Accompanying driver offence

The accompanying driver can be charged if they refuse to surrender their licence upon the demand of a police officer or if they refuse to provide a breath sample when the demand is made. If they're BAC is above however the charge goes to the actual driver. It .  · A person who is guilty of an accompanying driver offence is liable to a fine of not more than 5 penalty units. Each penalty unit is the equivalent to $ Therefore, for an offence which carries a maximum of 12 penalty units you can be fined up to $1,Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins.  · (2) An accompanying licensed driver must not permit a learner driver to drive a motor vehicle at excessive speed. Penalty: 5 penalty units. For the same reasons that were given earlier for drink-driving, the passenger is not deemed an accompanying driver and not liable for the actions of the holder of a valid foreign licence.

An accompanying driver must have held a full driving licence for the vehicle for at least two years. Why was the law strengthened in relation to unaccompanied drivers? Learner permit holders driving unaccompanied pose a danger to themselves and other road users. It is an offence against s 49C of the Road Safety Act (RSA) to consume intoxicating liquor while accompanying a learner driver. 49C A person must not consume intoxicating liquor while the person is an accompanying licensed driver. Penalty: 10 penalty units. the guidance and support of the accompanying driver. Driving unaccompanied continues to be a penalty point offence in addition to the changes implemented on

including qualified supervising drivers accompanying a learner driver, For serious drink driving offences, drivers face immediate loss of licence at. Drink driving is a very serious offence. Provide a specimen of their saliva, or; Accompany the Garda (or another Garda) to a place. Driving Offences. download the form at www.doorway.ru There is an accompanying leaflet Guide to applying for a driving licence.