminated no left turn sign similar to Diagram 10 erected or placed near or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Background


WHITE: Arrow;

Diagram 10

14. A no right turn sign similar to Diagram 11 erected or placed near or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Arrow


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 11

15. A variable illuminated no right turn sign similar to Diagram 12 erected or placed near or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Background


WHITE: Arrow;Diagram 12

16. A no U-turn sign similar to Diagram 13 erected or



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placed near or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Arrow


WHITE: Background;Diagram 13

17. A variable illuminated no U-turn sign similar to Diagram 14 erected or placed near or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Background


WHITE: Arrow;

Diagram 14

18. A no turn sign similar to Diagram 15 erected or placed near or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Arrow, word and border


19. A right turn only sign similar to Diagram 16 erected or placed near to or on a length of road along which a tram operates



20. An arrow or arrows pointing in a similar direction to the one depicted in Diagram 16 marked on a lane near to or on a length of road along which a tram



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operates;

21. A right lane must turn right sign similar to Diagram 17 erected or placed near to or on a length of road along which a tram operates

BLACK: Words and border

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 17

22. A left turn only sign similar to Diagram 18 erected or placed near to or on a length of road along which a tram operates



23. An arrow or arrows pointing in a similar direction to the one depicted in Diagram 18 marked on a lane near to or on a length of road along which a tram operates;

24. A left lane must turn left sign similar to Diagram 19 erected or placed near to or on a length of road along which a tram operates


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 19

25. A bus lane sign similar to Diagram 20

BLACK: Word, figure and border

Diagram 20



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WHITE: Background;

26. An end bus lane sign similar to Diagram 21

BLACK: Words, figure and borders

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 21

27. A clearway sign similar to Diagram 22

BLACK: The word CLEARWAY and the border

WHITE: The letter C and the background

RED: The block around the letter C; Diagram 22

28. An end clearway sign similar to Diagram 23

BLACK: The word END and the border

WHITE: The letter C and the background

RED The block around the letter C;Diagram 23

29. A shared zone sign similar to Diagram 24

BLACK: Words, figures, number and border

RED: Circle




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30. An end shared zone sign similar to Diagram 25

BLACK: Words, figures and border

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 25

31. A tram lane sign similar to Diagram 26


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 26

32. An end tram lane sign similar to Diagram 27


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 27

33. A tram lane line;

34. A transit lane sign similar to Diagram 28 or Diagram 29


RED: Block around figure and number

WHITE: Background, figure and number;

Diagram 28



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Diagram 29

35. An end transit lane sign similar to Diagram 30 or Diagram 31

BLACK: Words, number, figure and border

RED: Block around figure and number

WHITE: Background, figure and number;

Diagram 30

Diagram 31

36. A truck lane sign similar to Diagram 32;


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 32

37. An end truck lane sign similar to Diagram 33;


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 33



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38. A no trucks sign similar to Diagram 34

BLACK: Figure



39. A sign of a type referred to in the Road Rules which has an inscription limiting its operation in respect of classes of persons or classes of vehicles;

40. A sign or marking of a type referred to in the Road Rules erected or displayed at or near a traffic signal;

41. A parking bay or a sign permitting or directing parking to the right side of a one-way road that has a dividing strip immediately to its right;

42. A parking bay or a sign permitting parking or stopping, or a no-parking sign similar to Diagram 35, permitting stopping at a place where parking or stopping would otherwise be prohibited by the Road Rules

BLACK: Letter P

RED: Arrow, circle and diagonal line Diagram 35



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WHITE: Background;

43. A no-stopping sign similar to Diagram 36 erected at or near the centre of a road

BLACK: Letter S

RED: Arrow, circle and diagonal line


44. A give way sign similar to Diagram 37

BLACK: Words

RED: Border


45. A roundabout sign similar to Diagram 38

BLACK: Arrows

RED: Border


46. A stop sign similar to Diagram 39

WHITE: Word and border

RED: Background;Diagram 39

47. A children's crossing;

48. A bicycle path sign similar to Diagram 40 or a bicycle lane sign similar to Diagram 41


WHITE: Background;



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Diagram 40

Diagram 41

49. A bicycle path road marking;

50. An end bicycle path sign similar to Diagram 42 or an end bicycle lane sign similar to Diagram 43


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 42

Diagram 43

51. An end bicycle path road marking;

52. A no bicycles sign similar to Diagram 44

BLACK: Figure

RED: Circle and diagonal line;Diagram 44



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WHITE: Background;

53. A no bicycles road marking;

54. A separated footpath sign similar to Diagram 45

BLACK: Word, figure, vertical line and border


55. A separated footpath road marking;

56. An end separated footpath sign similar to Diagram 46

BLACK: Word, figure, vertical line and borders


57. An end separated footpath road marking;

58. A shared path sign similar to Diagram 47

BLACK: Figures and border




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59. An end shared path sign similar to Diagram 48

BLACK: Word, figures and borders

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 48

60. A sign or parking bay permitting or directing angle parking or parking at or near the centre of a road;

61. A road hump;

62. A keep left unless overtaking sign similar to Diagram 49


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 49

63. A sign or parking bay permitting or directing "Rear-in" parking;

64. A work or structure to regulate traffic on a freeway;

65. A work or structure to regulate traffic on a State highway, tourists' road, forest road or main road, other than a traffic control item for the control of parking or stopping;

66. A variable illuminated speed-limit sign similar to Diagram 50, incorporating the number 60 or any other number

BLACK: Background

RED: Circle Diagram 50



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WHITE: Number;

67. A trucks use left lane sign similar to Diagram 51


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 51

68. An end trucks use left lane sign similar to Diagram 52

BLACK: Words and borders

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 52

69. A school zone sign similar to Diagram 53

BLACK: Words, border and number

RED: Circle

WHITE: Background.

Diagram 53

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SCHEDULE 3

Regulation 302

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WHICH ARE NOT TO BE ERECTED OR INSTALLED AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF

THE ROAD RULES

1. An area speed-limit sign similar to Diagram 54, incorporating the number 40 or any other number

BLACK: Number, words, figure and border

RED: Circle


2. An end area speed-limit sign similar to Diagram 55





GREEN: Circle




GREEN: Circle


5. A buses must enter sign similar to Diagram 58

BLACK: Words and Border



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WHITE: Background;

Diagram 58

6. A trucks must enter sign similar to Diagram 59


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 59

7. A tram lane sign similar to Diagram 60


GREEN: Circle


8. An end tram lane sign similar to Diagram 61


GREEN: Circle


9. A bicycle path sign similar to Diagram 62


GREEN: Circle




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10. An end bicycle path sign similar to Diagram 63


GREEN: Circle


11. A separated footpath sign similar to Diagram 64


GREEN: Circle and vertical line


12. An end separated footpath sign similar to Diagram 65


GREEN: Circle and vertical line


13. A shared path sign similar to Diagram 66


GREEN: Circle


14. An end shared path sign similar to Diagram 67

BLACK: Word, figures and border

GREEN: Circle




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15. A no entry sign similar to Diagram 68


RED: Circle

WHITE: Background and rectangle within circle; Diagram 68

16. A no entry sign similar to Diagram 69, Diagram 70 or Diagram 71


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 69

Diagram 70

Diagram 71

17. A no stopping sign similar to Diagram 72

BLACK: Words and letter S





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18. A transit lane sign similar to Diagram 73

BLACK: Words

GREEN: Circle


19. A two-way sign similar to Diagram 74

BLACK: Words, arrows and border

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 74

20. A no left turn sign similar to Diagram 75

BLACK: Words, arrow and border





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21. A no right turn sign similar to Diagram 76




22. A variable illuminated no right turn sign similar to Diagram 77

BLACK: Background

WHITE: Words;Diagram 77

23. A no U-turn sign similar to Diagram 78




24. A right turn only sign similar to Diagram 79


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 79

25. A right turn only sign similar to Diagram 80



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WHITE: Background;

Diagram 80

26. A left turn only sign similar to Diagram 81



27. A left turn only sign similar to Diagram 82


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 82



GREEN: Circle




GREEN: Circle


30. An end transit lane sign similar to Diagram 85 Diagram 85



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BLACK: Words

GREEN: Circle

WHITE: Background;

31. A shared zone sign similar to Diagram 86

BLACK: Words and figures

GREEN: Circle


32. An end shared zone sign similar to Diagram 87

BLACK: Words and figures

GREEN: Circle


33. A give-way sign similar to Diagram 88

RED: Background

WHITE: Words and border;Diagram 88


RED: Words and arrow

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 89



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35. A no parking sign similar to Diagram 90

RED: Words and arrow

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 90

36. A no parking area sign similar to Diagram 91

BLACK: Words and letter







38. A permissive parking sign similar to Diagram 93


GREEN: Circle


39. A permissive parking sign similar to Diagram 94

GREEN: Word, border and arrow

WHITE: Background;



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Diagram 94

40. A permissive parking sign (for a length of road) similar to Diagram 95

GREEN: Words and arrow

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 95

41. A permissive parking sign (for an area) similar to Diagram 96

BLACK: The words PARKING AREA

GREEN: Number and letter P


42. A median turning lane sign similar to Diagram 97

BLACK: Words, arrows and line

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 97

43. A keep right sign similar to Diagram 98


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 98

44. A keep left sign similar to Diagram 99



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WHITE: Background;

Diagram 99

45. A one way sign similar to Diagram 100

BLACK: Words and background

WHITE: Arrow; Diagram 100

46. A children's crossing sign similar to Diagram 101 incorporating the number 25 or any other number

BLACK: Words, number and borders

RED: Circle

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 101

47. A speed derestriction sign similar to Diagram 102

BLACK: Circle and diagonal line

WHITE: Background;

Diagram 102

48. A left turn on red after stopping sign similar to Diagram 103


WHITE: Background;

Diagram 103



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49. A traffic light stop sign similar to Diagram 104

WHITE: Word and border

BLACK: Spots

RED: Background; Diagram 104

50. A minibus zone sign similar to Diagram 105

RED: Block around the words MINI BUS ZONE and arrow

WHITE: Background and words;

Diagram 105

51. Stop lines without an accompanying stop sign;

52. A give way sign similar to Diagram 37 in Schedule 2 without accompanying give way line or a give way line without an accompanying give way sign.

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SCHEDULE 4

Regulation 201

MODIFICATION OF ROAD RULES

1. Rule 179(1) of the Road Rules is to be read as if for paragraph (a) there were substituted—

"(a) a public passenger vehicle, taxi or other commercial passenger vehicle licensed under the Transport Act 1983 that is dropping off, or picking up, passengers or goods; or".

2. Rule 306(b) of the Road Rules is to be read as if after "displaying a" there were inserted "magenta,".

3. Rule 307(3) of the Road Rules is to be read as if after paragraph (b) there were inserted—

"; and

(c) an inspector appointed under section 38 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985.".

4. In the dictionary at the end of the Road Rules, the definition of "taxi" is to be read as if after "has the" there were inserted "same".

5. In rule 25(2) of the Road Rules, the reference to 60 kilometres per hour is to be read as a reference to 50 kilometres per hour.

6. Rule 20 of the Road Rules is to be read as if for the penalty at the foot of the rule there were substituted—

Sch. 4 inserted by S.R. No. 95/2000 reg. 5.

Sch. 4

Sch. 4 item 5 inserted by S.R. No. 126/2000 reg. 7.

Sch. 4 item 6 inserted by S.R. No. 56/2001 reg. 4, substituted by S.R. No. 116/2002 reg. 4.



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"Penalty: in the case of drivers of large vehicles, 20 penalty units;

in the case of drivers of vehicles other than large vehicles, 10 penalty units.".

7. Rule 213 of the Road Rules is to be read as if after subrule (4) there were inserted—

"(5) Subrule (3)(a) and (4) do not apply to the driver of a vehicle acting in accordance with an exemption from the application of those subrules granted by the Corporation under subrule (6).

(6) The Corporation may exempt a driver of a vehicle or class of vehicles from the requirements of subrule (3)(a) and (4) subject to any conditions the Corporation thinks fit.".

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Sch. 4 item 7 inserted by S.R. No. 56/2001 reg. 4.



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ENDNOTES

1. General Information

The Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999, S.R. No. 120/1999 were made on 9 November 1999 by the Governor in Council under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986, No. 127/1986 and came into operation on 1 December 1999: regulation 103.

The Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999 will sunset 10 years after the day of making on 9 November 2009 (see section 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994).

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2. Table of AmendmentsThis Version incorporates amendments made to the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations 1999 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.

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Road Safety (Road Rules) (Road Rules Modification No. 1) Regulations 2000, S.R. No. 95/2000

Date of Making: 26.9.00Date of Commencement: 26.9.00


Date of Making: 5.12.00Date of Commencement: Regs 1–6 on 5.12.00: reg. 3(1); reg. 7 on 22.1.01:

reg. 3(2)


Date of Making: 19.6.01Date of Commencement: 1.7.01: reg. 3

Road Safety (Road Rules) (Speeding Offences) Regulations 2002, S.R. No. 116/2002

Date of Making: 29.10.02Date of Commencement: 15.12.02: reg. 3

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