Code 5040
Parked a vehicle on a public road in contravention of a road traffic sign
- Statutory reference
- Reg. 305(1)(a)
- Category
- Parking and stopping
- Classification
- infringement
- Demerit points
- 0 No demerit points
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 5040 against your infringement notice and the official gazette.
Code 5040 (Reg. 305(1)(a)) is an AARTO infringement: parked a vehicle on a public road in contravention of a road traffic sign. It carries no demerit points, though the underlying fine or penalty may still apply.
What this means for your demerit total
Code 5040 carries no demerit points under Schedule 3. You may still face a fine or other penalty for the underlying conduct — demerit points are only one part of the AARTO framework. Use the calculator to model other charges that do carry points.
Classification: infringement. Category: Parking and stopping. Browse the full offence points table or read how demerit points work.
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