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Traffic violations, fines and black points


Violation

Fine
Black points
In presence/ In absentia
Nbr days car confiscated
Driving dangerously (racing)
2000
12
Both
30
Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or similar substances
Decided by court
24
Both
60
Driving a vehicle without number plates
1000
24
In presence
60
Causing death of others
Decided by court
12
In presence
30
Not stopping after causing an accident that resulted in injuries
Decided by court
24
Both
60
Reckless driving
2000
12
Both
30
Exceeding maximum speed limit by more than 60km/h
1000
12
Both
30
Driving in a way that is dangerous to the public
1000
12
Both
30
Jumping a red light
800
8
Both
15
Running away from a traffic policeman
800
12
Both
30
Dangerous overtaking by trucks
800
24
Both
60
Causing a car to overturn
Decided by court
8
Both
 
Causing serious injuries
Decided by court
8
In presence
 
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 60km/h
900
6
Both
 
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 50km/h
800
 
Both
 
Overtaking on the hard shoulder
600
6
In presence
 
Entering road dangerously
600
6
Both
 
Causing moderate injury
Decided by court
6
Both
 
Heavy vehicle lane discipline
600
6
Both
 
Overtaking from a prohibited place
600
6
In presence
 
Causing serious damage to a vehicle
Decided by court
6
In presence
 
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 40km/h
700
 
Both
 
Parking in fire hydrant places, spaces allocated for people with special needs and ambulance parking
1000
4
Both
 
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 30km/h
600
 
Both
 
Driving against traffic
400
4
In presence
 
Allowing children under 10 years old to sit in the front seat of a vehicle
400
4
In presence
 
Failure to fasten seat belt while driving
400
4
In presence
 
Failure to leave a safe distance
400
4
In presence
 
Failure to follow the directions of a traffic policeman
400
4
Both
 
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 20km/h
500
 
Both
 
Entering a road without ensuring that it is clear
400
4
In presence
 
Exceeding permitted level of car window tinting
500
 
In presence
30
Not giving way to emergency, police and public service vehicles or official convoys
500
4
Both
 
Driving a heavy vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions
500
 
In presence
30
Failure to stop after causing an accident
500
6
Both
7
Driving a noisy vehicle
500
 
Both
30
Allowing others to drive a vehicle for which they are unlicensed
500
 
In presence
 
Loading a heavy vehicle in a way that may pose danger to others or to the road
500
6
Both
7
Overload or protruding load from a heavy vehicle without permission
500
6
Both
7
Driving a vehicle that causes pollution
500
 
Both
 
Stopping on the road for no reason
500
4
In presence
 
Stopping on a yellow box
500
 
Both
 
Not giving pedestrians way on pedestrian crossings
500
6
Both
 
Failure to abide by traffic signs and directions
500
 
Both
 
Throwing waste from vehicles onto roads
500
4
Both
 
Refusing to give traffic police name and address when required
500
In presence
   
Stopping vehicle on the left side of the road in prohibited places
500
Both
   
Stopping vehicle on pedestrian crossing
500
Both
   
Teaching driving in a training vehicle that does not bear a learning sign
500
Both
   
Teaching driving in a non- training vehicle without permission from licensing authority
500
In presence
   
Placing marks on the road that may damage the road or block traffic
500
Both
   
Operating industrial, construction and mechanical vehicles and tractors without permission from licensing authority
500
In presence
7
 
Modifying vehicle’s engine without permission
400
In presence
   
Modifying vehicle’s chasses without permission
400
In presence
   
Changing vehicle’s colour without permission
400
In presence
   
Exceeding maximum speed limit by not more than 10km/h
400
Both
   
Driving with a driving license issued by a foreign country except in permitted cases
400
In presence
   
Violating the terms of the driving license
300
In presence
   
Parking behind vehicles and blocking their movement
300
Both
   
Towing a vehicle or a boat with an unprepared vehicle
300
In presence
   
Driving a vehicle that omits gases or fumes with substances exceeding permitted rates
300
Both
   
Leaving a vehicle on the road with its engine running
300
Both
   
No lights on the back or sides of trailer container
200
Both
   
Lights on the back or sides of container not working
200
Both
   
Taxis, which have designated pickup areas, stopping in undesignated places
200
4
Both
 
Prohibited entry
200
4
Both
 
Blocking traffic
200
 
Both
 
Vehicle unfit for driving
200
 
Both
7
Driving a light vehicle that does not comply with safety and security conditions
200
 
Both
7
Not lifting exhaust of trucks
200
 
Both
7
Not covering loads of trucks
3000
 
Both
7
Using vehicle for purposes other than designated
200
4
In presence
7
Heavy vehicle prohibited entry
200
4
Both
7
Violating loading or unloading regulations in parking
200
4
In presence
7
Carrying and transporting passengers illegally
200
4
In presence
7
Writing phrases or placing stickers on vehicle without permission
200
 
Both
 
Not taking road safety measures during vehicle breakdowns
200
 
Both
 
Turning at undesignated points
200
4
Both
 
Turning the wrong way
200
4
Both
 
Loading a light vehicle in a way that may pose a danger to others or to the road
200
3
Both
7
Overload or protruding load on light vehicles without permission
200
3
In presence
7
Stopping vehicle without keeping the distance specified by the law from a curve or junction
200
 
Both
 
Transporting passengers by vehicle undesignated for this purpose
200
4
In presence
 
Sudden swerve
200
4
In presence
 
Driving a taxi without required license
200
4
In presence
 
Carrying passengers in driving-training vehicle
200
4
In presence
 
Driving a taxi with an expired warranty
200
 
In presence
 
Reversing dangerously
200
 
Both
 
Taxi refusing to carry passengers
200
4
Both
 
Falling or leaking load
3000
12
Both
30
Not securing vehicle while parked
200
 
Both
 
Parking in prohibited places
200
2
In presence
 
Parking in loading and offloading areas without need
200
 
In presence
 
Parking on road shoulder except in cases of emergency
200
 
In presence
 
Using multi-coloured lights
200
 
Both
 
Not wearing helmet while driving motorbike
200
4
Both
 
Exceeding passenger limit
200
3
In presence
 
Driving with tires in poor condition
200
 
In presence
7
Driving with an expired driving license
200
3
In presence
 
Not renewing vehicle registration after expiry
400
 
In presence
 
Driving unlicensed vehicle
200
 
In presence
7
Violation of laws of using commercial number plates
200
 
In presence
 
Not fixing number plates in designated places
200
2
In presence
 
Driving with one number plate
200
2
In presence
 
Driving at night or in foggy weather without lights
200
4
In presence
 
Using unmatching number plates for trailer and container
200
 
Both
 
Not fixing reflective stickers at the back of trucks and heavy vehicles
200
 
Both
 
Not using indicators when changing direction or turning
200
3
In presence
 
Not giving way for vehicles to pass on the left
200
 
Both
 
Not giving way to vehicles coming from the left where required
200
 
Both
 
Stopping a vehicle in a way that may pose danger or block traffic
200
3
Both
 
Failure to have vehicle examined after carrying out major modification to engine or body
200
 
In presence
7
Using training vehicles outside of timings specified by licensing authority
200
 
In presence
 
Using training vehicles in places not designated by licensing authority
200
 
Both
 
Overtaking from the right
200
4
Both
 
Overtaking in a wrong way
200
3
In presence
 
Driving an unlicensed vehicle
200
 
In presence
7
Abuse of parking space
200
3
Both
 
Number plates with unclear numbers
200
3
Both
 
Violating tariff
200
6
Both
 
Light vehicle lane discipline
200
2
Both
 
Parking vehicles on pavement
200
3
Both
 
Not showing vehicle registration card when required
200
 
In presence
 
Not showing driving license when required
200
 
In presence
 
Not fixing taxi sign where required
200
 
Both
 
Not fixing a sign indicating licensed overload
200
3
In presence
 
Using interior lights for no reason while driving
100
 
In presence
 
Failure to abide by specified colour for taxis or training cars
200
 
In presence
 
Failure to display tariff of buses or taxis or not showing them when required
200
 
In presence
 
Broken lights
200
6
In presence
 
Using horn in prohibited areas
200
2
In presence
 
Driving below minimum speed limit
200
 
Both
 
Failure to keep taxis and buses clean inside and outside
200
 
In presence
 
Smoking inside taxis and buses
200
 
Both
 
Using hand-held mobile phone while driving
200
4
In presence
 
Not abiding by taxi drivers obligatory uniform or not keeping it in good condition
100
 
In presence
 
Calling on passengers in the presence of signs
100
 
Both
 
Not displaying truck’s load on both sides
100
 
Both
 
Not carrying driving license while driving
100
 
In presence
 
Not carrying vehicle registration card while driving
100
 
In presence
 
Driving without spectacles or contact lenses
100
 
In presence
 
Not using interior light in buses at night
100
 
In presence
 
Broken indicator lights
100
2
In presence
 
Using horn in a disturbing way
100
2
In presence
 
Having no red light at the back of vehicle
100
 
Both
 
Opening left door of taxi
100
3
In presence
 
Pedestrians crossing from undesignated places (If any existed)
200
 
In presence
 

Article written by FeeAcer
Last update on 2010-09-13 07:45:31
Guide section: Driver's licence

 

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  • Thanks, I'd like to know more about driving test theory lessons and procedure if possible .
    :)
    thank you again.
    Dhurba81
    By Dhurba81 2012-10-09, 13h16
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