Code 5012
Driving a vehicle on the shoulder of the road during times and under conditions that could endanger other traffic
- Statutory reference
- Reg. 298A(1)
- 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 5012 against your infringement notice and the official gazette.
Code 5012 (Reg. 298A(1)) is an AARTO infringement: driving a vehicle on the shoulder of the road during times and under conditions that could endanger other traffic. 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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