Driving Offence Penalties
Fine
Demerit Points
Fail to Remain
$400 ~ $2,000
7
Fail to Stop When Directed by Police
$400 ~ $2,000
7
Careless Driving
$400 ~ $2,000
6
Fine and or six months in jail and, and or licence suspension for 2 years
Stunt Driving / Racing
$2000 ~ $10,000
6
Fine and or six months in jail and, and or licence suspension for 2 years
Failure to Stop for School Bus
$400
6
Failure to Yield to Pedestrian–community Zone
$600
4
Following too Closely
$85
4
Failing to Obey School Crossing Stop Sign
$600
4
Distracted Driver Hand Held Device first Instance
s. 78.1(1) License Suspension 3 Days Upon Conviction
$615* ~ $2,000
3
Distracted Driver Hand Held Device second Instance
s. 78.1(1) License Suspension 7 Days Upon Conviction
$615* ~ $2,000
3
Distracted Drive Hand Held Device third Instance
s. 78.1(1) License Suspension 30 Days Upon Conviction
$615* ~ $3,000
3
If you hold a G1, G2, M1 or M2 licence, and are convicted of distracted driving, you’ll face the same fines as drivers with A to G licences. But you won’t receive any demerit points. Instead of demerit points you’ll face longer suspensions: 30 days first offence, 90 days second offence, third offence cancellation of your licence!
* includes victim fine surcharge and court fee