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If you commit a traffic offence anywhere in Australia, demerit points may be allocated and recorded on your traffic history. Your traffic history is a record of all of your road rules related offences, as well as any drink-driving, drug-driving, dangerous driving or vehicle registration offences you have committed.

Demerit points apply from the date you commit an offence and are recorded once you have either paid the fine or been dealt with by a court.

Double demerit points apply all year round for certain repeat mobile phone, seatbelt, speeding and motorcycle helmet offences committed within 1 year of the previous offence.

Driver licence

Learner and provisional licences

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Learner licence holder driving a vehicle while not under direction of an appropriately licensed supervisor Driver Licensing Reg—Section 216(2) 4 $247
Learner licence holder driving a vehicle under direction of person not seated next to learner (if vehicle has seating capacity) Driver Licensing Reg—Section 216(2) 4 $247
Learner licence holder riding a motorcycle while not under direction of an appropriately licensed supervisor Driver Licensing Reg—Section 217(1) 4 $247
Learner licence holder riding under direction of person being carried as a pillion passenger Driver Licensing Reg—Section 217(1)(c) 4 $247
Learner licence holder failing to display L plate clearly legible from rear of a motorcycle Driver Licensing Reg—Section 221(a) 2 $247
Learner licence holder failing to display L plates clearly legible at front and rear of vehicle Driver Licensing Reg—Section 221(b) 2 $247
P1 licence holder failing to display red P plates clearly legible from front and rear of car Driver Licensing Reg—Section 224(1)(a) 2 $247
P1 licence holder failing to display red P plate clearly legible from rear of motorcycle Driver Licensing Reg—Section 224(1)(b) 2 $247
P2 licence holder failing to display green P plates clearly legible from front and rear of car Driver Licensing Reg—Section 225(1)(a) 2 $247
P2 licence holder failing to display green P plate clearly legible from rear of motorcycle Driver Licensing Reg—Section 225(1)(b) 2 $247

Licence classes and conditions

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Failing to comply with a condition stated on a Queensland driver licence Driver Licensing Reg—Section 201(2) 1 $154
Failing to comply with a condition of a non-Queensland driver licence Driver Licensing Reg—Section 207 1 $154
P1 or P2 provisional licence holder under 25, or P1 or P2 probationary licence holder driving high-powered vehicle when not holding, or not driving in accordance with, certificate of exemption Driver Licensing Reg—Section 230(2) 3 $464
Failing to comply with requirement to produce certificate of exemption for driving high-powered vehicle to police officer Driver Licensing Reg—Section 240(2) 1 $154
Driver subject to late night driving restriction, driving between 11pm and 5am when not holding, or not driving in accordance with, a certificate of exemption, restricted licence order or special hardship order Driver Licensing Reg—Section 243 3 $464
Failing to comply with requirement to produce certificate of exemption for late night driving to police officer Driver Licensing Reg—Section 247(2) 1 $154
Class C P1 provisional licence holder under 25 driving between 11pm and 5am carrying more than 1 passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member Driver Licensing Reg—Section 248(2) 3 $464
Class C P1 probationary licence holder driving between 11pm and 5am carrying more than 1 passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member Driver Licensing Reg—Section 248(2) 3 $464

Driving offences

Driver distraction

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Driving vehicle when image from television or visual display unit visible to the driver or likely to distract another driver Queensland Road Rules—Section 299(1) 3 $206

Driving safely

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Depositing or dropping injurious matter on a road Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act—Section 137(1) 2 $619
Driving a vehicle with more than the maximum number of persons allowed to be carried in the vehicle Traffic Reg—Section 76 3 $309
Driving a vehicle with a load weighing more than the maximum weight to be carried on the vehicle Traffic Reg—Section 76 3 $309
Driving hire vehicle on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) with more than 7 passengers Traffic Reg—Section 77(1)(a) 3 $464
Driving hire vehicle on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) that is carrying a load on the vehicle’s roof Traffic Reg—Section 77(1)(d) 3 $464
Driving with a passenger in part of a vehicle that is not designed to carry passengers or goods Queensland Road Rules—Section 268(4A) 3 $288
Driving with a passenger in part of a vehicle designed to carry goods when that part is not enclosed Queensland Road Rules—Section 268(4B) 3 $288
Driving a vehicle towing a trailer with person in or on trailer Queensland Road Rules—Section 298 3 $268
Driving without due care and attention Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act—Section 83 3 $619

Giving way

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Failing to give way when making a U-turn Queensland Road Rules—Section 38 3 $464
Failing to give way to a pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle or personal mobility device when turning at an intersection with traffic lights Queensland Road Rules—Section 62(1) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a vehicle when turning left at a left turn on red after stopping sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 62(1)(b) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a vehicle when turning right at an intersection with traffic lights Queensland Road Rules—Section 62(1)(c) 3 $464
Failing to give way when turning at an intersection without a traffic light-stop sign when the traffic lights are not operating or partly operating Queensland Road Rules—Section 63(3) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle or personal mobility device or vehicle on the road being entered at an intersection with a flashing yellow traffic arrow Queensland Road Rules—Section 64(a) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a vehicle when turning right at an intersection with a flashing yellow traffic arrow Queensland Road Rules—Section 64(c) 3 $464
Failing to give way at a marked foot crossing with a flashing yellow traffic light (other than at an intersection) Queensland Road Rules—Section 65(2) 3 $464
Failing to give way at an intersection (other than a T-intersection or roundabout) Queensland Road Rules—Section 72(1) 3 $464
Failing to give way at a T-intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 73(1) 3 $464
Failing to give way when entering a road from a road-related area Queensland Road Rules—Section 74(1) 3 $464
Failing to give way when entering a road-related area from a road Queensland Road Rules—Section 75(1) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a bus leaving a bus-stop on a road in a built-up area with a signposted speed limit not more than 70 km/h Queensland Road Rules—Section 77(1) 3 $278
Failing to give way to emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red lights or sounding an alarm Queensland Road Rules—Section 79(1) 3 $361
Failing to stop for a pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle or personal mobility device on a children’s crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(2)(b) 3 $464
Proceeding before a pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle or personal mobility device has left a children’s crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(4) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle or personal mobility device on a pedestrian crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 81(2) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a pedestrian in a shared zone Queensland Road Rules—Section 83 3 $464
Failing to give way when driving through a break in a dividing strip Queensland Road Rules—Section 84(1)(b) 3 $464
Failing to give way when entering a turning lane from a painted island Queensland Road Rules—Section 85 3 $464
Failing to give way to another vehicle in a median turning bay when entering the bay Queensland Road Rules—Section 86(1) 3 $464
Failing to give way when moving from the side or shoulder of a road into a marked lane or line of traffic Queensland Road Rules—Section 87(1) 3 $464
Failing to give way when turning from median strip parking area Queensland Road Rules—Section 87(3) 3 $464
Failing to give way to vehicle travelling in another marked lane or line of traffic Queensland Road Rules—Section 148 3 $464
Failing to give way to another vehicle in marked lane when diverging to the left or right within the lane Queensland Road Rules—Section 148A 3 $464
Failing to give way to vehicle in front when merging into line of traffic Queensland Road Rules—Section 149 3 $464
Failing to give way when driving on a path as required Queensland Road Rules—Section 288(4) 3 $361
Failing to give way when driving on a nature strip as required Queensland Road Rules—Section 289(2) 3 $361

Indicating

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Failing to give a proper left or right change of direction signal Queensland Road Rules—Section 46(1) and Section 48(1) 2 $92
Failing to give a proper stop signal when stopping or suddenly slowing Queensland Road Rules—Section 53 2 $123
Failing to give a proper stop signal with sufficient warning Queensland Road Rules—Section 53(2) 2 $123
Failing to give a left change of direction signal when entering a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 112(2) 2 $92
Failing to continue to give a left change of direction signal until after leaving a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 112(3) 2 $92
Failing to give a right change of direction signal when entering a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 113(2) 2 $92
Failing to continue to give a right change of direction signal when in a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 113(3) 2 $92
Failing to give a left change of direction signal when changing marked lanes or lines of traffic in a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 117(1) 2 $92
Failing to give a right change of direction signal when changing marked lanes or lines of traffic in a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 117(2) 2 $92
Failing to give a left change of direction signal when leaving a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 118(1) 2 $92

Keeping left

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Failing to drive to the left of the island in a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 115(1) 2 $92
Failing to keep left on a road (other than a multi-lane road or a road with 2 or more lines of traffic) Queensland Road Rules—Section 129(1) 2 $123
Driving in the right lane on a multi-lane road with a signposted speed limit more than 80 km/h (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 130(2) 2 $92
Failing to keep left of a median strip (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 135(1) 2 $123
Failing to turn left at intersection from left lane of multi-lane road when slip lane on the multi-lane road is obstructed Queensland Road Rules—Section 28(1A) 2 $92
Failing to drive to the left of an oncoming vehicle (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 131(1) 2 $61
Failing to drive to the left of the centre of a 2-way road without a dividing line or median strip (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(1) 2 $123

Lighting and headlights

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Using lights on a vehicle that dazzle other road users Queensland Road Rules—Section 219 1 $61
Failing to dip headlights when travelling behind another vehicle or for an oncoming vehicle Queensland Road Rules—Section 218(1) 1 $61
Failing to have lights on vehicle lit at night or in hazardous conditions Queensland Road Rules—Section 215(1) 1 $154

Mobile phones

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Class C learner licence holder under 25 using a mobile phone when driving Driver Licensing Reg—Section 228(2) 4 $1,161
Class C P1 provisional licence holder under 25 or P1 probationary licence holder using a mobile phone when driving Driver Licensing Reg—Section 228(2) 4 $1,161
Driver of a vehicle using a mobile phone (other than in a parked vehicle) Queensland Road Rules—Section 300(1) 4 $1,161

Overtaking

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Overtaking a vehicle when unsafe to do so Queensland Road Rules—Section 140 2 $216
Overtaking on the left of a vehicle turning left (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 141(1) 2 $216
Overtaking on the right of a vehicle turning right (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 142(1) 2 $216
Overtaking on the left of a vehicle turning left that is displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign when unsafe to do so Queensland Road Rules—Section 143(1) 2 $216
Overtaking on the right of a vehicle turning right that is displaying a do not overtake turning vehicle sign when unsafe to do so Queensland Road Rules—Section 143(2) 2 $216

Safe following distance

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Failing to keep a safe distance when overtaking a vehicle Queensland Road Rules—Section 144 2 $216
Following too closely to the vehicle in front Queensland Road Rules—Section 126 1 $361
Driver of a long vehicle following too closely to another long vehicle Queensland Road Rules—Section 127(1) 1 $361

Road signs and lane markings

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Disobeying a clearance or low clearance sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 102(1) 4 $619
Disobeying an indication given by an official traffic sign - on a road other than a toll road TO(RUM) Act—Section 74(1) 3 $61
Disobeying an indication given by an official traffic sign - on a toll road TO(RUM) Act—Section 74(1) 3 $154
Driving in a marked lane with an overhead red diagonal cross displayed over the lane Queensland Road Rules—Section 152(2) 3 $278
Failing to leave a marked lane with a flashing red diagonal cross displayed over the lane (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 152(3) 3 $278
Disobeying a no U-turn sign on a length of road or at a break in dividing strip Queensland Road Rules—Section 39 3 $123
Disobeying a no U-turn sign at an intersection without traffic lights Queensland Road Rules—Section 41 3 $123
Failing to stop at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights Queensland Road Rules—Section 67(2) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a vehicle at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights Queensland Road Rules—Section 67(3) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a pedestrian, or rider of a bicycle or personal mobility device at a stop line at an intersection without traffic lights Queensland Road Rules-Section 67(4) 3 $464
Failing to stop at a stop sign or line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin red lights) Queensland Road Rules—Section 68(2) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a vehicle at a stop sign or line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin red lights) Queensland Road Rules—Section 68(3) 3 $464
Failing to give way to a pedestrian or vehicle at a stop sign or line (other than at an intersection, crossing or twin red lights) Queensland Road Rules—Section 68(3) 3 $464
Failing to give way to approaching vehicles at a give way sign or line at an intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 69(2) 3 $464
Failing to give way when turning left from a slip lane Queensland Road Rules—Section 69(2A) 3 $464
Failing to give way when turning at a give way sign or line at an intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 69(3) 3 $464
Failing to give way to another driver at a give way sign or line at intersection as required when also at give way sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 69A 3 $464
Failing to give way to another driver at a stop sign or line at intersection as required Queensland Road Rules—Section 69A 3 $464
Failing to give way when facing a give way sign or line at a bridge or length of narrow road Queensland Road Rules—Section 70 3 $464
Failing to give way when facing a give way sign or line (other than at an intersection, bridge or length of narrow road) Queensland Road Rules—Section 71(1) 3 $464
Disobeying a hand-held stop sign at a children’s crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(2)(a) 3 $464
Driving past a hand-held stop sign at a children’s crossing after stopping for the sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(3) 3 $464
Disobeying a left turn only sign at an intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 88(1) 3 $123
Disobeying a left lane must turn left sign at an intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 88(2) 3 $123
Disobeying right turn only sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 89(1) 3 $123
Disobeying right lane must turn right sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 89(2) 3 $123
Disobeying a no turns sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 90 3 $123
Disobeying a no left turn sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 91(1) 3 $123
Disobeying a no right turn sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 91(2) 3 $123
Disobeying a traffic lane arrow Queensland Road Rules—Section 92(1) 3 $123
Driving past a no overtaking or passing sign on a bridge or length of road when an oncoming vehicle is on the bridge or road Queensland Road Rules—Section 93(1)(a) 3 $216
Overtaking a vehicle on a bridge or length of road where a no overtaking or passing sign is displayed Queensland Road Rules—Section 93(1)(b) 3 $216
Disobeying a no overtaking on bridge sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 94 3 $216
Disobeying a keep clear sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 96(1) 3 $237
Disobeying a no access sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 97(1) 3 $185
Driving in contrary direction to a one-way sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 98(1) 3 $216
Failing to drive left after passing a keep left sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 99(1) 3 $216
Failing to drive right after passing a keep right sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 99(2) 3 $216
Disobeying a no entry sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 100 3 $216
Failing to stop at hand held stop sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 101(1) 3 $464
Driving past hand held stop sign being displayed Queensland Road Rules—Section 101(2) 3 $464
Disobeying a bridge load limit sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 103 3 $154
Driving past no trucks sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 104 3 $154
Disobeying a trucks must enter sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 105 3 $154
Disobeying a no buses sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 106 3 $154
Disobeying a buses must enter sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 107 3 $154
Disobeying a trucks and buses must use low gear sign Queensland Road Rules—Section 108(1) 3 $154
Disobeying a stop sign at a level crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 121 3 $464
Disobeying a give way sign at a level crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 122 3 $464
Failing to comply with an overhead green, white or yellow diagonal cross displayed over a marked lane Queensland Road Rules—Section 152(1) 3 $278
Disobeying a traffic lane arrow in a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 116 3 $123
Driving on arrester bed or safety ramp when not necessary for road safety purposes to do so Queensland Road Rules—Section 101A(1) 3 $216
Failing to keep left of the dividing line on a road (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(2) 3 $278
Failing to keep left of 2 continuous dividing lines on a road (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(3) 3 $278
Driving on a painted island (without an excuse) Queensland Road Rules—Section 138(1) 3 $278
Turning left contrary to a road marking Queensland Road Rules—Section 29(1) 3 $123
Turning right contrary to a road marking at an intersection (other than a T-intersection) Queensland Road Rules—Section 33(1) 3 $123
Making an improper U-turn at an intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 42 3 $123
Driving across single continuous dividing line, a single continuous dividing line to the left of a broken dividing line or 2 parallel continuous dividing lines to perform U-turn Queensland Road Rules—Section 132(2A) 3 $278
Entering bicycle storage area contrary to red traffic light Queensland Road Rules—Section 60A(1) 3 $619
Driving in the contrary direction on a one-way service road Queensland Road Rules—Section 136 2 $123
Failing to turn left at intersection on multi-lane road from slip lane on the multi-lane road Queensland Road Rules—Section 28(1A) 2 $92
Starting a U-turn when unsafe to do so Queensland Road Rules—Section 37 2 $123
Making a U-turn at an intersection with traffic lights Queensland Road Rules—Section 40 2 $123
Making a U-turn at a children's level, marked foot or pedestrian crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 43 2 $123
Making a U-turn at an intersection, where a road and road-related area intersect, with traffic lights Queensland Road Rules—Section 43 2 $123
Making an improper entry into a roundabout from a multi-lane road Queensland Road Rules—Section 111(1) 2 $92
Making an improper entry into a roundabout from a road with 2 or more lines of traffic travelling in same direction Queensland Road Rules—Section 111(1) 2 $92
Increasing speed when being overtaken Queensland Road Rules—Section 145 2 $92

Seatbelt

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Driver failing to ensure a passenger at least 16 years wears a seat belt properly adjusted and fastened Queensland Road Rules—Section 264A(1) 4 $1,161
Driver failing to ensure a passenger at least 16 years occupies seating position fitted with seatbelt Queensland Road Rules—Section 264A(1) 4 $1,161
Driver allowing passenger at least 16 years to occupy same seating position as another passenger Queensland Road Rules—Section 264A(1) 4 $1,161
Driver failing to wear a seat belt properly adjusted and fastened when driving a vehicle fitted with a seat belt for the driver Queensland Road Rules—Section 264(1) 4 $1,161
Passenger at least 16 years failing to wear a seat belt properly adjusted and fastened in a vehicle fitted with a seat belt for the passenger Queensland Road Rules—Section 265(1) 4 $1,161
Driver failing to ensure a passenger under 16 years wears a seat belt or restraint properly adjusted and fastened Queensland Road Rules—Section 264A(1) 4 $1,161

Speeding

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Driving less than 11 km/h over the speed limit Queensland Road Rules—Section 20 1 $309
Driving at least 11 km/h, but not more than 20 km/h, over the speed limit Queensland Road Rules—Section 20 3 $464
Driving more than 20km/h, but not more than 30km/h, over the speed limit Queensland Road Rules—Section 20 4 $696
Driving more than 30km/h, but not more than 40km/h, over the speed limit Queensland Road Rules—Section 20 6 $1,161
Driving more than 40km/h over the speed limit Queensland Road Rules—Section 20 8 $1,780
Driving at an unsafe speed when approaching a children’s crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 80(1) 3 Court imposed
Driving at an unsafe speed when approaching a pedestrian crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 81(1) 3 Court imposed

Traffic lights

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Failing to stop for a red traffic light or arrow Queensland Road Rules—Section 56 3 $619
Failing to stop for a yellow traffic light or arrow Queensland Road Rules—Section 57 3 $619
Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic light Queensland Road Rules—Section 59(1) 3 $619
Enter intersection or marked foot crossing contrary to red traffic arrow Queensland Road Rules—Section 60 3 $619
Driving past a red traffic light or arrow at an intersection after being stopped before entering the intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 61(2) 3 $619
Driving past a yellow traffic light or arrow at an intersection after being stopped before entering the intersection Queensland Road Rules—Section 61(2) 3 $619
Disobeying twin red traffic lights (other than at a level crossing) Queensland Road Rules—Section 66(1) 3 $619
Driving past twin red traffic lights after stopping before the lights (other than at a level crossing) Queensland Road Rules—Section 66(4) 3 $619
Disobeying a red B traffic light (driver of bus, taxi or limousine) Queensland Road Rules—Section 281 3 $619
Driving past a red or yellow B traffic light at an intersection after stopping for the light (driver of bus, taxi or limousine) Queensland Road Rules—Section 284 3 $619
Disobeying a traffic light-stop sign at an intersection when the traffic lights are not operating or partly operating Queensland Road Rules—Section 63(2) 3 $464
Failing to stop for a yellow B light Queensland Road Rules—Section 282 3 $619
Proceeding after stopping before an intersection contrary to a red or yellow B light being displayed at the intersection (driver of bus, taxi or limousine) Queensland Road Rules—Section 286(2) 3 $619

Turning

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Making an improper left turn Queensland Road Rules—Section 27(1) 2 $92
Making an improper left turn from a multi-lane road Queensland Road Rules—Section 28(1) 2 $92
Making an improper right turn Queensland Road Rules—Section 31(1) 2 $92

Other vehicles on the road

Bicycles and personal mobility devices

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Failing to leave 1m when passing a bicycle or personal mobility device in a 60km/h or less speed zone Queensland Road Rules—Section 144A(1) 3 $464
Failing to leave 1.5m when passing a bicycle or personal mobility device in a speed zone over 60km/h Queensland Road Rules—Section 144A(1) 3 $464

Emergency response vehicles

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Moving into path of moving emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red lights or sounding an alarm Queensland Road Rules—Section 78(1) 3 $361
Failing to move out of path of moving emergency vehicle displaying flashing blue or red lights or sounding an alarm Queensland Road Rules—Section 78(2) 3 $361
Unsafe passing of parked emergency response vehicle displaying flashing lights—multi-lane road Queensland Road Rules—Section 78A(2) 3 $464
Unsafe passing of parked emergency response vehicle displaying flashing lights—single-lane road Queensland Road Rules—Section 78A(4) 3 $464

Level crossings for trains and trams

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Driver cause damage to infrastructure at railway crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 300D(1) 4 $1,238
Driver cause obstruction at a level crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 300D(2) 4 $1,238
Disobeying warning lights at a level crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 123(a) 3 $464
Driving under or around the closed or closing gates at a level crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 123(b) 3 $464
Driving under or around the opening gates at a level crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 123(b) 3 $464
Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching, entering, or on the level crossing Queensland Road Rules—Section 123(c) 3 $464
Entering a level crossing when a train or tram is approaching the level crossing and there is a likelihood of a collision Queensland Road Rules—Section 123(d) 3 $464
Entering level crossing when crossing or road beyond is blocked Queensland Road Rules—Section 123(e) 3 $464

Trams

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine

Driving  on a safety zone at or near a tram stop

Queensland Road Rules—Section 162(1) 3 $185
Driving to the left of a safety zone at or near a tram stop, at an unsafe speed Queensland Road Rules—Section 162(1) 3 $185
Passing or overtaking a tram improperly Queensland Road Rules—Section 160 and 161 2 $216
Failing to stop before passing rear of a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road when driving behind rear of tram Queensland Road Rules—Section 163(2) 2 $216
Failing to give way to tram entering or approaching a roundabout Queensland Road Rules—Section 114(2) 3 $464
Driving past a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road when pedestrians are crossing road between tram tracks and far left side of road when driving behind rear of tram Queensland Road Rules—Section 163(3) 2 $216
Driving past a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road at a speed over 10 km/h when driving behind rear of tram Queensland Road Rules—Section 163(4) 2 $216
Failing to stop for a tram that stops at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road when driving alongside or overtaking tram Queensland Road Rules—Section 164(2) 2 $216
Driving past or overtaking a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road when pedestrians are crossing road between tram tracks and far left side of road when previously driving alongside or overtaking tram Queensland Road Rules—Section 164(3) 2 $216
Driving past a tram stopped at tram stop other than at tram stop at far left side of road at a speed over 10 km/h when previously driving alongside or overtaking tram Queensland Road Rules—Section 164(4) 2 $216

Proceeding after being stopped beside a tram stop, if a tram is stopped at  tram stop, other than at tram stop at far left side of road, when pedestrians  are crossing road between tram tracks and far left side of road

Queensland Road Rules—Section 164AA(2) 2 $216

Driving past a tram stopped at tram stop, other than at tram stop at far left side of road, at a speed over 10km/h when previously stopped behind a tram stop

Queensland Road Rules—Section 164AA(3) 2 $216
Driving in a tramway when not permitted Queensland Road Rules—Section 155A(1) 3 $464
Failing to stop for a red T light (driver of tram) Queensland Road Rules—Section 274 3 $619
Failing to stop for a yellow T light (driver of tram) Queensland Road Rules—Section 275 3 $619

Driving  past a red or yellow T light at an intersection after stopping for the light (driver of tram)

Queensland Road Rules—Section 277 3 $619
Proceeding when a white T light or traffic arrow is no longer showing after stopping at an intersection (driver of tram) Queensland Road Rules—Section 279(2) 3 $619

Vehicle

Smoky vehicle/noise pollution

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Wilfully starting or driving a vehicle in a way that makes unnecessary noise or smoke Queensland Road Rules—Section 291(1)(b) 2 $495

Vehicle modifications and accessories

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Drive, park or permit use of a light vehicle when stationary noise level is at least 10dB(A) above the vehicle standards Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $309
Drive, park or permit use of a light vehicle that is longer than 12.5m long Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $309
Drive, park or permit use of a light combination that is longer than 19m long Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $309
Drive, park or permit use of a light vehicle that is more than 2.5m wide Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $309
Drive, park or permit use of a light vehicle that is more than 4.3m high Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $309
Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle that does not comply with the light vehicle standards Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $154

Drive, park or permit use of a light vehicle when a component:

  1. does not comply with the light vehicle standards, or
  2. a component of the vehicle can not be reasonably relied on to perform its intended function, or
  3. the component prevents, or is likely to prevent, another component from complying with the light vehicle standards or performing its intended function.
Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $154
Drive, park or permit use of a light vehicle when a modification of the vehicle is not compliant Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $154
Drive, park or permit use of a light vehicle when the vehicle or a component of the vehicle is unsafe Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 3 $309
Modifying a light vehicle's exhaust system in a way that reduces, or is likely to reduce, the effectiveness of the system. Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 8(1) 1 $309
Driving a light vehicle if the exhaust system has been modified in a way that reduces, or is likely to reduce, the effectiveness of the system. Vehicle Standards and Safety Reg—Section 20 1 $92

Motorcycle

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Motorcycle rider lane filtering improperly Queensland Road Rules—Section 151A(2) 3 $464
Motorcycle rider improperly riding on road shoulder or emergency stopping lane Queensland Road Rules—Section 151B(2) 3 $464
Motorcycle rider failing to wear an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(1)(a) 3 $464
Motorcycle rider failing to ensure a passenger wears an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(1)(b) 3 $464
Passenger on a motorcycle failing to wear an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(2) 3 $464

Quad bikes and utility off-road vehicles

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Quad bike rider failing to wear an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(1)(a) 3 $464
Driver of a utility off-road vehicle failing to wear an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(1)(a) 3 $464
Quad bike rider failing to ensure a passenger wears an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(1)(b) 3 $464
Driver of a utility off-road vehicle failing to ensure a passenger wears an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(1)(b) 3 $464
Passenger on a quad bike failing to wear an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(2) 3 $464
Passenger on a utility off-road vehicle failing to wear an approved helmet Queensland Road Rules—Section 270(2) 3 $464

Heavy vehicles

Description of offenceLegislationPointsFine
Driving a heavy vehicle contrary to a major defect notice Heavy Vehicle National Law—Section 529 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Driving a heavy vehicle contrary to a minor defect notice Heavy Vehicle National Law—Section 529 1 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
A person must not drive a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle on a road while the person is impaired by fatigue. Heavy Vehicle National Law —Section 228(1) 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Solo drivers—standard hours (severe breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the Standard hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the Standard hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 250(1) 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Solo drivers—standard hours (critical risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the Standard hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the Standard hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 250(1) 4 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Two-up drivers—standard hours (severe risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the Standard hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the Standard hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 251(1) 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Two-up drivers—standard hours (critical risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the Standard hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the Standard hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 251(1) 4 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Solo drivers—BFM hours (severe risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 254(1) 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Solo drivers—BFM hours (critical risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 254(1) 4 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Two-up drivers—BFM hours (severe risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law —Section 256(1) 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Two-up drivers—BFM hours (critical risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the BFM hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the BFM hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 256(1) 4 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Drivers—AFM hours (severe risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the AFM hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the AFM hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 258(1) 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Drivers—AFM hours (critical risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the AFM hours for the period; or
  • rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the AFM hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 258(1) 4 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Drivers—work and rest hours exemption (severe risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the exemption hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the exemption hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 260(1) 3 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website
Drivers—work and rest hours exemption (critical risk breach):
  • in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the exemption hours for the period; or
  • in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the exemption hours for the period.
Heavy Vehicle National Law — Section 260(1) 4 Refer to National Heavy Vehicle Regulator website