# The Road Traffic Offenders (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, Part I: OFFENCES UNDER THE ROAD TRAFFIC ORDERS

Extent: N.I.

Offences under the Order of 1981
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Provision creating offence
General nature of offence
Mode of prosecution
Punishment
Disqualification
Endorsement
Penalty points
Article 3(1)
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed by driving a motor vehicle in a case where either no licence authorising the driving of that vehicle could have been granted to the offender or, if a provisional (but no other) licence to drive it could have been granted to him, the driving would not have complied with the conditions of the licence.
Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.
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Article 3(2)
Causing or permitting a person to drive otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 9(10)
Failure to deliver a licence and counterpart revoked by virtue of Article 9(8) to Department.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 9(13)
Driving after making false declaration as to physical fitness.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 10(3)
Failure to deliver revoked licence and counterpart to Department.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 11(3)
Failure to notify Department of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability and that provision as applied by Article 15D or 19H.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 11(3B)
Driving after such a failure and that paragraph as applied by Article 15D(b) or 19H(c).
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 11A
Driving after refusal of licence under Article 9(3), revocation under Article 10(1) or (2) or service of a notice under Article 15C or 19G
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale or 6 months or both.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 15(7)
Driving licence holder failing, when his licence is revoked, to surrender it and its counterpart or, when particulars become incorrect, to surrender the licence and counterpart and give particulars.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 15B(11) and that paragraph as applied by Article 19F(5)
Driving after failure to comply with a requirement under Article 15B(6), (7) or (10) or a requirement under Article 15B(6) or (7) as applied by Article 19F(5).
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 15C(4)
Failure to deliver Community licence and its counterpart to Department when required by notice under Article 15C.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 19AB(8)
Failure to comply with restriction on newly qualified driver.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 19G(4).
Failure to deliver Great Britain licence to the Department when required by notice under Article 19G.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 31E(1)
Using, etc., motor vehicle or vehicle part without required certificate being in force showing that it complies with type approval requirements applicable to it.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 31E(2)
Using, etc., motor vehicle with alteration required to be but not notified to Department under Article 31B.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 31E(5)
Selling, etc., motor vehicle or vehicle part without required certificate being in force showing that it complies with type approval requirements applicable to it.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 31F
Failure to hold EC certificate of conformity for unregistered light passenger vehicle or motor cycle.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 31G
Light passenger vehicles and motor cycle not to be sold without EC certificate of conformity.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 56
Driving, or causing or permitting the driving of, goods vehicle in excess of prescribed hours.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 59
Public service vehicle plying for hire where driver not licensed.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 60
Public service vehicle plying for hire when not licensed under Article 61.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 62(2)
Permitting overcrowding on public service vehicle.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 62(4)
Failure to produce to court licence granted under Article 61.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 64
Owner of public service vehicle failing to provide alternative transport.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 66
Contravention of Community provision as to keeping or production of documents.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 72
Failing to comply with conditions of LGV PCV licence or LGV Community licence causing or permitting person under 21 to drive LGV or PCV in contravention of such conditions.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 73A(4)
Failure to deliver LGV or PCV Community licence when required by notice under Article 73A.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 75
Failure to deliver revoked or suspended LGV or PCV licence and its counterpart to Department.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 77(4)
Contravention of provision of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) about LGV or PCV drivers' licences or LGV or PCV Community licences.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 81(1)
Driving, or causing or permitting the driving of, motor vehicle in contravention of applicable Community rules as to periods of driving, etc.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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81(1B)
Contravention of requirement imposed by Article 10(4) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (undertakings etc. to ensure that contractually agreed transport time schedules respect that Regulation).
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 81(1C)
Contravention of requirement imposed by Chapter 2 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (crews, driving times, breaks and rest periods).
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 81(2)
Contravention of requirement of applicable Community rules as to books, records or documents.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 81(3)
Making, or causing to be made, false entry in book, record or document kept for purposes of applicable Community rules.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 82
Failure to produce, etc., books, records or documents; obstructing inspector of vehicles.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 86
Driving, or causing or permitting the driving of, vehicle in contravention of a prohibition under Article 84, or refusing, neglecting or otherwise failing to comply with a direction given under Article 84(3).
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 90
Driving, or causing or permitting a person to drive, motor vehicle while uninsured.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale or 6 months or both.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 95
Failure to surrender certificate on cancellation of insurance policy or security.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 96
Failure of person against whom claim made to give information as to insurance or security.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 97
Failure to give information or to produce certificate, or making false reply or false statement as to insurance.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
NOTE: If in any case the offence consists only in failure to produce a certificate of insurance or security the punishment is that provided for an offence under Article 180.
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Article 132(3)
Taking, etc., title implying registration as driving instructor.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 132(5)
Making of false statement, etc., to obtain registration, etc., as driving instructor.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 133
Giving of paid driving instruction by unregistered or unlicensed persons or their employers.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 136
Failure to surrender certificate or licence within 14 days of notice.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 137
Failure to produce certificate of registration or licence as driving instructor.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 154(1)
Driving with uncorrected defective eyesight.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 154(2)
Refusal to submit to test to ascertain whether offence committed under Article 154(1).
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 168A(1)(a) or (b)
Applying for or obtaining driving licence while disqualified.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 168A(1)(c)
Driving while disqualified.
(a) Summarily.
(a) The statutory maximum or six months or both.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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(b) On indictment
(b) A fine or 2 years or both.
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Article 172
Taking vehicle without owner's consent:—
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Where vehicle is a cycle.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Where vehicle is a vehicle other than a cycle.
(a) Summarily.
(a) The statutory maximum or 6 months or both.
Discretionary if committed in respect of a vehicle other than a cycle.
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(b) On indictment.
(b) A fine or 1 year or both.
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Article 172A
Aggravated vehicle‐taking.
(a) Summarily
The statutory maximum or six months or both
Obligatory
Obligatory
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(b) On indictment
5 years or a fine or both.
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Article 172B
Aggravated vehicle‐taking causing death or grievous bodily injury.
On indictment
14 years or a fine or both
Obligatory
Obligatory
3‐11
Article 174(1)
Making certain false statements, furnishing certain false particulars or withholding certain material information etc.
Summarily
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 174(2)
Forgery, etc. of licences, test certificates, certificates of insurance and other documents and things
(a) Summarily.
(a) The statutory maximum.
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(b) On indictment.
(b) A fine or 2 years or both.
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Article 175(2)
Failure of driver of mechanically propelled vehicle to comply with duties on occurrence of accident caused by that vehicle.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale or 6 months or both.
NOTE: If in any case the offence consists only in failure to produce a certificate of insurance or security the punishment is that provided for an offence under Article 180.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 175(5)
Failure of owner of mechanically propelled vehicle to comply with duties on occurrence of accident where vehicle driven by person other than owner.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 176
Failure to comply with duties on occurrence of other accidents.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 177
Failure of driver or owner of vehicle or other person required to do so, to give information for purposes of identification to police.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed under Article 177(1)(b) or (c) and otherwise than by virtue of section 20(2) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954.
Obligatory if committed as described in column (5).
(a) 3 if the driver of the vehicle is alleged to be guilty of an offence under Article 19AB(8) of the Order of 1981 (failure to comply with any of the specified restrictions during the new driver period),
(b) 6 in any other case
Article 178
Failure of cyclist to give information for purposes of identification to police.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 179
Failure of pedestrian to give information for purposes of identification to police.
Summarily.
Level 1 on the standard scale.
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Article 180(1)
Failure to stop when so required by constable in uniform.
Summarily.
(a)Level 5 on the standard scale if committed by a person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle.
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(b) Level 3 on the standard scale if committed by a person riding a cycle.
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Article 180(4) to (7)
Failure to produce licence, etc for examination or to state date of birth, failing to provide Department with evidence of date of birth etc, or obstructing, etc police.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Offences under the Order of 1995
(1)
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Provision creating offence
General nature of offence
Mode of prosecution
Punishment
Disqualification
Endorsement
Penalty points
Article 9
Causing death, or grievous bodily injury, by dangerous driving.
On indictment.
14 years or a fine or both.
Obligatory.
Obligatory.
3-11
Article 10
Dangerous driving.
(a) Summarily.
(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.
Obligatory.
Obligatory.
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(b) On indictment.
(b) 5 years or a fine or both.
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Article 11A
Causing death or grievous bodily injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.
(a) Summarily.
(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.
Obligatory.
Obligatory.
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(b) On indictment.
(b) 5 years or a fine or both.
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Article 12
Careless, and inconsiderate, driving.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 12B
Causing death or grievous bodily injury by driving: unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured drivers.
(a) Summarily.
(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.
Obligatory.
Obligatory.
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(b) On indictment.
(b) 2 years or a fine or both.
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Article 14
Causing death, or grievous bodily injury, by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs.
On indictment.
14 years or a fine or both.
Obligatory.
Obligatory.
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Article 15(1)
Driving or attempting to drive when unfit to drive through drink or drugs.
Summarily.
6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.
Obligatory.
Obligatory.
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Article 15(2)
Being in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle when unfit to drive through drink or drugs.
Summarily.
3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 16(1)(a)
Driving or attempting to drive with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine.
Summarily
6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.
Obligatory.
Obligatory.
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Article 16(1)(b)
Being in charge of a motor vehicle with excess alcohol in breath, blood or urine.
Summarily.
3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 17
Failing to co-operate with a preliminary test.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 17CA(6)
Failure to co-operate with check-point breath test.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary
Obligatory.
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Article 18
Failing to provide specimen for analysis or laboratory test.
Summarily.
(a) Where the specimen was required to ascertain ability to drive or proportion of alcohol at the time offender was driving or attempting to drive, 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.
(a) Obligatory in case mentioned in column 4(a).
Obligatory
(a) 3-11 in case mentioned in column 4(a).
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(b) In any other case, 3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.
(b) Discretionary in any other case.
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(b) 10 in any other case.
Article 18A(6)
Failing to allow specimen to be subjected to laboratory test.
Summarily.
(a) Where the test would be for ascertaining ability to drive or proportion of alcohol at the time offender was driving or attempting to drive, 6 months or level 5 on the standard scale or both.
(a) Obligatory in the case mentioned in column 4(a).
Obligatory
(a) 3-11, in the case mentioned in column 4(a).
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(b) In any other case, 3 months or level 4 on the standard scale or both.
(b) Discretionary in any other case.
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(b) 10, in any other case.
Article 23
Driving or riding in a motor vehicle in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
(a) 3 if committed by driving a motor vehicle in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.
(b) 2 if committed by riding in a motor vehicle in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of seat belts.
Article 24(2)
Driving motor vehicle with child in front not wearing seat beltor with child in a rear-facing child restraint in front seat with an active air bag.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 24(5)
Driving motor vehicle with child in rear not wearing seat belt.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 24A (4)
Failure to notify bus passengers of the requirement to wear seat belts.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 26(3) or (4)
Selling, etc., in certain circumstances equipment as conducive to the safety of children in motor vehicles.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 27
Driving or riding motor cycles in contravention of regulations requiring wearing of protective headgear.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 28
Selling, etc., helmet not of the prescribed type as helmet for affording protection for motor cyclists.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 29(3)
Contravention of regulations with respect to use of head-worn appliances on motor cycles.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 29(4)
Selling, etc., appliance not of prescribed type as approved for use on motor cycles.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 30
Prohibition of parking of heavy commercial vehicles on verges, etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 32
Leaving vehicles in dangerous positions.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.
Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.
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Article 33
Causing danger to road-users.
(a) Summarily.
(a) 6 months or the statutory maximum or both.
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(b) 7 years or a fine or both.
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Article 34
Carrying passenger on motor bicycle contrary to Article 34.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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Article 35
Carrying passenger on a bicycle contrary to Article 35.
Summarily.
Level 1 on the standard scale.
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Article 36
Tampering with motor vehicles.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 37
Holding or getting on to vehicle, etc., in order to be towed or carried.
Summarily.
Level 1 on the standard scale.
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Article 38
Pedestrian endangering own safety or other's safety.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 39
Passing incorrectly with led horse.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 40
Drunkenness, etc., in charge of horse-drawn vehicle.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 41
Careless, and inconsiderate, driving of horse-drawn vehicle.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 42
Dangerous cycling.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 43
Careless, and inconsiderate, cycling.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 44
Cycling when unfit through drink or drugs.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 45(1)
Unauthorised or irregular cycle racing or trials of speed on public roads.
Summarily.
Level 1 on the standard scale.
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Article 45(6)
Contravention of direction of Chief Constable.
Summarily.
Level 1 on the standard scale.
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Article 46
Contravening prohibition on persons under 14 driving electrically assisted pedal cycles.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 47
Unauthorised motor vehicle trial on public paths, etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 48
Driving mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 49
Contravention of directions
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle. . .
Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.
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Article 50
Contravention of traffic signs.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle by failure to comply with an indication given by a sign specified for the purposes of this entry in regulations under Article 50(5) of the Order of 1995.
Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.
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Article 54
Using vehicle in dangerous condition, etc.
Summarily.
(a) Level 5 on the standard scale if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than 8 passengers.
(a) Obligatory if committed within 3 years of a previous conviction of the offender under Article 54.
Obligatory.
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(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.
(b) Discretionary in any other case.
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Article 56
Breach of requirement as to brakes, steering-gear or tyres.
Summarily.
(a) Level 5 on the standard scale if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than 8 passengers.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
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(b) Level 4 on the standard scale in any other case.
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Article 56A
Breach of requirements as to control of vehicle, mobile telephones etc.
Summarily.
(a) Level 4 on the standard scale if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than 8 passengers.
(b) Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.
Discretionary.
Obligatory.
(a) 3, in the case of an offence under Article 56A(a);
(b) 6, in the case of an offence under Article 56A(b).
Article 57
Breach of requirement as to weight: goods and passenger vehicles.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 58
Breach of other construction and use requirements.
Summarily.
(a) Level 4 on the standard scale if committed in respect of a goods vehicle or a vehicle adapted to carry more than 8 passengers.
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(b) Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.
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Article 63
Using, etc., vehicle without required test certificate being in force.
Summarily.
(a) Level 4 on the standard scale in the case of a vehicle adapted to carry more than 8 passengers.
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(b) Level 3 on the standard scale in any other case.
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Regulations under Article 65 made by virtue of Article 67(2)
Contravention of requirement of regulations (which is declared by regulations to be an offence) that driver of goods vehicle being tested be present throughout test or drive, etc., vehicle as and when directed.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 63A
Using etc., vehicle without displaying required test certificate.
Summarily.
Level 1 on the standard scale.
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Article 69(1)
Using, etc., goods vehicle without required plating certificate being in force.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 69(2)
Using, etc., goods vehicle without required goods vehicle test certificate being in force.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 69(3)
Using, etc., goods vehicle where Department is required by regulations under Article 65 to be notified of an alteration to the vehicle or its equipment but has not been notified.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 70
Using goods vehicle with unauthorised weights as well as authorised weights marked on it.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 71
Driver of goods vehicle allowing unauthorised passengers to be carried in vehicle; unauthorised passengers being carried in goods vehicle.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 74(5)
Impersonating a vehicle examiner etc. with intent to deceive
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
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Article 75
Obstructing testing of vehicle by examiner on road or failing to comply with requirements of Article 75.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 76
Obstructing inspection, etc., of vehicle by examiner or failing to comply with requirement to take vehicle for inspection.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 80
Driving, etc., vehicle in contravention of prohibition on driving it as being unfit for service, or refusing, neglecting or otherwise failing to comply with direction to remove a vehicle found overloaded.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 82
Contravention of regulations requiting goods vehicle operator to inspect, and keep records of inspection of, goods vehicles.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 83
Selling, etc., unroadworthy vehicle or trailer or altering vehicle or trailer so as to make it unroadworthy.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 84(1)
Fitting of defective or unsuitable vehicle parts.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 84(3)
Supplying defective or unsuitable vehicle parts.
Summarily.
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 84(8)
Obstructing examiner testing vehicles to ascertain whether defective or unsuitable part has been fitted, etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 85
Obstructing examiner testing condition of used vehicles at sale rooms, etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 86
Failing to comply with requirement about weighing motor vehicle or obstructing authorised person.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 88
Selling, etc., cycle in contravention of regulations as to brakes, bells, etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 90
Selling, etc., wrongly made tail lamps or reflectors.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Schedule 1 paragraph 4
Applying warranty to equipment, protective helmet, appliance or information in defending proceedings under Article 26, 28 or 29(4) where no warranty given, or applying false warranty.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Offences under this Order
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Provision creating offence
General nature of offence
Mode of prosecution
Punishment
Disqualification
Endorsement
Penalty points
Article 27
Failing to give information as to date of birth or sex to court or to provide Department with evidence of date of birth, etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 28
Failing to produce licence and counterpart to court making order for interim disqualification.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 29
Failing to produce licence and counterpart to court for endorsement on conviction of offence involving obligatory or discretionary disqualification.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 67(2)
Removing fixed penalty notice fixed to vehicle.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 72
False statement in response to notice to owner.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Article 91E(6)
Driving, etc. vehicle in contravention of prohibition for failure to pay financial penalty deposit, etc.
Summarily.
Level 5 on the standard scale.
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Offences under the Road Traffic Regulation (Northern Ireland) Order 1997
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Provision creating offence
General nature of offence
Mode of prosecution
Punishment
Disqualification
Endorsement
Penalty points
Article 3
Contravention of rule of road or overtaking incorrectly.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 4
Contravention of traffic regulation order.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 5
Contravention of experimental traffic control scheme.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 7
Contravention of temporary prohibition or restriction.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed by contravening temporary speed restriction under Article 7(3)(b).
Obligatory if committed as described in column (5).
3-6 if as described in column (5)
Article 8
Contravention of general traffic regulations.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 14(1)
Contravention of order as to use of parking place.
Summarily.
(a) Level 3 on the standard scale in the case of an offence committed by a person in a street parking place reserved for disabled persons' vehicles or in an off-street parking place reserved for such vehicles where that person would not have been guilty of that offence if the motor vehicle in respect of which it was committed had been a disabled person's vehicle.
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(b) Level 2 on the standard scale in any other case.
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Article 14(2)
Misuse of apparatus for collecting charges or of parking device or connected apparatus.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 14(9)
Failure to give information as to identity of driver.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 19(1)
Certain contraventions of order relating to designated parking place by driver.
Summarily.
(a) Level 3 on the standard scale in the case of an offence committed by a person in a street parking place reserved for disabled persons' vehicles where that person would not have been guilty of that offence if the motor vehicle in respect of which it was committed had been a disabled person's vehicle.
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(b) Level 2 on the standard scale in any other case.
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Article 19(3)
Other contraventions of order relating to designated parking place by driver or person.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 19(4)
Tampering with parking meter.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 22
Interference with parking devices or apparatus.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 23
Mishandling or faking parking devices, etc.
(a) Summarily.
The statutory maximum.
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(b) On indictment.
2 years or a fine or both.
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Article 24
Public service vehicle plying for hire in parking place.
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
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Article 27A
Contravention of taxi regulation order
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
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Article 30
Contravention relating to prescribed warning devices.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 31
Failure to provide signs or devices warning of road works.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 33
Interference with, or damage to, traffic signs.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 34(1)
Placing unauthorised traffic sign. etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 34(4)
Obstructing removal of traffic sign, etc.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 43
Contravening speed limit.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed by exceeding a speed limit.
Obligatory if committed as described in column 5.
3-6 if as described in column 5.
Article 50
Obstructing removal of vehicle.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 56
Wrongful use of disabled person's badge.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 57
Failure to produce disabled person's badge.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 59
Contravention of regulations relating to pedestrian crossings.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.
Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.
3
Article 60
Failure to stop at school crossing
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Discretionary if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.
Obligatory if committed in respect of a motor vehicle.
3
Article 61(3)
Continuing contravention of order as to use of parking place.
Summarily.
One-tenth of the amount applicable for an offence under Article 14(1) for each day on which the contravention continues.
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Article 66
Contravention of notice relating to use of vehicle on bridge.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Schedule 3A, paragraph 6(1)
Contravention of prohibition or restriction imposed by order.
Summarily.
Level 3 on the standard scale.
Schedule 3A, paragraph 6(2)
Failure to comply with requirement imposed under paragraph 2(6).
Summarily.
Level 2 on the standard scale.
Offences under Part V of the Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 2007
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Provision creating offence
General nature of offence
Mode of prosecution
Punishment
Disqualification
Endorsement
Penalty points
Article 49(1) and (2)
Giving of paid driving instruction and carrying on of business in provision of driving instruction, by unregistered persons.
Summarily
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 49(4)
Giving of paid instruction, and carrying on of business in provision of driving instruction, without prescribed requirements relating to displaying of evidence of registration under Part V of Order of 2007.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 53(4)
Failure, on application for registration as disabled driving instructor, to notify Registrar of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 67(3)
Failure by registered disabled driving instructor to notify Registrar of onset of, or deterioration in, relevant or prospective disability.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 68
Giving of paid driving instruction by disabled persons without emergency control certificate or in unauthorised motor vehicle.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 70
Misuse of evidence of registration etc.
Summarily
Level 4 on the standard scale.
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Article 71
Failure of instructor to surrender to Registrar certificate etc.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Article 72
Failing to produce certificate of registration etc. as driving instructor.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale.
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Offences under the Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Provision creating offence
General nature of offence
Mode of Prosecution
Punishment
Disqualification
Endorsement
Penalty Points
Section 1(3)
Operating a taxi service without an operator's licence
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
Section 2A(8)
Failing to return an operator's licence
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 3(5)
Knowingly keeping or making false records etc.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 3(10)
Operating a taxi service in respect of unlicensed taxi or in respect of taxi driven by unlicensed driver
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
Section 3(11)
Contravention of other operator's duties
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 4(2)
Sub-contracting work to a non-licensed operator
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 5(2)
Contravention of provisions of or made under Chapter 2
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 12(2) and (3)
Using, or permitting a taxi to be used, without a taxi licence
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
Section 14(6)
Contravention of taxi owner's duties
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 15(3) and (4)
Contravention of requirement to exhibit taxi plates etc.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 16(4)
Contravention of regulations relating to regulation of fares
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 17(4)
Failure to display fares or contravention of regulations to secure publication of fares
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 18(6)
Contravention of provisions relating to taximeters
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 18(8)
Unlawful tampering with a taximeter
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 19(2)
Carrying more than the prescribed number of passengers
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 20(3)
Contravention of regulations concerning taxis or use of taxis
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 22(2)
Driving a taxi without a taxi driver's licence
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
Discretionary if committed by driving a taxi where no licence authorising the driving of that vehicle could have been granted
Obligatory if committed as described in column 5
3–6
Section 22(3)
Operating a taxi service driven by a taxi driver without a taxi driver's licence or owning a taxi being driven by a taxi driver without a taxi driver's licence
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
Section 22(5)
Driving a taxi without a taxi driver's licence for that class of taxi
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 22(6)
Operating a taxi service driven by a taxi driver without a taxi driver's licence for that class of taxi or owning a taxi driven by a taxi driver without a taxi driver's licence for that class of taxi
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 23A(8)
Failing to return an operator's licence
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 24(5)
Failure to wear a taxi driver's badge or display other identification
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 31(5)
Failure to produce documents etc.
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 32(6)
Failure to comply with requirement or direction to return licence, plate, etc. or badge
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 37(3)
Failure to comply with an enforcement notice
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 39(3)
Failure to make alternative arrangements for conveyance of passengers
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 43(1)
Soliciting any person to be carried in a taxi
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 44(1)
Knowingly etc. to make false statement or furnish false information
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
Section 44(2)
Forging, possessing, documents, etc. with intent to deceive
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale
Section 45(1)
Obstruction of constable or authorised officer
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 45(2)
Failure to comply with requirement of constable or authorised officer or failure to give a constable or authorised officer assistance or information
Summarily
Level 3 on the standard scale
Section 45(3)
Knowingly to make a false statement to authorised officer or constable
Summarily
Level 5 on the standard scale

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1996/1320/schedule/1/part/I (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/road-traffic-offenders-northern-ireland-order-1996/schedule-1/part-I
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