Speeding Offences
Under the Road Rules 2014, a driver must not drive at a speed over the speed-limit applying to the length of road where the driver is driving. There are different penalties and disqualification periods specified under the legislation for different driving offences.
Maximum penalty for unrestricted drivers driving Class A motor vehicles:
Offence | Infringement Notice | Maximum Penalty that can be imposed by Local Court | Demerit Points | Double Demerits | Automatic/Mandatory Licence Disqualification |
Exceed speed 10km/h and under | $145 | $2,200 fine | 1 | 2 | None |
Exceed speed 10km/h and under (school zone) | $238 | $2,200 fine | 2 | 4 | None |
Exceed speed 10km/h and over | $334 | $2,200 fine | 3 | 6 | None |
Exceed speed 10km/h and over (school zone) | $429 | $2,200 fine | 4 | 8 | None |
Exceed speed 20km/h and over | $574 | $2,200 fine | 4 | 8 | None |
Exceed speed 20km/h and over (school zone) | $715 | $2,200 fine | 5 | 10 | None |
Exceed speed 30km/h and over | $1,097 | $2,200 fine | 5 | 10 | 3 months (minimum) |
Exceed speed 30km/h and over (school zone) | $1,384 | $2,200 fine | 6 | 12 | 3 months (minimum) |
Exceed speed 45km/h and over | $2,959 | $3,300 fine | 6 | 12 | 6 months (minimum) |
Exceed speed 45km/h and over (school zone) | $3,141 | $3,300 fine | 7 | 14 | 6 months (minimum) |