Introduction
Introduction
This chapter deals with common driving offences and penalties that people who drive in Victoria should be familiar with. Unless otherwise mentioned, the term ‘motor vehicle’ refers to both a motorbike and a motor car. The word ‘driver’ refers to both a motorcyclist and a car driver. All common minor traffic offences are referred to as ‘road rules offences’.
From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, the value of one penalty unit (pu) is $192.31 under Victorian state law. For more information, see ‘A note about penalty units’ at the start of this book
