As part of the theory test for your driving license, certain offenses are considered particularly serious and carry a 5-point penalty. Here’s a detailed overview of these 49 major offences, with the exception of speeding.
Traffic offences
- Refusal to obey the orders of a qualified officer
- Non-compliance with rules on moving vehicles at an agent’s request
- Incorrect use of traffic lanes (left-hand lane with central berm)
- Infractions of passing and overtaking rules
- Endangering road users on shoulders or when manoeuvring
Protecting vulnerable road users
- Non-compliance with rules concerning pedestrians and pedestrian zones
- Offences relating to the transport of children
- Failure to maintain safe distances from cyclists
- Dangerous behavior on public transit
Signage violations
- Failure to obey traffic lights
- One-way traffic
- Crossing solid lines
- Infractions at level crossings
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