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Traffic Rules & Regulations

Traffic Offences and Penalties

Know the rules to stay safe and avoid fines

No. Offence Fine (MWK)
1 Failing to produce vehicle for inspection contrary to section 7 (1) (a) of the Act 10,000
2 Failing to furnish evidence of registration as an instructor or to produce any document required by law within 7 days contrary to sections 7 (1) or 9 (2) of the Act 10,000
3 Failing to stop a vehicle or comply with directions required by a traffic law enforcement officer contrary to sections 8 or 9(1) of the Act 20,000
4 Driving a vehicle after being forbidden by a traffic law enforcement officer to do so contrary to section 8 (t) of the Act 20,000
5 Threatening or suggesting the use of violence against an authorized officer contrary to section 9 (1) (b) of the Act 100,000
6 Using a motor vehicle which is not registered contrary to section 11(2) of the Act 20,000
7 Driving a motor vehicle without a licence or professional driving permit contrary to sections 18 (1) or 45 (1) of the Act 15,000
8 Acting as a driving school while not registered contrary to section 37 of the Act 50,000
9 Permitting or employing an unlicensed person to drive a motor vehicle without a driver's licence or professional driving permit contrary to sections 44 or 52 (a) of the Act 50,000
10 Operating an unroadworthy motor vehicle contrary to section 69(1) or 69 (2) of the Act 20,000

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