You are caught speeding more than 45 km/h over the speed limit.
Excessive speeding over 45 km/h can result in immediate licence suspension and significant fines.
During a long weekend, you are caught speeding. What is the penalty?
Double demerit points apply during holiday periods to deter dangerous driving.
You are a full licence holder and have accumulated 12 or more demerit points within 3 years.
Accumulating 12+ points in 3 years results in disqualification under road rules.
You drive 20 km/h over the speed limit in a school zone.
Speeding in school zones carries harsh penalties due to safety risks for children.
A provisional driver commits a serious speeding offence.
Provisional drivers can face immediate disqualification for serious offences.
You’re driving in a built-up area with no posted speed limit.
The default speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless otherwise signed.
You are driving on a rural road in WA with no speed signs.
The default speed limit outside built-up areas in WA is typically 110 km/h.
You drive while your licence is suspended due to unpaid fines.
Driving on a suspended licence may lead to criminal charges and jail time.
You accrue 12 demerit points but want to continue driving.
You may apply for a GBP to continue driving under strict conditions.
You breach the conditions of your Good Behaviour Period.
Breaching GBP terms leads to disqualification that’s double the original duration.
You are caught speeding more than 30 km/h over the limit.
Speeding over 30 km/h is a major offence and may result in suspension.
You exceed the speed limit by 10 km/h in a 100 km/h zone during holidays.
Even small speeding violations during holidays attract double demerit penalties.
You receive a fine for a traffic offence.
Most traffic fines are issued as infringement notices rather than court orders.
You are disqualified and try to apply for a Good Behaviour Period.
Disqualified and provisional licence holders are not eligible for a GBP.
A learner driver speeds during a holiday period.
Learner drivers have lower thresholds and may be suspended after 4 points, especially during holidays.