The revised Penalty Points System came into effect in Mauritius on 31 January 2026. Drivers can receive penalty points for specified road traffic offences in addition to a fine or any other sentence imposed.

Points remain effective for up to 36 months and accumulate against a driving licence, provisional driving licence or international driving permit. Reaching the permitted maximum can lead to disqualification from driving.

How Does the Penalty Points System Work?

• Drivers start with zero penalty points.
• Points are allocated for offences listed in the Third Schedule of the Road Traffic Act.
• Each allocation remains effective for up to 36 months, unless it is first used for a disqualification order.
• Penalty points may apply to holders of a driving licence, provisional driving licence or international driving permit.
• The licensing officer keeps an up-to-date record of the points allocated to each driver.

Maximum Penalty Points

Under the Act, disqualification applies when a driver exceeds the permitted maximum number of points.

Penalty Points for Road Traffic Offences

The revised system covers 33 offences. The cards below summarise the offences, point ranges and applicable fines.

1

Failing to wear securely a prescribed protective helmet while riding a motorcycle or autocycle

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 3,000

2

Driving without headlamps switched on during hours of darkness

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 5,000

3

Driving without rear lamps switched on during hours of darkness

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 5,000

4

Carrying an insecure load that is falling, liable to fall or projecting from the vehicle

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 2,000

5

Failing to allow free and uninterrupted passage to a pedestrian using a crossing

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,500

6

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 km/h but not more than 25 km/h

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 5,000

7

Driving or moving on a central reservation

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

8

Stopping on a central reservation

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

9

Remaining at rest on a central reservation

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 2,000

10

Driving on a footpath or part of a footpath

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

11

Failing to wear a seat belt while driving

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

12

Crossing a continuous white line

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 2,000

13

Failing to comply with traffic lights

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 2,000

14

Breaching lane discipline on a dual carriageway

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

15

Failing to wear prescribed high-visibility clothing while riding an autocycle

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 5,000

16

Failing to wear prescribed high-visibility clothing while riding a motorcycle

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 5,000

17

Obstructing traffic coming from the opposite direction while overtaking

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 2,000

18

Failing to follow a lane-selection arrow

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 2,000

19

Using a motor vehicle or trailer likely to cause danger

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

20

Driving the wrong way on a one-way road

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

21

Allowing a child under 10 in the front seat of a moving vehicle, other than a motor bus

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

22

Failing to signal properly before turning or stopping

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

23

Using a vehicle with a worn-out tyre

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 5,000

24

Using a motor vehicle fitted with unauthorised lamps

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

25

Carrying more than one pillion passenger on a motorcycle

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,500

26

Carrying more than one pillion passenger on an autocycle

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,500

27

Failing to display a triangular warning sign following an accident, breakdown or emergency

Penalty points 2–4

Fine Rs 1,000

28

Using a hand-held microphone or telephone handset while driving

Penalty points 5–10

Fine Rs 3,000

29

Carrying people in the open pick-up area of a double-cab pick-up or dual-purpose vehicle

Penalty points 3–6

Fine Rs 2,000

30

Failing to give way when entering a more important road or main road

Penalty points 3–6

Fine Rs 1,000

31

Overtaking or passing a vehicle stopped at a pedestrian crossing

Penalty points 4–6

Fine Rs 1,000

32

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 km/h

Penalty points 4–6

Fine Rs 10,000

33

Taking part in an unauthorised road race or speed trial

Penalty points 8–10

Fine Court fine

How Many Points Are Allocated?

When a fixed penalty is paid

A Fixed Penalty Notice or Photographic Enforcement Device Notice generally refers to the lowest number of points in the applicable range. Once payment is processed, the points are recorded by the licensing officer.

When the case proceeds to Court

Upon conviction, the Court may allocate points within the range provided for the offence. Where the law applies the higher end of the range, a driver may receive more points than under a settled fixed penalty.

What Happens If You Exceed the Limit?

• A holder of a full driving licence may be disqualified for 6 to 12 months.
• A provisional driving licence may be cancelled, with disqualification for 6 to 12 months.
• An international driving permit holder may be disqualified from driving in Mauritius for 6 to 12 months.
• The Court will order a disqualified driver to complete an approved rehabilitation course.
• The relevant licence or permit must be surrendered as soon as possible, but no later than five days after the Court order.

Can Penalty Points Be Reduced?

A holder of a driving licence or international driving permit who has accumulated at least 10 but not more than 14 points may apply to the Court to redeem up to three points after completing a rehabilitation course. This option does not apply to a provisional driving licence.

How to Check Your Penalty Points

Drivers can view information about their driving licence and accumulated penalty points through the KOREK! mobile application using MauPass authentication. A Penalty Points Certificate may also be requested from the licensing officer upon payment of the prescribed fee.

Simple Ways to Avoid Penalty Points

• Respect the posted speed limit.
• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
• Wear your seat belt and ensure your passengers are safely seated.
• Give way to pedestrians at crossings.
• Check your tyres, lights and indicators regularly.
• Follow lane markings, traffic lights and road signs.
• Motorcycle and autocycle riders should wear approved protective equipment.

Disclaimer: This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and procedures may change. Consult the latest Road Traffic Act, official government notices or the relevant authority for confirmation.