Code 5500
Failed to stop vehicle at the scene of an accident in which he or she was involved where someone suffered damage
- Statutory reference
- Sect. 61(1)(a)
- Classification
- infringement
- Demerit points
- 3 Moderate
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 5500 against your infringement notice and the official gazette.
Code 5500 (Sect. 61(1)(a)) is an AARTO infringement: failed to stop vehicle at the scene of an accident in which he or she was involved where someone suffered damage. A final charge here adds 3 of the 15 points needed for a driving licence suspension (about 20% of the threshold).
What this means for your demerit total
If this charge becomes final against you, it would add 3 demerit points toward the 15-point disqualification threshold (regulation 20(6)). That is about 20% 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: General compliance and administration. Browse the full offence points table or read how demerit points work.
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