DemeritCheck

Charges for failing to comply with a traffic officer, traffic signal, sign, or road marking. Browse 150 infringements and 13 offences 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 163 Schedule 3 charges grouped as traffic signs, signals and officers. Point values in this set range from 0 to 6 demerit points. 5 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.

163 offence codes in the Traffic signs, signals and officers category
CodeWordingTypePoints
1001Failed to comply with a signal from a traffic officerinfringement3
1009Traffic officer failed to display his or her name tag above right breast pocket while in uniform in manner that is completely visible and legibleoffence0
1010Inspector or traffic officer impounded a document which appears to be unlawful, invalid, altered or defaced without issuing receipt to person concerned"offence0
1015Failure when so required to furnish name and address on instruction of traffic officeroffence0
1018Failure to stop vehicle on command of a traffic officeroffence6
1022Failure to comply with direction of traffic officer who is directing trafficinfringement3
1023Failure to remove vehicle and use another route as instructed by officerinfringement0
1024Failure to furnish name, address etc. when instructed by officeroffence0
1100Impersonating an authorised officer or peace officeroffence0
1101Unauthorised wearing of a traffic officers uniformoffence0
1554As manufacturer, buillder or importer failed to pay fee to the inspectorate of manufacturers, importers and builders.infringement0
1555As manufacturer, builder or importer failed to notify and submit proof of change of address, proxy, representative, etc. to the inspectorateinfringement0
4200Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a stop sign. Non-RWCinfringement2
4201Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a stop sign. RWCinfringement3
4203Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign at a scholar patrol. Non-RWCinfringement2
4204Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign at a scholar patrol. RWCinfringement3
4206Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign at a railway crossing. Non-RWCinfringement2
4207Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign at a railway crossing. RWCinfringement3
4208Failed to stop motor vehicle at stop sign of traffic or customs official. Non-RWCinfringement2
4209Failed to stop motor vehicle at stop sign of traffic or customs official. RWCinfringement3
4212Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a 3-way stop sign. Non-RWCinfringement2
4213Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a 3-way stop sign. RWCinfringement3
4215Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a 4-way stop sign. Non-RWCinfringement2
4216Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a 4-way stop sign. RWCinfringement3
4218Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign at a stop or go sign. Non-RWCinfringement1
4219Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign at a stop or go sign. RWCinfringement2
4230Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign where a no entry sign was displayed. Non-RWCinfringement1
4231Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign where a no entry sign was displayed. RWCinfringement2
4233Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign where a one-way road sign was displayed. Non-RWCinfringement1
4234Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign where a one-way road sign was displayed. RWCinfringement2
4244Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road for vehicles over GVM only as indicated on the road traffic sign. Non-RWCinfringement0
4245Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road for vehicles over GVM only as indicated on the road traffic sign. RWCinfringement0
4246Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by exceeding GVM and not using designated road.infringement0
4251Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not proceeding left as indicated by the arrow. Non-RWCinfringement0
4252Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not proceeding left as indicated by the arrow. RWCinfringement0
4253Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not proceeding right as indicated by the arrow. Non-RWCinfringement0
4254Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not proceeding right as indicated by the arrow. RWCinfringement0
4255Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not proceeding straight as indicated by the arrow. Non-RWCinfringement0
4256Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not proceeding straight as indicated by the arrow. RWCinfringement0
4271Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for motorcycles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4272Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for motorcycles only. RWCinfringement0
4274Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for motor cars only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4275Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for motor cars only. RWCinfringement0
4276Motor car driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for motor car drivers onlyinfringement0
4277Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for taxis only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4278Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for taxis only. RWCinfringement0
4286Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for buses only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4287Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for buses only. RWCinfringement0
4289Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for delivery vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4290Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for delivery vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4291Delivery vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for delivery vehicles onlyinfringement0
4292Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for goods vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4293Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for goods vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4294Goods vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for goods vehicles onlyinfringement0
4295Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for goods vehicles with GVM exceeding tonnage on sign. Non-RWCinfringement0
4296Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for goods vehicles with GVM exceeding tonnage on sign. RWCinfringement0
4297Goods vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for goods vehicles with a GVM exceeding tonnage on signinfringement0
4298Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for construction vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4299Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for construction vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4300Construction vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for construction vehicles onlyinfringement0
4304Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for abnormal vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4305Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for abnormal vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4306Abnormal vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for abnormal vehicles onlyinfringement0
4307Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for rickshaws only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4308Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for rickshaws only. RWCinfringement0
4309Rickshaw driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for rickshaws onlyinfringement0
4310Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for tour buses only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4311Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for tour buses only. RWCinfringement0
4313Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for agricultural vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4314Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for agricultural vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4315Agricultural vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by not using a road set aside for agricultural vehicles onlyinfringement0
4319Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a toll road without paying the toll charge. Non-RWCinfringement0
4320Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a toll road without paying the toll charge. RWCinfringement0
4321Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using an e-road without paying the toll charge. Non-RWCinfringement0
4322Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using an e-road without paying the toll charge. RWCinfringement0
4336Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for trams only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4337Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for trams only. RWCinfringement0
4338Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for buses and trams only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4339Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road set aside for buses and trams only. RWCinfringement0
4354Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond an unauthorized vehicle sign. Non-RWCinfringement0
4355Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond an unauthorized vehicle sign. RWCinfringement0
4377Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond sign prohibiting motor carsinfringement0
4382Delivery vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting delivery vehiclesinfringement0
4383Goods vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting goods vehiclesinfringement0
4384Goods vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting vehicles with a GVM in excess of tonnage indicated on signinfringement0
4385Construction vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting construction vehiclesinfringement0
4387Abnormal vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting abnormal vehiclesinfringement0
4388Rickshaw vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting rickshawsinfringement0
4390Agricultural vehicle driver failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting agricultural vehiclesinfringement0
4392Horse rider or person leading a horse failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting horsesinfringement0
4394Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting towing of vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4395Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by proceeding beyond a sign prohibiting towing of vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4397Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for buses only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4398Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for buses only. RWCinfringement0
4403Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for motorcycles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4404Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for motorcycles only. RWCinfringement0
4405Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for motor cars only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4406Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for motor cars only. RWCinfringement0
4407Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for taxis only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4408Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for taxis only. RWCinfringement0
4413Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for delivery vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4414Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for delivery vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4415Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for goods vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4416Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for goods vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4417Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for goods vehicles over indicated GVM. Non-RWCinfringement0
4418Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for goods vehicles over indicated GVM. RWCinfringement0
4419Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for construction vehicles only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4420Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for construction vehicles only. RWCinfringement0
4423Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for Abnormal vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4424Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for Abnormal vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4425Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for rickshaws. Non-RWCinfringement0
4426Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for rickshaws. RWCinfringement0
4427Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for tour buses. Non-RWCinfringement0
4428Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for tour buses. RWCinfringement0
4429Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for high occupancy vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4430Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for high occupancy vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4431Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for ambulances and emergency vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4432Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for ambulances and emergency vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4433Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for police vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4434Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for police vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4435Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for vehicles with disabled persons. Non-RWCinfringement0
4436Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for vehicles with disabled persons. RWCinfringement0
4437Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for vehicles of a specific organization. Non-RWCinfringement0
4438Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for vehicles of a specific organization. RWCinfringement0
4457Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for trams only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4458Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for trams only. RWCinfringement0
4459Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a portion of the road reserved for a tram stop of a specific organization. Non-RWCinfringement0
4460Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a portion of the road reserved for a tram stop of a specific organization. RWCinfringement0
4463Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a portion of the road reserved for a tram stop of a specific organization. Non-RWCinfringement0
4464Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a portion of the road reserved for a tram stop of a specific organization. RWCinfringement0
4465Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a portion of the road reserved for buses and trams only. Non-RWCinfringement0
4466Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a portion of the road reserved for buses and trams only. RWCinfringement0
4481Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for high occupancy vehicles. Non-RWCinfringement0
4482Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for high occupancy vehicles. RWCinfringement0
4486Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign by using a road reserved for vehicles of a specific organization. RWCinfringement0
4527Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign or mark by using a portion of the road reserved for vehicles transporting disabled persons. Non-RWCinfringement0
4528Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic sign or mark by using a portion of the road reserved for vehicles transporting disabled persons. RWCinfringement0
4537Failed to comply with directions on a secondary sign by contravening the prohibition indicated on the sign (1 period time limit). Non-RWCinfringement0
4540Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by crossing the no crossing marking. Non-RWCinfringement4
4541Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by crossing the no crossing marking. RWCinfringement5
4542Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by crossing the channellizing line. Non-RWCinfringement2
4543Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by crossing the channellizing line. RWCinfringement3
4544Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a left edge road traffic mark by operating a vehicle to the left of marking. Non-RWCinfringement1
4545Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a left edge road traffic mark by operating a vehicle to the left of marking. RWCinfringement2
4546Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a right edge road traffic mark by operating a vehicle to the right of marking. Non-RWCinfringement3
4547Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a right edge road traffic mark by operating a vehicle to the right of marking. RWCinfringement4
4554Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by not proceeding in the direction indicated by the arrow. Non-RWCinfringement1
4555Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by not proceeding in the direction indicated by the arrow. RWCinfringement2
4558Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by entering a box area in a junction whilst unable to move forward. Non-RWCinfringement0
4559Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by entering a box area in a junction whilst unable to move forward. RWCinfringement1
4566Failed to comply with the directions conveyed by a road traffic mark by operating beyond a painted no motorcycle markinginfringement0
4630Unlawfully displayed or allow to display advertising material on or attach to road traffic signinfringement0
5063As the driver of a vehicle, failed to stop such vehicle in compliance with a direction conveyed by a road traffic sign or given by a traffic officer in uniforminfringement2
5307Being the driver of a vehicle to whom a traffic officer had given a stop signal, proceeded before such officer signalled him or her to do soinfringement2
5509Removed a vehicle involved in an accident from the position in which it came to rest in an urban area in which another person was killed or injured, and where the accident did not cause complete obstruction, whilst not authorised to do so by a traffic officeroffence6
6307Hindered or obstructed an authorised officer to enter or make enquiriesinfringement0
7007Impersonated an authorised officeroffence0
7008Wilfully obstructed or hindered an authorised officer who was discharging his or her dutiesoffence0
7009Refused or failed to comply with the lawful order, direction or demand made by an authorised officer in the discharge or performance of any function or duty entrusted to the officer by or in terms of this Actoffence0
8012Pretend that he or she is a road transport inspectoroffence0
8013Wilfully obstruct or hinder a road transport inspector in the execution of his or her dutiesinfringement0
8014Fail to comply with a direction or demand made by a road transport inspectorinfringement0
8036National inspector failed to issue a notice for the confiscation of a document in terms of the CBRTA Actoffence0