TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1999

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1999 As in force at 28 May 2026 Table of provisions Part 1 Preliminary matters 1 Citation ............................................................................................ 1 2 Commencement .............................................................................. 1 3 Interpretation ................................................................................... 1 Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 1 Safety of persons in vehicles 7 Riding in load space ........................................................................ 3 Division 2 Persons to provide details 9 Persons to give particulars .............................................................. 4 10 Driver to produce registration certificate .......................................... 5 Division 3 Learners and provisional drivers 11 Definitions ........................................................................................ 5 12 Learners driving motor vehicles ....................................................... 6 13 Learners riding motor cycles............................................................ 7 14 Provisional drivers driving motor vehicles ........................................ 7 15 Provisional drivers riding motor cycles ............................................ 8 15A Prohibition on mobile phone usage ................................................. 8 Division 4 Warning and signalling devices 16 Flashing warning lights .................................................................... 8 16A Prescribed lights for emergency vehicles ........................................ 9 Division 5 Duties of driver 17 Driving unsafe motor vehicle ......................................................... 10 18 Careless walking and disorderly driving ........................................ 10 19 Duties of driver after crash............................................................. 10 Division 6 Animals 20 Leading animals ............................................................................ 11 21 Animals on clearways .................................................................... 11 22 Animals on roads ........................................................................... 11 23 Transporting of animals ................................................................. 11 -- 1 of 92 -- Traffic Regulations 1999 ii Division 7 Loads on vehicles 24 Securing of load – general ............................................................. 12 24A Securing of loose bulk load............................................................ 12 25 Enforcement .................................................................................. 13 Division 8 Other road rules 26 Offence in relation to plate ............................................................. 13 27 Interfering with traffic infringement detection device ...................... 14 28 Taxis not to stop on clearways ...................................................... 14 29 Permit to use special zones ........................................................... 15 30 Parking permit for people with disabilities ...................................... 15 31 Destructive substances on road .................................................... 15 32 Use of air cushioned vehicle .......................................................... 15 33 Driving on certain beaches prohibited ........................................... 15 34 Person or thing obstructing road.................................................... 16 35 Certain vehicles not to display turn sign ........................................ 17 36 Give way to buses sign .................................................................. 18 Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads 37 Races and speed trials .................................................................. 18 37A Burn outs ....................................................................................... 21 37B Damaging surface of road or public place ..................................... 21 38 Parades, processions and public events ....................................... 22 Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 1 Preliminary matters 39 Interpretation ................................................................................. 24 40 Address for service of infringement notices ................................... 26 Division 2 Traffic infringement scheme 41 Service of traffic infringement notice.............................................. 26 42 Particulars to be shown on traffic infringement notice ................... 26 43 Withdrawal of infringement notice.................................................. 27 44 Penalty .......................................................................................... 28 45 Payment of penalty within specified period .................................... 28 46 General .......................................................................................... 28 46A Commissioner may authorise public sector employees ................. 29 Division 3 Parking infringement scheme 47 Service of parking infringement notice ........................................... 29 48 Particulars to be shown on parking infringement notice ................ 30 49 Penalty .......................................................................................... 30 -- 2 of 92 -- Traffic Regulations 1999 iii 50 Payment of penalty ........................................................................ 31 51 General .......................................................................................... 31 52 Officer of competent authority........................................................ 31 Division 4 Liability of owner for infringements 54 Evidence of ownership of motor vehicle ........................................ 32 Part 3A Demerit points 54A Demerit points for certain offences ................................................ 32 Part 4 Driving with alcohol in breath or blood or drug in body 55 Application of section 25 of Act...................................................... 32 55A Drugs prescribed for section 19Aof Act ......................................... 33 55B Licence suspension for up to 24 hours .......................................... 33 56 Prescribed breath analysis instrument – section 29AAW .............. 34 57 Breath analysis .............................................................................. 34 58 Conduct of breath analysis ............................................................ 35 59 Authorised operators ..................................................................... 35 61 Forms ............................................................................................ 36 Part 5 Abandoned vehicles 62 Interpretation ................................................................................. 37 62A Persons providing assistance to authorised officers ...................... 37 63 Abandoned vehicles ...................................................................... 38 64 Removal of parked vehicles........................................................... 38 65 Removal of abandoned vehicles.................................................... 39 65A Competent authority to search PPS Register and notify persons with registered interest ..................................................... 40 66 Cost of moving and storing vehicles .............................................. 40 67 Sale of abandoned vehicle ............................................................ 40 68 Disposing of abandoned vehicle .................................................... 41 69 Proceeds of sale or disposal of vehicle ......................................... 41 70 Claim against owner ...................................................................... 42 Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 1 Australian Road Rules are law in Territory 71 Australian Road Rules ................................................................... 42 Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules 72 Certain buses are public buses ..................................................... 42 -- 3 of 92 -- Traffic Regulations 1999 iv 73 Minibuses and minibus rank .......................................................... 43 74 Oversize vehicles .......................................................................... 43 75 Taxis .............................................................................................. 43 76 Registrar may set speed-limits for certain vehicles........................ 43 77 Default speed-limit in built-up area ................................................ 43 77A Speed-limit outside built-up area ................................................... 44 78 Mechanical signalling device ......................................................... 44 78AAA Modification of rules 62, 64, 67, 69, 72, 73, 74, 128A and 353: giving way to cyclists ..................................................................... 44 78AA Giving way to buses ...................................................................... 44 78A Exemption for garbage truck drivers .............................................. 44 79 Modification of rules 132, 137, 138, 146 and 147: overtaking bicycles .......................................................................................... 45 80 Modification of rule 144: keeping a safe distance when overtaking ...................................................................................... 45 81 Modification of rule 151A: lane filtering .......................................... 45 81A Goods vehicles in loading zones ................................................... 45 81C Meaning of emergency worker in Australian Road Rules .............. 46 81CA Meaning of police officer in Australian Road Rules ....................... 46 81D Making motor vehicle secure ......................................................... 46 82 Lights ............................................................................................. 46 83 Hazard and warning lights ............................................................. 47 84 Portable warning triangles ............................................................. 47 84A Modification of rule 238(2): pedestrians travelling along a road..... 47 85 Bicycles on footpaths ..................................................................... 47 86 Modification of rule 256: helmets for cyclists ................................. 47 86A Approved child safety items ........................................................... 48 86B Helmets for persons on motor cycles ............................................ 48 86C Modification of rules 299 and 300: when vehicle is not parked ...... 49 87 Exemptions for postal workers....................................................... 49 87AA Modification of meaning of GVM.................................................... 49 Part 7 Miscellaneous 87A Traffic control device ..................................................................... 49 88 Minimum penalty under section 34 of Act ...................................... 51 89 Certificate relating to test of traffic infringement detection devices .......................................................................................... 51 90A Exemption for driver of vehicle used for police driver training........ 51 91 Speed of vehicle ............................................................................ 52 91A Prescribed provisions for certain driving offences ......................... 52 92 Regulatory offences....................................................................... 53 92A Offences for section 43AAB of Act ................................................ 53 93 General penalties .......................................................................... 53 94 Licence to be surrendered to court if cancelled or suspended....... 53 95 Saving of authorised operators and authorised analysts ............... 53 96 Saving of proceedings under repealed regulations........................ 54 97 Repeal ........................................................................................... 54 -- 4 of 92 -- Traffic Regulations 1999 v Part 8 Transitional matters for Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 98 Definitions ...................................................................................... 54 99 Permissions and directions given before commencement ............. 54 100 Applications, permits and exceptions relating to races and speed trials .................................................................................... 55 101 Applications, permits and exceptions relating to parades, processions and other events ........................................................ 56 Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Schedule 1A Drugs prescribed for section 19A of Act Schedule 2 Forms Schedule 3 Australian Road Rules ENDNOTES -- 5 of 92 -- -- 6 of 92 -- NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA ____________________ As in force at 28 May 2026 ____________________ TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1999 Regulations under the Traffic Act 1987 Part 1 Preliminary matters 1 Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Traffic Regulations 1999. 2 Commencement These Regulations come into operation on 1 December 1999. 3 Interpretation (1) In these Regulations: abandoned vehicle, for Part 5, see regulation 63. AFP means the Australian Federal Police constituted by the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth). Australian Standard means a standard approved for publication on behalf of Standards Australia Limited ACN 087 326 690 or the Standards Association of Australia as constituted before 1 July 1999. authorised officer, for Part 5, see regulation 62(1). bus means a motor omnibus within the meaning of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991. clearway means a length of road to which a clearway sign referred to in rule 176 applies. commercial passenger vehicle means a commercial passenger vehicle within the meaning of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991. -- 7 of 92 -- Part 1 Preliminary matters Traffic Regulations 1999 2 emergency vehicle means a motor vehicle that is: (a) the property of the Territory and in the control of the Police Force of the Northern Territory; or (b) the property of the Territory and in the control of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service, within the meaning of the Fire and Emergency Act 1996; or (c) the property of the Territory and in the control of a member, under section 45 of the Emergency Management Act 2013, of the Northern Territory Emergency Service and being used for the purposes of that Act; or (ca) an ambulance; or (d) the property of, or being used for the purposes of, the AFP and in the control of the AFP; or (e) authorised as an emergency vehicle under subregulation (4). goods includes animals. heavy vehicle means a vehicle with a GVM greater than 4.5 t. member of the AFP means a member of the Australian Federal Police, as defined in section 4(1) of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth). person assisting, for Part 5, see regulation 62A(1). public place means a place (other than a road) open to or used by the public or to which the public is permitted to have access whether on payment of a fee or otherwise, but does not include a track in an enclosed area used for motor vehicle or bicycle racing or speed trials. these Regulations include the Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3 to these Regulations. (2) Unless the contrary intention appears, if a word or expression that is used in a regulation is defined for the purposes of the Australian Road Rules, the word or expression has the same meaning in the regulation as it has in the Australian Road Rules. (3) Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in a regulation to a rule and a number is a reference to the rule of that number in the Australian Road Rules. -- 8 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 1 Safety of persons in vehicles Traffic Regulations 1999 3 (3A) A reference in the Australian Road Rules to another law of this jurisdiction includes these Regulations other than the Australian Road Rules. (4) The Registrar may in writing authorise a person, or a member of a class of persons, to use a vehicle or a type of vehicle as an emergency vehicle. (5) An authorisation under subregulation (4) may be issued on the conditions, if any, that the Registrar thinks fit and specifies in the authorisation. Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 1 Safety of persons in vehicles 7 Riding in load space (1) Subject to this regulation: (a) a driver must not drive a vehicle with a person; or (b) a person must not travel in or on a vehicle, in a space of the vehicle designed primarily to carry goods unless: (e) all doors, hatches or other means of entering the space are securely closed; and (f) all goods carried in the space are securely stored to prevent a person in the space being injured by the goods in the event of an accident or emergency. (2) If a police officer apprehends a person contravening subregulation (1), the officer may permit the person to continue in contravention of that subregulation and a person to whom permission is given under this subregulation is exempted from complying with subregulation (1) while driving or travelling in or on the vehicle in accordance with the conditions, if any, of the permission. (3) Subregulation (1) does not apply in relation to a person or vehicle, or a class of persons or vehicles, exempted by the Registrar. (4) In this regulation: enclosed, in relation to a space, means enclosed at the time of manufacture of the vehicle. -- 9 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 2 Persons to provide details Traffic Regulations 1999 4 Division 2 Persons to provide details 9 Persons to give particulars (1) If an authorised person believes a driver has committed an offence against the Act or these Regulations, the authorised person may require the driver to provide his or her personal particulars. (2) If an authorised person believes a driver has committed an offence against the Act or these Regulations, the authorised person may require a person to provide: (a) his or her personal particulars; and (b) any information within the person's power that may identify the driver of the vehicle or assist in investigating the alleged offence. (3) If an authorised person believes a vehicle has been used in the commission of an offence against the Act or these Regulations, the authorised person may require the owner of the vehicle to provide any information within the owner's power that may identify the driver of the vehicle or assist in investigating the alleged offence. (4) A driver who is required to provide his or her personal particulars must comply with the requirement and must not give false or misleading information. (5) A person who is required to provide his or her personal particulars or information under subregulation (2) must comply with the requirement and must not give false or misleading information. (6) The owner of a vehicle who is required to provide information under subregulation (3) must comply with the requirement and must not give false or misleading information. (8) In this regulation: authorised person means a police officer, an inspector, an officer or any other person who by or under an Act is authorised to require a person to produce a driver's licence or give his or her personal particulars. driver includes a person who an authorised person reasonably believes may be the driver of a vehicle. personal particulars, of a person, means the person's name and address, whether the person is the holder of a licence and, if so, whether the licence is provisional or a permit licence and includes providing a sample of the person's signature. -- 10 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 3 Learners and provisional drivers Traffic Regulations 1999 5 10 Driver to produce registration certificate (1) A driver of a motor vehicle must, when required to do so by a police officer or an inspector, produce for inspection by the officer or inspector the certificate of registration issued under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 (or a corresponding Act of another jurisdiction) for the vehicle he or she is driving. (2) A driver complies with subregulation (1) if the person produces the certificate at a police station or place nominated by the police officer or inspector within 5 days of the requirement being made. Division 3 Learners and provisional drivers 11 Definitions In this Division: L-plate means a sign with sides not less than 150 mm in length bearing a black letter "L" clearly marked on a yellow background. learner means a driver who is the holder of a learner licence granted under section 9 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 that permits the person to drive the vehicle. licence holder means a person who is over 18 years of age and is the holder of a licence (not being a learner licence under section 9, or a licence that is provisional under section 10A, of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949) to drive the type of vehicle. P-plate means a sign with sides not less than 150 mm in length bearing a red letter "P" clearly marked on a white background. provisional driver means a person who is the holder of a licence that under section 10A of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 is provisional but does not include: (a) a police officer; or (b) an ambulance officer; or (c) a member, within the meaning of the Fire and Emergency Act 1996, of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service; or (d) a member, under section 45 of the Emergency Management Act 2013, of the Northern Territory Emergency Service; or (e) a member of the AFP; -- 11 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 3 Learners and provisional drivers Traffic Regulations 1999 6 when driving a vehicle in the course of the person's duties. 12 Learners driving motor vehicles (1) In this regulation, vehicle does not include a motor cycle. (2) A licence holder must not travel in a vehicle that is driven by a learner unless the licence holder, or another licence holder, is occupying a front seat of the vehicle. (3) A licence holder who is occupying a front seat of a vehicle must not permit the vehicle to be driven by a learner unless there are L-plates displayed conspicuously so as to be clearly visible from both the front and the rear of the vehicle. (4) A learner must not drive a vehicle unless there are L-plates displayed conspicuously so as to be clearly visible from both the front and the rear of the vehicle. (5) A person must not occupy a front seat of a vehicle being driven by a learner unless the person is: (a) a licence holder; or (b) an approved person who is testing the learner's capability to drive the vehicle with safety to the public. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (6) A learner must not drive a vehicle unless another person is occupying a front seat of the vehicle and the person is: (a) a licence holder; or (b) an approved person who is testing the learner's capability to drive the vehicle with safety to the public. (7) A learner must not drive a vehicle at a speed greater than 80 km/h unless permitted to do so by, and while under the direct supervision of, a person conducting a driving course approved by the Registrar. (8) A licence holder who is occupying a front seat of a vehicle must not permit a learner to drive the vehicle at a speed greater than 80 km/h unless the licence holder is conducting a driving course approved by the Registrar. (9) A learner must not drive a vehicle unless the vehicle is of a class that the learner is permitted by the learner licence to drive. -- 12 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 3 Learners and provisional drivers Traffic Regulations 1999 7 (9A) A licence holder who contravenes subregulation (2), (3) or (8) commits an offence. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (9B) A learner who contravenes subregulation (4), (6), (7) or (9) commits an offence. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (10) A licence holder who is occupying a front seat of a vehicle that is being driven by a learner driver is liable for an offence against these Regulations that is committed by the driver as if the licence holder was the driver of the vehicle. (11) It is a defence for a licence holder who is liable for an offence because of subregulation (10) if the licence holder proves that the licence holder took reasonable steps to prevent the learner from committing the offence. 13 Learners riding motor cycles (1) A learner must not drive a motor cycle unless it is of a class that the learner is permitted by the learner licence to drive. (2) A learner must not drive a motor cycle unless there is an L-plate displayed conspicuously so as to be clearly visible from the rear of the motor cycle. (3) A learner must not drive a motor cycle at a speed greater than 80 km/h unless permitted to do so by, and while under the direct supervision of, a person conducting a driving course approved by the Registrar. 14 Provisional drivers driving motor vehicles (1) In this regulation, vehicle does not include a motor cycle. (2) A provisional driver must not drive a vehicle unless there are P-plates displayed conspicuously so as to be clearly visible from both the front and the rear of the vehicle. (3) A provisional driver must not drive a vehicle at a speed greater than 100 km/h unless permitted to do so by, and while under the direct supervision of, a person conducting a driving course approved by the Registrar. -- 13 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 4 Warning and signalling devices Traffic Regulations 1999 8 15 Provisional drivers riding motor cycles (1) A provisional driver must not drive a motor cycle unless there is a P-plate displayed conspicuously so as to be clearly visible from the rear of the motor cycle. (2) A provisional driver must not drive a motor cycle at a speed greater than 100 km/h unless permitted to do so by, and while under the direct supervision of, a person conducting a driving course approved by the Registrar. (3) A person who has not held a licence to drive a motor cycle for a continuous period of 12 months must not drive a motor cycle with a person seated on a pillion seat. 15A Prohibition on mobile phone usage A learner or a provisional driver, while driving a motor vehicle, must not use a mobile phone, unless the vehicle is stationary and in a place other than a marked lane or line of traffic on a road. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. Note for regulation 15A The prohibition under this regulation extends to any use of a mobile phone, including the use of hands-free devices. Division 4 Warning and signalling devices 16 Flashing warning lights (1) Subject to subregulation (2) and rules 221 and 222, a person must not, on a road, drive or stop a vehicle on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent flashes. (2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to: (a) an emergency vehicle on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent red or blue or red and blue flashes; (b) a vehicle used in the enforcement of the load or dimensional requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent magenta flashes; or -- 14 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 4 Warning and signalling devices Traffic Regulations 1999 9 (c) a vehicle on which is mounted a lamp displaying intermittent yellow flashes if the vehicle is: (i) a tow truck at the scene of an accident or engaged in attaching or manoeuvring to attach towing apparatus to a disabled vehicle; (ii) a vehicle in respect of which an exemption under section 59 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 is in force; (iii) a vehicle escorting a vehicle referred to in subparagraph (ii); (iv) a vehicle engaged at a site of work comprising: (A) road construction or road maintenance; (B) cleaning or litter collection on a road, footpath or reservation; (C) erection or maintenance of traffic control devices; (D) installation or maintenance of public utilities; or (E) the care and maintenance of trees, plants or grass on or beside a road or public place; (v) a vehicle used in the enforcement of the load or dimensional requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949; (vi) a vehicle taking part in a procession or parade for which a permit under these Regulations has been granted; or (vii) a vehicle approved by the Registrar while being used in the manner and for the purpose approved by the Registrar. 16A Prescribed lights for emergency vehicles For the purposes of the definition of emergency vehicle in section 3(1) of the Act, the prescribed lights are intermittent red or blue, or intermittent red and blue, flashing lights. -- 15 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 5 Duties of driver Traffic Regulations 1999 10 Division 5 Duties of driver 17 Driving unsafe motor vehicle A person must not drive a motor vehicle: (a) unless the vehicle is fitted with all the equipment that is required by or under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 and the equipment is in serviceable condition; or (b) if the vehicle (together with any equipment fitted, or any trailer attached, to the vehicle) is unsafe to drive. 18 Careless walking and disorderly driving (1) A person must not walk on a road or public place without due care or attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or public place. (2) A person must not drive a vehicle in a disorderly manner on a road or public place. 19 Duties of driver after crash (1) If a crash results in injury or damage to a person or property, the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash must: (a) stop for a sufficient time to allow any necessary enquiries to be made by or on behalf of the person injured or whose property has been damaged; and (b) render assistance that he or she can at the scene of the crash. (2) In addition to subregulation (1), the driver must, as soon as practicable and not later than 24 hours after the crash, report the crash and provide the driver's name to: (a) if the crash has resulted in injury to a person – a police officer at the nearest practicable police station; or (b) in any other case – a police officer using a method approved by the Commissioner. (3) Subregulation (2) does not apply if a police officer has taken the particulars of the driver's name and address at the scene of the crash. (4) In this regulation: animal means a horse, cattle, buffalo, camel, sheep, pig or dog. -- 16 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 6 Animals Traffic Regulations 1999 11 property includes a vehicle or an animal. Division 6 Animals 20 Leading animals A driver of an animal drawn vehicle must not: (a) ride on the vehicle unless the animal is guided by proper reins; (b) be so far from, or so situated in relation to, the vehicle when it is in motion that the person cannot properly guide or control the animal; (c) leave the vehicle unattended unless one of the wheels is prevented from turning by a securely fastened chain or strap; or (d) ride on the shafts of the vehicle. 21 Animals on clearways A person must not: (a) drive an animal drawn vehicle; or (b) ride, lead or be in control of an animal, on a clearway during the hours when stopping in the clearway is prohibited. 22 Animals on roads A person must not cause or permit animals to: (a) assemble; (b) stand; or (c) be drafted, so as to obstruct vehicles or pedestrians on a road. 23 Transporting of animals A person must not drive or tow a vehicle designed or constructed to carry animals in 2 decks, one above the other, with animals in the upper deck unless: (a) the lower deck; and -- 17 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 7 Loads on vehicles Traffic Regulations 1999 12 (b) the upper deck or, where that deck is divided into pens, each pen on that deck into which an animal is loaded, is fully loaded with animals. Division 7 Loads on vehicles 24 Securing of load – general A person must not drive, or permit a person to drive, a vehicle carrying a load that flaps, sways, extends or overhangs the sides or the front or back of the vehicle unless the load is carried in accordance with a law in force in the Territory prescribing the manner for carrying the load. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units. 24A Securing of loose bulk load (1) A person must not drive, or permit a person to drive, a vehicle with a GVM greater than 12 tonnes that is carrying a loose bulk load unless the load is covered by a load cover that is suitable for securing the load. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) However, the Director may, in writing, exempt a vehicle, or class of vehicles, from the application of subregulation (1). Example of a class of vehicles for subregulation (2) All vehicles working on a particular major project. (3) In this regulation: GVM, of a rigid vehicle, does not include a trailer being towed by the vehicle. load cover means a cover made from closed or open weaved material, and includes a tarpaulin. loose bulk load means a load consisting primarily of: (a) sand; or (b) soil; or (ba) gravel, rocks or other quarried material that is likely to be dislodged by the action of rough roads or airflow across the vehicle; or -- 18 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 8 Other road rules Traffic Regulations 1999 13 (c) any other loose material that is likely to be dislodged by the action of rough roads or airflow across the vehicle. rigid, see the Motor Vehicles Act 1949. 25 Enforcement (1) If a police officer, an officer or an officer of a competent authority has reason to believe that a vehicle is being driven in contravention of regulation 23, 24 or 24A, the officer may direct the driver to do one or more of the following: (a) to stop the vehicle; (b) to remove or adjust the load being carried on the vehicle or cause it to be removed or adjusted; (c) to secure the load being carried on the vehicle or cause it to be secured; (d) not to drive the vehicle until the load is secured to the satisfaction of the officer; (e) to take the vehicle to a place specified by the officer and to remain at the place until the load is secured or adjusted to the satisfaction of the officer. (2) A person given a direction under subregulation (1) must comply with the direction. Division 8 Other road rules 26 Offence in relation to plate (1) A person must not drive a vehicle or permit a vehicle to be driven that is required to be registered under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949: (a) if it does not have attached or affixed to it a number plate as required under that Act; or (b) if it carries a plate otherwise than in compliance with that Act. (2) A person must not drive a vehicle or permit a vehicle to be driven that has attached or affixed to it a number plate that: (a) other than as required or permitted by another law of the Territory – has been altered or defaced or on which any writing, mark or colour is not clearly legible or visible; or (b) was issued in respect of another vehicle; or -- 19 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 8 Other road rules Traffic Regulations 1999 14 (c) contains an incorrect particular. (3) A person must not: (a) unlawfully print, manufacture or be in possession of a plate that resembles a number plate and that is calculated or likely to deceive; (b) alter or deface a number plate other than as required or permitted by another law of the Territory; or (c) buy or sell a plate that resembles a number plate and that is calculated or likely to deceive. 27 Interfering with traffic infringement detection device (1) A person must not unlawfully tamper with, interfere with or cause damage to a traffic infringement detection device. (2) A person must not unlawfully interfere with the operation of a traffic infringement detection device. (3) A person must not drive a vehicle that has in it or on it a device for preventing the effective operation of a traffic infringement detection device. (4) A person must not drive a vehicle that has in it or on it a device for detecting whether a traffic infringement detection device is in operation in the vicinity of the vehicle. (5) A person commits an offence against subregulation (3) or (4) whether or not the device in or on the vehicle is in use. (6) If a police officer believes on reasonable grounds that a person has, or a vehicle is fitted with, a device that is intended to be used in contravention of this regulation, the officer may seize the device for the purposes of tendering it in evidence in a prosecution of the person. (7) If a person is found guilty of an offence against this regulation, the court may order a device seized under subregulation (6), or a device used in the commission of the offence, to be forfeited to the Territory. 28 Taxis not to stop on clearways A person must not stop a taxi on a clearway to pick up or drop off passengers during the hours that stopping is prohibited on the clearway. -- 20 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 8 Other road rules Traffic Regulations 1999 15 29 Permit to use special zones A competent authority may grant a permit to allow a vehicle to stop, or a person to stop a vehicle, in a zone or zones that would otherwise be a prohibited zone or zones for the vehicle to stop. 30 Parking permit for people with disabilities A parking permit for people with disabilities includes a sign affixed to a vehicle displaying a symbolic representation of a person seated in a wheelchair, or a disabled person's permit, issued by a competent authority or a person or body authorised (whether in the Territory or another jurisdiction) to issue the sign or permit. 31 Destructive substances on road (1) A person who removes a damaged vehicle from a road or road- related area must remove or cause to be removed, as soon as practicable, any destructive or injurious substance or thing that has fallen or has been unloaded from the vehicle onto the road or road- related area. (2) If a person fails to comply with subregulation (1) or rule 293, a police officer or an officer of the competent authority may remove or cause to be removed the destructive or injurious substance or thing or load. (3) The cost of removing the substance, thing or load is a debt due and payable by the person: (a) to the Territory – when removed by a police officer; or (b) to the competent authority – when removed by an officer of the competent authority. 32 Use of air cushioned vehicle A person must not drive an air cushioned vehicle or hovercraft on a road or public place without the written approval of the competent authority. 33 Driving on certain beaches prohibited (1) A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a prescribed beach below high water mark except: (a) on a ramp or jetty; (b) for the purpose of launching a boat or taking a boat out of the water; or -- 21 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 8 Other road rules Traffic Regulations 1999 16 (c) with the written approval of the competent authority in respect of the beach. (2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), all beaches between Emery Point and Buffalo Creek are prescribed beaches. 34 Person or thing obstructing road (1) A person must not, without the permission of the competent authority given under subregulation (1A): (a) display an advertisement, or cause an advertisement to be displayed, on a road; or (b) erect a structure, or cause a structure to be erected, on a road; or (c) enter and remain on a road to offer goods or services for sale; or (d) camp on a road. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (1A) The competent authority in respect of a road may give written permission for a person to: (a) display an advertisement, or cause an advertisement to be displayed, on the road; or (b) erect a structure, or cause a structure to be erected, on the road; or (c) enter and remain on the road to offer goods or services for sale; or (d) camp on the road. (2) If an authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that a person has contravened, is contravening or is about to contravene subregulation (1), the authorised person may give the person a direction requiring the person to take an action specified in subregulation (2A). (2A) A direction given under subregulation (2) may require the person to take either or both of the following actions: (a) to leave the road; -- 22 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 8 Other road rules Traffic Regulations 1999 17 (b) to remove any advertisement, structure or other thing from the road that the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds has been placed, or caused to be placed, on the road by the person in contravention of subregulation (1). (2B) For subregulation (2A)(b), the authorised person must specify the period within which the advertisement, structure or other thing is required to be removed from the road in accordance with the direction. (3) A person given a direction under subregulation (2) must comply with the direction. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (4) If a person fails to comply with a direction given under subregulation (2) to remove an advertisement, structure or other thing from a road, the competent authority in respect of the road may: (a) remove the advertisement, structure or thing or have it removed; and (b) dispose of the advertisement, structure or thing as the competent authority considers appropriate; and (c) recover from the person: (i) the costs incurred by the competent authority in removing the advertisement, structure or thing or in having it removed; and (ii) any costs of disposal. (5) In this regulation: road includes a road-related area. 35 Certain vehicles not to display turn sign A person must not drive: (a) a vehicle; or (b) a vehicle to which a trailer is attached; -- 23 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads Traffic Regulations 1999 18 that bears a sign referred to in rule 143 displaying the words "do not overtake turning vehicle" or a sign containing words having a similar effect, if the length of the vehicle, or the combined length of the vehicle and trailer, does not exceed 7.5 m. 36 Give way to buses sign (1) A person must not affix a "give way to buses" sign as referred to in rule 77, or a sign containing words or symbols having a similar effect, to a vehicle unless: (a) the sign is approved by the Registrar or is in the form depicted in Schedule 4 to the Australian Road Rules; and (b) the vehicle is one that is specified by the Registrar as approved to have the sign affixed. (2) A person must not drive a vehicle that has a "give way to buses" sign, or a sign to similar effect, affixed unless the sign is affixed to the vehicle in accordance with the Registrar's approval. Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads 37 Races and speed trials (1) This regulation does not apply in relation to any race or speed trial held in the following events: (a) the event known as the World Solar Challenge; (b) an event declared by the Minister under section 43A(1) of the Act to be an event to which that section applies. (2) A person must not organise or promote a race or speed trial on a road or public place unless: (a) a permit for the race or speed trial has been granted under subregulation (7) and the person complies with the conditions of the permit; or (b) bicycles are the only vehicles to take part in the race or speed trial. Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units. -- 24 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads Traffic Regulations 1999 19 (3) A person must not take part in a race or speed trial on a road or public place unless a permit for the race or speed trial has been granted under subregulation (7) and the person complies with the conditions of the permit. Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units. (4) A person must not attend as a spectator at a race or speed trial on a road or public place unless a permit for the race or speed trial has been granted under subregulation (7). Maximum penalty: 1 penalty unit. (5) A person may apply to the competent authority in respect of a road or public place for a permit to hold a race or speed trial on the road or public place. Note for subregulation (5) An application for an exemption in relation to the race or speed trial may also be made to the Registrar under section 10B or 43B of the Act. (6) The person who applies for a permit must: (a) give public notice of the application: (i) at least 7 days before the date on which the race or speed trial is to be held; and (ii) in the manner required by the competent authority; and (b) obtain the written consent of the Commissioner for the holding of the race or speed trial. (7) The competent authority may grant a permit for a race or speed trial on an application under subregulation (5) if the competent authority is satisfied: (a) the person who applied for the permit has complied with subregulation (6); and (b) any persons on, or within the vicinity of, the road or public place on which the race or speed trial is to be held would not be endangered or unduly inconvenienced by it. (8) The competent authority may grant a permit under subregulation (7) subject to any conditions relating to the holding of the race or speed trial that the competent authority considers appropriate and specifies in the permit. -- 25 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads Traffic Regulations 1999 20 (9) Without limiting subregulation (8), the conditions of the permit may provide for the regulation of: (a) the organisation or promotion of the race or speed trial; and (b) participation in the race or speed trial. (10) If the competent authority grants a permit for a race or speed trial under subregulation (7), the person who applied for the permit must: (a) attend the race or speed trial; and (b) on request by a police officer: (i) produce the permit; and (ii) provide the officer with the person's name and address; and (c) comply with the conditions of the permit. Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units. (11) In addition to subregulation (10), the person who applied for the permit must notify the competent authority of any notifiable incident that occurs at the race or speed trial as soon as is reasonably practicable after becoming aware of the incident. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units. (12) For subregulation (11), a notifiable incident is an incident that occurs in the course of holding a race or speed trial which: (a) results in the death or injury of: (i) a person taking part in the race or speed trial; or (ii) a person attending as a spectator at the race or speed trial; or (iii) any other person within the vicinity of the race or speed trial; or (b) gives rise to a serious risk of death or injury of a person mentioned in paragraph (a); or (c) results in the destruction or damage of: (i) a vehicle taking part in the race or speed trial; or -- 26 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads Traffic Regulations 1999 21 (ii) any other vehicle or property within vicinity of the race or speed trial; or (d) gives rise to a serious risk of destruction or damage of a vehicle or property mentioned in paragraph (c). (13) In this regulation: race means a race between vehicles. road includes a road-related area. speed trial means: (a) any attempt to establish or break a vehicle speed record of any description; or (b) any trial or test of any description of the speed of a vehicle; or (c) any competitive trial of any description designed to test: (i) the skill of any driver of any vehicle; or (ii) the reliability or mechanical condition of any vehicle. 37A Burn outs (1) A person must not drive a motor vehicle on a road or public place in a manner that causes sustained loss of traction with the surface of the road or place by one or more wheels of the vehicle. Penalty: 5 penalty units. (2) A person does not commit an offence against subregulation (1) if the person is driving the vehicle in accordance with: (a) an order under section 43A of the Act for an event declared by the Minister to be an event to which that section applies; or (b) a permit granted for a race or speed trial under regulation 37(7). 37B Damaging surface of road or public place (1) A person must not drive a motor vehicle in a way that damages the surface of a road or public place. Penalty: 5 penalty units. -- 27 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads Traffic Regulations 1999 22 (2) Without limiting subregulation (1), a person commits an offence against the subregulation if the person drives a vehicle in a way that causes ruts to form in the surface of a road or public place. 38 Parades, processions and public events (1) This regulation does not apply in relation to: (a) a procession that is a funeral procession; or (b) a race or speed trial as defined in regulation 37(13); or (c) the following events: (i) the event known as the World Solar Challenge; (ii) an event declared by the Minister under section 43A(1) of the Act to be an event to which that section applies. (2) A person must not organise or promote a parade, procession or public event on, or within the vicinity of, a road that may disrupt traffic on the road unless: (a) a permit has been granted under subregulation (6) for the parade, procession or public event; and (b) the person complies with the conditions of the permit. Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units. (3) A person must not take part in a parade, procession or public event on, or within the vicinity of, a road that may disrupt traffic on the road unless: (a) a permit has been granted under subregulation (6) for the parade, procession or public event; and (b) the person complies with the conditions of the permit. Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units. (4) A person may apply to the competent authority in respect of a road for a permit to hold a parade, procession or public event on, or within the vicinity of, the road. Note for subregulation (4) An application for an exemption in relation to the parade, procession or public event may also be made to the Registrar under section 10B or 43B of the Act. -- 28 of 92 -- Part 2 Traffic Rules that apply in Territory Division 9 Permits required for certain events on roads Traffic Regulations 1999 23 (5) The person who applies for a permit must: (a) give public notice of the application: (i) at least 7 days before the date on which the parade, procession or public event is to be held; and (ii) in the manner required by the competent authority; and (b) obtain the written consent of the Commissioner for the holding of the parade, procession or public event. (6) The competent authority may grant a permit for a parade, procession or public event on an application under subregulation (4) if the competent authority is satisfied: (a) the person who applied for the permit has complied with subregulation (5); and (b) any persons on, or within the vicinity of, the road affected by the parade, procession or public event would not be endangered or unduly inconvenienced by it. (7) The competent authority may grant a permit under subregulation (6) subject to any conditions relating to the holding of the parade, procession or public event that the competent authority considers appropriate and specifies in the permit. (8) Without limiting subregulation (7), the conditions of the permit may provide for the regulation of: (a) the organisation or promotion of the parade, procession or public event; and (b) participation in the parade, procession or public event. (9) If the competent authority grants a permit for a parade, procession or public event under subregulation (6), the person who applied for the permit must: (a) attend the parade, procession or public event; and (b) on request by a police officer: (i) produce the permit; and (ii) provide the officer with the person's name and address; and -- 29 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 1 Preliminary matters Traffic Regulations 1999 24 (c) comply with the conditions of the permit. Maximum penalty: 5 penalty units. (10) In this regulation: road includes a road-related area. Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 1 Preliminary matters 39 Interpretation (1) In this Part: appropriate place means a place specified in an infringement notice: (a) for paying a penalty; or (b) for lodging a statutory declaration, as the context requires. infringement issuing officer means: (a) an officer; or (b) a police officer; or (c) a person authorised under regulation 46A(1)(a). infringement notice means a parking infringement notice or traffic infringement notice. new owner has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949. notice of disposal has the same meaning as in section 20 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949. offence means: (a) a parking infringement; or (b) an offence or alleged offence against a law of the Territory that is one of a kind specified in a short form in column 1 of Schedule 1 to these Regulations. -- 30 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 1 Preliminary matters Traffic Regulations 1999 25 offender means: (a) a person who an infringement issuing officer believes on reasonable grounds has committed an offence; or (b) if an offence is detected by a traffic infringement detection device – the owner of the vehicle allegedly used to commit the offence. owner, of a vehicle, includes: (a) the person shown as the registered owner or, if the vehicle registration has expired, the last registered owner under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 (or corresponding law in another jurisdiction) or in a national register; and (b) if the vehicle has a trader's plate within the meaning of section 34 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 attached to it – the person licensed under that Act to use the plate. parking infringement means a contravention of a provision of Part 12 of the Australian Road Rules. parking infringement notice means a notice under Division 3. penalty includes an amount payable in pursuance of a traffic infringement notice or parking infringement notice. place of business means a place where the owner of a vehicle carries on business, including the business of government, and in the case of a corporation includes a registered address. place of residence, in relation to a person, means the last known place of residence for the person. postal address, in relation to a person, means the last known postal address for the person. traffic infringement notice means a traffic infringement notice issued under Division 2. (2) For the purposes of the definition of owner, if more than one person is shown as the registered owner or last registered owner under paragraph (a) of the definition, the first person named is to be taken to be the registered owner or last registered owner as the case may be. -- 31 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 2 Traffic infringement scheme Traffic Regulations 1999 26 40 Address for service of infringement notices A postal address, place of residence or place of business may be obtained from: (a) a licence – except for a place of business; (b) personal particulars given to an authorised person under regulation 9; (c) a register under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 (or a corresponding register in another jurisdiction); (d) a national register; or (e) any other information obtained by or known to an authorised person for the purposes of Part 2, Division 2 or a person serving an infringement notice. Division 2 Traffic infringement scheme 41 Service of traffic infringement notice (1) If an infringement issuing officer believes on reasonable grounds that an offence has been committed, the officer may: (a) serve a traffic infringement notice on the offender; or (b) arrange for a traffic infringement notice to be served on the offender. (2) If the owner of a vehicle makes a statutory declaration in accordance with section 43AAB of the Act indicating that some other person was in control of the vehicle at the time the alleged offence occurred, an infringement issuing officer may: (a) serve a traffic infringement notice on the person named in the statutory declaration; or (b) arrange for a traffic infringement notice to be served on the person named in the statutory declaration. 42 Particulars to be shown on traffic infringement notice A traffic infringement notice is to clearly show: (a) the date, time and place of the offence; (b) the nature of the offence or offences and the penalty or penalties payable; -- 32 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 2 Traffic infringement scheme Traffic Regulations 1999 27 (c) the place or places where a penalty may be paid; (d) the date of the traffic infringement notice and a statement that the penalty or penalties may be paid within 28 days after that date; (e) a summary of the provisions relating to the withdrawal of a traffic infringement notice; (f) a statement to the effect that, if the amount of the penalty shown on the notice is paid at an appropriate place within the time specified in the notice, no further action (other than allocation of demerit points for a demerit points offence) will be taken unless the traffic infringement notice is withdrawn in accordance with regulation 43; and (g) any other particulars and instructions that the Commissioner may approve. 43 Withdrawal of infringement notice (1) A traffic infringement notice may be withdrawn, at any time within 28 days after the notice is served, by addressing to the offender a notice of withdrawal. (1A) A traffic infringement notice may be withdrawn, by a person authorised under subregulation (3), at a later time if the person withdrawing the notice is satisfied that the person to whom the notice was issued was not the offender. (1B) If an infringement notice is withdrawn under subregulation (1A), a courtesy letter issued under the Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001 may be withdrawn also, although the due date for payment specified in the letter may have passed. (2) A notice of withdrawal is to state that the traffic infringement notice is withdrawn and that any money paid by way of penalty under the notice will be refunded. (3) A notice of withdrawal may be issued by: (a) the infringement issuing officer mentioned in regulation 41 who served, or arranged the service of, the traffic infringement notice; or (b) a police officer authorised for the purpose, or a person authorised under regulation 46A(1)(b), by the Commissioner; or (c) an officer authorised for the purpose by the Director. -- 33 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 2 Traffic infringement scheme Traffic Regulations 1999 28 (5) If an infringement notice is withdrawn for the purpose of prosecuting the offender for the offence, the production of a certificate signed by the person who issued the notice of withdrawal stating any of the following matters is evidence of the matter: (a) the person is authorised to issue notices of withdrawal; (b) on a specified date the person issued a notice of withdrawal of a specified traffic infringement notice. 44 Penalty For this Division, the penalty for an offence described in columns 1 and 2 of Schedule 1 to these Regulations is the amount specified opposite in column 3. 45 Payment of penalty within specified period (1) If the total penalty shown on a traffic infringement notice is paid at an appropriate place within the period specified in the notice, the offender has expiated the offence and no further proceedings can be taken in relation to the offence (unless the notice is withdrawn in accordance with regulation 43). (1A) Subregulation (1) does not prevent the allocation of demerit points in relation to an appropriate offence, even though the offence is expiated. (2) If a penalty under this Division is paid by cheque, the offence is not expiated unless the cheque is honoured on first presentation. 46 General (1) An act or omission may constitute an offence against more than one regulation and incur a penalty for each offence. (2) An act or omission may constitute more than one offence against a regulation and incur a penalty for each offence. (3) For the purposes of subregulations (1) and (2), if one offence necessarily involves the commission of an offence that is lower in a hierarchy of offences and the penalty for the higher offence takes into account the hierarchy, an offender is not additionally liable for the penalty that would be incurred by committing the offence lower in the hierarchy. (4) If more than one traffic infringement notice is issued in respect of one offence, the offender may expiate the offence by paying the penalty shown on any one of the infringement notices served in relation to the offence. -- 34 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 3 Parking infringement scheme Traffic Regulations 1999 29 (5) An offender may be prosecuted for an offence: (a) despite that no traffic infringement notice has been issued in relation to the offence; or (b) if a traffic infringement notice has been issued but later withdrawn in accordance with regulation 43, and nothing in this Division limits the amount of a fine or other penalty that may be imposed by a court in relation to the offence. 46A Commissioner may authorise public sector employees (1) The Commissioner may authorise a public sector employee who is employed in the Police Civil Employment Unit to do any of the following: (a) serve or arrange the service of traffic infringement notices under regulation 41; (b) issue notices of withdrawal under regulation 43. (2) In subregulation (1): Police Civil Employment Unit means the Agency of that name. Division 3 Parking infringement scheme 47 Service of parking infringement notice (1) If a police officer or an officer of a competent authority believes that a parking infringement has been committed in relation to a vehicle, the officer may serve or cause to be served a parking infringement notice: (a) personally on: (i) the person who appears to have committed the parking infringement; (ii) a person who is or appears to be the driver of the vehicle; or (iii) the owner of the vehicle; (b) by placing or affixing the notice on the vehicle in a conspicuous position; (c) by posting the notice to the owner of the vehicle at the owner's postal address, place of residence or place of business; or -- 35 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 3 Parking infringement scheme Traffic Regulations 1999 30 (d) by leaving the notice at the owner's place of residence or business with a person apparently resident or employed there and apparently over 16 years of age. (2) If an owner of a vehicle makes a statutory declaration in accordance with section 43AAB of the Act, an officer or a police officer may serve or cause to be served a parking infringement notice on a person named in the statutory declaration by: (a) personally handing it to the person; (b) posting it to the person at the person's postal address or place of residence; or (c) leaving it at the person's place of residence with a person apparently resident there and apparently over 16 years of age. 48 Particulars to be shown on parking infringement notice A parking infringement notice is to clearly show: (a) the date, time and place of the alleged parking infringement; (b) the name and the address of the person on whom it is served unless the notice is served by placing or affixing on a vehicle, in which case it is sufficient if the notice is addressed to "the owner" of the vehicle without further description of the owner; (c) the nature of the parking infringement and the penalty payable; (d) a statement that if the penalty specified in the infringement notice is paid at an appropriate place within 14 days after the date of the notice no further action will be taken; (e) the place or places where the penalty may be paid; and (f) any other particulars that a competent authority considers necessary. 49 Penalty Unless otherwise specified, the penalty for a parking infringement is as follows: (a) stopping or parking in a disabled person's parking bay – $135; (b) stopping where prohibited – $50; (c) other parking infringements – $40. -- 36 of 92 -- Part 3 Infringement notice schemes Division 3 Parking infringement scheme Traffic Regulations 1999 31 50 Payment of penalty (1) If the penalty shown on the parking infringement notice is paid at an appropriate place within the period specified in the notice the infringement is expiated and no further proceedings can be taken in relation to the infringement. (2) If a penalty under this Division is paid by cheque, the offence is not expiated unless the cheque is honoured on first presentation. 51 General (1) If it is an offence to park or stop a vehicle for longer than the period indicated in a parking sign or otherwise prescribed under these Regulations, a person commits a separate offence for each period that is exceeded while the person's vehicle remains parked or stopped. (2) If more than one infringement notice is issued in respect of a parking infringement, the offender may expiate the offence by paying the penalty shown on any one of the infringement notices served in relation to the offence. (3) An offender may be prosecuted for a parking infringement despite that no infringement notice has been issued in relation to that offence and nothing in this Part limits the amount of a fine or other penalty that may be imposed by a court in relation to the offence. 52 Officer of competent authority (1) If a parking infringement (other than a contravention of rule 212 or 213) is committed in a municipality as defined in section 7 of the Local Government Act 2019, a reference in this Division to an officer of the competent authority includes a reference to an officer or employee of the council of the municipality (whether or not the place where the parking infringement was committed is under the care, control or management of the council). (2) An officer of a competent authority who is performing duties relating to the enforcement of these Regulations regarding the parking or stopping of vehicles may park or stop a vehicle at a place or for a time not otherwise permitted. -- 37 of 92 -- Part 4 Driving with alcohol in breath or blood or drug in body Traffic Regulations 1999 32 Division 4 Liability of owner for infringements 54 Evidence of ownership of motor vehicle In a prosecution for an offence, a certificate issued by a person authorised under an Act (including an Act of the Commonwealth or a State or another Territory of the Commonwealth) to issue the certificate stating: (a) that a specified person was the registered owner of a specified vehicle on a particular date; (b) that a specified person was recorded as the new owner of a specified vehicle from a particular date in a record of a notice of disposal in respect of the vehicle; or (c) if the specified vehicle is not registered at the time of issuing the certificate – that a specified person was the last registered owner of the vehicle as at a particular date, is evidence of the matters set out in the certificate and a court is to assume that the certificate was duly issued. Part 3A Demerit points 54A Demerit points for certain offences The demerit points for a demerit points offence against the Act or these Regulations are as specified in Column 4 of the table in Schedule 1 to these Regulations opposite the offence described in short form in Column 1 of the table. Part 4 Driving with alcohol in breath or blood or drug in body 55 Application of section 25 of Act (1) Section 25(3) of the Act does not apply to the driver of a vehicle of a type mentioned in section 25(1)(a) to (f) of the Act if the person is any of the following: (a) a police officer; (b) a member, as defined in the Fire and Emergency Act 1996, of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service; (c) a member, under section 45 of the Emergency Management Act 2013, of the Northern Territory Emergency Service; -- 38 of 92 -- Part 4 Driving with alcohol in breath or blood or drug in body Traffic Regulations 1999 33 (d) a member of the AFP; and is driving the vehicle in the course of the person's duties as such a member or officer. (2) Section 25(3) of the Act does not apply to the driver of a vehicle of a type mentioned in section 25(1)(a) to (f) of the Act if the person is driving the vehicle: (a) to a place at which the vehicle is to be used in, or the occupants of the vehicle are to take part in; or (b) at a place at which the vehicle is being used in, or the occupants of the vehicle are taking part in; or (c) from a place at which the vehicle was used in, or the occupants of the vehicle took part in; a fire management operation within the meaning of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 or an operation relating to the control of a bushfire at that place. (3) Section 25(3) of the Act does not apply to the driver of a vehicle of a type mentioned in section 25(1)(d) of the Act if not more than 9 persons (including the driver) are travelling in the vehicle. (4) Section 25(3) of the Act does not apply to the driver of a vehicle of a type mentioned in section 25(1)(f) of the Act if the space designed for carrying goods was enclosed at the time of the manufacture of the vehicle. 55A Drugs prescribed for section 19Aof Act (1) The drugs prescribed for section 19A(a) of the Act are specified in Part A of Schedule 1A to these Regulations. (2) The drugs prescribed for section 19A(b) of the Act are specified in Part B of Schedule 1A to these Regulations. 55B Licence suspension for up to 24 hours A police officer must not give a person a notice under section 29AAM of the Act if: (a) a saliva test gave a positive indication of the presence of morphine (but no other prohibited drug); and (b) the person denies having consumed morphine; and -- 39 of 92 -- Part 4 Driving with alcohol in breath or blood or drug in body Traffic Regulations 1999 34 (c) the person's ability to properly control a motor vehicle was not apparently impaired. Note A saliva test may give a false positive indication of the presence of morphine if the person had consumed codeine. A blood test or saliva analysis will confirm whether the substance was codeine or morphine, but in the absence of impairment, the person must initially be presumed to have consumed codeine only. 56 Prescribed breath analysis instrument – section 29AAW (1) Each of the following devices for the carrying out of a breath analysis is a prescribed breath analysis instrument: (a) a device that is of a type known as a Dräger Alcotest 7110; (b) a device that is of a type known as a Dräger Alcotest 9510. (2) In this regulation: Dräger Alcotest 7110 includes any device with the trade name "Dräger Alcotest", "Drager Alcotest" or "Draeger Alcotest" and associated with the number "7110". Dräger Alcotest 9510 includes any device with the trade name "Dräger Alcotest", "Drager Alcotest" or "Draeger Alcotest" and associated with the number "9510". 57 Breath analysis (1) A person must not use a prescribed breath analysis instrument for the purposes of the Act unless the person has prepared it for use at that time. (2) To prepare a prescribed breath analysis instrument for use, a person must ensure that: (a) the instrument is turned on; and (b) the words "READY TO START" appear on the display panel of the instrument. (3) A person must not carry out a breath analysis of a sample of a person's breath for the purposes of the Act unless satisfied that the person whose breath is to be analysed has not consumed alcohol within the period of 15 minutes immediately preceding the giving of the sample. -- 40 of 92 -- Part 4 Driving with alcohol in breath or blood or drug in body Traffic Regulations 1999 35 58 Conduct of breath analysis (1) A person carrying out a breath analysis must provide an unused mouthpiece for use in providing each sample of a person's breath in each breath analysis. (2) Within one hour after completing a breath analysis of a sample of a person's breath, the person carrying out the analysis must sign and deliver to the person who provided the sample a statement showing: (a) the result of the analysis; and (b) the date and time when the analysis was performed. (3) A statement printed by a prescribed breath analysis machine may be used as a statement for the purposes of subregulation (2). 59 Authorised operators (1) The Commissioner may, by notice in the Gazette, authorise a police officer who is, in the opinion of the Commissioner: (a) trained in the use of a prescribed breath analysis instrument; and (b) capable of using that instrument correctly, to use that instrument for the purposes of the Act. (2) A person must not carry out a breath analysis for the purposes of the Act unless the person: (a) is a police officer; (b) uses a prescribed breath analysis instrument; (c) is authorised by the Commissioner under subregulation (1) to use the instrument; and (d) complies with these Regulations relating to the proper use of the instrument for the purposes of the Act. -- 41 of 92 -- Part 4 Driving with alcohol in breath or blood or drug in body Traffic Regulations 1999 36 61 Forms For section 29AAU of the Act, a form of certificate set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations may be used by the person and on the occasion indicated in the following table: TABLE Form When and by whom used 1. May be used by a person authorised by the Commissioner to use a prescribed breath analysis instrument for the purposes of the Act after that person has performed a breath analysis using that instrument. 2. May be used by a person authorised by the Commissioner to use a prescribed breath analysis instrument for the purposes of the Act after a person refuses or fails to: (a) submit to a breath analysis as required by that authorised person; or (b) provide, in accordance with the directions of that authorised person given for the purpose of carrying out a breath analysis using that instrument, a sample of breath sufficient for the completion of the breath analysis. 3. May be used by a member of the staff of a hospital or health centre: (a) when a sample of blood is taken from a person under section 29AAK of the Act; or (b) when a person refuses or fails to submit to the taking of a sample of blood; or (c) when no sample of blood is taken for a reason mentioned in section 29AAK(5) of the Act. 5. May be used by an authorised analyst, or a person employed by an organisation that is an authorised analyst, after completion of analysis of a blood sample for the testing for alcohol. 6. May be used by an authorised analyst, or a person employed by an organisation that is an authorised analyst, after completion of analysis of a blood sample for the testing for drugs. -- 42 of 92 -- Part 5 Abandoned vehicles Traffic Regulations 1999 37 Part 5 Abandoned vehicles 62 Interpretation (1) In this Part: abandoned vehicle, see regulation 63. authorised officer means either: (a) a police officer; or (b) an officer of the competent authority. person assisting, in relation to an authorised officer, see regulation 62A(1). (2) For a competent authority that is a local government council, a reference to an officer of the competent authority in this Part includes a reference to an officer or employee of the local government council. (3) To avoid doubt, this Part applies in relation to a vehicle that is left unattended or an abandoned vehicle even if the vehicle has been left unattended or abandoned by a person other than the owner of the vehicle. 62A Persons providing assistance to authorised officers (1) An authorised officer may be assisted by another person (a person assisting) in exercising the authorised officer's powers, or performing the authorised officer's functions, under this Part to move, enter or store a vehicle. Examples for subregulation (1) In moving a vehicle, an authorised officer may be assisted by a tow truck operator or an emergency worker. (2) For subregulation (1), a person assisting an authorised officer in exercising powers or performing functions under this Part is subject to the directions of the authorised officer. -- 43 of 92 -- Part 5 Abandoned vehicles Traffic Regulations 1999 38 63 Abandoned vehicles An abandoned vehicle is a vehicle that is: (a) registered under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 (or a corresponding Act of another jurisdiction) and is left: (i) for more than 24 hours at a place where it is prohibited by these Regulations to be stopped or parked; (ii) for more than 24 hours in a parking area where the time a vehicle may remain parked is limited; or (iii) for more than 3 days in a parking area where the time a vehicle may remain parked is not limited; or (b) not registered under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 (or a corresponding Act of another jurisdiction) and is left on a road, road-related area or public place. 64 Removal of parked vehicles (1) An authorised officer may move a vehicle, or cause it to be moved, if the vehicle is stopped or parked: (a) at a place where it is prohibited by these Regulations to be stopped or parked; or (b) in a manner or position that causes danger, obstruction or inconvenience to drivers or pedestrians. (2) The vehicle may be moved: (a) to the nearest convenient place where parking is not prohibited or where the vehicle may be left without causing or being likely to cause a danger, obstruction or inconvenience; or (b) to any other place (including a police station) for storage that the authorised officer considers appropriate. (3) For subregulations (1) and (2), the authorised officer may enter the vehicle for the purpose of moving it if: (a) the driver of the vehicle does not comply with a request of the officer to move the vehicle; or (b) the officer cannot find the driver of the vehicle after reasonable inquiry of any persons in the vicinity of the vehicle. -- 44 of 92 -- Part 5 Abandoned vehicles Traffic Regulations 1999 39 (4) An authorised officer, or any person assisting the authorised officer, is not liable for any damage caused to the vehicle in moving, entering or storing the vehicle. 65 Removal of abandoned vehicles (1) An officer of a competent authority may move, or cause to be moved, an abandoned vehicle. (2) For subregulation (1), the officer of the competent authority may enter the vehicle for the purpose of moving it if: (a) the driver or the owner of the vehicle does not comply with a request of the officer to move the vehicle; or (b) the officer cannot find the driver or the owner of the vehicle after reasonable inquiry of any persons in the vicinity of the vehicle. (2A) The vehicle may be moved to any other place for storage that the officer of the competent authority considers appropriate. (3) An officer of the competent authority, or any person assisting the officer, is not liable for any damage caused to the vehicle in moving, entering or storing the vehicle. (4) If a vehicle is moved under subregulation (1), the officer who moved the vehicle or caused it to be moved must, within 7 days after it is moved, serve or cause to be served a notice on the owner: (a) personally; or (b) by post to the owner's postal address, place of residence or place of business. (5) The notice is to state the following matters: (a) that the vehicle has been moved and the address to which it has been moved; (b) that the vehicle is to be collected within 14 days of the owner receiving the notice; (c) the charges, if any, to be paid before the owner can take possession of the vehicle; (d) that, if the owner fails to collect the vehicle, the vehicle will be sold and the costs of removing, storing and selling it will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale. -- 45 of 92 -- Part 5 Abandoned vehicles Traffic Regulations 1999 40 (6) If the owner of a vehicle cannot be ascertained or found for the purposes of serving a notice under subregulation (4), the competent authority must publish the notice mentioned in that subregulation in the manner that the competent authority considers appropriate, having regard to the likely or presumed whereabouts of the owner. 65A Competent authority to search PPS Register and notify persons with registered interest (1) Before selling or disposing of a vehicle under this Part, the competent authority must: (a) obtain a written search result of the PPS Register in the appropriate form under the PPS Act in relation to the vehicle; and (b) give written notice to any person who has an interest in the vehicle recorded in the PPS Register stating that: (i) the vehicle has been moved; and (ii) the competent authority proposes to sell or dispose of the vehicle if it is not collected by the owner. Note for subregulation (1)(a) See sections 170(2)(b) and 174 of the PPS Act. (2) The notice must be given to a person mentioned in subregulation (1)(b) at least 14 days before the proposed sale or disposal of the vehicle. 66 Cost of moving and storing vehicles If a vehicle is moved under regulation 64 or 65, the reasonable costs of removing the vehicle and, where applicable, storing the vehicle may be recovered from the owner before the owner may take possession of the vehicle. 67 Sale of abandoned vehicle (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the competent authority may sell an abandoned vehicle moved under regulation 65 if the owner of the vehicle has not taken possession of it and paid to the competent authority all reasonable costs incurred by the competent authority in: (a) removing and storing the vehicle; and (b) serving or publishing the notice under regulation 65. -- 46 of 92 -- Part 5 Abandoned vehicles Traffic Regulations 1999 41 (2) The competent authority must not sell the vehicle before the end of the following period, whichever occurs later: (a) a period of 28 days after: (i) notice is served on the owner under regulation 65(4); or (ii) notice is published under regulation 65(6); (b) a period of 14 days after any notice required to be given to a person under regulation 65A(1)(b) has been given to the person. 68 Disposing of abandoned vehicle Despite regulation 67, if an abandoned vehicle: (a) is immobile and apparently cannot be repaired at a cost that does not exceed its value; or (b) in the opinion of the competent authority – has a value of less than $2 000; the competent authority may dispose of the vehicle in a manner that it determines appropriate. 69 Proceeds of sale or disposal of vehicle (1) All money received from selling or disposing of a vehicle under this Part is to be applied in paying, in the following order: (a) the costs incurred by the competent authority in selling or disposing of the vehicle; (b) the costs of removing and storing the vehicle; (c) the costs of serving or publishing the notice under regulation 65. (2) If the money received from the sale or disposal of the vehicle is sufficient to pay the costs mentioned in subregulation (1), the balance of the remaining money is to be applied by the competent authority in making payments in the following order: (a) first – in payment of any amount owing to the holder of a security interest in the vehicle that is registered in the PPS Register; (b) second – to the person who was the owner of the vehicle immediately before its sale or disposal. -- 47 of 92 -- Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 42 (3) If, after 6 months after a vehicle is sold or disposed of, any money from the sale or disposal remains in the possession of the competent authority and is unclaimed by the holder of a registered security interest, the former owner or another person claiming it through the former owner, the money becomes the property of the competent authority. (4) A sale or disposal of a vehicle under this Part is valid against all persons. 70 Claim against owner (1) The owner of a vehicle moved under regulation 65 is liable to a competent authority for the reasonable expenses incurred by the competent authority in removing, storing, selling or attempting to sell the vehicle or disposing of the vehicle. (2) The competent authority may recover, as a debt due and payable to it, any of those expenses incurred by it that are not satisfied from the proceeds of the sale or disposal. Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 1 Australian Road Rules are law in Territory 71 Australian Road Rules (1) The Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3 to these Regulations are made as regulations under the Act and are a law of the Territory. (2) A reference in an Act or instrument of a legislative or administrative character to the Australian Road Rules is a reference to the Australian Road Rules contained in Schedule 3. Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules 72 Certain buses are public buses In the Australian Road Rules, a bus that is operating a licensed route service in an urban service area is a public bus. -- 48 of 92 -- Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 43 73 Minibuses and minibus rank In the Australian Road Rules: (a) a minibus within the meaning of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991 is a public minibus (but not for the purposes of rule 176); and (b) a minibus rank within the meaning of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991 is a minibus zone, whether the sign identifying the area of road describes the area as a minibus rank or a minibus zone. 74 Oversize vehicles In the Australian Road Rules, a vehicle that, because of its dimensions, requires a permit or authorisation under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 to travel on a road, is an oversize vehicle. 75 Taxis In the Australian Road Rules, a taxi within the meaning of the Commercial Passenger (Road) Transport Act 1991 is a taxi. 76 Registrar may set speed-limits for certain vehicles (1) The Registrar may, by Gazette notice, specify a speed-limit for a vehicle or class of vehicles that is less than the speed-limit that would otherwise apply to the vehicle or class of vehicle under these Regulations. (2) Different speed-limits may be specified for different vehicles or classes of vehicles. (3) A speed-limit under subregulation (1) may vary according to whether the vehicle is being driven within a built-up area or not, or any other circumstance specified by the Registrar in the notice. (4) A speed-limit fixed under this regulation applies only when there is no lower speed-limit applying to the driver of the vehicle under another regulation or rule. 77 Default speed-limit in built-up area (1) The default speed-limit mentioned in rule 25(2) does not apply in the Territory. (2) Subject to subregulation (3), the default speed-limit applying to a driver for a length of road in a built-up area within the Territory is 60 kilometres per hour. -- 49 of 92 -- Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 44 (3) On application by a local government authority, the Minister may specify by Gazette notice that the default speed-limit applying to a driver for a length of road in a built-up area within the local government area is 50 kilometres per hour. 77A Speed-limit outside built-up area (1) For rule 25(3)(b), the default speed-limit applying to a driver of a vehicle outside a built-up area is 110 kilometres per hour. (2) However, a speed-limit of 130 kilometres per hour applies to a driver for a length of road in the Territory where that speed is indicated by speed-limit signs for that length of road. (3) The default speed-limit mentioned in subregulation (1), and the speed-limit mentioned in subregulation (2), do not apply to the driver of a vehicle if a lower speed-limit applies to the vehicle under regulation 76. 78 Mechanical signalling device For the purposes of rules 49 and 54, a device approved by the Registrar under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949 as a substitute for turn direction indicator lamps is a mechanical signalling device. 78AAA Modification of rules 62, 64, 67, 69, 72, 73, 74, 128A and 353: giving way to cyclists In rules 62(1)(a) and (b)(ii), 64(b), 67(4), 69(3), 72(3)(b), (4)(b), (4A) and (5)(c), 73(2)(b), (3)(b), (4), (5)(b), (5A) and (6)(b), 74(1)(d)(i), 128A(2)(c) and 353(1) and (2), a reference to a pedestrian is taken to include a reference to a rider of a bicycle. 78AA Giving way to buses Rule 77 applies in the Territory to a driver only if the speed-limit applying to the driver is not more than 70 kilometres per hour. 78A Exemption for garbage truck drivers Rule 98(1) does not apply to the driver of a garbage or waste disposal truck if: (a) the driver is engaged in the collection of waste or garbage; (b) the driver is unable to comply with the subrule; (c) the garbage or waste disposal truck is displaying a flashing light; and -- 50 of 92 -- Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 45 (d) the driver is acting safely. 79 Modification of rules 132, 137, 138, 146 and 147: overtaking bicycles Despite anything in rules 132, 137, 138, 146 or 147, a driver may overtake a bicycle if: (a) the driver has a clear view of any approaching traffic; and (b) the driver overtakes the bicycle in circumstances where it is safe to do so. 80 Modification of rule 144: keeping a safe distance when overtaking For rule 144(a), if the vehicle is a bicycle, a sufficient distance is: (a) if the maximum speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour or less – at least 1 metre; or (b) otherwise – at least 1.5 metres. 81 Modification of rule 151A: lane filtering A rider of a motor bike must not lane filter under rule 151A unless the rider holds a licence for that motor bike: (a) of a classification specified in Part B of the Table to regulation 4C of the Motor Vehicles Regulations 1977, other than: (i) a learner licence; or (ii) a licence that is provisional under section 10A of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949; or (b) of an equivalent interstate or international classification, other than an equivalent interstate or international learner licence or provisional licence. 81A Goods vehicles in loading zones For the purposes of rule 179(1)(c), a vehicle designed primarily for the carriage of goods is permitted to stop in a loading zone. -- 51 of 92 -- Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 46 81C Meaning of emergency worker in Australian Road Rules (1) In the Australian Road Rules, the following persons are emergency workers: (a) a police officer; (b) a member, within the meaning of the Fire and Emergency Act 1996, of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service; (c) a member, under section 45 of the Emergency Management Act 2013, of the Northern Territory Emergency Service; (d) an ambulance officer or a person assisting an ambulance officer; (e) a member of the AFP; (f) a person authorised as an emergency worker under section 10A(2) of the Act. 81CA Meaning of police officer in Australian Road Rules The following are police officers for the Australian Road Rules: (a) a police officer; (b) a member of the AFP. 81D Making motor vehicle secure (1) The driver of a motor vehicle in the Territory is exempted from the operation of rule 213(3) and (4) in circumstances where a child or children under 16 years old are left in the vehicle if: (a) the driver reasonably considers it preferable not to comply with the rule; and (b) it is safe to not comply with the rule. (2) Rule 213(5)(a) and (6) does not apply in the Territory. 82 Lights For rule 215(4), the lights that are to be fitted to a vehicle are the lights required under the Motor Vehicles (Standards) Regulations 2003. -- 52 of 92 -- Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 47 83 Hazard and warning lights (1) For the purposes of rule 221(f), the driver of a bus carrying children may use the vehicle’s hazard warning lights when stopping the bus to drop off or pick up children. (2) For the purposes of rule 222, if the bus is a school bus that is required to be fitted with warning lights, the driver must use the warning lights when stopping the bus to drop off or pick up children. 84 Portable warning triangles In rules 226 and 227, an approved portable warning triangle is a sign: (a) that complies with Australian Standard AS 3790-1992 "Portable Warning Triangles for Motor Vehicles"; or (b) approved for the purpose by the Registrar. 84A Modification of rule 238(2): pedestrians travelling along a road Rule 238(2)(ab) does not apply in the Territory. 85 Bicycles on footpaths (1) For the purposes of rule 250(1), if another law in force in the Territory purports to prohibit the riding of bicycles on footpaths, the law is ineffective unless "No Bicycles" signs are displayed to indicate the area of footpath where riding of bicycles is prohibited. (2) If another law in force in the Territory purports to prohibit the riding of bicycles in a public place (such as a pedestrian mall), the law is ineffective unless "No Bicycles" signs or "Road Access" signs are displayed to indicate the area where riding of bicycles is prohibited. 86 Modification of rule 256: helmets for cyclists (1) For the purposes of rule 256, the requirement to wear an approved bicycle helmet does not apply to a person over 17 years of age if the person is riding or being carried on a bicycle: (a) on a public place; or (b) on a bicycle path or shared path; or (ba) on that part of a road that bisects a bicycle path or shared path; or (bb) on a crossing; or -- 53 of 92 -- Part 6 Australian Road Rules Division 2 Modification etc. of certain provisions of Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 48 (bc) on a road adjacent to a bicycle path, shared path or public place for the purpose of travelling across the road by the shortest practical route in the circumstances; or (c) in an area declared by the Minister, by notice in the Gazette, to be a bicycle helmet exemption area. (2) In this regulation, a bicycle path does not include a bicycle lane that is not separated from the part of the road used by motor vehicles by a physical structure or barrier in addition to or in substitution for the lane line. (3) In this regulation and rule 256, an approved bicycle helmet is a helmet that: (a) complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2063:2008 – Bicycle helmets; or (b) is approved by the Registrar. 86A Approved child safety items For the definitions in rule 266(7): (a) a booster seat is approved for the Australian Road Rules if it: (i) complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754:2004; or (ii) is of a type approved by the Registrar; and (b) a child restraint is approved for the Australian Road Rules if it: (i) complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754:2004; or (ii) is of a type approved by the Registrar; and (c) a child safety harness is approved for the Australian Road Rules if it: (i) complies with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754:2004; or (ii) is of a type approved by the Registrar. 86B Helmets for persons on motor cycles (1) For rule 270(3), definition approved motor bike helmet, a helmet for a person driving or riding on a motor cycle is also of an approved type if it is of a type approved by the Registrar. -- 54 of 92 -- Part 7 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations 1999 49 (2) Despite rule 270, the Registrar may, in writing, exempt a child or class of children from the requirement to wear an approved motor bike helmet when riding in a sidecar attached to a motor cycle if the Registrar is satisfied that there is not an approved motor bike helmet suitable for use by the child. (3) An exemption under subregulation (2) is subject to any conditions specified in the exemption. (4) A person must not drive or ride a motor cycle with a child who is the subject of an exemption under subregulation (2) in a sidecar attached to the motor cycle unless the conditions referred to in subregulation (3) are complied with. 86C Modification of rules 299 and 300: when vehicle is not parked For rules 299 and 300, a vehicle is not parked if it is in a marked lane or line of traffic on a road. 87 Exemptions for postal workers For rule 313, the driver of a postal vehicle is exempted from the provisions of the Australian Road Rules specified in rule 313(2). 87AA Modification of meaning of GVM In the Territory: (a) GVM has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949; and (b) the definition, GVM, in the Dictionary to the Australian Road Rules does not apply. Part 7 Miscellaneous 87A Traffic control device (1) For section 13(2) of the Act: (a) a work site traffic control device must be in a form that: (i) is a reasonable likeness of a diagram in the Standard of that kind of device; or (ii) if there is no diagram in the Standard of that kind of device – complies substantially with a description of that kind of device in the Standard and, if the description includes a symbol for which there is a diagram in the -- 55 of 92 -- Part 7 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations 1999 50 Standard, the symbol on the device is a reasonable likeness of the diagram; and (b) a traffic control device that is a traffic-related item under the Australian Road Rules must be in a form that complies substantially with the Rules as mentioned in rule 320; and (c) any other type of traffic control device must be in a form that complies substantially with the Rules as mentioned in rule 316. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person erects, establishes, places, displays, operates, uses, maintains, alters or removes a worksite traffic control device; and (b) that conduct results in the worksite traffic control device not complying with the Standard of that kind of device. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (3) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability. (4) Part IIAA of the Criminal Code applies to an offence against subregulation (1). Note for subregulation (4) Part IIAA of the Criminal Code states the general principles of criminal responsibility, establishes general defences, and deals with burden of proof. It also defines, or elaborates on, certain concepts commonly used in the creation of offences. (5) In this regulation: Standard means Australian Standard AS 1742.3:2019 – Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 3 Traffic control for works on roads. work site traffic control device means a traffic control device that: (a) is a sign, delineation device or other kind of device; and (b) provides essential information to warn, instruct and guide road users around, through or past work sites. -- 56 of 92 -- Part 7 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations 1999 51 88 Minimum penalty under section 34 of Act (1) The minimum penalty prescribed in section 34(1) of the Act does not apply to an offence against that subsection if: (a) both: (i) the vehicle is not a heavy vehicle or a commercial passenger vehicle; and (ii) the offence occurs not more than 1 month after the registration of the vehicle (under this Act or a corresponding Act of another jurisdiction) last expired; or (b) the vehicle to which the offence relates is a box trailer. (2) In subregulation (1), box trailer means a trailer: (a) the unladen mass of which does not exceed 500 kg; or (b) the laden mass of which is not capable of exceeding, or is unlikely to exceed, 1 t. 89 Certificate relating to test of traffic infringement detection devices If a person approved under section 44(3) of the Act tests a traffic infringement detection device in accordance with the notice approving the device under section 44(1) of the Act, at the conclusion of the test the person must issue and sign a certificate: (a) setting out the results of the test; (b) specifying the date on which the test was made; and (c) specifying that the traffic infringement detection device is a traffic infringement detection device within the meaning of the Act. 90A Exemption for driver of vehicle used for police driver training A provision of these Regulations does not apply to a police officer driving a vehicle being used for police driver training if: (a) the police driver training is approved by the Commissioner of Police; and (b) the vehicle displays markings identifying it as a police vehicle; and (c) the driver is taking reasonable care; and -- 57 of 92 -- Part 7 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations 1999 52 (d) in the circumstances it is reasonable that the provision should not apply. 91 Speed of vehicle (1) Nothing in these Regulations permits a person to drive a vehicle at a speed that: (a) constitutes driving carelessly, recklessly or at a speed or in a manner that is dangerous to the public; or (b) exceeds a maximum speed applicable to the vehicle under any other Act. (2) For subregulation (1)(a), matters to which a driver should have regard include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) the driver's driving skills and experience; (b) the specifications and condition of the vehicle being driven; (c) the weather conditions; (d) the condition of the road; (e) the degree of visibility; (f) the presence of children or other pedestrians near, or on, the road; (g) the probability of animals straying near, or onto, the road. Note for regulation 91 This regulation applies in relation to a driver on any length of road in the Territory. 91A Prescribed provisions for certain driving offences For the definition of prescribed driving offence in section 29AB of the Act, an offence against each of the following is a prescribed provision: (a) regulation 37(3); (b) regulation 37A(1); (c) regulation 37B(1). -- 58 of 92 -- Part 7 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations 1999 53 92 Regulatory offences An offence against these Regulations is a regulatory offence other than the following: (a) regulation 9(4), (5) and (6); (b) regulation 26(3)(a) and (c); (c) regulation 87A(2). 92A Offences for section 43AAB of Act For section 43AAB(1)(b) of the Act, the following offences are prescribed as designated offences: (a) a parking infringement; (b) an offence against these Regulations specified in column 2 of Schedule 1. 93 General penalties A person who contravenes a provision of these Regulations is liable, on a finding of guilt for an offence against the provision, to a penalty not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. 94 Licence to be surrendered to court if cancelled or suspended A person charged with an offence against the Act or these Regulations must immediately surrender his or her licence to the court if the licence is cancelled or suspended following the hearing of the charge. 95 Saving of authorised operators and authorised analysts (1) On the commencement of these Regulations, a person who was authorised by the Commissioner to operate a prescribed breath analysis instrument under regulation 117 of the Traffic Regulations 1988 as in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations is to be taken to be authorised under regulation 59 of these Regulations to use the prescribed breath analysis instrument. (2) On the commencement of these Regulations, a person who was authorised by the Commissioner to be an analyst under regulation 118 of the Traffic Regulations 1988 as in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations is to be taken to be authorised under regulation 60 of these Regulations -- 59 of 92 -- Part 8 Transitional matters for Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 Traffic Regulations 1999 54 to be an analyst. 96 Saving of proceedings under repealed regulations Despite regulation 97, the Traffic Regulations 1988 as in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations continue to apply in relation to an offence that was committed before the commencement of these Regulations. 97 Repeal The Traffic Regulations 1988 (comprising Regulations No. 19, 1988; Nos. 7, 9 and 30, 1989; Nos. 19 and 33, 1990; Nos. 24 and 75, 1991; Nos. 6, 15, 45 and 49, 1993; Nos. 6, 7, 28 and 41, 1994; No. 24, 1995 and No. 19, 1998) are repealed. Part 8 Transitional matters for Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 98 Definitions In this Part: amending Regulations means the Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024. commencement means the commencement of Part 3, Division 1 of the amending Regulations. 99 Permissions and directions given before commencement (1) The former regulation continues to apply after the commencement in relation to any direction that was given to a person by an authorised person under the former regulation before the commencement. (2) A permission that was given to a person by the competent authority for a road under the former regulation before the commencement: (a) continues in effect after the commencement; and (b) is taken to have been given under regulation 34(1A) as in force after the commencement. (3) In this regulation: former regulation means regulation 34, as in force immediately before the commencement. -- 60 of 92 -- Part 8 Transitional matters for Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 Traffic Regulations 1999 55 100 Applications, permits and exceptions relating to races and speed trials (1) Subregulation (2) applies in relation to an application for a permit for a racing event (a pending application) that: (a) was made by a person under the former regulation before the commencement; and (b) had not yet been determined by the Director under the former regulation before the commencement. (2) The Director must continue to determine the pending application in accordance with the former regulation after the commencement, as if regulation 16 of the amending Regulations had not commenced. (3) Despite the repeal of the former regulation, each of the following continues in effect after the commencement: (a) a permit for a racing event that was granted by the Director under the former regulation before the commencement (an existing permit); (b) an exemption for a person taking part in the racing event mentioned in paragraph (a) that was granted by the Director under the former regulation before the commencement. (4) The former regulation continues to apply in relation to the following racing events (an authorised racing event) after the commencement, as if regulation 16 of the amending Regulations had not commenced: (a) a racing event for which: (i) a pending application was made; and (ii) a permit is granted by the Director after the commencement in determining the pending application in accordance with subregulation (2); (b) a racing event for which an existing permit continues in effect under subregulation (3). (5) Regulation 37A(2), as amended by the amending Regulations, applies to a person who drives a vehicle at an authorised racing event after the commencement as if the reference to a permit in that regulation included a reference to the permit mentioned in subregulation (4)(a) or (b). -- 61 of 92 -- Part 8 Transitional matters for Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 Traffic Regulations 1999 56 (6) In this regulation: former regulation means regulation 37, as in force immediately before the commencement. racing event means a race or speed trial as defined in the former regulation. 101 Applications, permits and exceptions relating to parades, processions and other events (1) Subregulation (2) applies in relation to an application for a permit for a public event (a pending application) that: (a) was made by a person under the former regulation before the commencement; and (b) had not yet been determined by the competent authority under the former regulation before the commencement. (2) The competent authority must continue to determine the pending application in accordance with the former regulation after the commencement, as if regulation 18 of the amending Regulations had not commenced. (3) Despite the repeal of the former regulation, each of the following continues in effect after the commencement: (a) a permit for a public event that was granted by the competent authority under the former regulation before the commencement (an existing permit); (b) an exemption for a person taking part in the public event mentioned in paragraph (a) that was granted by the competent authority under the former regulation before the commencement. (4) The former regulation continues to apply in relation to the following public events after the commencement, as if regulation 18 of the amending Regulations had not commenced: (a) a public event for which: (i) a pending application was made; and (ii) a permit is granted by the competent authority after the commencement in determining the pending application in accordance with subregulation (2); -- 62 of 92 -- Part 8 Transitional matters for Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 Traffic Regulations 1999 57 (b) a public event for which an existing permit continues in effect under subregulation (3). (5) In this regulation: former regulation means regulation 38, as in force immediately before the commencement. public event means a parade, procession or other event of a kind referred to in the former regulation. -- 63 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 58 Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences regulations 39(1), definition offence, 44 and 54A Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points 1. Exceed Speed Limit By up to 15 km/h ARR 20 150 1 Over 15 km/h up to 30 km/h ARR 20 300 3 Over 30 km/h up to 45 km/h ARR 20 600 4 Over 45 km/h TA 30A, ARR 20 1 000 6 2. Seat Belts Driver fails to occupy required seat or wear seatbelt ARR 264 500 3 Driver fails to ensure child or young person wears seat belt / restraint ARR 266(1) 500 3 Adult passenger fails to wear seat belt ARR 265(1) 500 3. Traffic Lights Fail to obey red traffic light ARR 56(1), 56(2), 59(1), 60, 66(1) 240 3 Fail to obey yellow traffic light ARR 57(1), 57(2) 100 4. Traffic Control Devices Fail to obey traffic control device ARR 29, 39(1), 39(2), 40, 41, 57(1), 57(2) 61, 62, 64, 65, 67(1), 68(1), 69(1), 70, 71(1), 80(2), 80(3), 88(1), 88(2), 89(1), 89(2), 90, 91(1), 91(2), 92(1)(b), 92(2), 93(1), 94, 95(1), 96(1), 97(1), 98(1), 99(1), 99(2), 100, 103(1), 103(2), 80 -- 64 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 59 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points 104(1), 104(2), 104(3), 105, 106(1), 106(2), 106(3), 108(1), 116, 130(2), 131, 153(1), 154A, 169, 187(4), 232(1), 252(1) Fail to obey traffic control device at level crossing ARR 121, 122, 123 ARR 124 500 500 6 5. L or P Plates Drive without "L" or "P" plates when required TR 12(4) and (9B), 13(2), 14(2), 15(1) 100 2 7. Bicycles Fail to have lamp alight ARR 259 25 Ride bicycle incorrectly ARR 245 25 Carry excess persons on bicycle ARR 246 25 Ride within 2m of rear of motor vehicle ARR 255 25 Fail to give way to pedestrian ARR 250(2)(b) 25 Take part in race or speed trial on road or public place (in which bicycles are the only vehicles to take part in the race or speed trial) contrary to regulation 37(3) TR 37(3) 25 Bicycle rider holding moving vehicle ARR 254(2) 25 Ride bicycle without helmet ARR 256(1) 25 Ride bicycle without helmet securely fastened ARR 256(1) 25 Rider fails to ensure passenger wears helmet ARR 256(2) 25 -- 65 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 60 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points 8. Lights Drive with faulty or unlit headlights / taillights ARR 215(1) 50 Fail to dip headlights ARR 218(1)(a) 50 Other lights not operated as required ARR 215(1)(b), 216(1) 50 9. Motorcycle Helmets Ride without wearing helmet (passenger or driver) ARR 270(1), 270(2) 100 Ride without helmet securely fastened (passenger or driver) ARR 270(1)(a), 270(2) 80 Carry pillion or sidecar passenger not wearing helmet ARR 270(1)(b) 80 Wear helmet not approved or deteriorated TR 8, ARR 270(1) 60 10. Incorrect Turns Make a turn contrary to Regulations (includes unsafe U-turn and fail to obey arrows) ARR 27(1), 28(1), 29, 31(1), 32(1), 33(1), 34(1), 37, 38(1), 43 and 43A 60 Fail to give way to pedestrian or bicycle rider while turning ARR 62, 72(1), 73(1), 74(1), 75(1) 100 11. Crossing Lines Cross single unbroken line ARR 138, 147, 150 80 Cross double lines where not permitted ARR 132(2) 80 12. Signals Fail to signal turns, change lanes, stop ARR 46(1), 48(1) 60 Fail to cancel signal ARR 46(4), 48(4), 51 40 -- 66 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 61 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points 13. Crossings Fail to give way at pedestrian crossing ARR 81(2) 100 Fail to give way at children's crossing ARR 80(2) 120 14. Keep Left Fail to keep left ARR 27(1), 129(1), 130(2), 131, 132(1), 132(2), 135(1) 50 15. Keep to Traffic Lanes Fail to keep to left lane when not overtaking ARR 130(2) 50 Fail to drive in traffic lane ARR 146(1) 50 16. Body Protruding from Vehicle Drive while part of passenger's body protruding ARR 268(4) 50 Travel in motor vehicle with part of body protruding ARR 268(3) 50 Drive while passenger on step, boot, bonnet, roof or on tailgate / trayside of, or while standing in utility or other truck ARR 268(4), 268(4A), 268(4B) 100 Ride as passenger on step, boot, bonnet, roof or on tailgate / trayside of, or while standing in utility or other truck ARR 268(1), 268(2) 100 Drive while child or young person in open load space of vehicle TR 7(1)(a), ARR 268(4A), 268(4B) 120 Drive while passenger (other than child or young person) in open load space of vehicle TR 7(1)(a), ARR 268(4A), 268(4B) 80 Ride as adult passenger in open load space of vehicle TR 7(1)(b), ARR 268(2) 100 -- 67 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 62 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points 17. Number Plates Number plate not clearly visible TR 26(2)(a) 30 Number plate missing TR 26(1)(a) 40 18. Fail to Give Way Fail to give way to right ARR 72(1), 75(1)(c), 72(5)(b) 100 Fail to give way at intersection ARR 72(1), 73(1), 75(1) 100 Fail to give way when entering road from road-related area or adjacent land ARR 74(1) 100 Fail to give way to bus ARR 77(1) 100 Fail give way to emergency vehicle ARR 79(1) 100 Drive wrong way in a one way street ARR 98(1) 100 19. Obstruct Traffic By entering blocked intersection ARR 128 40 By travelling abnormally slowly ARR 125(1) 40 By soliciting a lift or sale of goods ARR 236(4), 236(5) 40 By opening doors or alighting from vehicle ARR 269(1), 269(3) 40 20. Unsafe Loading Allow load to escape or fall from vehicle ARR 292 80 Drive with load insufficiently secured or restrained TR 24, 24A(1), ARR 292, 292A(1) 60 -- 68 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 63 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points 21. Overtaking Overtake incorrectly (general) ARR 93(1), 94, 129, 130(2), 140, 141(1), 142(1), 143(1), 144 70 Overtake turning long vehicle when not safe ARR 143(1), 143(2) 50 Overtake slowing or stopped vehicle at pedestrian crossing ARR 82 100 Overtake slowing or stopped vehicle at children's crossing ARR 82 120 22. Warning Signs Fail to display warning signs near disabled heavy vehicle ARR 227(2) 50 Fail to display warning signs near fallen load ARR 227(3) 50 Fail to carry warning signs on heavy / long vehicle ARR 226(1) 30 23. Driving Carelessly, etc. Drive while using mobile phone (learner or provisional driver) TR 15A 500 3 Drive while using hand held mobile phone ARR 300 500 3 Drive while image on television or visual display unit screen visible to driver ARR 299(1)(a) 500 3 Drive while image on television or visual display unit screen likely to distract another driver ARR 299(1)(b) 500 3 Drive carelessly (no injury) TA 30B(3) 150 Drive in disorderly manner or cause undue noise or smoke TR 18(2), ARR 291 60 -- 69 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 64 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points Take part in race or speed trial on road or public place (other than a race or speed trial in which bicycles are the only vehicles to take part) contrary to regulation 37(3) TR 37(3) 220 3 Drive vehicle causing sustained loss of traction contrary to regulation 37A(1) TR 37A(1) 220 3 Drive vehicle causing damage to road or public place – contrary to regulation 37B(1) TR 37B(1) 220 3 24. Unsafe Carriage of Passengers Drive while passengers in trailer without approval ARR 298 100 Ride in trailer without approval TR 7(1)(b) 100 25. Unregistered / Uninsured Drive unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle (where vehicle unregistered or uninsured for one month or less and is not a heavy vehicle or a commercial passenger vehicle) TA 33(1)(a), 33(4) 300 Drive unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle (where vehicle unregistered or uninsured for more than one month but less than 12 months and is not a heavy vehicle or a commercial passenger vehicle) TA 33(1)(a), 33(4) 800 Drive unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle (where vehicle unregistered or uninsured for 12 months or more and is not a heavy vehicle or a commercial passenger vehicle) TA 33(1)(a), 33(4) 1500 Drive unregistered / uninsured box trailer TA 33(1), 34(1) 100 -- 70 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 65 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points 26. General Fail to obey direction of police officer ARR 304(1) 80 Leave ignition keys in unattended vehicle ARR 213(4) 40 Interfere with traffic control device without consent TA 12(1)(b) 60 Fail to remove wheel chocks from road ARR 293 40 Drive on prescribed beach TR 33 40 Drive without a licence where previous licence has expired for 2 months or less TA 32(1) 200 Drive without a licence where: (a) driver has not previously held a licence; or (b) previous licence has expired for more than 2 months TA 32(1) 500 Drive as a learner without a licence holder or approved person occupying front seat of vehicle TR 12(6) and (9B) 500 Drive vehicle on footpath ARR 288(1) 50 Drive unsafe motor vehicle TR 17 60 Carry passenger on motor cycle contrary to regulation 15(3) TR 15(3) 80 Stop long or heavy vehicle for longer than 1 hour or otherwise permitted ARR 200(2) 60 Stop vehicle on or near crest or curve on length of road ARR 193(1) 60 Fail to provide personal particulars when required TR 9(4) 100 -- 71 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 66 Column 1 Traffic Offence (general description) Column 2 Offence Provision Column 3 Penalty $ Column 4 Demerit Points Fail to provide personal particulars or information when required TR 9(5) 100 Fail to provide information when required TR 9(6) 100 Drive with alcohol in breath or blood contrary to section 23(1) TA 23(1) 400 6 Drive with alcohol in breath or blood contrary to section 25 or 26 TA 25(3), 26(1)(a), 26(1)(b) 400 6 Drive with prohibited drug in body contrary to section 28 TA 28(1) 400 6 Fail to comply with direction by police officer about excessive noise TA 29AU 200 Traffic control device offence TR 87A(2) 400 for individual 2 000 for body corporate Obstruct a road, or cause obstruction on a road, contrary to regulation 34(1) TR 34(1) 250 27. Offences under Motor Vehicles Act 1949 Fail to change ownership papers within prescribed period MVA 20(1) 30 Fail to produce licence on request MVA 113(1) 100 Remove, alter or deface defect label MVA 128A(12) 80 Note for table ARR* followed by a number is a reference to the rule of that number of the Australian Road Rules. MVA* followed by a number is a reference to the section of that number of the Motor Vehicles Act 1949. TA* followed by a number is a reference to the section of that number of the Traffic Act 1987. -- 72 of 92 -- Schedule 1 Traffic infringement notice offences Traffic Regulations 1999 67 TR* followed by a number is a reference to the regulation of that number of the Traffic Regulations 1999. -- 73 of 92 -- Schedule 1A Drugs prescribed for section 19A of Act Traffic Regulations 1999 68 Schedule 1A Drugs prescribed for section 19A of Act regulation 55A Part A The following drugs are prescribed for section 19A(a) of the Act: Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Methylamphetamine 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) Monoacetylmorphine (heroin metabolite) Benzoylmethylecgonine (cocaine) Benzoylecgonine (cocaine metabolite) Part B The following drugs are prescribed for section 19A(b) of the Act: Morphine Methadone Amphetamine -- 74 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 69 Schedule 2 Forms regulation 61 NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA Traffic Regulations 1999 FORM 1 CERTIFICATE ON PERFORMANCE OF BREATH ANALYSIS I, (operator name) , a police officer authorised by the Commissioner to use a prescribed breath analysis instrument for the Traffic Act 1987, certify as follows: 1 At the time of am/pm on the date of I carried out an analysis on a sample of breath supplied by (full name and address of person) (the subject), whose occupation is and who is years of age. 2 Before carrying out the analysis I satisfied myself that the subject had not consumed any alcohol within the preceding 15 minutes. 3 Before carrying out the analysis I prepared the breath analysis instrument for use in the manner prescribed by the Traffic Regulations 1999. 4 I provided an unused mouthpiece for use by the subject in giving the sample. 5 The result of the analysis shown on and recorded by the breath analysis instrument was (strike out whichever not applicable): • grams of alcohol per 210 litres of exhaled breath (BrAC) • grams of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (BAC) • % BAC -- 75 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 70 6 Within one hour of carrying out the analysis I signed and delivered to the subject a statement as required by regulation 58(2). Signed At the time of am/pm on the date of -- 76 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 71 NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1999 FORM 2 CERTIFICATE ON REFUSAL OR FAILURE TO SUBMIT TO OR PROVIDE A SAMPLE OF BREATH SUFFICIENT FOR COMPLETION OF BREATH ANALYSIS I, (operator name) , a police officer who is authorised by the Commissioner to use a prescribed breath analysis instrument for the purposes of the Traffic Act 1987, certify that: 1. At the time of am/pm on the date of I prepared to perform an analysis on a sample of breath to be supplied by (full name and address of person) (the subject), whose occupation is and who is years of age. 2. I asked if the subject was suffering from any illness and the subject responded " ". 3. I asked if the subject was suffering from any disability and the subject responded " ". 4. I asked if the subject was suffering from any injuries and the subject responded " ". 5. I asked if the subject was taking any tablets, drugs, insulin or medicine and the subject responded " ". 6. I satisfied myself that the subject had not consumed any alcohol within the immediately preceding 15 minutes. 7. I prepared the breath analysis instrument for use in the prescribed manner and satisfied myself that the instrument was in good working order. -- 77 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 72 8. I provided an unused mouthpiece for use by the subject in giving a sample of breath. 9. I said to the subject "This is a prescribed breath analysis instrument. I am authorised to use it for the purposes of the Traffic Act 1987. It is in good working order and ready for use. I require you to submit to a breath analysis.". 10. I then gave the subject directions as to how the subject was to provide a sample of breath sufficient for the performance of the breath analysis. 11. The subject then said " and the subject (describe the person's actions if relevant) Signed At the time of on the date of -- 78 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 73 NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 1999 FORM 3 BLOOD TEST FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS For completion by a medical practitioner, registered nurse, a member of staff of a hospital under direct supervision of a medical practitioner or registered nurse or, if at a health centre, a qualified person. __________________________________________________________________________ Name of person liable to give sample of blood: ………………………………….. If identity of person unknown, enter Health Registration Number (HRN) ……………………… Person's address (if known): .……………………………………........................ …………………………………………………………………………………………. PART 1 – REASON FOR TEST Please indicate with an "x" in the appropriate box: [ ] A police officer required this person to give a sample of blood (s 29AAG). Blood to be tested for [ ] Drugs [ ] Alcohol [ ] Drugs & Alcohol or [ ] This person entered this hospital/health centre for examination or treatment of injuries which may have been received in a crash. (s 29AAK) Blood to be tested for drugs and alcohol. PART 2 – STATEMENT BY HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TO PERSON [ ] "You are required by law to give a sample of your blood for the purpose of analysis. Failure to do so is an offence under the Traffic Act 1987 (s 29AAH). Do you consent to me taking a sample of your blood?" Person's answer: [ ] Yes ……………..………………..……(record person's comment if any) [ ] No – "What is the reason for your refusal?"……………………….. or [ ] I did not make the statement to the person because the person was unconscious or otherwise apparently incapable of giving or refusing consent to the taking of a sample …………………..…………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………. (Record factors which may affect the person's ability to understand the nature of the request, eg: shock, influence of alcohol/drugs, injury, loss of consciousness, mental state, language etc.) -- 79 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 74 PART 3 – CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I, …………………………………………………………………………, a person who may take a sample of blood under the Traffic Act 1987, certify that: [ ] I took a sample of blood from the person identified above at (Name of Hospital/Health Centre) ……………………………...…… at .……… am/pm on (date)………………………………………. 20…..…. and I placed the sample of blood, in approximately equal portions, in [ ] separate containers and secured the caps. I then sealed each container with an adhesive seal bearing the identification number [ ]. I placed [ ] container(s) into the secured blood box and gave [ ] to the person / left with the person's personal effects / placed in collection box (delete as required) with a copy of this completed and signed form. (Approximately half may be made available to the person from whom the sample was taken – s 29AAK(7)). or [ ] I did not take a sample of blood from the person because the person refused consent. or [ ] I was not required to take a sample because I believed on reasonable grounds that: (s 29AAK(5) – indicate which one or more is applicable) [ ] the concentration of alcohol in the person's blood is already known; [ ] the taking of the sample would be detrimental to the person's medical condition; [ ] the injuries of the person were not received in a motor vehicle accident or the motor vehicle accident happened more than 12 hours before the person entered the hospital or health centre; [ ] a period of more than 4 hours has elapsed since the person entered the hospital or health centre. I declare that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this form is true and correct. Signature of health professional: ………………………….…………………….. Date: ..………………………………………………………………. Qualification: ………………………………………………………………… NOTE: A COPY OF THIS CERTIFICATE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE PERSON OR LEFT WITH THEIR PERSONAL EFFECTS -- 80 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 75 IMPORTANT – FOR PATIENT’S INFORMATION If a sample of your blood has been taken, it has been divided into portions, in [ ] separate containers. The sample will be analysed for the purpose of analysis by an authorised analyst for the Traffic Act 1987. A container(s) containing approximately half of the sample and marked with the identification number specified in this notice has been made available to you in accordance with the Traffic Act 1987. If you wish to have your portion of the sample independently analysed it will be at your own expense. FAILURE TO COLLECT OR HAVE YOUR PORTION OF THE SAMPLE ANALYSED CANNOT BE USED AS A DEFENCE IN ANY PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT AGAINST YOU. POLICE USE ONLY Police officer removing blood sample (Consisting of [ ] separate containers) Name Signature / / am/pm I/D Number Date Time WHITE COPY GIVEN TO PERSON OR LEFT WITH PERSON’S PERSONAL EFFECTS ONLY REMAINING COPIES TO BE PLACED IN SAMPLE BAG FOR TRANSMISSION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTRE -- 81 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 76 NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA Traffic Regulations 1999 FORM 5 CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION OF ANALYSIS OF BLOOD SAMPLE (TEST FOR ALCOHOL) I, (name) [ ] an authorised analyst, or [ ] a person employed by (name of organisation) an organisation that is an authorised analyst, certify as follows: (a) on (date) a sealed container bearing the identification number (enter number) , accompanied by the certificate attached to this form, was received at (place of analysis) ; (b) the container contained a sample of blood; (c) an analysis of the sample was carried out and the analysis disclosed the presence in the blood of a concentration of grams of alcohol per 100 ml of blood; (d) I examined the laboratory's records relating to the receipt, continuity of custody and storage of the container and testing of the sample (including the test process) that was done in the laboratory and I confirm the records indicate that all relevant quality assurance procedures were complied with. Signed Date -- 82 of 92 -- Schedule 2 Forms Traffic Regulations 1999 77 NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA Traffic Regulations 1999 FORM 6 CERTIFICATE ON COMPLETION OF ANALYSIS OF BLOOD SAMPLE (TEST FOR DRUG) I, (name) [ ] an authorised analyst, or [ ] a person employed by (name of organisation) an organisation that is an authorised analyst, certify as follows: (a) on (date) a sealed container bearing the identification number (enter number) , accompanied by the certificate attached to this form, was received at (place of analysis) ; (b) the container contained a sample of blood; (c) an analysis of the sample was carried out and the analysis disclosed the presence in the blood of the following: *Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) *Methylamphetamine *3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) *Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) *Monoacetylmorphine (heroin metabolite) *Benzoylmethylecgonine (cocaine) *Benzoylecgonine (cocaine metabolite) *Morphine *Methadone *Amphetamine *Delete items not detected/not tested for (d) I examined the laboratory's records relating to the receipt, continuity of custody and storage of the container and testing of the sample (including the test process) that was done in the laboratory and I confirm the records indicate that all relevant quality assurance procedures were complied with. Signed Date -- 83 of 92 -- Schedule 3 Australian Road Rules Traffic Regulations 1999 78 Schedule 3 Australian Road Rules regulation 71 The Australian Road Rules are contained in a separate document. See Traffic Regulations 1999, Schedule 3 – Australian Road Rules on the legislation website: https://legislation.nt.gov.au/LegislationPortal/Subordinate-Legislation/By-Title -- 84 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 79 ENDNOTES 1 KEY Key to abbreviations amd = amended od = order app = appendix om = omitted bl = by-law pt = Part ch = Chapter r = regulation/rule cl = clause rem = remainder div = Division renum = renumbered exp = expires/expired rep = repealed f = forms s = section Gaz = Gazette sch = Schedule hdg = heading sdiv = Subdivision ins = inserted SL = Subordinate Legislation lt = long title sub = substituted nc = not commenced 2 LIST OF LEGISLATION Traffic Regulations (SL No. 37, 1999) Notified 1 December 1999 Commenced 1 December 1999 (r 2) Statute Law Revision Act 2001 (Act No. 3, 2001) Assent date 22 March 2001 Commenced 22 March 2001 Amendment of Traffic Regulations (SL No. 32, 2001) Notified 11 July 2001 Commenced 11 July 2001 Fines and Penalties (Recovery) (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 (Act No. 60, 2001) Assent date 11 December 2001 Commenced 1 January 2002 (s 2, s 2 Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001 (Act No. 59, 2001) and Gaz G50, 19 December 2001, p 3) Amendments of Traffic Regulations (SL No. 12, 2002) Notified 8 May 2002 Commenced 8 May 2002 Amendments of Traffic Regulations (SL No. 26, 2002) Notified 7 August 2002 Commenced 7 August 2002 Statute Law Revision Act 2003 (Act No. 12, 2003) Assent date 18 March 2003 Commenced 18 March 2003 -- 85 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 80 Amendments of Traffic Regulations (SL No. 19, 2004) Notified 30 June 2004 Commenced 1 July 2004 (r 2) Traffic Amendment Act 2004 (Act No. 30, 2004) Assent date 4 June 2004 Commenced 1 November 2004 (Gaz S34, 28 November 2004) Traffic Amendment (Loose Bulk Loads) Regulations 2006 (SL No. 46, 2006) Notified 20 December 2006 Commenced 20 December 2006 Traffic Amendment Regulations 2006 (SL No. 47, 2006) Notified 20 December 2006 Commenced 1 January 2007 (r 2) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2007 (SL No. 8, 2007) Notified 14 March 2007 Commenced 14 March 2007 Transport Legislation (Road Safety) Amendment Act 2007 (Act No. 10, 2007) Assent date 21 June 2007 Commenced 1 July 2007 (Gaz S16, 27 June 2007) Traffic Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2007 (SL No. 15, 2007) Notified 27 June 2007 Commenced 1 July 2007 (r 2) Transport Legislation (Demerit Points) Amendment Act 2007 (Act No. 13, 2007) Assent date 28 August 2007 Commenced 1 September 2007 (s 2) Traffic Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2007 (SL No. 33, 2007) Notified 16 October 2007 Commenced 16 October 2007 Transport Legislation (Drug Driving) Amendment Act 2008 (Act No. 7, 2008) Assent date 11 March 2008 Commenced 1 July 2008 (Gaz G25, 25 June 2008, p 4) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2008 (SL No. 9, 2008) Notified 28 May 2008 Commenced 1 July 2008 (r 2, s 2 Transport Legislation (Drug Driving) Amendment Act 2008 (Act No. 7, 2008) and (Gaz G25, 25 June 2008, p 4) Traffic Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2008 (SL No. 19, 2008) Notified 20 August 2008 Commenced 20 August 2008 Traffic Amendment (Seat Belt Penalties) Regulations 2008 (SL No. 32, 2008) Notified 26 November 2008 Commenced 26 November 2008 -- 86 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 81 Transport Legislation Amendment (Alcohol Ignition Locks) Regulations 2009 (SL No. 9, 2009) Notified 9 April 2009 Commenced 9 April 2009 (r 2, s 2 Transport Legislation (Alcohol Ignition Locks) Amendment Act 2008 (Act No. 38, 2008) and Gaz S15, 9 April 2009) Transport Legislation (Hoon Behaviour) Amendment Act 2009 (Act No. 7, 2009) Assent date 15 May 2009 Commenced 30 June 2009 (Gaz G24, 17 June 2009, p 5) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2009 (SL No. 30, 2009) Notified 2 September 2009 Commenced 2 September 2009 Traffic Amendment (Parking Penalties) Regulations 2010 (SL No. 5, 2010) Notified 19 May 2010 Commenced 19 May 2010 Traffic Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2011 (SL No. 22, 2011) Notified 18 May 2011 Commenced 18 May 2011 Traffic and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2011 (Act No. 22, 2011) Assent date 22 August 2011 Commenced 1 September 2011 (Gaz G35, 31 August 2011, p 9) Statute Law Revision Act 2011 (Act No. 30, 2011) Assent date 31 August 2011 Commenced 21 September 2011 (Gaz G38, 21 September 2011, p 5) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2011 (SL No. 41, 2011) Notified 31 August 2011 Commenced 1 September 2011 (r 2, s 2 Traffic and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2011 ( Act No. 22, 2011) and Gaz G35, 31 August 2011, p 9) Traffic Amendment (Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2011 (SL No. 56, 2011) Notified 20 December 2011 Commenced pts 1 and 2: 1 February 2012; pt 3: 1 February 2013 (r 2) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2013 (SL No. 17, 2013) Notified 1 July 2013 Commenced 1 July 2013 (r 2) Traffic Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2013 (SL No. 28, 2013) Notified 1 July 2013 Commenced 1 July 2013 (r 2) Emergency Management Act 2013 (Act No. 27, 2013) Assent date 8 November 2013 Commenced 27 November 2013 (Gaz S63, 27 November 2013) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2014 (SL No. 1, 2014) Notified 29 January 2014 Commenced 1 February 2014 (r 2) -- 87 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 82 Statute Law Revision Act 2014 (Act No. 38, 2014) Assent date 13 November 2014 Commenced 13 November 2014 Traffic Amendment Regulations 2015 (SL No. 24, 2015) Notified 7 October 2015 Commenced 7 October 2015 Traffic and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2015 (Act No. 35, 2015) Assent date 17 December 2015 Commenced 1 February 2016 (Gaz G3, 20 January 2016, p 10) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2016 (SL No. 5, 2016) Notified 16 March 2016 Commenced 16 March 2016 Statute Law Revision Act 2018 (Act No. 10, 2018) Assent date 23 May 2018 Commenced 20 June 2018 (Gaz S41, 20 June 2018) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2018 (SL No. 30, 2018) Notified 19 December 2018 Commenced 19 December 2018 Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2019 (SL No. 11, 2019) Notified 1 July 2019 Commenced 1 August 2019 (r 2) Transport Legislation Further Amendment Regulations 2019 (SL No. 20, 2019) Notified 31 July 2019 Commenced 1 August 2019 (r 2) Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2019 (Act No. 35, 2019) Assent date 6 November 2019 Commenced s 11: nc (Act rep by Act No. 23, 2020, before comm); rem: 11 December 2019 (Gaz S70, 11 December 2019) Local Government Act 2019 (Act No. 39, 2019) Assent date 13 December 2019 Commenced pt 8.6: 1 July 2022; rem: 1 July 2021 (Gaz S27, 30 June 2021) Amending Legislation Statute Law Revision Act 2020 (Act No. 26, 2020) Assent date 19 November 2020 Commenced 20 November 2020 (s 2) Local Government Amendment Act 2021 (Act No. 15, 2021) Assent date 25 May 2021 Commenced 26 May 2021 (s 2) -- 88 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 83 Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (Act No. 23, 2020) Assent date 10 July 2020 Commenced 1 July 2021 (Gaz G23, 9 June 2021, p 1) Amending Legislation Statute Law Revision Act 2020 (Act No. 26, 2020) Assent date 19 November 2020 Commenced 20 November 2020 (s 2) Traffic Amendment Regulations 2020 (SL No. 27, 2020) Notified 5 August 2020 Commenced 5 August 2020 Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (Act No. 1, 2022) Assent date 1 March 2022 Commenced 4 May 2022 (Gaz S20, 29 April 2022) Motor Vehicle Legislation Amendment Regulations 2022 (SL No. 24, 2022) Date made 20 December 2022 Commenced 1 February 2023 Transport Legislation Amendment Regulations 2024 (SL No. 26, 2024) Date made 30 July 2024 Commenced 31 July 2024(r 2) Transport Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (Act No. 23, 2025) Assent date 12 September 2025 Commenced pts 2, 4, 5 and 6: 21 January 2026 (Gaz S5, 19 January 2026); rem: 18 November 2025 (s 2(1) and Gaz S69, 17 November 2025) Statute Law Revision and Repeals Act 2026 (Act No. 3, 2026) Assent date 9 February 2026 Commenced 10 February 2026 (s 2) Traffic Amendment (Demerit Points) Regulations 2026 (SL No. 12, 2026) Date made 27 May 2026 Commenced 28 May 2026 (r 2) 3 GENERAL AMENDMENTS General amendments of a formal nature (which are not referred to in the table of amendments to this reprint) are made by the Interpretation Legislation Amendment Act 2018 (Act No. 22, 2018) to: rr 1, 3, 10, 11, 16, 17, 24A, 26, 39, 40, 43, 52, 53, 55, 63, 73, 74, 75, 78, 81C, 82, 95, 96 and 97 and Sch 1 and 2. 4 LIST OF AMENDMENTS pt 1 hdg sub No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 3 amd No. 26, 2002, r 2; Act No. 12, 2003, s 19; No. 22, 2011, rr 3 and 9; Act No. 27, 2013, s 128; No. 11, 2019, r 23; No. 27, 2020, r 12; Act No. 23, 2025, s 51 -- 89 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 84 r 4 amd No. 19, 2004, r 10 rep No. 56, 2011, r 4 r 5 amd No. 47, 2006, r 4 rep No. 56, 2011, r 13 r 6 amd Act No. 3, 2001, s 9; No. 56, 2011, r 5 rep No. 56, 2011, r 13 r 7 amd No. 19, 2004, r 3; No. 56, 2011, r 6; No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 8 amd No. 56, 2011, r 7 rep No. 11, 2019, r 24 r 9 amd No. 26, 2002, r 3; No. 9, 2009, r 9; No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 10 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 11 amd No. 26, 2002, r 4; Act No. 10, 2007, s 30; No. 22, 2011, r 4; Act No. 27, 2013, s 128; No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 12 amd Act No. 10, 2007, s 31; Act No. 35, 2019, s 36; Act No. 23, 2025, s 52 r 13 amd Act No. 10, 2007, s 32 r 15A ins Act No. 10, 2007, s 33 amd No. 27, 2020, r 4 r 16A ins No. 26, 2002, r 5 r 18 amd No. 26, 2002, r 6; Act No. 1, 2022, s 68 r 19 amd Act No. 35, 2019, s 37; No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 24 sub No. 46, 2006, r 3; No. 11, 2019, r 25 r 24A ins No. 46, 2006, r 3 amd No. 24, 2015, r 3 r 25 amd No. 46, 2006, r 4; No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 26 amd No, 20, 2019, r 12; No. 24, 2022, r 6 r 27 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 31 amd No. 24, 2015, r 4; No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 32 amd Act No. 3, 2026, s 64 r 34 rep No. 56, 2011, r 8 ins No. 30, 2018, r 4 amd No. 26, 2024, r 15 r 35 amd No. 22, 2011, r 9 r 37 amd Act No. 30, 2004, s 8; No. 27, 2020, r 12 sub No. 26, 2024, r 16 r 37A ins Act No. 30, 2004, s 9 amd No. 24, 2015 r 5; No. 26, 2024, r 17 r 37B ins Act No. 30, 2004, s 9 r 38 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12 sub No. 26, 2024, r 18 pt 3 div 1 hdg amd No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 39 amd No. 22, 2011, r 9; No. 27, 2020, r 5 r 40 amd Act No. 38, 2014, s 2 r 41 amd No. 27, 2020, r 6; Act No. 23, 2025, s 53 r 42 amd Act No. 13, 2007, s 13 r 43 amd Act No. 13, 2007, s 14; No. 27, 2020, r 7 r 44 sub No. 32, 2008, r 3; No. 22, 2011, r 9 r 45 amd Act No. 13, 2007, s 15 r 46A ins No. 27, 2020, r 8 r 47 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12; Act No. 23, 2025, s 54 r 49 amd No. 32, 2001 sub No 5, 2010, r 3 r 52 amd No. 26, 2002, r 7; Act No. 39, 2019, s 370 r 53 amd Act No. 60, 2001, s 19; Act No. 38, 2014, s 2 rep Act No. 23, 2025, s 55 pt 3A hdg ins Act No. 13, 2007, s 16 -- 90 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 85 r 54A ins Act No. 13, 2007, s 16 amd No. 22, 2011, r 9 sub No. 33, 2007, r 3 pt 4 hdg amd Act No. 7, 2008, s 9; No. 22, 2011, r 31; Act No. 35, 2015, s 30 r 55 amd No. 26, 2002, r 8; No. 22, 2011, r 9 sub Act No. 7, 2008, s 10 amd Act No. 30, 2011, s 15; Act No. 27, 2013, s 128 r 55A amd No. 22, 2011, r 9 r 55A ins Act No. 7, 2008, s 10 amd Act No. 35, 2015, s 31 r 55B ins Act No. 7, 2008, s 10 amd Act No. 35, 2015, s 32 r 56 sub No. 8, 2007, r 3 amd Act No. 7, 2008, s 11; No. 5, 2016, r 3 r 58 amd Act No. 7, 2008, s 12; No. 22, 2011, r 32 r 59 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 60 amd Act No. 7, 2008, s 13; No. 22, 2011, r 33 rep Act No. 1, 2022, s 69 r 61 amd Act No. 7, 2008, s 14; No. 30, 2009, r 3; No. 22, 2011, r 9; No. 22, 2011, r 34 r 62 sub Act No. ,23 2025, s 56 r 62A ins Act No. 23, 2025, s 56 r 63 amd Act No. 23, 2025, s 57 r 64 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12; Act No. 23, 2025, s 58 r 65 amd Act No. 23, 2025, s 59 r 65A ins Act No. 23, 2025, s 60 r 67 sub Act No. 23, 2025, s 61 r 68 amd No. 24, 2015, r 6; Act No. 23, 2025, s 62 r 69 amd Act No. 23, 2025, s 63 r 71 amd No. 22, 2011, r 9 r 75 amd No. 22, 2011, r 9 r 76 sub No. 47, 2006, r 5 r 77 amd No. 19, 2004, r 4 sub No. 47, 2006, r 5 r 77A ins No. 47, 2006, r 5 amd No. 1, 2014, r 4; No. 11, 2019, r 26 r 78AAA ins No. 26, 2024, r 19 r 78AA ins No. 19, 2008, r 3 r 78A ins No. 19, 2004, r 5 r 79 sub No. 11, 2019, r 27 r 80 rep No. 56, 2011, r 8 ins No. 11, 2019, r 27 r 81 rep No. 19, 2004, r 6 ins No. 11, 2019, r 27 r 81 ins No. 26, 2002, r 9 rr 81A – 81B ins No. 26, 2002, r 9 rep Act No. 1, 2022, s 69 r 81C ins No. 26, 2002, r 9 amd No. 22, 2011, r 9; Act No. 27, 2013, s 128; No. 27, 2020, r 12; Act No. 1, 2022, s 70 r 81CA ins No. 22, 2011, r 5 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 81D ins No. 19, 2004, r 7 amd No. 11, 2019, r 28 r 82 sub Act No. 23, 2020, 65 r 84 amd No. 19, 2004, r 10 r 84A ins No. 11, 2019, r 29 r 86 amd No. 19, 2004, r 10; No. 56, 2011, r 9; No. 26, 2024, r 20 -- 91 of 92 -- ENDNOTES Traffic Regulations 1999 86 r 86A ins No. 56, 2011, r 10 sub No. 56, 2011, r 14 r 86B ins No. 56, 2011, r 10 sub No. 11, 2019, r 30 r 86C ins No. 27, 2020, r 9 r 87 sub No. 11, 2019, r 30 r 87AA ins Act No. 23, 2020, s 66 as amd by Act No. 26, 2020, s 3 r 87A ins No. 27, 2020, r 10 amd Act No. 1, 2022, s 71 r 88 amd No. 12, 2002, r 1; No. 19, 2004, r 8; No. 17, 2013, r 4; No. 1, 2019, r 31 r 89 amd No. 32, 2008, r 4 r 90 amd No. 22, 2011, r 6 rep Act No. 1, 2022, s 72 r 90A ins No. 22, 2011, r 7 amd No. 27, 2020, r 12 r 91 amd No. 1, 2014, r 5; No. 24, 2015, r 7; No. 11, 2019, r 32 r 91A ins Act No. 30, 2004, s 10 amd No. 26, 2024, r 21 r 92 sub Act No. 1, 2022, s 73 r 92A ins Act No. 23, 2025, s 64 pt 8 hdg ins No. 26, 2024, r 22 rr 98 – 101 ins No. 26, 2024, r 22 sch 1 amd No. 12, 2002, r 2; No. 26, 2002, r 10; No. 19, 2004, r 9; Act No. 30, 2004, s 11; No. 46, 2006, r 5; No. 47, 2006, r 6; Act No. 10, 2007, s 34; No. 15, 2007, r 4 sub Act No. 13, 2007, s 17 amd Act No. 7, 2008, s 15; No. 19, 2008, r 4; No. 32, 2008, r 5; No. 9, 2009, r 10; Act No. 7, 2009, s 11; No. 56, 2011, r 11; No. 28, 2013, r 4; No. 1, 2014, r 6; No. 24, 2015, r 8; Act No. 35, 2015, s 33; No. 5, 2016, r 4; No. 30, 2018, r 5; No. 11, 2019, r 34; No. 20, 2019, r 13; No. 27, 2020, r 11; Act No. 1, 2022, s 74; No. 26, 2024, r 23; Act No. 23, 2025, s 65; No. 12, 2026, r 4 sch 1A ins Act No. 7, 2008, s 16 sub No. 30, 2009, r 4 amd Act No. 35, 2015, s 34 sch 2 amd Act No. 7, 2008, s 17; No. 9, 2008, r 4; No. 30, 2009, r 5; No. 22, 2011, r 8; No. 41, 2011, r 4; No. 5, 2016, r 5; No. 27, 2020, r 12 sch 3 amd No. 19, 2004, rr 13 – 55 sub No. 56, 2011, r 12 amd No. 56, 2011, r 15; Act No. 10, 2018, s 6; No. 11, 2019, rr 35 – 117; No. 27, 2020, rr 14 – 35; No. 26, 2024, rr 25 – 34 -- 92 of 92 --