Penalty for failing to wear a seatbelt as a driver.
The expiation fee for failing to wear a seatbelt as a driver is (AUD) 435.
Penalty for failing to wear a seatbelt as a passenger over 16.
Passengers aged 16 or over not wearing a seatbelt are fined (AUD) 435.
Penalty for a driver not ensuring one passenger under 16 wears a seatbelt.
Drivers must ensure passengers under 16 are restrained. Fine: (AUD) 435 for 1 person.
Penalty for a driver not ensuring more than one passenger under 16 wears a seatbelt.
Fine increases to (AUD) 514 if more than one unrestrained person under 16.
Penalty for driving with a BAC between 0.05–0.079.
This falls under Category 1 offence and results in an (AUD) 849 expiation.
Penalty for driving with a BAC between 0.08–0.149.
This is a Category 2 offence and results in a court-imposed penalty.
Penalty for driving with a BAC of 0.15 or more.
Category 3 BAC offence results in court-imposed penalty and 12-month licence loss.
Penalty for refusing a breath analysis.
Refusing police breath test results in court penalty and licence loss.
Penalty for driving with a prescribed drug in the blood.
Detected presence of certain drugs results in (AUD) 849 fine.
Penalty for refusing a drug test.
Refusing a drug test is a serious offence resulting in court action.
Penalty for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
DUI results in court-imposed penalties and vehicle sanctions.
Penalty for failing to stop after an accident causing injury or death.
This serious offence leads to court penalty.
Penalty for using a mobile phone while driving.
Using a mobile phone while driving results in a (AUD) 556 fine.
Penalty for running a red light.
Failing to stop for a red light incurs a (AUD) 556 fine.
Penalty for failing to give way at a give way sign.
Failing to give way results in a (AUD) 514 fine.
Penalty for driving in a bicycle lane.
Unlawful use of bicycle lanes carries a (AUD) 319 fine.
Penalty for failing to wear an approved motorcycle helmet.
Motorcycle riders must wear approved helmets. Fine: (AUD) 337.
Penalty for speeding over the limit by 10–20 km/h.
This level of speeding results in a (AUD) 455 fine.
Penalty for failing to keep a safe distance.
Failing to keep safe distance is fined (AUD) 402.
Penalty for failing to move for an emergency vehicle.
Drivers must give way to emergency vehicles. Fine: (AUD) 514.
Penalty for disobeying a no U-turn sign.
Ignoring no U-turn signs leads to (AUD) 436 fine.
Penalty for failing to indicate before a left turn.
Not indicating before turning left results in (AUD) 380 fine.
Penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Ignoring a stop sign incurs (AUD) 514 fine.
Penalty for failing to give way to pedestrians.
Failing to yield at a crossing with flashing lights is fined (AUD) 489.
Penalty for speeding over the limit by 30–45 km/h.
This level of speeding is fined (AUD) 1684.
Penalty for speeding over 45 km/h.
Fined (AUD) 1895 and leads to automatic licence loss.
Penalty for driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
Driving the wrong direction results in (AUD) 514 fine.
Penalty for creating a hazard by opening a door.
Opening vehicle door dangerously carries (AUD) 220 fine.
Penalty for failing to keep to the far left side of the road.
Failing to stay left is fined (AUD) 366.
Penalty for driving a vehicle without proper control.
Poor vehicle control incurs (AUD) 221 fine.
Penalty for a bicycle rider not wearing a helmet.
Failing to wear a bicycle helmet results in a (AUD) 125 fine.
Penalty for a bicycle rider holding onto a moving vehicle.
Holding onto moving vehicle carries (AUD) 125 fine.
Penalty for a bicycle without lights at night.
Riding without lights in darkness is fined (AUD) 68.
Penalty for failing to stop at a level crossing stop sign.
Failing to stop at railway crossing stop sign is fined (AUD) 556.
Penalty for a pedestrian crossing within 20m of a marked crossing.
This results in a (AUD) 59 fine.
Penalty for a pedestrian causing a traffic hazard.
Pedestrian hazards carry a (AUD) 59 fine.
Penalty for failing to give way when changing lanes.
Drivers must give way when changing lanes. Fine: (AUD) 400.
Penalty for overtaking when unsafe.
Unsafe overtaking is fined (AUD) 366.
Penalty for failing to enter a roundabout correctly.
Incorrect entry at roundabout leads to (AUD) 436 fine.
Penalty for failing to give way when entering a roundabout.
Yielding when entering roundabout is mandatory. Fine: (AUD) 514.