ROAD TRAFFIC SECTION
The Road Traffic Section handles and hears road traffic cases filed by the Public Prosecutor. Road Traffics Cases are categorised as criminal cases, which are heard before a Magistrate in court.
COURT PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
COMMON TRAFFIC OFFENCES
SECTION |
OFFENCE |
| 26(1) Road Traffic Act | Driving under the influence of drink, drugs or intoxicating substance. |
| 27(1) Road Traffic Act | Causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. |
| 28(1) Road Traffic Act | Reckless or dangerous driving. |
| 29(1) Road Traffic Act | Careless driving (without due care and attention). |
| 29A Road Traffic Act | Use of mobile telephone while driving. |
| 8(1) Road Traffic Act | Driving without valid road tax (motor vehicle license). |
| 16(1) Road Traffic Act | Driving without valid driving license. |
| 3(1) Motor Vehicle Insurance Act | Driving without valid vehicle insurance policy. |
| 45 Road Traffic Act | Driving whilst being disqualified from obtaining or holding a driving license. |
| 8(1) Motor Vehicle Regulation | Driving without wearing a body restraining seat belt. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
1. I’ve just received a summons from Court. What do I do?
– When you received a summons from court, please take note of the date, time and venue and attend court accordingly for your road traffic mention.
2. I’ve already paid compound for the offence I am charged with. What do I do?
– If you have paid compound, please speak to the Police Prosecution Unit who served you the summons, so they may apply for the summons to be withdrawn.
3. What will happen during the mention?
– Please refer to the Court Procedure for Road Traffic Mentions.
4. What happens if I don’t attend court for my mention?
– If you were served with a court summon and you do not attend the mention, a Warrant of Arrest may be issued against you. If you have a valid reason why you cannot attend court on the date and time stated, please contact the court registry immediately.
5. My case is not listed on the cause list. What do I do?
– Please speak to someone at the court registry counter. Do not miss your mention or leave the courthouse until you have spoken to someone regarding your case.
6. Where / how do I pay my fine?
– Fines imposed by the court can be paid at the court’s payment counter. Please bear in mind the time period the court has given you to fully pay your fine, if any.
7. I pleaded not guilty to the charges against me. What happens next?
- If you plead not guilty to the charges, the matter will go for trial. Your case will be assigned to a trial Magistrate. You must attend all future court proceedings. Please refer to the trial guidelines here.
COURT INFORMATION
LOCATION |
SCHEDULE FOR RTS CASES |
CONTACT DETAILS |
| SUBORDINATE COURT, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN | MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 8.30 AM |
(673) 2232979 / 80 / 81 / 84 / 85
Email: courts@judicial.gov.bn
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| TUTONG DISTRICT COURT | THURSDAYS 8.30 AM |
(673) 4221836 / 4221304 / 4220675 |
| BELAIT DISTRICT COURT | MONDAYS 8.30 AM |
(673) 3331585 / 3336145 / 3330385
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| TEMBURONG DISTRICT COURT | LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 8.30 AM |
(673) 5221019
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