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Speeding Violations

High Risk School & playground zones

Speeding in posted school or playground zones carries doubled fines and elevated demerits due to heightened public-safety risk.

Typical Fine $78–$574+
Demerits 2–6
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Moderate Passing violations

Unsafe or illegal passing, including passing on the shoulder or over a solid line.

Typical Fine $243
Demerits 3–4
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Moderate Unsafe lane changes

Changing lanes without signalling or when unsafe to do so.

Typical Fine $155
Demerits 2
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Moderate Highway infractions

Excessive highway speed and stunting-adjacent conduct on major roadways.

Typical Fine $105–$852+
Demerits 2–6
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Intersection Violations

Lower Risk Stop signs

Failing to come to a complete stop at a marked stop sign.

Typical Fine $388
Demerits 3
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Moderate Yield violations

Failure to yield right-of-way to vehicles or pedestrians.

Typical Fine $211+
Demerits 3–4
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Moderate Red lights

Proceeding through a red light, including camera-issued tickets.

Typical Fine $405
Demerits 3
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High Risk Railway crossings

Failure to stop or proceeding unsafely at railway crossings.

Typical Fine $233–$575
Demerits 3–5
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Distracted Driving

Moderate Mobile phone use

Holding, viewing or using a hand-held phone while driving.

Typical Fine $390
Demerits 3
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Moderate GPS handling

Programming or manually handling GPS devices while in motion.

Typical Fine $390
Demerits 3
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Moderate Prohibited device interaction

Interacting with any prohibited electronic device behind the wheel.

Typical Fine $390
Demerits 3
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Accident-Related Charges

High Risk Hit and run

Leaving the scene of a collision — may escalate to criminal charges.

Typical Fine $567+
Demerits 7
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High Risk Failure to report

Not reporting a reportable collision to police as required.

Typical Fine $405+
Demerits 3
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Moderate Property damage

Collisions causing property damage with potential liability findings.

Typical Fine Varies
Demerits 3
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Road Discipline Violations

Lower Risk Lane straddling

Failing to drive within a single marked lane.

Typical Fine $155
Demerits 2
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Moderate Improper passing

Passing where prohibited or in an unsafe manner.

Typical Fine $243
Demerits 3–4
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High Risk Wrong way driving

Driving against the flow of traffic or on one-way roads incorrectly.

Typical Fine $233–$575
Demerits 3
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Vehicle Control Violations

Lower Risk Improper turns

Illegal or unsafe turns, including prohibited U-turns.

Typical Fine $162–$316
Demerits 2
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High Risk Stunting

Excessive speed or dangerous manoeuvres treated as stunting.

Typical Fine $852
Demerits 3
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Lower Risk Unsafe backing

Reversing when unsafe or in prohibited areas.

Typical Fine $162
Demerits 2
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