Land Transport Act 1998

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Schedule 4
New Parts 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 substituted in Schedule 2 of Transport Act 1962

Section 215(2)

I
Parking offences

OffenceInfringement Fee
1. Any parking offence involving parking on a road in breach of a local authority bylaw, in excess of a period fixed by a meter or otherwise, where the excess time is— 
Not more than 30 minutes$12 or such lesser amount as is fixed by the local authority
More than 30 minutes but not more than 1 hour$15 or such lesser amount as is fixed by the local authority
More than 1 hour but not more than 2 hours$21 or such lesser amount as is fixed by the local authority
More than 2 hours but not more than 4 hours$30 or such lesser amount as is fixed by the local authority
More than 4 hours but not more than 6 hours$42 or such lesser amount as is fixed by the local authority
More than 6 hours$57 or such lesser amount as is fixed by the local authority
2. (a) Parked on or within 6m of an intersection$60
(b) Parked on or near a pedestrian crossing$60
(c) Parked on broken yellow lines$60
(d) Double parking$60
(e) Inconsiderate parking$60
(f) Parked on a clearway$60
(g) Parked on a bus only lane$60
3. All other parking offences$40
Towage Fee: Where expenses are incurred by an enforcement authority in respect of the movement or proposed movement under section 113(2)(c) of the Land Transport Act 1998 or section 68BA(2)(b) of this Act of the vehicle involved in the offence (whether or not the vehicle is in fact moved), the infringement fee is the total of the amount specified above in respect of the offence and the amount of the appropriate towage fee (including any goods and services tax payable in respect of the towage fee).

II
Speeding offences

OffenceInfringement Fee $
Any speeding offence, where the speed exceeds the speed limit by— 
Not more than 10 kilometres an hour...................................................................
30
More than 10 kilometres an hour but not more than 15 kilometres an hour...................................................................
80
More than 15 kilometres an hour but not more than 20 kilometres an hour...................................................................
120
More than 20 kilometres an hour but not more than 25 kilometres an hour...................................................................
170
More than 25 kilometres an hour but not more than 30 kilometres an hour...................................................................
230
More than 30 kilometres an hour but not more than 35 kilometres an hour...................................................................
300
More than 35 kilometres an hour but not more than 40 kilometres an hour...................................................................
400
More than 40 kilometres an hour but not more than 45 kilometres an hour...................................................................
510
More than 45 kilometres an hour but not more than 50 kilometres an hour...................................................................
630

V
Offences against Transport Act 1962 (other than speeding and overloading offences)

SectionBrief Description of OffenceInfringement Fee $
64Failure in certain cases to stop to ascertain railway line clear280
68BA(6)Failure to release vehicle towed away, in certain circumstances280

VII
Offences against Traffic Regulations 1976

RegulationBrief Description of OffenceInfringement Fee $
26Offences concerning dangerous substances on roads...................................................................
280
27Operating unsafe vehicles and loads...................................................................
600
(Part II generally)Offences against Part II (which relates to driving rules) not otherwise specified in this Part of this Schedule, and not being a speeding or a parking offence against regulation 21, regulation 23, or regulation 25...................................................................
150
44BCareless riding of cycle or moped...................................................................
150
(Part III generally)Offences against Part III (which relates to rules for cycles and mopeds) not otherwise specified in this Part of this Schedule...................................................................
55
(Part IV generally)Offences against Part IV (which relates to animal traffic)...................................................................
55
48EFailure to observe restrictions affecting cycles, mopeds, and motorcycles...................................................................
55
50Failure to use flag to indicate excess dimensions...................................................................
150
(Part V generally)Offences against Part V (which relates to loading and dimensions) not otherwise specified in this Part of this Schedule...................................................................
370
(Part VII generally)Offences against Part VII (which relates to equipment) not otherwise specified in this Part of this Schedule...................................................................
150
(Part XII generally)Offences against Part XII (which relates to traffic signs)...................................................................
150

VIII
Offences against regulation 18(1) of Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974

Regulations to which Offence RelatesBrief Description of OffenceInfringement Fee $
5(5)Unlawful use of Class C road...................................................................
370
7(5)Failure to comply with conditions of permit to exceed weight limit...................................................................
370
8(1)Operation of vehicle with excessive tyre pressure...................................................................
150
8(3)Failure to comply with conditions of permit to exceed minimum tyre pressure...................................................................
150
10Failure to comply with provisions concerning prohibition on certain heavy traffic...................................................................
370
11Failure to comply with provisions concerning protection of bridges...................................................................
470
13Use, etc, of devices to alter axle weights...................................................................
370
14Failure to mark tare weight...................................................................
150
16Unlawful erection of signs, interference with prescribed signs, etc...................................................................
150
16Failure to comply with vehicle standards, etc...................................................................
370
17Failure to comply with requirements of traffic officer, obstruction, etc...................................................................
370

IX
Offences against Land Transport Act 1998

SectionBrief Description of OffenceInfringement Fee $
31(1)(a)Driving without appropriate current driver licence400
31(1)(b)Driving contrary to the conditions of driver licence400
31(1)(c)Failing to produce driver licence55
34(1)(b)Operating vehicle without displaying current evidence of vehicle inspection or certificate of loading, where the vehicle is a heavy motor vehicle or is used in a transport service600
34(1)(b)Operating vehicle without displaying current evidence of vehicle inspection or certificate of loading, where the vehicle is not a heavy motor vehicle or is not used in a transport service200
44(1)Making a false or misleading statutory declaration, etc750
46(1)Contravening requirements, conditions, or directions about traffic surveys500
47(1)Failing to report damage to other vehicles or property370
50(1)Failing to release vehicle towed away, in certain circumstances280
52(1)(a)Removing, obscuring, or rendering indistinguishable a notice directing that vehicle not be driven on road600
52(1)(b)Driving vehicle contrary to notice under section 115600
52(1)(c) or (d)Failing to comply with direction or requirement concerning off-loading of heavy motor vehicle or securing of load on heavy motor vehicle750
52(1)(c)Failing to comply with direction to stop heavy motor vehicle or to drive heavy motor vehicle to weighing device1000
53(1)Obstruction, etc, in relation to inspection of vehicle required to have evidence of vehicle inspection or certificate of loading370

X
Other offences

ProvisionBrief Description of OffenceInfringement Fee $
Section 5, Transport (Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing) Act 1986Using, etc, unlicensed motor vehicle or motor vehicle that does not have registration plates affixed in the prescribed manner...................................................................
200
Section 17, Transport (Vehicle and Driver Registration and Licensing) Act 1986Unauthorised, deceptive, or obscured registration plates or unauthorised licence, etc...................................................................
200
Regulations 11(1), (2), and (3) and 18, Goods Service (Constructional) Regulations 1936Failure to comply with any provision of the regulations, and related offences...................................................................
280
Regulation 11(1), Vehicular Traffic Road Closure Regulations 1965Use of closed road otherwise than in terms of permit...................................................................
280
Regulation 76, Passenger Service Vehicle Construction Regulations 1978Failure to comply with any provisions of the regulations or any provision or restriction in a certificate of loading, and related offences...................................................................
280
Any provision of the Transport (Drivers Licensing) Regulations 1987Failure to comply with appropriate regulation...................................................................
150
Any provision of any bylaw involving the use of vehicles, other than a provision—Failure to comply with appropriate regulation...................................................................
750
(a) Setting a speed limit; or (or such lesser amount as may be set by bylaws)
(b) Imposing a parking prohibition or restriction; or  
(c) For which any infringement fee is otherwise specified in this schedule  
Failure to comply with appropriate provision