Common Offences
Across Australia, some of the most common demerit points for truck drivers issued by the government can include the following:
Victoria
- Driving a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in contravention of maximum work requirement (critical risk offence)
- Driving a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in contravention of minimum rest requirement (critical risk offence)
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4 Demerit Points |
- Exceeding the speed limit by 10 km/h or more but less than 25 km/h
- Driving a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle while impaired by fatigue
- Driving a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in contravention of maximum work requirement (severe risk offence)
- Driving a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle in contravention of minimum rest requirement (severe risk offence)
- Driving contrary to a major defect notice
- Careless driving^
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3 Demerit Points |
QLD
Drivers—work and rest hours exemption (critical risk breach):
- in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the exemption hours for the period; or
- in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the exemption hours for the period.
Solo drivers—standard hours (critical risk breach):
- in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the Standard hours for the period; or
- in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the Standard hours for the period.
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4 Demerit Points
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- Driving a vehicle with a load weighing more than the maximum weight to be carried on the vehicle
- Drive, park or permit use of a vehicle that is not in safe condition
- Driving a heavy vehicle contrary to a major defect notice
- A person must not drive a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle on a road while the person is impaired by fatigue.
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Solo drivers—standard hours (severe breach):
- in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the Standard hours for the period; or
- in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the Standard hours for the period.
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Two-up drivers—standard hours (severe risk breach):
- in any period exceeds the maximum work time stated in the Standard hours for the period; or
- in any period rests for less than the minimum rest time stated in the Standard hours for the period.
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3 Demerit Points |
NSW
- Driver Fatigue: BFM hours two-up drivers - critical
- Driver Fatigue: BFM hours solo drivers - critical
- Driver Fatigue: Standard hours solo drivers - critical
- Driver Fatigue: Work and rest hours exemption - critical
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4 Demerit Points |
- Use heavy vehicle contravene vehicle defect notice-major
- Defective brakes
- Driver Fatigue: BFM hours two-up drivers - severe
- Driver Fatigue: BFM hours solo drivers - severe
- Driver Fatigue: Standard hours solo drivers - severe
- Driver Fatigue: Work and rest hours exemption - severe
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3 Demerit Points |
Minimising Demerit Points
As a truck driver it may not always be easy to keep on top of minor errors or breaches alongside the daily work tasks and requirements.
By converting to an Electronic Work Diary we can guarantee you that all data and information is captured and stored correctly on your device, which can be easily transferred into a written work diary or for a small upgrade into a NHVR approved EWD. By making the transition over to an Electronic Work Diary you can eliminate the risk of fines or losing demerit points, through the free Q-Assist application you will never breach fatigue rules again. It's a guardian angel in your pocket.
This not only saves you time, but it also ensures you that your hard-earned money is kept in your pocket and you will never have to pay for tiny slip ups or mistakes, thanks to the Q app. No one wants to lose demerit points or receive fines for accidental errors that can be easily made and more importantly avoided.
How Electronic Work Diaries Can Help Minimise The Loss of Demerit Points
Q by Quallogi's Assist and EWD apps will not only act as double checkers, but also warn you of any potential breaches or alerts so you can take your rest stops on time and avoid violations or driving while fatigued, ultimately minimising the loss of demerit points for truck drivers.
Human error has always been costly when it comes to filling out work diaries, that’s why Q by Quallogi was designed to take the pressure off, giving you more time to focus on the job and less time to worry about recording errors. An accidental slip up could cost up to $6K or 4 demerit points, a small investment to a cost effective EWD can potentially save you thousands!
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