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NATIONAL SCHEDULE OF DEPOSIT FINES [TRAFFIC OFFENCES ONLY]

LICENCING OFFENCES

VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENCING ACT [CHAPTER 13:14]

SECTION OFFENCE/CHARGE LEVEL AMOUNT

(US$)

c.s 6(1)a.r.w (2) Fail to register Motor Vehicle……………………………………………………….………………. 3 30

c.s 6(1) Fail to register Trailer…………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 10 Fail to display registration mark and number in a prescribed manner……. ……….. 2 15
c.s 11(1) Fail to register permanent removal of vehicle from road within 14 days ……….... 1 5
c.s 13 Previous owner fail to notify the registering officer within14 days upon
sale or change of ownership of a registered vehicle………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 13 Previous owner fail to deliver a registration book and/ or Current Vehicle
Licence to new owner upon sale of vehicle …………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 14(1) New owner fail to register change of ownership within 14 days……………………… 2 15
c.s 15(2) Second hand car dealer fail to render monthly returns to registering officer……. 3 30
c.s 16(1) Owner fail to register change of permanent address within 14 days……………….. 1 5
c.s 17(1) Owner fail to register permanent change of particulars relating to a
registered vehicle within 14 days………………………………………………………………... 1 5
c.s 20(1) a.r.w (1a) Fail to display Temporary Identification Card in a manner prescribed……………… 1 5
c.s 22(1) No Current Vehicle Licence [All motor vehicles, trailers or motor cycles] ………… 2 15
c.s 29 Fail to display Current Vehicle Licence or Temporary Licence in a prescribed
manner …………………………………………………………….……………………………………… 1 5
c.s 41(1) Owner fail to register in Zimbabwe a vehicle registered outside Zimbabwe
within 30 days of becoming a permanent resident……………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 42(6) Fail to display garage plates in a prescribed manner……………………………………… 1 5
c.s 44(2)(e) Use licence issued to another vehicle…………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 46(1)a.r.w (2) Fail to produce documents (Registration Book) to authorized Police Officer
within 7 days of request…………………………………………………………………… ………… 1 5
c.s 48 a.r.w s.45 Refuse or give misleading, false or inaccurate information re cc of motor
cycle engine………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
Note:-Any contravention of section 44 of any offence involving forgery of vehicle papers of licence to be
prosecuted in court.

S.I. 427/99: VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING REGULATIONS, 1999

c.s 11(2) No front registration plate (except in the case of a motor cycle or trailer, or
vehicle being used for Mayoral purposes)………………………………………………….... 2 15
c.s 11(2) No rear registration plate…………………………….………………………………………….… 3 30
c.s 11(3) Fail to affix front/rear registration plate by riveting or with metal nuts
bolts………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 11(4)(b) Fail to display a third plate in a manner prescribed by law
(i.e. self-adhesive lamina/ on front windscreen, side or quarter glass)……………. 3 30
c.s 11(4)(c) Fail to display a third plate in a waterproof holder (trailer/motor cycle)…………… 2 15
c.s 13(1) Display registration plates of incorrect colour……………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 16(1)(a) Registration plate bears unauthorized letters, figures or symbols...................... 2 15
c.s 16(1)(b) Driving a vehicle without registration plates/ third plate affixed and
clearly displayed………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 16(1)(c) Displaying a registration plate(s) other than allocated to it by a
registering officer …………………………………………………………..…………………………. 3 30
c.s 17 Obscured/illegible registration plate(s) [not temporary cause]……………………….. 1 5
c.s 19(1) Make unauthorized entry or alteration in the Registration Book……………………… 3 30
c.s 22(2) Fail to display Temporary Identification Card in a prescribed manner……………… 1 5
c.s 22(3) Fail to adhere to the route specified on the Temporary Identification Card ……… 1 5
c.s 22(4) Fail to surrender the expired Temporary Identification Card to the
registering officer……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 23 Fail to display and maintain licence or temporary licence in a
prescribed manner …………………………………………………………….......................... 2 15
c.s 24 Fail to carry a licence or temporary licence in a conspicuous position
in a waterproof holder…………………………………………………………..…………………… 2 15
c.s 34(2)(b) Use garage licence plates on a vehicle which is not in possession of
the licensee in the normal course of business………………………………………………. 2 15

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c.s 34(2)(c) Use garage licence plates on a vehicle used for hire or reward………………………. 3 30
c.s 34(3) Allow person other than the licensee to use garage licence/ plates…………………. 3 30
c.s 34(4) Carrying passengers/goods in a vehicle being used under a garage
licence (except for test/trial/demonstration)…………………………….…………………… 1 5

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT [CHAPTER 13:11] A.R.W ROAD TRAFFIC ACT AMENDMENT NO. 3/2000

c.s 6(1)(a) Driving a motor vehicle without a valid Driver’s licence…………………………………… 3 30/court
c.s 7(1)(b) Driving a construction vehicle, heavy vehicle or PSV other than an
omnibus or commuter omnibus whilst under the age of 18 years………………….. 3 30
c.s 7(1)a.r.w sec 4(c) of
amend. No. 3/2000 Driving an omnibus or commuter omnibus whilst under the age of 25 years……. 3 30
c.s 5 of RTA amend.
No. 3/2000 Driving a commuter omnibus or heavy vehicle that is a P.S.V whilst over
the age of 70 years ……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 8(a)(i) Holder of a tractor drivers permit drive a tractor without the permit
on his person……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 8(a)(ii) Holder of a tractor drivers permit drive a tractor outside the area of
the farm or registered mining location specified in the permit……….………………… 1 5
c.s 8(a)(iii) Holder of a tractor drivers permit drive a tractor within the urban
area under the jurisdiction of a local authority or within such other
area as may be prescribed ……….………………………………………………………………... 1 5
c.s 9(6)(a) Holder of a leaners licence drive without supervision…………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 9(6)(b) Holder of a leaners licence drive when supervisor cannot control the
steering……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 9(7) Holder of a leaners licence carry passengers on motor cycle or a vehicle
which has only one seat which is provided for the driver (e.g. a tractor)…………… 2 15
c.s 9(8)(a) Holder of a leaners licence drive a P.S.V carrying passenger for hire
or reward…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 9(8)(b) Holder of a leaners licence drive without displaying “L” plates…………………………. 1 5
c.s 9(8)(b) Holder of a leaners licence drive whilst displaying “L” plates of incorrect
shape, size or colour (each)……………………………………………..………………………….. 1 5
(Size: 150mm sq. “L” should be 100mm x 90mm with 40mm width).
c.s 9(9)a.r.w. (10) Licensed driver drive whilst displaying “L” plates…………………………………………… 1 Caution
c.s 13(4)(a)-(b)(ii) Driving an omnibus or P.S.V when licence not endorsed medically fit 1 5
c.s 22(1) a.r.w (5) Using a motor vehicle or trailer without a 3rd party insurance ………………………… 2 15
c.s38B(1) a.r.w (2) Driving a P.S.V which has no-fault insurance cover………………………………….…… 3 30
c.s38D(1) a.r.w (2) Fail to display proof of insurance on P.S.V …………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 48(1)(a) Give false information when applying for a drivers licence…………………………….. 3 30
c.s 48(1)(b) Permitting or employing unlicensed driver to drive……………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 48(1)(c) Holder of a licence, allows the licence to be used by any other person…………… 3 30
c.s 67(1)(a)a.r.w.(2) Fail to produce driver’s licence for endorsement within 7 days after
conviction (Licence must be produced at the time of accepting the
deposit fine)……………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 68(1)a.r.w. (2) Fail to produce the certificate of insurance within 7 days……….......................... 1 5
c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(i) Fail to stop after serious/fatal accident…………………………….………………………….. 3 Court
c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(i) Fail to stop after minor accident………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(ii) Fail to ascertain whether a person has been injured/killed……………………………… 3 30
c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(iii) Fail to render assistance to an injured person……………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(iv) Fail to take reasonable steps to guard the corpse………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 70(2)(a)or(b)(v) Refuse or fail to supply name and address after minor
accident……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 70(5) Fail to report an accident within 24 hours of occurrence (not
having supplied name and address to the other party)…………………………………… 3 30
c.s 72(1) or (3) Fail to comply with lawful instructions given by a police officer……………………….. 3 30
c.s 73(2) Use motor vehicle in contravening R.T. 16 conditions ……………………………………. 3 30
c.s 73(4) Fail to produce the registration book/ certificate of fitness/ licence
within 7 days after demand…………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 74(i)(a) a.r.w. (2) Fail to produce driver’s licence to Police………………………………………………………… 1 5

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MOVING OFFENCES

RGN 308/74: ROADS AND ROAD TRAFFIC (RULES OF THE ROAD) REGULATIONS, 1974

c.s 3(2) Permit/cause any vehicle to stop or remain stationary in a

dangerous position on any road or parking place (NOT TO
BE USED FOR OFFENDERS WHO ARE DOUBLE PARKED)……………………………….. 2 15
c.s 3(3) Abandoning any vehicle on any road or parking-place……………………………………. 2 15
c.s 4(a) Stop or park any vehicle except on extreme left of the road or in a parking
place (DOUBLE PARK)…………………………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 4(b) Stop or park within 7,5m from any corner or within such
distance of an intersection as prescribed in the area of a local authority………… 3 30
c.s 6(1) Fail to give way to traffic approaching from right at uncontrolled
intersection……………………………………..……………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 7(1)(b) Fail to keep to the left of the road when approaching a corner or meeting
other traffic… …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 7(2) Overtake other traffic on the wrong side of the road…………………………………….. 3 30
c.s7(3)(a) Overtake where driver does not have a clear and
unobstructed view of the road ahead…………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 7(3)(b) Overtake in face of oncoming traffic……………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 7(3)(c) Overtake when driver cannot see sufficiently far ahead
to complete the maneuver with safety………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 7(3)(d)(1) Overtake at junction or intersection unmarked road……………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 7(4)(b) Change lane to cause obstruction ………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 8 Fail to give way when overtaking/overtaken on strip tracks……………………………. 3 30
c.s 9 Drive on the wrong side of the road……………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s. 10(a) Drive wrong way in one-way road………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s. 10(b) Drive wrong way in a separate carriageway…………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 11(1)(a) Fail to keep to the left of the road when turning left……………………………………… 2 15
c.s 11(1)(b) Cut corner when turning right………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 12 Approach cross-road, corner, curve, bridge, sharp turn or steep
decent other than at a safe speed………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 13(1) Alter direction when road not clear to do so………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 13(2) Fail to signal intention to slow down, stop or alter direction……………………………. 2 15
c.s 13(3) Fail to make hand or mechanical signal in the manner
prescribed………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 16(a) Fail to halt on the extreme left of the road (single carriage) and remain
stationary when being passed by Police, Ambulance or Fire-brigade where
warning device is being sounded………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 16(b) Fail to halt on the extreme left of the road (any other road) and remain
stationary when being passed by Police, Ambulance or Fire-brigade where
warning device is being sounded…………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 18(1) Pedal cyclists ride more than two abreast……………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 19 Pedal cyclist take hold onto moving vehicle/trailer…………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 20(1) Cyclist fail to use cycle track………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 20(2) Auto cycle use track with engine on………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 20(3) Drive a motor vehicle on cycle track……………………………………………………………… 3 30
Drive a motor cycle on cycle track…………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 20(3) Drive an animal drawn vehicle on cycle track…………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 21(5) Drive, cause or permit to be driven any animals at night without two drovers
each equipped with reflective staff………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 23(1) Cause or permit animals to graze on any road having a bituminous surface of
six meters or more in width;
DAY/NIGHT
Horses, cattle, pigs, asses…………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15/30
Goats and sheep………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15/30
c.s 23(2) Cause or permit animals to stray on any road having a bituminous surface of
six meters or more in width …………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 24 Driving/leaving an animal drawn vehicle unattended by a competent person…….. 2 15
c.s 25 Drive animal drawn vehicle without reins or leader………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 27(1) Motor cyclists ride more than two abreast………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 28 Fueling/refueling a motor vehicle whilst the engine is running………………………….. 2 15
c.s 29 Drive in such position as not to have full control of vehicle or a full view of the
road and traffic abreast on either side as well as ahead …………………………………. 3 30

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c.s 30 Leave motor vehicle unattended with engine running……………………………………... 2 15
c.s 31 Fail to slow down or stop when meeting or overtaking
animals being led, driven, ridden or drawing vehicle on road……………………………. 3 30
c.s 32 Permit any person to ride on wings, fenders, luggage-grid, roof,
running-board, towing-bar, bumpers or bonnet or motor vehicle
(Except for mechanic carrying out repairs)……………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 33 Driver permit any person to sit between the driver’s seat
and the side of the vehicle nearest the driver’s seat………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 36(2) Fail to obey directions, orally or by signal from a M.V/M.C
policeman in uniform who is controlling traffic………………………………………………… 3 30/30

ROAD SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS’ OFFENCES

S.I. 41/2016: ROAD TRAFFIC (TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS) REGULATIONS, 2016

c.s 7(2) a.r.w s.49(2) Fail to obey any restriction or control imposed by any regulatory
sign as specified under such sign in CLASS 1(a)(i) in the 1 st Schedule
(e.g. No Hitch-Hiking, Stop Sign, No Stopping, No Overtaking,
Weight Prohibition, No Parking, No Left Turn, No Right Turn etc.)…………………… 3 30
c.s 28(2)a.r.w s.49(2) Fail to obey regulatory markings (i.e. Stop Lines, Pedestrian Crossing
Lines, Yield Line, Continuous Solid Longitudinal, Zig Zag Lines,
No Stopping Lines, No Parking Lines, etc.)………………………………..………………….. 3 30
c.s 40(2)(a) a.r.w s.49(2) Drive across stop line when facing red traffic light signal………………………………… 3 30
c.s 41(1)(a) a.r.w s.49(2) Driver fail to comply with direction of any regulatory sign or carriageway
marking when entering or proceeding through any traffic light
signal controlled intersection or road junction………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 41(1)(b) a.r.w s.49(2) Drive any vehicle/trailer into a traffic light signal controlled intersection/
junction in a straight ahead lane and stop or become stationary
in the intersection/junction to cause obstruction…………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 43(2)(a) a.r.w s.49(2) Driver fail to stop at flashing signals (amber/red) combined with a rail level
crossing sign……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 47(1) a.r.w s.49(2) Display or allow any person to display any advertising material or
attach it a road traffic sign …………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 47(2) a.r.w s.49(2) Use or portray a road traffic sign in an advertisement where such an
advertisement is visible to the user whilst travelling in a public road………………… 3 30
c.s 49(1)(a)a.r.w s.49(2) Remove, damage, obscure or interfere with any sign or the support thereof…….. 3 30
c.s 49(1)(b) a.r.w s.49(2) Attach any notice or theme to any sign or to the support thereof……….……………. 3 30

S.I. 129/15: ROADS AND ROAD TRAFFIC (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND USE), 2015

A. LIGHTS

c.s15(1) Display any red light to front of vehicle (all vehicles)………………………………………. 1 5

c.s 15(2) Display white light to the rear of a vehicle (other than reversing
light or rear registration plate light)………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 16(1) Pedal cycle-no front white light…………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 16(2) Pedal cycle- no red light to the rear………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 17 Animal drawn vehicle –No front white light (either 1 in
front of animal or 2 fitted to the vehicle………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 18(1)(b) Fail to keep headlamp (motor vehicle)undamaged, properly secured
and in an efficient operating condition at all times………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 18(2)(a) No headlamp(s) or excess number of required headlamps
(2 or 4 required)………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 18(2)(b) No side lights/lamps…………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 18(3)(a) Two headlamps not of equal luminous intensity……………………………………………... 1 5
c.s 18(5)(c) Dip-switch not working………………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 19(1)(b) Fog or pass lamps focused or aimed causing dazzle……………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 20(1)(b) Fail to keep headlamps (s)(motor cycle) undamaged, properly secured
and in an efficient operating condition at all times)……………………………………….... 1 5
c.s 20(2) No headlamp(s) or excess (not more than 2 required) - Motor Cycle………………. 3 30
c.s 20(2)(b) Inadequate headlight – Motor Cycle …………………………………..………………………… 3 30
c.s 20(2)(c) Headlight (motor cycle) focused or aimed causing dazzle………………………………… 3 30

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c.s 20(2)(d) Dipswitch not working (motor cycle)……………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 20(3) Side-car no side light (motor cycle)………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 21(2) No tail lamp(s) –motor vehicle……………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 21(1)(b) Fail to keep tail lamp(s) (motor vehicle/trailer)undamaged, properly
secured and in an efficient operating condition at all times)……………………………. 1 5
C.S 21(2)(b) Display white light to the rear of vehicle (other than
reversing light or rear number plate light)…………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 22(1) No motor cycle tail lamp……………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 22(1)(c) Fail to keep tail lamp (motor cycle)undamaged, properly secured
and in an efficient operating condition at all times)……………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 24(1) No tail lamp(s) –motor vehicle/trailer…………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s24(1)(d) Fail to keep stop light(s) (motor vehicle/trailer) in clean, undamaged,
properly secured and in an efficient operating condition at all times)………………. 1 5
c.s 25(1) No stop light(s)- motor cycle………………………………..…………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 25(1)(d) Fail to keep stop light(s) (motor cycle) in clean, undamaged, properly
secured and in an efficient operating condition at all times)…………………………… 1 5
c.s 26(1) No rear registration plate light (Motor vehicle/Motor cycle/trailer)………………….. 1 5
c.s 26(2)(c) Fail to keep rear registration plate light (Motor vehicle/Motor cycle/
trailer clean, undamaged, properly secured and in an efficient operating
condition at all times)…………………………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 27(1) No reversing lamp or excess reverse lamps (not more than 2 required) 1 5
c.s 27(2)(b) Reverse light emitting when the vehicle is not engaged in reverse gear…………… 1 5
c.s 27(2)(c) Fail to keep reverse light (Motor vehicle) clean, undamaged, properly
secured and in an efficient operating condition at all times)…………………………… 1 5
c.s 28(2)(a) Fit spot lights at a height higher than that of headlamps
(except for hunting, searching or night repair work)………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 28(3)(a) Drive a motor vehicle fitted with more than 2 spot lights………………………………… 1 5
c.s28(3)(b) Use spot light(s) on any road (except in case of emergency)………………………….. 2 15
c.s 28(3)(c)(i) Use spot light(s) in such a manner as to interfere with the vision of
any person on a road………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 28(3)(c)(ii) Use spot light(s) in a such a manner as to cause annoyance to any
person, whether on a road or not…………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 28(4) Spot light(s) fitted above headlamps not detachable when not in use………………. 1 5
c.s 29(1) Drive a motor vehicle other than permitted being equipped with a
beacon light………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 29(6)(b) Fail to equip an amber beacon light on a vehicle being used for
towing/recovering disabled vehicles, escorting an abnormal load,
carrying an abnormal load, or any vehicle towing a disabled vehicle
at night………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 29(7) Vehicle fail to switch on/use beacon light at scene of recovery or
during escorting an abnormal load or delivery of the abnormal load…………………. 3 30
c.s 29(8) Drive a vehicle while beacon light is in operation when not towing/
recovering disabled vehicles, escorting an abnormal load, or carrying
an abnormal load.……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 29(9) Driving a vehicle whose beacon light has no flashing speed of not
less than 60 or more than 150 flashes per minute………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 29(10) Drive vehicle equipped with light capable of being………………………………………….. 3 30
confused with a beacon light………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 30(1) No height marker lamps (Heavy vehicles only)………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 30(2)(d) Fail to keep height marker lamp(s) undamaged, properly secured
and in efficient working condition at all times………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 30(2)(e) Height marker lamp(s) emit red light visible from the front or
white light visible from the rear…………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 58(1) No direction indicator(s)………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 58(1)(d) Indicators on the same direction of the vehicle or combination of
vehicles fail to operate simultaneously…………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 58(1)(h) Fail to maintain direction indicator(s) in a clean,
unobscured and efficient condition at all times……………………………………........... 1 5
c.s 58(3)(i) Fail to put into operation hazards lights when vehicle is stationary
in a hazardous position…………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 58(3)(ii) Fail to put into operation hazards lights when vehicle is in motion
in an emergency………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15

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B. RETRO REFLECTORS

c.s 32(1)(a) Retro reflectors not of honeycomb or diamond grade…………………………………….. 1 5

c.s 32(1)(b) Retro reflectors not circular, rectangular or triangle in shape………………………….. 1 5
c.s 32(1)(c) Retro reflectors have insufficient diameter, area or height ……………………………… 1 5
c.s 32(4)(a) Display to the front a retro reflector which is not white ………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 32(4)(b) Display to the rear/back a retro reflector which is not red ………………………………. 1 5
c.s 32(4)(b) Display on side a retro reflector which is not amber/yellow..……………………………. 1 5

c.s 33(1)(a) Pedal cycle (with one rear wheel)not fixed with a rear red retro reflector………….. 1 5
c.s 33(b)(i) Pedal cycle (with more than 2 wheels) no two white front retro reflectors…………. 1 5
c.s 33(b)(ii) Pedal cycle (with more than 2 wheels) no two red rear retro reflectors……………… 1 5
c.s 33(4) Pedal cyclist fail to wear retro reflective material on his clothing at night…………… 1 5

c.s 34(1) (a) Drive an animal drawn vehicle which is not fitted with a warning sign………………. 1 5
c.s 34(1)(b) Animal drawn vehicle no two white front retro reflectors…………………………………. 1 5
c.s 34(3) Animal drawn vehicle warning sign not compliant…………………………………………... 1 5

c.s 35(1)(a) Motor cycle not fixed with a rear red retro reflector………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 35(b)(i) Motor cycle (with more than 2 wheels) no two white front retro reflectors………… 1 5
c.s 35(b)(ii) Motor cycle (with more than 2 wheels) no two red rear retro reflectors…………….. 1 5
c.s 35(c) Motor cycle (attached with a side car) no rear red retro reflectors……………………. 1 5

c.s 36(1) Heavy vehicle no front continuous strip white retro reflector……………………………. 3 30
c.s37(1) Heavy vehicle no warning sign (chevron)……………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 37(3) Heavy vehicle warning sign (chevron) not compliant……………………………………….. 2 15

[Note:-Section 38 does not apply to foreign registered vehicles]

c.s 38(1) Commercial motor vehicle no rear continuous strip red reflector ………………………. 2 15
c.s 38(2) Commercial motor vehicle rear continuous strip red reflector not
compliant…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5

c.s 39(1) a.r.w 32 No two rear red retro reflectors……………………………………………………………………. 1 5

c.s 39(2) a.r.w 32 No two front white retro reflectors ………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 40(1) Vehicle exceeding 8m long no yellow continuous retro reflective side strip……….. 2 15
c.s 41(1) Light trailer no continuous red rear retro reflectors ……………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 41(2) Heavy trailer no warning sign (chevron) [trailers with a factory
rated local capacity of 545kg or more are classified “heavy”]…………………………... 2 15
c.s 41(3) No reflective white front “T” (all trailers)………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 41(3) No rear red reflective “T” (all trailers)…………………………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 43(4) Trailer reflective “T” not compliant…………………………………………………………………. 1 5

C. BRAKES

c.s 46(2) Inefficient brakes (foot/hand)……………………………………………………………………….. 3 30

c.s 42(12)(f)(ii) Missing or broken mechanical braking components (air brakes)………………………… 3 30
c.s 42(12)(f)(iii) Loose brake components (air brakes)………………………………………………………………3 30
c.s 42(12)(f)(iv) Audible air leak (air brakes)…………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 42(12)(f)(v) Hydraulic leak on any part of the system………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 42(12)(f)(vii) Cracked, loose or missing lining…………………………………………………………………….. 3 30

PEDAL CYCLES

c.s 43 Pedal Cycle-without two efficient brakes…………………………………………………………. 1 5

MOTOR CYCLES

c.s 44(a) Motor cycle no brakes …………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30

c.s 44(b) Sidecar no brakes ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30

TRAILERS

Note:-For the purpose of this scale, trailers with a factory

rated load capacity of 545 kg or more are classified “HEAVY”
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c.s 47(1) Trailer (other than a light trailer) no efficient brakes………………………………………. 3 30

c.s 72 (2) Fail to apply brakes when parked (not light or construction)……………………………. 3 30

CONSTRUCTION

c.s 45(1) Construction vehicle brakes inefficient…………………………………………………………………………. 3 30

D. TOOLS

c.s 52(1) Driver fail to carry 2 Red warning Triangles(if vehicle is drawing one
or more trailers, 2 triangles shall be carried for each such trailer)……………………… 3 30
c.s52(4) Fail to display Red Triangle(s) ………………………………………………………………………. 2 15

[Note:-Section 53 does not apply to foreign registered vehicles]

c.s 53(1)(a) a.r.w s.14(6)(a)No serviceable spare wheel ………………..……………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 53(1)(b) No efficient jack ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 53(1)(c) No wheel spanner or wheel brace …………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 53(1)(d)(i) Light motor vehicle no serviceable fire extinguisher (at least 0.75kg)……………….. 1 5
c.s 53(1)(d)(ii) Heavy vehicle no serviceable fire extinguisher (at least 1.5kg)…………………………. 1 5

E. WINDSCREENS AND WINDOWS AND WIDSCREEN WIPERS

c.s 54(1) Drive motor vehicle/motor cycle fitted with a cab without
fitted with a windscreen………………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 54(1)(a)(i) Drive motor vehicle with glass windscreen which does
not provide clear, undistorted vision and reflection……………………………………………2 15
c.s 54(1)(a)(ii) Drive motor vehicle with a glass windscreen which
when damaged, fails to ensure safety degree of visibility…………………………………. 2 15
c.s 54(1)(b)(i) Drive motor vehicle with windscreen composed of other material,
which when fractured readily shatter into fragments capable of
causing severe cuts………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 54(1)(b)(ii) Drive motor vehicle with windscreen composed of other material
which does not provide clear, undistorted vision and reflection…………………………. 2 15
c.s 54(1)(b)(iii) Drive motor vehicle with windscreen composed of other material
which when damaged fails to ensure safety degree of visibility…………………………. 2 15
c.s 54(2)(a) Drive motor vehicle with any glass window or transparent partition
other than windscreen not consist of safety glass……………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 54(2)(b) Drive motor vehicle with any window or transparent partition other
than windscreen composed of any other material which when fractured
readily shatter into fragments capable of causing severe cuts …………………………. 2 15
c.s 54(3)(a) Fail to maintain windscreen/any fitted glass in transparent condition
so not to interfere with the driver’s vision………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 54(3)(b) Drive motor vehicle with a pane of safety glass which is not
permanently marked with manufacturer’s name or trademark………………………….. 2 15
material if damaged will not remain transparent…………………….………………………. 2 15
c.s 55(1) No windscreen wiper (at least one is required)…………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 55(1)(b) Windscreen wiper blade fails to wipe windscreen continuously, evenly
and adequately……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 5

F. FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND BATTERY

c.s 56(1)(a) Drive a vehicle with a defective fuel tank, carburetor, fuel
receptacle or fuel pipe or so exposed, constituting a source
of danger……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 56(1)(b) Drive a motor vehicle with no effective fuel cap……………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 56(1)(c) Drive motor vehicle with electrical wiring and battery not properly
installed, insulated and maintained, constituting a source of danger…………………. 2 15
c.s 57 Drive a motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle/other cycle) while
the engine is not covered, be a source of danger……………………………………………. 3 30

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G. SUSPENSIONS, AXLES AND STRUCTURE

c.s 60(2)(a) Drive motor vehicle/trailer/motor cycle leaking oil or grease onto road
surface ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 60(2)(b) Drive motor vehicle/trailer/motor cycle which is cracked, bent or
misaligned or defective so as to endanger any person ……………………………………. 3 30
c.s 60(3) Drive motor vehicle/trailer/motor cycle with its structure bent,
deformed, corroded, cracked, so as to cause a hazard on the road
on any way…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 61(1)(a) Drive a motor vehicle with the driving seat in such condition which
cause the driver to lose control or not adjustable …………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 61(1)(b) Drive a motor vehicle with any seat or bunk not secured…………………………………. 2 15

H. DOORS AND PANELS

c.s 62(1)(a) Doors not securely closed or jammed…………………………………………………………….. 2 15

c.s 62(1)(b) Loose, broken, cracked or corroded door hinges, catches or pillars…………………… 2 15
c.s 62(1)(c) Doors or boot not opening from inside or outside ………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 62(1)(d) Winder or window winding mechanism, or both not in good
working order ….. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 62(2) Fail to sufficiently pad or protect door panels, roof panels(ceiling)
dashboard and body panels …………………………………………………………………………. 2 15

I. SPEEDOMETER, SPEED MONITORING OR SPEED LIMITING DEVICE

c.s 64(1)(a) Speedometer not in good working order……………………………………………………………………… 2 15

c.s 64(2) Passenger Public Service Vehicle or Heavy vehicle of a net mass of
4600kg or more not fitted with a speed monitoring device (e.g. tachograph,
tacho-log, co-driver, fleet manager or vehicle data recorder)………………………………………… 3 30

J. SAFETY DEVICES AND DANGEROUS FITTINGS/FIXTURES& VEHICLE CONDITION

c.s 65 Omnibus of a net mass of 4600kg or more not fitted with a safety
device (e.g. shear guides)……………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 66 Fittings or fixtures likely to cause danger to any person on or
outside the vehicle in any way………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 67 Condition likely to cause danger to any person on the vehicle or
on the road…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 10(1)(a) Components of steering not secured, retained and maintaining
good condition ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 10(1)(b) Steering backlash in excess of 45 degrees…………………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 63(1)(f) Trailer safety chain or cable not fitted so to prevent draw bar
from falling to the ground in event of its failure……………………………………………… 2 15

NB:--Section 68 does not apply to a follower of the Sikh religion while wearing a
turban as required by that religion.

c.s 68(3)(a) Drive motor cycle without wearing a safety helmet………………………………………… 1 5

c.s 68(3)(b) Passenger carried on a motor cycle fail to wear a safety helmet………………………. 1 5
c.s 68(3)(c) Ride in a side car attached to a motor cycle without wearing a safety
helmet………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 68(3)(c) Drive or be a passenger on or in a motor cycle wear a
helmet not specifically designed for use in connection with a motor cycle…………. 1 5
c.s 12(1) No rear view mirror or mirrors (right and left rear)
giving driver an uninterrupted view, to left and right rear………………………………… 1 5
c.s 13 Drive a vehicle over 320 kg with no reverse gear……………………………………………. 2 15

K. TOWING AND STATIONARY VEHICLES

c.s 69(1)(a) Tow another vehicle when the towing space between vehicles exceeds 4m ……… 2 15
c.s 69(1)(b) Tow a motor vehicle using a motor vehicle of lesser net mass…………………………. 2 15
c.s 69(1)(c) Tow another vehicle which is not under proper control…………………………………… 2 15
c.s 69(1)(d) Tow a loaded motor vehicle………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
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c.s 69(2) Drive motor vehicle towing more than three trailers……………………………………….. 2 15
c.s70 Drive motor vehicle so as to push another vehicle………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 71(1) Fail to set unattended vehicle handbrake or parking brake on so as to
maintain it in a stationary position………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 71(2) Fail to set unattended trailer (other than light trailer) handbrake or
parking brake on so as to maintain it in a stationary position…………………………… 3 30
c.s 71(3) Leave a stationary motor vehicle unattended, with the engine running…………….. 3 30

L. GROSS MASS AND NET MASS

c.s 72(3) Fail to display gross mass& net mass on the left outside of a
commercial vehicle ……………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 72(5) Gross mass and net mass figures and letters not uniform in shape
and size………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 5

M. TYRES

c.s 14(2)(a) Worn out tyre (tread depth less than 1mm anywhere on the tyre……………………. 1 5
c.s 14(2)(c) Damaged tyre in any manner so as to show canvas[per tyre]…………………………. 1 5
c.s 14(2)(d) Bulge, lump, separation, on tyre. ………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 14(6) Using tyres of different size or type or construction on one axle……………………… 1 5
c.s 14(7) Using retreaded tyres on front axle of PSV/Heavy vehicle ……………………………… 2 15
c.s 14(8) Using retreaded tyres on a PSV fitted single tyres, on front and rear axles………… 2 15

N. HORNS/ AUDIBLE WARNING DEVICE

c.s 51(1)(a) Motor vehicle no audible warning device [horn]……………………………………………… 2 15

c.s 51(1) (i) Audible warning device not in good working order……. ……………………………………. 2 15
c.s 51(1)(ii) Audible warning device not operated by a button/switch that breaks
contact automatically when released……………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 51(2) Operate an audible device in an offensive noise manner…………………………………. 2 15
c.s 50 Pedal cycle no audible warning device……………………………………………………………. 1 5

O. LOADING MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

c.s 75(b) Load extends further forward than a distance of 900mm……………………………………………… 3 30

c.s 75(c) Load extends further than a distance of 1.2m behind the vehicle body………………………….. 3 30
c.s 75(e) Load likely to cause danger to any person on the vehicle/road, owing to
its mass distribution, packing or adjustment……………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 75(f) Load not properly secured or covered sufficiently by a waterproof tarpaulin…………………… 3 30
c.s 75(g) Load (consist of gravel, sand, stone or loose substance) not secured by
an effective tail gate or similar barrier………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 76(a) Load projects more than 600mm beyond lateral vehicle extremities………………………………. 2 15
c.s 76(b) Load height is likely to interfere with or damage overhead wires, bridges
or other construction lawfully erected…………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 76(c) Load not safely contained with the vehicle’s body or insecure
fastened to the vehicle)…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 76(d) Load obstructing driver’s view abreast or ahead…………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 76(e) Load more than 4.6m high, measured from the carriageway…………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 78(1) Insufficient or no red flag on extended load of 600mm
or more at rear by day including stationary vehicles
(minimum size for red-flag-600mm sq.)………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 78(2) Insufficient or no bright red light or red reflector on
extended load of 600mm or more at rear at night,
including stationary vehicles. (circular reflector 250mm
diameter, square reflector 250mm sides)…………………………………………………………………….. 3 30

P. LOADING PEDAL CYCLES AND MOTOR CYCLES

c.s 74(1) Pedal cyclist carry a load or passenger exceeding 40kg…………………………………… 1 5

c.s 74(2) Pedal cyclist under 16 years carry passengers…………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 74(3) Pedal cyclist carry a passenger elsewhere on the cycle other than
on the carrier affixed…………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5

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c.s 74(4)(a) Motor/ pedal cycle carry load extending more than 600mm front,
900mm rear or 300mm sides……………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 74(5)(a) Carry more than one passenger on motor cycle (not attached with a
side-car)……………………………………………………………………..………………………………. 1 5
c.s 74(5)(b) Motor cycle(with no side-car attached) carry a passenger elsewhere
other than on the pillion…………………….…………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 74(6) Carry passenger on insecure pillion or without footrest……………………………………. 1 5
c.s 74(7) Passenger sit other than astride pillion and facing forwards…………………………….. 1 5
c.s 74(8) Drive motor cycle whilst sitting other than on the saddle provided…………………… 2 15
c.s 74(9)(a) Ride a motor cycle (with a side car attached) carry more than 3 passengers…….. 1 5
c.s 74(9)(b) Ride a motor cycle (with a side-car attached) carry more than one
passenger on the pillion………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 74(9)(c) Ride a motor cycle (with a side car attached) carry more than two
passengers seated in the side-car …………………………………………………………………. 1 5

Q. EXCESS GAS, SMOKE AND SILENCER

c.s 79(1)(b) Permit exhaust gases to enter the vehicle………………………………………………………. 3 30

c.s 79(1)(e) No or inefficient exhaust silencer or muffling device affixed……………………………… 1 5
c.s 79(1)(f) Exhaust pipe, silencer or muffling device not gas tight……………………………………. 1 5
c.s 79(1)(g) Exhaust gases directed onto road surface……………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 79(1)(h) Causing excessive smoke…………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15

R. CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS

c.s 80 Carrying passenger(s)on a tractor not designed to form part of an

articulated unit…………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 81 Carry more than seven passengers in a goods vehicle (except vehicle
used in normal course of business of the owner, or passengers
are employees, or passengers are members of the family, or
passengers carried in case of emergency)……………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 81(3)(b) Passenger fail to sit within the body of the motor vehicle or beyond
the front, side or back of the trailer……………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 82(4) Carry a child under the age of ten years in front seat in a motor
vehicle provided with rear sitting…………………………………………………………………… 1 5

S.I. 147/87: ROAD TRAFFIC (SAFETY – BELT) REGULATIONS, 1987

c.s 6(1) Driver fail to wear safety belt………………………………………………………………………… 1 5

c.s 6(2) Passenger fail to wear safety belt………………………………………………………………….. 1 5

S.I. 299/02: ROAD TRAFFIC (RULES OF THE ROAD) (AMENDMENT) REGS, 2002 (NO. 9)

c.s 16A(1) Driver fail to stop for or hinder passage of the State motorcade ………... 3 30
c.s 16B(1)(a) Drive a vehicle while holding a cellular or mobile-telephone
or any other communication device in one or both hands
or with any other part of the body……………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 16B(1)(b) Drive a vehicle while using or operating a cellular or
mobile-telephone or any other communication device………………………… 3 30

PUBLIC SERVICES VEHICLE OFFENCES

ROAD MOTOR TRANSPORTATION ACT [CHAPTER 13:15] OR ACT NUMBER 1/97

c.s 7(1)(b) a.r.w s(2) Operating without an Operator’s Licence

First Offence………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
Second Offence………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 12 Operating stage carriage service without a Route Authority……………………………. 3 30
c.s 18(1)(a) a.r.w s.39 Operating without a Certificate of Fitness …………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 18(1)(a) a.r.w s.39 Fail to display Certificate of Fitness as required………………………………………………. 2 15

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c.s 18(1)(a) a.r.w s.39
Fail to affix Route Authority as required………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 18(1)(a) a.r.w s.39
Holder fail to produce Licence or Certificate of Fitness……….…………………………… 3 30
c.s 18(1)(a) a.r.w s.39
Holder fail to obey directions of Commissioner………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 18(1)(d) a.r.w s.39
Fail to notify Commissioner of change of Postal Address…………………………………. 1 5
c.s 18(1)(e) a.r.w s.39
Fail to notify Commissioner of cease to provide
service and return licence…………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 18(1)(g) a.r.w s.39 Fail to notify Commissioner of loss, defaced, destroyed
Operators Licence………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 43 Passenger fail to pay fare:-
Taxi……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
Bus…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 36(1) Carry excess passenger (per head)………………………………………………………………... 1 5
c.s 37 Goods vehicle carry unauthorized passengers (per head)…………………………………. 1 5
c.s 38 Exceed mass of load goods authorized permit………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 39 Fail to observe conditions of any licence or authority:-
First offence (e.g. No timetable, Behind timetable, Against timetable, Ahead of timetable etc.)……..3 30
Second offence……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 40 Touting for passengers…………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 41(1) Passenger- fail to obey driver/conductor not to enter
vehicle when full………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 50(1) Fail to issue tickets to passengers (per head)…………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 7(1)(a) of RMT a.r.w Sec 13(1)(a) of SI 427/99 “Operating a goods vehicle on any road which is not
properly registered and having registration plates of not prescribed colour”…………3 30

S.I. 134/98: ROAD MOTOR TRANSPORTATION (PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES) REGS, 1998

c.s 4(3) Spare wheel not inflated and in good, serviceable condition …………………………… 1 5
c.s 4(4)(a) Fail to maintain speedometer in an efficient working order……………………………… 1 5
c.s 4(4)(b) Fail to affix two fire extinguishers for an omnibus with a
seating capacity of 12 or more passengers …………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 4(5) No safety device …………………….. ………………………………………………………………... 2 15
c.s 7(2)(a) Fail attach certificate of fitness to the vehicle ………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 7(2)(c) Fail to maintain certificate of fitness in a legible condition……………………………….. 1 5
c.s 7 (3)(b) Display certificate of fitness in an obscure position …………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 10(1)(a) Sit in any place other than on passenger’s seats……………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 10(1)(b) Place luggage in a passage way so as to cause obstruction……………………………… 1 5
c.s 10(3) Omnibus fitted with a roof rack tow a trailer …………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 11(1)(a) Passenger spit in, upon or from the vehicle …………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 11(1)(b) Discard paper, bottles, food, skins or pips of fruit or other rubbish in
or from the vehicle other than in receptacle……………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 11(1)(c) Use obscene, offensive, indecent language, behave in
obscene, offensive or quarrelsome manner…………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 11(1)(d) Willfully interfere in any way with the comfort of a passenger…………………………...1 5
c.s 10(1)(e) Willfully obstruct or impede driver or conductor:-
Driver…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 15
Conductor…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 15
c.s 11(2) Driver commences a journey when vehicle is not in a clean and
sanitary condition ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 12 Fail to produce ticket for inspection………………………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 13(1) Passenger carry luggage in excess of 10kg in a passenger
compartment …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 13(2) Fail to place luggage under the seat or in the luggage
compartment …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 13(3) Carry inflammable liquid in passenger compartment or
luggage compartment ………………………………………………………………………………… 3 30
c.s 13(5) Fail to secure luggage with tarpaulin ……………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 13(6) No sufficient waterproof (tents)for external luggage rack……………………………….. 3 30
c.s 15 Fail to display on both side the name and address of owner……………………………. 1 5
c.s 16(1)(b) Fail to display maximum number of passengers …………………………………………….. 1 5
c.s 16(2)(a) No taxi meter …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 15
c.s 17(1) Fail to display net mass ………………………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 17(2) Fail to display gross mass ……………………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 18(1)(a)(i) Fail display number of seated passengers in an omnibus…………………………………. 2 15

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c.s 18(1)(a)(ii) Fail to display number of standing passengers ………………………………………………. 2 15
c.s 18(2) Fail to display destination board …………………………………………………………………… 1 5
c.s 18(3)(a) Fail to display route authority ………………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 18(3)(b) Fail to display fare table ………………………………………………………………………………. 1 5
c.s 21(1) Fail to wear badge conductor or driver ………………………………………………………….. 1 5

c.s 17(4) (2nd Schedule)

a.r.w s.9 Fail to maintain windscreen, window or transparent partition in a
sound, unbroken and clear condition……………………………………………………………… 2 15

c.s 13(1) (2nd Schedule)

a.r.w s.9 Seat(s) constructed with sharp corners, angles or other projections
which would be likely cause damage to persons or property…………………………….. 2 15

c.s 18(1)(2ndSchedule)
a.r.w s.9 Seats not firmly fixed to the rear…………………………………………………………………… 2 15

S.I 168/06: ROAD TRAFFIC (PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLE DRIVERS) REGULATIONS, 2006

c.s 4(a) PSV driver no written proof of continuous 5 years driving

experience prior to the driving of a PSV………………………………………………………... 3 30
c.s 4(b) PSV driver no valid Defensive Driving Certificate…………………………………………….. 3 30
c.s 4(c) PSV driver no valid Medical Certificate issued by G.MO……………………………………. 3 30
c.s 5 PSV driver no re-test……………………………………………………………………………………. 3 30
c.s 6 Driver fail to display certificates ……………………………………………………………………. 3 30

SPEEDING OFFENCES

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT [CHAPTER 13:11]

ALL LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLES

c.s 50(1) 1 to 5 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………….. 1 Caution
6 to 15 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………… 1 5
16 to 25 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………. 2 15
26 to 35 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………. 3 30
36 to 50 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………. 3 30
Over 50 km/hr. in excess of speed limit………………………..................................... 3 Court

HEAVY VEHICLES TO WHICH RESTRICTIVE SPEED LIMITS APPLY

c.s 50(1) 1 to 5 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………….. 1 Caution
6 to 15 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………… 1 5
16 to 25 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………. 2 15
26 to 35 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………. 3 30
36 to 50 km/hr. in excess of speed limit…………………………………………………………..3 30
Over 50 km/hr. in excess of speed limit………………………………………………………….. 3 Court

NB:

 The fines in the Schedule are expressed in United States dollars but payable in the equivalent Zimbabwean
dollars at the prevailing interbank rate.

 In the event that a new fine scale is gazetted you adjust accordingly since fine levels do not change.

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