The My Fines service has released 2022 statistics on traffic fines, offering a detailed look at how often drivers were penalized and for what offenses. Across a survey of 1,300 respondents, 81.5 percent reported receiving at least one fine during the year, while the remaining 18.5 percent did not incur any penalties or did not encounter situations leading to a fine. A comparison with 2021 shows there were 14.4 percent fewer drivers who fell into the category of having no violations. This data paints a clear picture of how common traffic penalties were in that year and helps explain drivers’ behavior and risk exposure on the road.
The chief offense remains speeding, accounting for a dominant 92 percent of recorded violations. Following this, just under one-fifth of fines were issued for not complying with traffic signs and markings, at 19.3 percent. The third most frequent category was illegal parking, which represented 12.5 percent of the penalties reported. These figures highlight the areas where drivers most often fall short of regulatory requirements and where enforcement activity tends to focus.
In addition to the prevalence of fines, a small share of drivers—roughly 0.2 percent—suffered the loss of their driving rights, underscoring the serious consequences that can accompany repeat or severe violations.
Anton Shaparin, who serves as vice president of the National Automobile Union, notes several factors that may contribute to greater driver awareness and higher compliance rates. He points to increased awareness that cameras are widely deployed on roads, which leads motorists to adjust their behavior as they approach known monitoring zones.
- Drivers recognize and anticipate more camera presence and adjust driving patterns accordingly.
- The costs associated with sanctioned repairs are high and the process can be cumbersome, encouraging more careful vehicle operation.
- Operating a vehicle has become expensive, driven by fines and rising fuel costs, which motivates drivers to avoid risky maneuvers.
- Under the OSAGO framework, there is a tendency toward direct monetary settlements for minor damage rather than immediate repairs, which can influence decisions about maintaining and fixing a vehicle.
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The data source for these observations is TVNZ, which compiled and presented the figures for 2022. The results illustrate a year with a strong emphasis on speed-related penalties and highlight the ongoing emphasis on regulatory compliance and road safety across the region.