Penalties - DKT Test

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Penalty for speeding not more than 15 km/h over limit

Minor speeding incurs fines and demerits under ACT traffic laws.

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Penalty for speeding between 15–30 km/h over limit

Moderate speeding leads to increased penalties and more points.

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Penalty for speeding between 30–45 km/h over limit

This level of speeding is considered dangerous and penalized heavily.

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Penalty for speeding more than 45 km/h over limit

Extreme speeding attracts the highest fines and points before legal action.

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Penalty for exceeding speed limit by not more than 15 km/h

Small breaches of speed limits still carry consequences.

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Penalty for exceeding speed limit by 15–30 km/h

Speeding in this range risks safety and adds multiple demerit points.

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Penalty for exceeding speed limit by 30–45 km/h

This offence has serious legal and licensing consequences.

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Penalty for exceeding speed limit by over 45 km/h

Very high-speed violations may result in loss of licence.

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Penalty for negligent driving causing death

Negligent driving with fatal consequences is a severe criminal offence.

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Penalty for negligent driving causing actual bodily harm

Even non-fatal harm leads to strict penalties for negligent driving.

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Penalty for dangerous driving (first-time aggravated offence)

Reckless driving that endangers public safety has strict punishment.

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Penalty for not responding to an infringement notice

Failing to respond in time may result in higher fines and court action.

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Penalty for furious, reckless or dangerous driving (non-aggravated)

This offence covers unsafe driving that endangers the public. Non-aggravated cases still carry serious penalties under ACT law.

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Penalty for aggravated dangerous driving

Aggravating factors include speeding 30% over the limit, ignoring police, or endangering vulnerable road users.

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Penalty for menacing driving

Menacing driving refers to harassment or road rage that causes fear of injury or damage to others.

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Penalty for automatic licence disqualification offences

In ACT, certain serious offences automatically disqualify your licence, even without a court order.

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Penalty for using a handheld mobile phone while driving

Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes and is strictly penalised.

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Penalty for disobeying a traffic signal

Ignoring signals compromises road safety and leads to heavy penalties.

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Penalty for disobeying major traffic signs or police direction

Failure to follow essential traffic control measures is a serious offence.

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Penalty for failing to give way

Not giving way leads to collisions and endangers vulnerable road users.

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Penalty for failing to stop or give way at pedestrian, school or level crossing

These locations involve high-risk scenarios, hence attract firm penalties.

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Penalty for driving with unrestrained children or infants

Failing to properly restrain young passengers is a major safety violation.

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Penalty for driving on the wrong side of double lines or a divided highway

Driving on the wrong side is hazardous and severely punished.

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Penalty for driving without wearing a seat belt

Seat belts save lives; not using one draws significant penalty points.

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Penalty for motorcyclists not wearing a helmet

Helmets are essential for safety, and failure to wear one is heavily penalised.

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Penalty for careless or negligent driving

Unsafe driving without due attention attracts a strong penalty.

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Penalty for improper overtaking and passing

Risky overtaking endangers others and earns penalty points.