Fail to Stop for Red Light / Fail to Stop for Amber Light

Failing to properly stop at a traffic light

 

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Offences

Fail to Stop for Red Light

Fail to Stop for Amber Light

Demerit Points

3

Fines

Red Light: not less than $200.00 plus court costs and victim surcharge

Amber Light: not less than $150.00 plus court costs and victim surcharge

Impact on Insurance Premiums

If convicted of either one of these charges the demerit points will stay on your drivers abstract for 2 years. The conviction however will stay on your abstract for 3 years and should your insurance company find out it can a negatively affect you insurance premiums for up to 6 years.

Other Penalties

If you receive a summons for these offences fines can be as high as $1000.00 plus court costs and victim surcharge

About The Offence

Red Light

Every driver approaching a traffic control signal showing a circular red indication and facing the  indication shall stop his or her vehicle and shall not proceed until a green indication is shown.

Amber Light

Every driver approaching a traffic control signal showing a circular amber indication and facing the indication shall stop his or her vehicle if he or she can do so safely, otherwise he or she may proceed with caution.

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