Traffic Enforcement Penalties
- 1/20Speeding up to 20 km/h over limit
Minor speeding violations result in €60–€120 fines and 3 demerit points.
Speeding 30–40 km/h over limit
Moderate speeding incurs €120–€300 fines and 4 demerit points.
Speeding over 40 km/h above limit
Severe speeding leads to fines up to €2,500 and 5 demerit points.
Reckless driving penalty
Reckless driving can result in high fines, 6 demerit points, and license suspension.
Riding without a helmet
Failure to wear a helmet leads to €120–€600 fine and 2 demerit points.
Ignoring a stop sign
Failure to stop at a stop sign results in a fine of €200–€400 and 2 demerit points.
Using mobile phone without hands-free
Riders using handheld phones while driving are fined €250 and receive 2 demerit points.
Not yielding at pedestrian crossings
Failing to yield to pedestrians leads to €300–€600 in fines and 2 points on the license.
Exceeding weight limits by over 30%
Heavy overloads lead to fines above €2,000 and may result in the truck being immobilized.
Ignoring police stop order
Disobeying a police signal to stop results in a heavy fine and 3 demerit points.
Riding with worn or illegal tires
Using worn or non-compliant tires results in fines from €300–€500 and 1 demerit point.
Participating in street racing
Illegal racing carries fines above €2,500, 6 points, and may result in losing the license.
Failing to use hazard lights during emergency stop
Not signaling during an emergency stop is fined €200 and adds 1 point to the license.
Carrying unsecured hazardous cargo
Dangerous goods must be secured; violations result in heavy fines and 3 demerit points.
Driving with expired commercial license
Expired professional licenses lead to €500 fines and prohibition of vehicle use until renewal.
Obstructing traffic intentionally
Blocking traffic without valid reason results in a €400 fine and 1 demerit point.
Tampering with emissions systems
Unauthorized exhaust/emissions changes are fined €1,000 and require vehicle inspection.
Repeated load violations
Repeat offenses involving unsafe or unsecured loads can lead to higher fines and retention.
Riding with expired insurance
Insurance expiry results in a €1,000 fine and bans the motorcycle from being used until insured.
Failing to carry driver’s license while riding
Not carrying your license while riding is a minor offense, fined between €60 and €300.