DemeritCheck

Charges covering parking, stopping, and leaving a vehicle stationary. Browse 87 charges in this AARTO Schedule 3 category, each with its demerit point value.

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 any code against the official gazette. Demerit enforcement under Act sections 24–28 is not live as of August 2026 — updates & sources →

What this category covers

This hub lists 87 Schedule 3 charges grouped as parking and stopping. Point values in this set range from 0 to 5 demerit points. 2 of them carry 4 or more points — enough that a few final charges can approach the 15-point disqualification threshold.

Use the table below to open any code page, or add charges in the calculator to estimate a running total. Related guides: common high-point offences, fines vs demerit points, licence suspension.

87 offence codes in the Parking and stopping category
CodeWordingTypePoints
4369Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking where a no-parking sign was displayed. Non-RWCinfringement0
4370Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking where a no-parking sign was displayed. RWCinfringement0
4371Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by stopping where a no-stopping sign was displayed. Non-RWCinfringement0
4372Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by stopping where a no-stopping sign was displayed. RWCinfringement0
4487Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for buses only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4488Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for buses only. RWCinfringement0
4491Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking a vehicle in a reserved parking area. Non-RWCinfringement0
4492Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking a vehicle in a reserved parking area. RWCinfringement0
4493Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking a vehicle in a limited parking reservation. Non-RWCinfringement0
4494Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking a vehicle in a limited parking reservation. RWCinfringement0
4495Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for motorcycles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4496Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for motorcycles only. RWCinfringement0
4497Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for motor cars only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4498Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for motor cars only. RWCinfringement0
4499Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for taxis only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4500Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for taxis only. RWCinfringement0
4505Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for delivery vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4506Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for delivery vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4507Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for goods vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4508Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for goods vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4509Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for goods vehicles over indicated GVM. Non-RWCinfringement0
4510Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for goods vehicles over indicated GVM. RWCinfringement0
4511Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for construction vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4512Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for construction vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4515Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for abnormal vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4516Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for abnormal vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4517Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for rickshaws. Non-RWCinfringement0
4518Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for rickshaws. RWCinfringement0
4519Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for tour buses. Non-RWCinfringement0
4520Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for tour buses. RWCinfringement0
4521Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for high occupancy vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4522Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for high occupancy vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4523Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for ambulances and emergency vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4524Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for ambulances and emergency vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4525Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for police vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4526Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for police vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4529Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for specially authorized vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4530Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by parking in an area reserved for specially authorized vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4548Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by crossing or stopping on a painted island marking. Non-RWCinfringement3
4549Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by crossing or stopping on a painted island marking. RWCinfringement4
4552Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by parking in an exclusive parking bay. Non-RWCinfringement0
4553Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by parking in an exclusive parking bay. RWCinfringement0
4560Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by stopping or crossing a zig-zag zone area. Non-RWCinfringement1
4561Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by stopping or crossing a zig-zag zone area. RWCinfringement2
4562Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by stopping adjacent to a no stopping line marking. Non-RWCinfringement1
4563Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by stopping adjacent to a no stopping line marking. RWCinfringement2
4564Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by parking on a yellow painted no parking line. Non-RWCinfringement1
4565Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by parking on a yellow painted no parking line. RWCinfringement5
4569Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by parking in a bay reserved for disabled persons. Non-RWCinfringement0
4570Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by parking in a bay reserved for disabled persons. RWCinfringement1
4573Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by not stopping behind the stop line. Non-RWCinfringement2
4574Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by not stopping behind the stop line. RWCinfringement3
5039Stopped a vehicle where the stopping constituted a danger or an obstruction to other traffic or was likely to constitute a danger or obstruction to other trafficinfringement2
5040Parked a vehicle on a public road in contravention of a road traffic signinfringement0
5042Parked a vehicle where the parking constituted a danger or an obstruction to other traffic or was likely to constitute a danger or obstruction to other trafficinfringement2
5043Parked a vehicle alongside or opposite an excavation or obstruction and thereby obstructed or endangered other trafficinfringement0
5044Parked a vehicle within the railway reserve at a level crossinginfringement0
5046Parked a vehicle on the right-hand side of such roadway facing on-coming trafficinfringement0
5051Parked a vehicle at a place where the vehicle obscured a road traffic signinfringement0
5057Parked a vehicle within an urban area upon or over the actuating mechanism of a traffic signalinfringement1
5072Driver of a parked or stationary vehicle at the side of the road, drove vehicle from that position while not being able to do so without interfering with moving traffic approaching from any direction and with safetyinfringement2
5077As the driver of a vehicle, caused or allowed the engine thereof to run while the vehicle was stationary and unattendedinfringement0
5082Entered or alighted !Tom a vehicle when such vehicle was not stationary, or, when he or she could not do so with safety to himself or herself or other users of the roadinfringement0
5137Placed or abandoned or caused to be placed or abandoned an object on a public road that might have endangered or caused damage to traffic on such roadinfringement3
5158Unauthorised parking of motor vehicle on parking bay reserved for disabled personsinfringement1
6010Failing to put parking meter into operationinfringement0
6011Inserting/attempting to insert false/counterfeit coin/foreign object into parking meterinfringement0
6012Causing/attempting to cause parking meter to record parking period other than in accordance with the prescribed periodinfringement0
6013Jerk/knock/shake/interfere with parking meterinfringement0
6014Did not pay the prescribed fee for the parking period selected by him/her to a parking Marshall in attendanceinfringement0
6015Failed to display parking coupon received from parking meter Marshall on dashboard of motor vehicle in such a way that it is clearly visible from the outside of the vehicleinfringement0
6016Handled or tampered with a parking meter device in the possession of a parking marshallinfringement0
6019Parked motor vehicle in parking bay exceeded indicated parking time (15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 120 min)infringement0
6020Leaving a vehicle in demarcated parking place after expiry of parking period/obstructing the use of demarcated parking place after expiryinfringement0
6021Removed, damaged or defaced any sign or notice displayed in terms of parking terms and conditionsinfringement0
6022Damage/deface/soil/obliterate/render less visible face/dial of parking meter or write/draw on or affix handbill / poster / placard/I article theretoinfringement0
6023Place advertisement on parking meter without prior consent and payment of feesinfringement0
6024Attach any device to part of parking meterinfringement0
6025Deface/soil/obliterate/render less visible/interfere with mark painted on roadway/legend/sign/ notice fixed/erected for purpose of parkinginfringement0
6026Park/place/leave device/object/thing other than vehicle in demarcated parking without written consentinfringement0
6027Damage/dirty demarcated parking placeinfringement0
6028Provide parking facilities/I road markings / signs / cones / barriers on public road without written consentinfringement0
6300Parked / Stopped at no demarcated placeinfringement0
6350Parking time in public park/walk/garden exceededinfringement0
6351Drive, ride or park vehicle in public parkinfringement0
6353Cause obstruction/nuisance with vehicle in park or on sea-shore areainfringement0
6354Unauthorised vehicle in park or on sea-shoreinfringement0