Code 5009
Upon becoming aware of other traffic proceeding in the same direction and wishing to pass, failed to cause the vehicle to travel as near to the edge of the roadway as was possible
- Statutory reference
- Reg. 298(3)
- Category
- Road use and manoeuvres
- Classification
- infringement
- Demerit points
- 1 Low
Demerit point values are taken from Schedule 3, column 6 of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Regulations, 2026 (GN R.7646, Government Gazette 54922). This is an unofficial summary for convenience; verify code 5009 against your infringement notice and the official gazette.
Code 5009 (Reg. 298(3)) is an AARTO infringement: upon becoming aware of other traffic proceeding in the same direction and wishing to pass, failed to cause the vehicle to travel as near to the edge of the roadway as was possible. A final charge here adds 1 of the 15 points needed for a driving licence suspension (about 7% of the threshold).
What this means for your demerit total
If this charge becomes final against you, it would add 1 demerit point toward the 15-point disqualification threshold (regulation 20(6)). That is about 7% of the published total on its own. Demerit recording and suspension under Act sections 24–28 were not proclaimed as of August 2026 — treat this as educational until official channels confirm your status.
Classification: infringement. Category: Road use and manoeuvres. Browse the full offence points table or read how demerit points work.
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