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The document outlines 59 offenses and their associated fines under Jamaica's traffic laws. Fines range from $2,000 to $175,000, with offenses including speeding, careless driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, driving an unsafe vehicle, disobeying traffic signs or signals, and transporting dangerous goods without proper documentation. Offenses are coded by their relevant section of the Road Traffic Act or Traffic Ticket Regulations.

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The document outlines 59 offenses and their associated fines under Jamaica's traffic laws. Fines range from $2,000 to $175,000, with offenses including speeding, careless driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, driving an unsafe vehicle, disobeying traffic signs or signals, and transporting dangerous goods without proper documentation. Offenses are coded by their relevant section of the Road Traffic Act or Traffic Ticket Regulations.

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FINE SECTION OF

CONS# DESCRIPTION POINTS MCA


AMOUNT RTA/REGULATIONS
1 Aid And Abet No Driver’s Licence or Permit $15,000 0 N Section 20(4)
Aid And Abet Operating Motor Vehicle Contrary To The Terms
2 $30,000 0 N Regulation 180(2)
Of Insurance Coverage While Acting As A Driving Instructor
3 Body Protruding $5,000 0 N Regulation 261(4)
4 Breach of special permit $30,000 0 N Regulation 113(8)
5 Careless Driving Causing Collision $25,000 10 N Section 59(1)
6 Careless Driving Where No Collision Occurs $11,000 4 N Section 59(1)
Carrying dangerous goods without the transport emergency
cards and manifest Or Not Producing Emergency Cards And
7 $175,000 0 N Regulation 291(3)
Manifests Upon Being Requested By A Constable Or Other
Authorized Person
Carrying passenger on motor cycle on any part other than the
8 $5,000 0 N Regulation 261(4)
sidecar
Carrying Person Otherwise Than By Sitting Astride On Motor
9 $5,000 0 N Section 67(2)
Cycle
10 Causing Motor Cycle To Be Driven On One Wheel Only $5,000 3 N Section 67(2)
11 Child Without Child Restraint System In Motor Vehicle $5,000 4 N Section 73(2)
Crossing From A Minor Road To Major Road So As To Obstruct
12 $8,000 3 N Section 54(4)b
Traffic
13 Crossing Road So As To Obstruct Traffic $9,000 3 N Section 57(5)(d)(iii)
14 Direction indicatorcontrary to Regulations $5,000 0 N Regulation 110(3)
15 Disobeying Traffic Light Or Stop Sign $10,000 6 N Section 52(2)(a)
16 Drawing More Than Prescribed Number of Trailers $12,000 4 N Section 68(3)
17 Driver Accompanying Learner Driver Having Excess Alcohol $12,000 0 N Section 24(4)
18 Driver Failing to Cause Passenger To Wear Seatbelt $2,000 2 N Section 72(4)
19 Driver Not Ensuring Pillion Wears Helmet $8,000 2 N Section 74(3)
20 Driver Overtaking Without A Clear View $10,000 3 N Section 57(5)(d)(i)
Driving a non-emergency vehicle over a Jamaica Fire Brigade
hose laid on the road for the use at a fire without consent of a
21 $5,000 0 N Regulation 284(2)
Constable or other person controlling traffic or Superintendent
or other officer of the JFB
22 Driving Backwards Unnecessarily $3,000 4 N Section 57(5)(f)
Driving closer than 50 meters behind an emergency vehicle or
23 driving or stopping within 100 meters of where an emergency $5,000 0 N Regulation 283(2)
vehicle stopped
24 Driving Defective Motor Vehicle $10,000 2 N Section 123(d)
Driving From A Place That Is Not A Road Onto A Road So As To
25 $9,000 3 N Section 57(5) (e)
Obstruct Traffic
Driving Instructor Holding Or Using Electronic Communication
26 $10,000 6 N Section 121(4)
Device While Providing Instructions
Driving Or Attempting To Drive Motor Vehicle Across Funeral
27 $5,000 2 N Section 123(h)
Procession
Driving/Operating Motor Vehicle While Using Electronic
28 $10,000 4 N Section 121(4)
Communication Device
Driving/Operating Motor Vehicle While Using Specified
29 $10,000 6 N Section 122(3)
Electronic Visual Device Within Driver’s Line Of Sight
30 Driving/Riding in a Motor Vehicle Without Seatbelt On $2,000 2 N Section 72(4)
Exceeding Speed Limit In Construction Zone; 33-49 Kilometers
31 $20,000 6 N Section (77)(3)
Per Hour
Exceeding Speed Limit In Construction Zone;16-32 Kilometers
32 $12,000 3 N Section 77(3)
Per Hour
Exceeding Speed Limit In Construction Zone;50 Or More
33 $30,000 10 N Section 77(3)
Kilometers Per Hour
Exceeding Speed Limit In School Safety Zone; 16 To 32
34 $12,000 3 N Section 76(4)
Kilometers Per Hour
Exceeding Speed Limit In School Safety Zone; 33 To 49
35 $20,000 6 N Section 76(4)
Kilometers Per Hour
Exceeding Speed Limit In School Safety Zone; 50 or More
36 $30,000 10 N Section 76(4)
Kilometres Per Hour
37 Exceeding Speed Limit; 16-32 Kilometers Per Hour $6,000 2 N Section 55(3)
38 Exceeding Speed Limit; 33-49 Kilometers Per Hour $10,000 4 N Section 55(3)
39 Exceeding Speed Limit; 50 Or More Kilometers Per Hour $15,000 6 N Section 55(3)
40 Excess Noise $10,000 0 N Regulation 247(7)
41 Excess Weight 1001-5000 Kilogram $100,000 0 N Section 102(1)(b)
42 Excess Weight 500-1000 Kilogram $25,000 0 N Section 102(1)(a)
43 Failing To Allow Vehicle To Be Overtaken $5,000 2 N Section 57(5)(c)
Failing To Bring Motor Vehicle To A Full Stop Where No Traffic
44 $10,000 0 N Section 54(4)(a)(ii)
Sign is Posted Or Constable is Assigned
45 Failing To Comply With Other Traffic Signs $6,000 3 N Section 52(2)(b)
Failing To Comply With Requirement To Off-Load Vehicle When
46 Vehicle Is Found To Be Above Prescribed Laden Weight In A $7,000 0 N Section 104(3)
Manner So As Not To Obstruct Traffic
Failing To Comply With Terms And Conditions Of Driver’s
47 $6,000 2 N Section 27(3)
Licence
Failing To Comply With Terms And Conditions Of Learner’s
48 $6,000 2 N Section 24(4)
Permit
Failing To Comply With Terms Of Condition Of Driver’s Licence
49 $6,000 2 N Section 27(3)
During First Twelve (12) Months
50 Failing To Comply With Traffic Sign In Construction Zone $10,000 3 N Section 77(3)
51 Failing To Comply With Traffic Sign In School Zone $10,000 2 N Section 76(4)
Failing To Comply With Traffic Signs Or Direction Of Constable
52 Before Turning Into or Crossing a Major Road Where Roadway $10,000 0 N Section 54(4)(a)(i)
Is Not Controlled By Traffic Light
53 Failing To Fit Mechanical or illuminated Device (No indicator) $2,500 2 N Section 90(6)
Failing To Give Appropriate Signal When Approaching A
54 Constable At Road Junction To Indicate Which Direction Driver $2,500 2 N Section 90(6)
Will Go
55 Failing To Give Signal To Stop $2,500 2 N Section 90(6)
56 Failing To Give Turning Signal (Failing to Indicate) $2,500 2 N Section 90(6)
Failing to have certificate showing exemption from wearing
57 $5,000 0 N Regulation 281(3)
seatbelt

Failing to inform police of route where radioactive or infectious


58 $25,000 0 N Regulation 294(2)
goods will be transported at least five days before transportation

Failing To Keep Left Or Nearside Of The Road When Being


59 $5,000 3 N Section 57(5)(a)
Overtaken
Failing To Keep Right Or Offside Of Other Traffic Whilst
60 $5,000 3 N Section 57(5)(b)
Overtaking
61 Failing to label protective device $5,000 0 N Regulation 276(4)
62 Failing To Obey Constable Command $5,000 1 N Section 91(2)
63 Failing To Observe Silent Zone $5,000 2 N Section 75(1)
Failing To Observe Stop For Crossing When Required By A
64 $12,000 6 N Section 81(3)(a)
School Crossing Warden
Failing To Place Motor Vehicle Not In Motion As Indicated By
65 $5,000 0 N Section 89(4)
Constable Or By Notice Issued By The Authority
Failing To Place Motor Vehicle When Not In Motion In A Safe
66 $5,000 0 N Section 89(4)
Position
Failing To Produce Driver’s Licence/Permit At Constable’s
67 $2,000 0 N Section 20(4)
Request
Failing to prominently display license or certified copy at driving
68 $10,000 0 N Regulation 188(2)
school
Failing To Remain Stationery When Stopped By School Crossing
69 $12,000 6 N Section 81(3)(b)
Warden
70 Failing To Stop Or Observe Provisions Of A Pedestrian Crossing $10,000 4 N Section 83(3)
71 Failing to use emergency warning sign $5,000 0 N Regulation 262(6)
72 Failing To Yield Right Of Way at Pedestrian Crossing $10,000 4 N Section 83(3)
73 Failing to yield right of way to emergency vehicles $25,000 0 N Regulation 282(3)
74 Fitting or using lamp fitted in contravention of the Regulations $10,000 0 N Regulation 85(9)
75 Fraudulent Use Of Registration Plate or Decal $10,000 0 N Section 13(3)
76 Leaving Motor Vehicle Unattended Without Stopping Engine $3,000 0 N Section 89(4)
Leaving/Abandoning Motor Vehicle On Road Causing
77 $5,000 0 N Section 94(1)
Obstruction
78 Licence Disc Not Affixed $5,000 0 N Section 13(5)
79 More Person On Motor Cycle $5,000 3 N Section 67(2)
80 No Brake Light $5,000 2 N Section 71(2)(e)
81 No Headlamp $5,000 4 N Section 71(2)(a)
82 No Helmet $8,000 2 N Section 74(3)
83 No Motor Vehicle Insurance $20,000 0 N Section 7(3)
84 No Park Light $5,000 2 N Section 71(2)(b)
85 No Rear Registration Plate Light $5,000 2 N Section 71(2)(d)
86 No Reflectors $5,000 2 N Section 71(2)(c)
87 No Seat Belt In Motor Vehicle $5,000 2 N Section 71(2)(g)
88 No Valid Certificate Of Fitness $15,000 0 N Section 7(3)
89 No Warning Devices $5,000 2 N Section 71(2)(f)
Not Parked With Near Side Closed To The Left As Possible When
90 $5,000 0 N Section 89(4)
Not In Motion
Not producing transport emergency cards and manifests upon
91 $175,000 0 N Regulation 291(3)
being requested to by a Constable or other authorized person
92 Obscured Licence Disc $5,000 0 N Section 13(5)
93 Obscured Registration Plate $5,000 0 N Section 13(5)
94 Obstructing Traffic $5,000 0 N Section 93(3)
95 Operating a driving school without being licensed $50,000 0 N Regulation 183(2)
Operating a motor cycle on a road where any goods carried
96 $10,000 0 N Regulation 257(3)
theron exceeds prescribed projection
Operating a motor vehicle that requires a special permit without
97 $50,000 0 N Regulation 113(7)
obtaining such special permit
Operating Motor Vehicle Contrary To Terms and Conditions Of
98 $10,000 0 N Section 13(5)
Licence
Operating Motor Vehicle Contrary To Terms Of Licence Issued
99 $10,000 0 N Section 13(4)
To Dealer.
Operating motor vehicle contrary to the terms of Insurance
100 $30,000 0 N Regulation 180(2)
coverage while acting as a driving instructor
Operating motor vehicle fitted with lamps emitting blue light or
101 $15,000 0 N Regulation 102(4)
capable of emitting blue lights
Operating motor vehicle fitted with spot lamp enabling beam of
102 $10,000 0 N Regulation 101(3)
light to be deflected in any direction
Operating motor vehicle on a road where the overall height
103 $20,000 0 N Regulation 255(2)
exceeds 4.2 metres from the ground
Operating motor vehicle or trailer where the load projects more
104 than 15 centimetres beyond either side without the use of the $30,000 0 N Regulation 258(6)
required warning device to indicate the extent of the projection
Operating motor vehicle or trailer where the load projects more
than 30 centimetres beyond the rear without the use of the
105 $50,000 0 N Regulation 258(6)
required warning device to indicate the width or length of
projection
Operating motor vehicle specified in Regulation 259(1) if the
106 overall length of the vehicle exceeds that specified in Regulation $50,000 0 N Regulation 259(8)
32
Operating motor vehicle specified in Regulation 259(1) if the
107 $50,000 0 N Regulation 259(8)
overall width of the vehicle exceeds 3.5 meters
Operating motor vehicle specified in Regulation 259(1) if the
108 overall width of the vehicle exceeds that specified in Regulation $50,000 0 N Regulation 259(8)
33
Operating motor vehicle specified in Regulation 259(1) in time
109 when motor vehicle cannot be clearly discerned at a distance of $500,000 0 N Regulation 259(8)
150 meters
Operating motor vehicle where exhaust pipe or silencer is not in
110 $10,000 0 N Regulation 66(2)
good working order
Operating motor vehicle where exhaust pipe or silencer is placed
111 and maintained so that exhaust or smoke leaks into the driving $10,000 0 N Regulation 66(2)
cab or passenger compartment
Operating motor vehicle where exhaust pipe or silencer when
112 tested exceeds the Jamaica Motor Vehicle Exhaust Emission $10,000 0 N Regulation 66(2)
Standard limits
Operating motor vehicle where the exhaust or smoke from the
113 engine causes nuisance or obstruction to the vision of other road $10,000 0 N Regulation 66(2)
users
Operating motor vehicle where the exhaust pipe or silencer is in
114 such a position that oil or other flammable liquid or material can $10,000 0 N Regulation 66(2)
drip or fall onto the exhaust pipe or silencer
115 Operating Motor Vehicle Without Driver’s Licence/Permit $40,000 14 N Section 20(4)
116 Overtaking Causing Obstruction $10,000 3 N Section 57(d)(ii)
117 Parking In Such A Position As To Obstruct Traffic $5,000 0 N Section 89(4)
118 Passing Or Overtaking Vehicle Stopped At Pedestrian Crossing $10,000 4 N Section 83(3)
Permitting another person to use motor vehicle not covered by
119 insurance which includes coverage for driving instruction while $30,000 0 N Regulation 180(2)
acting as a driving instructor
120 Pouring Petrol With Engine Running Or With Naked Light $4,000 0 N Section 89(4)
Providing services of a driving instructor without being certified
121 $40,000 0 N Regulation 168(4)
by the Authority
122 Refusal To Allow Vehicle To Be Weighed Or Tested $20,000 0 N Section 103(2)
123 Riding on the outside of a vehicle $5,000 0 n Section 88(2)
Selling, distributing or using a photographic image or video
124 captured by an electronic enforcement device other than for the $50,000 0 N Regulation 242(4)
prosecution of a Part IV offence
Sitting or travelling or permitting person to sit or travel with load
125 $5,000 0 N Regulation 261(4)
being transported
Smoking Ganja While Driving Or Attempting To Drive Or While
126 $10,000 2 N Section 123
Being In Charge Of A Vehicle On A Road
Stopping or parking a non-emergency vehicle at a point within 3
metres of either side of a fire hydrant without consent of a
127 $5,000 0 N Regulation 284(2)
Constable or the Superintendent or other officer of the Jamaica
Fire Brigade
128 Stopping within 12 metres of a bus stop sign $10,000 0 N Regulation 204(2)
Towing motor vehicle on a toll road by means other than by a
129 $20,000 0 N Regulation 249(5)
tow truck
Transporting dangerous goods while carrying passengers who
130 $25,000 0 N Regulation 286(4)
are unqualified
131 Transporting dangerous goods without being certified to do so $20,000 0 N Regulation 290(2)
Travelling on or permitting a person to travel or drive in or on a
132 motor vehicle or trailer while body protrudes beyond the side or $5,000 0 N Regulation 261(4)
rear
133 Unlawful Use Of Siren Or Other Similar Device $10,000 0 N Section 52(7)
134 Unlicensed Motor Vehicle $10,000 0 N Section 7(3)
135 Unregistered Motor Vehicle $10,000 0 N Section 7(3)
Using a car to draw a trailer where the unladen weight equals or
136 $30,000 0 N Regulation 250(2)
exceeds the weight of the drawing vehicle

137 Using a motor tractor to draw more than two trailers at one time $30,000 0 N Regulation 250(2)

138 Using a revolving lamp in contravention of Regulation 103 $10,000 0 N Regulation 103(7)
139 Using a truck to draw more than one trailer at any one time $30,000 0 N Regulation 250(2)
140 Using an articulated motor vehicle to draw a trailer $20,000 0 N Regulation 249(5)
Using Electronic Communication Device While Driving Or
141 $10,000 4 N Section 121(4)
Operating A Vehicle
Using motor vehicle on the road which is not licensed in
142 $5,000 0 N Section 13(5)
accordance with the Act
143 Using motor vehicle to damage road sign $50,000 0 N Regulation 203(3)
Using motor vehicle to tow a broken down or disabled vehicle in
144 $10,000 0 N Regulation 249(5)
contravention of Regulation 249(1)
Using motor vehicle while on a road that is not a main road to
travel backwards longer than necessary for the safety or
145 $5,000 0 N Regulation 220(2)
convenience of the occupants or other road users and traffic on
the road
Using Wireless Communication Device To View Send Or
146 $10,000 0 N Section 121(4)
Compose An Electronic Message While Driving
147 Wilfully Defacing Or Destroying Document $10,000 0 N Section 108(2)

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