Penalty for driving over the speed limit by 45 km/h or more:
This is a serious offence with high penalties to deter dangerous speeding.
Penalty for using a mobile phone while driving under a learner or P1 licence:
P1 and learner drivers face stricter rules to encourage safe habits.
Penalty for not wearing a seatbelt while driving:
Seatbelt use is essential for safety and heavily enforced.
Penalty for driving with a BAC over 0.05%:
BAC above 0.05% is illegal and results in strict legal consequences.
Penalty for learner driver accumulating 4 demerit points in 3 years:
Learners are subject to immediate suspension to ensure road safety.
Penalty for speeding by 30 to 37 km/h:
Mid-range speeding attracts significant financial and point penalties.
Penalty for speeding by 10 to 14 km/h:
Even minor speeding is penalised to enforce safer driving.
Penalty for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving:
Using a mobile phone without a hands-free device is illegal.
Penalty for speeding by less than 10 km/h:
Low-level speeding still results in fines and point loss.
Penalty for driving under the influence of drugs:
Police have powers to arrest and impound vehicles for drug driving.
Penalty for driving 38–44 km/h over the speed limit:
Near-severe speeding is treated seriously with heavy penalties.
Penalty if a P1 driver commits multiple offences:
Offences like phone use or speeding may reset the P1 timeline.
Penalty for driving with drugs in your system:
Illicit drug driving is illegal regardless of experience or license.
Penalty for not displaying P plates as a P1 driver:
Displaying P plates is mandatory, and failure resets your progress.
Penalty for driving under the influence of impairing medication:
Even legal drugs can impair driving and are penalised if misused.
Penalty for exceeding the speed limit by 15 to 22 km/h:
Speeding in this range adds both fine and demerit consequences.
Penalty for exceeding 40 km/h within 50 metres of a school bus by 10 to 14 km/h:
Specific rules apply around school buses for child safety.
Penalty for exceeding 40 km/h within 50 metres of a school bus by 15 to 22 km/h:
Safety near school buses is a high priority, with strict penalties.
Penalty for exceeding 40 km/h within 50 metres of a school bus by 23 to 29 km/h:
Fines increase with speed to deter school zone speeding.
Penalty for exceeding 40 km/h within 50 metres of a school bus by 30 to 37 km/h:
Serious breaches near school buses lead to major fines.