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Under s 144(1) of the ''Motor Vehicle Act'', it is an offence to drive: | Under s 144(1) of the ''Motor Vehicle Act'', it is an offence to drive: | ||
:a) without due care and attention; | |||
:b) without reasonable consideration for other persons using the highway; or | |||
:c) at a speed that is excessive given the road, traffic, visibility, or weather conditions. | |||
A person who commits an offence under (a) or (b) is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $100 (s 144(2)) and six points added to their driving record. Subject to the minimum fine, s 4 of the ''Offence Act'' states that a fine must be less than $2,000. A person who commits an offence under (c) is liable on conviction to a fine of $173 and three penalty points as per the VTAFR and ''Motor Vehicle Act Regulations''. | A person who commits an offence under (a) or (b) is liable on conviction to a fine of not less than $100 (s 144(2)) and six points added to their driving record. Subject to the minimum fine, s 4 of the ''Offence Act'' states that a fine must be less than $2,000. A person who commits an offence under (c) is liable on conviction to a fine of $173 and three penalty points as per the VTAFR and ''Motor Vehicle Act Regulations''. |
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