22- 28 July 2024
The Point to Point Transport Commissioner’s Authorised Officers continually conduct a mix of highly visible and covert, plain clothes operations, targeting illegal and unsafe driver behaviour throughout NSW.
In the final week of July, Monday 22 – Sun 28, a total of 65 Penalty Notices and 19 Improvement Notices were issued.
Targeted compliance
Over the week, the Compliance team targeted hire vehicle and rideshare drivers not displaying a retroreflective sign on or near the rear of the driver’s side of the vehicle when providing passenger services, as required by law.
Retroreflective signs are important for the safety of passengers, drivers, and the public, the sign makes it clear that the vehicle is providing passenger services.
For more information on retroreflective signs, and who is responsible for this safety standard, please visit the Commissioner's website:
Retroreflective Sign Toolkit
Retroreflective Sign Fact Sheet
Top offences
| Offence | No of penalty notices |
|---|---|
| Clause 20(2) Hire vehicles ensure retroreflective indicates is a hire vehicle. | 24 |
| Clause 75 Standing otherwise than in a taxi zone. | 24 |
| Clause 84 (c) Driver of vehicle must not, stop, stand or queue in taxi zone | 4 |
| Clause 59(1) Driver must not smoke in vehicle whether or not used as a taxi service. | 3 |
| Clause 28(1) Taxi driver identity document to be displayed. | 3 |
Top improvement notices
| Improvement notices | No of improvement notices |
|---|---|
| Clause 18(1) Approved security camera systems and safeguards - taxis in working order | 12 |
| Clause 9 Vehicle maintenance | 4 |
| Clause 12(1) Signs, lights and markings - taxis | 2 |
| Clause 13(2) Not contravene driver identification - taxi drivers holder | 1 |