Failing to give way to an emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights or sounding an alarm carries a fine of
Emergency vehicles must be given right of way to ensure timely response. Ignoring this risks lives and results in high penalties.
Failing to give way to a bus leaving a bus stop in a built-up area (70 km/h), your fine is
Buses re-entering traffic in built-up areas have right of way to maintain flow and reduce risks to passengers.
Failing to stop for a pedestrian on a children’s crossing incurs how many demerit points
Not stopping at a children’s crossing is a serious offence that endangers young pedestrians and attracts penalties.
Proceeding before a pedestrian has left a children’s crossing will result in a fine of
Drivers must wait until the crossing is clear to ensure pedestrian safety.
Failing to give way to a pedestrian on a pedestrian crossing has a fine of
Pedestrians have right of way at crossings; failing to yield is dangerous and costly.
Failing to give way to a pedestrian in a shared zone results in
Shared zones prioritize pedestrian movement. Drivers must always give way in these areas.
Failing to give way when turning right at a signalized intersection has a fine of
Turning vehicles must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians to avoid collisions.
Failing to give a proper left or right change of direction signal results in
Signaling intentions is crucial for road safety. Failure to do so can confuse other drivers.
Failing to give a proper stop signal when stopping or slowing suddenly carries a fine of
Warning others of sudden stops helps prevent rear-end collisions.
Failing to give a left signal when entering a roundabout carries
Signaling when entering or exiting a roundabout ensures clear communication with other drivers.
Vehicle impoundment can occur for repeat offences like driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle
Repeat offences of serious nature can result in vehicle impoundment.
If you drive a vehicle you don’t own and commit an impoundable offence, the impoundment cost is your responsibility
Regardless of ownership, the driver who committed the offence bears the cost.
As a vehicle owner, it is your responsibility to ensure
Owners are liable for their vehicle’s condition and its lawful, safe use.
Double demerit points apply for a second mobile phone offence within
Repeat mobile phone offences within a year lead to harsher penalties.
For speeding 21–30 km/h over the limit more than once in a year, demerit points increase to
Repeat offences in this speed range attract doubled demerit penalties.
Driving 41 km/h or more over the speed limit more than once in a year doubles demerits from eight to
High-range speeding has severe consequences including double demerits.
Police can intercept you for a breath test
Random breath testing can occur anytime, not just under suspicion.
Combined red light/speed cameras are located at
These cameras enforce both speed and red-light compliance.
One-year period for double demerits for high-range speeding ends
The penalty period is counted from the most recent offence date.
Your licence is immediately suspended if you are charged with
Immediate licence suspension applies to serious drink-driving charges.
If your licence is suspended, it remains suspended until
Suspension stays in effect unless officially resolved.
Your licence may be suspended for 24 hours for drink driving while
Lower-level drink driving can trigger short-term suspension.
Conviction for drink/drug driving or failure to provide a specimen leads to
Legal consequences include both financial and licence penalties.
Driving more than 40 km/h over the speed limit results in a licence suspension for
Serious speeding offences carry extended suspension periods.
Penalty for Driving over 40 km/h above the speed limit records
High-range speeding is treated seriously with a high demerit point penalty.
Queensland learner licence holders exceeding 4 demerit points in one year face
Learners must maintain low demerits; exceeding limits triggers suspension.
Suspension or disqualification time during the learner period
Time spent under penalties does not count towards the required learner duration.
Penalty for disobeying a no turns sign
Ignoring a no turns sign can create dangerous traffic conditions and is penalized to enforce proper turning behavior.
Penalty for disobeying a no left turn sign
Turning left where it’s prohibited risks collisions and disrupts traffic flow.
Penalty for disobeying a no right turn sign
Right turns at restricted zones can interfere with oncoming traffic, hence the fine.
Penalty for disobeying a traffic lane arrow
Lane arrows guide vehicle movement; disobeying them leads to confusion and penalties.
Penalty for overtaking when a no overtaking sign is present and a vehicle is approaching
Overtaking under these conditions is highly risky and strictly fined.
Penalty for overtaking on a bridge with a no overtaking sign
Bridges often have narrow lanes; overtaking here can be deadly.
Penalty for disobeying a no overtaking on bridge sign
Disregarding these signs endangers both you and oncoming vehicles.
Penalty for disobeying a keep clear sign
Blocking intersections or entries creates traffic hazards; hence the higher fine.
Penalty for driving past a no access sign
No access zones are often restricted for safety or legal reasons.
Penalty for driving in contrary direction to a one-way sign
Driving against one-way traffic is extremely dangerous and heavily penalized.
Penalty for failing to drive left after passing a keep left sign
Failing to obey keep left signs disrupts lane discipline and traffic safety.
Penalty for failing to drive right after passing a keep right sign
Keep right signs ensure smooth traffic flow; ignoring them can cause confusion.
Penalty for disobeying a no entry sign
No entry signs are placed for safety reasons—violating them endangers others.
Penalty for failing to stop at a handheld stop sign
These are used by traffic controllers and must be obeyed to prevent accidents.
Penalty for driving past a handheld stop sign being displayed
Disobeying temporary stop signs during roadworks or emergencies is dangerous.
Penalty for disobeying a bridge load limit sign
Load limits protect bridge structures. Violations can cause structural damage.
Penalty for driving past a no trucks sign
Trucks in restricted areas can damage roads and endanger smaller vehicles.
Penalty for disobeying a trucks must enter sign
Certain routes require trucks to enter for safety, inspection, or regulation.
Penalty for disobeying a no buses sign
Buses in restricted zones can block traffic or endanger pedestrians.
Penalty for disobeying a trucks and buses must use low gear sign
This is essential for safe downhill driving, especially in hilly terrain.