– If you are a Learner or Provisional 1 Licence Holder, you will have your licence suspended for at least 3 months for any speeding offence
– Your licence will be automatically suspended for 3 months if your speed is between the range of 30km/h and 45km/h over the speed limit
– If your speed exceeds 45km/h, your license will be suspended for 6 months (sometimes on the spot!
– For any offence where your speed exceeds 130km/h, your licence will be suspended for 3 months regardless of whether the road was a freeway or motorway
– In addition to licence suspension and disqualification periods, speeding offences also carry demerit points
– There can be additional demerit points and an increase in the amount of your fine if you speed in a school zone
– Please refer to the table below for a guide on the number of demerit points and fines for speeding offences
|
Exceed Speed By (km/h) |
Provisional Licence |
Full Licence |
||
|
Demerit Pts |
Fine |
Demerit Pts |
Fine |
|
|
< 10 |
4 |
105 |
1 |
105 |
|
11 – 20 |
4 |
243 |
3 |
243 |
|
21 – 30 |
4 |
417 |
4 |
417 |
|
31 – 45 |
5 |
799 |
5 |
799 |
|
46 + |
6 |
2154 |
6 |
2154 |
* These apply to light vehicles only
* Additional penalties apply in school zones
* Learner and P1 Licence Holders will be suspended for any speeding offence
* Automatic suspension applies for speeds over 30km/h above speed limit
If you need advice or assistance in relation to any speeding or traffic matter, please call Warwick Anderson on 9653 9466 or email warwick@andersonboemi.com.au