Got a letter today from the RTA.
While were all know, that from the begining of this year we got an increse in how many points we have on our licence, there has also been a decrease in how many points you can lose in 22 different offences.
As I could not scan the letter I just copied the info from their website, which is almost word for word.
The table below shows the penality points from last year, and the new points from the begining of this year. Some offences now have the points removed. Mostly those involving round a bouts.
Demerit points for 22 offences reduced or removed
From 31 December 2010, demerit points for 22 offences committed on or after this date were reduced or removed.
These include roundabout, indicator, bus lane and towing offences.
Demerit points for key road safety offences such as speeding and seatbelt use remain unchanged. The changes are:
Roundabout/indicator offences
Road Rule Offence Points before 31 Dec 2010 Points from 31 Dec 2010
111 (1)&(2) Not enter roundabout on left (leave less than halfway)
2 points 0 points
111 (1)&(3) Not enter roundabout on right (leave more than halfway)
2points 0 points
111 (1)&(5) Not enter roundabout in direction of traffic lane arrow
2points 0 points
116 Not drive in roundabout in direction of traffic lane arrow
2points 0 points
118 (2) Not stop left change of direction signal (exit roundabout)
2points 0 points
Keep left offences
Road Rule Offence Points before 31 Dec 2010 Points from 31 Dec 2010
130 (2) Drive in right lane on road with speed limit over 80 km/h
3points 2 points
130 (2) Disobey keep left unless overtaking
3points 2 points
131 Not keep left of oncoming vehicle
3points 2 points
132 (1) Not keep left of centre on two-way road
3 points 2 points
140 Overtake vehicle when unsafe
3 points 2 points
142 (1) Overtake to right of vehicle turning right/making U-Turn
3 points 2 points
144 (a) Overtake vehicle too closely
3 points 2 points
144 (b) Cut in front of vehicle after overtaking
3 points 2 points
Towing offences
Road Rule Offence Points before 31 Dec 2010 Points from 31 Dec 2010
294-3 (1)(a) Not keep required distance (towing with tow-line)
2 points 0 points
294-3 (1)(e) Not display warning flag as required
2 points 0 points
Vehicle indicator offences
Road Rule Offence Points before 31 Dec 2010 Points from 31 Dec 2010
46 (4) Not stop left change of direction signal
2 points 0 points
48 (4) Not stop right change of direction signal
2 points 0 points
Rule 51 Operate indicator light contrary to permitted use
2 points 0 points
Dedicated lane offences
Road Rule Offence Points before 31 Dec 2010 Points from 31 Dec 2010
154 Drive in bus lane
3 points 1 points
155 Drive in tram lane
3 points 0 points
157 Drive in truck lane
3 points 0 points
157-1 Drive in a T-Way
3 points 1 points