Speeding is one of the most frequently penalised traffic offences in New South Wales.
According to Revenue NSW, the state government received more than $1.1 billion in revenue from fines issues to motorists for speed and red light camera-detected offences between 1 January 2013 and 31 May 2020; $1,134,483,451.00 to be precise.
Speeding fines have been touted as a necessary road safety measure, but many believe some of the cameras are little more than speed traps designed to fill government coffers.
Whatever the case may be, it can be handy
So here's an outline of the current penalties for speeding offences in New South Wales.
Penalties for Speeding Offences |
The penalty a driver or rider will face for a speeding offence depends on a number of factors, including:
- The number of kilometres over the speed limit you were travelling,
- The type of vehicle you were driving or riding,
- The type of licence you held,
- Whether double demerits apply, and
- Whether the case is dealt with by a penalty notice or in court.
Penalty Notices |
The following table of penalty notices for driving or riding at an excessive speed (also known as speeding tickets or speeding fines) is current at 24 June 2020.
Speeding Offences | Fine | Demerit Points | Double Demerits? |
CLASS A MOTOR VEHICLE | |||
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $121 | 1 | Yes |
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (learner or provisional licence) | $121 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $280 | 3 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (learner or provisional licence) | $280 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 20 km/h | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 30 km/h | $920 | 5 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 45 km/h | $2,482 | 6 | Yes |
CLASS B MOTOR VEHICLE | |||
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 1 | Yes |
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 3 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 20 km/h | $599 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 30 km/h | $920 | 5 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 45 km/h | $2,482 | 6 | Yes |
CLASS C MOTOR VEHICLE | |||
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 1 | Yes |
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 3 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 20 km/h | $599 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 30 km/h | $1,441 | 5 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 45 km/h | $3,762 | 6 | Yes |
HEAVY VEHICLES SPECIAL SPEED LIMIT – 100 KM/H | |||
CLASS B MOTOR VEHICLE | |||
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 1 | Yes |
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 3 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 20 km/h | $599 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 30 km/h | $920 | 5 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 45 km/h | $2,482 | 6 | Yes |
CLASS C MOTOR VEHICLE | |||
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 1 | Yes |
Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 3 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 10 km/h (learner or provisional licence) | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 20 km/h | $599 | 4 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 30 km/h | $1,441 | 5 | Yes |
Exceed speed over 45 km/h | $3,762 | 6 | Yes |
LEARNER SPECIAL SPEED LIMIT – 90 KM/H | |||
Learner exceed speed 10 km/h and under | $121 | 4 | Yes |
Learner exceed speed over 10 km/h | $280 | 4 | Yes |
Learner exceed speed over 20 km/h | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Learner exceed speed over 30 km/h | $920 | 5 | Yes |
Learner exceed speed over 45 km/h | $2,482 | 6 | Yes |
PROVISIONAL P1 SPECIAL SPEED LIMIT – 90 KM/H | |||
Provisional P1 exceed speed 10 km/h and under | $121 | 4 | Yes |
Provisional P1 exceed speed over 10 km/h | $280 | 4 | Yes |
Provisional P1 exceed speed over 20 km/h | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Provisional P1 exceed speed over 30 km/h | $920 | 5 | Yes |
Provisional P1 exceed speed over 45 km/h | $2,482 | 6 | Yes |
PROVISIONAL P2 SPECIAL SPEED LIMIT – 100 KM/H | |||
Provisional P2 exceed speed 10 km/h and under | $121 | 4 | Yes |
Provisional P2 exceed speed over 10 km/h | $280 | 4 | Yes |
Provisional P2 exceed speed over 20 km/h | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Provisional P2 exceed speed over 30 km/h | $920 | 5 | Yes |
Provisional P2 exceed speed over 45 km/h | $2,482 | 6 | Yes |
PASS SCHOOL BUS AT MORE THAN 40 KM/H | |||
CLASS A MOTOR VEHICLE | |||
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $121 | 1 | Yes |
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – 10 km/h and under (learner or provisional licence) | $121 | 4 | Yes |
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – over 10 km/h (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $280 | 3 | Yes |
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – over 10 km/h (learner or provisional licence) | $280 | 4 | Yes |
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – over 20 km/h | $481 | 4 | Yes |
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – over 30 km/h | $920 | 5 | Yes |
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – over 45 km/h | $2,482 | 6 | Yes |
CLASS B MOTOR VEHICLE | |||
Pass school bus at more than 40 km/h – 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $360 | 1 | Yes |
Court Imposed Penalties |
The following are some of the maximum fines which can be imposed where the speeding matter comes before a court.
Offence | Court Maximum Fine | Licence Disqualification | |
Exceed speed limit by: | Light Vehicles | Heavy Vehicles | |
Not more than 10 km/h | $2,200 | $2,200 | – |
More than 10 km/h but not more than 20 km/h | $2,200 | $2,200 | – |
More than 20 km/h but not more than 30 km/h | $2,200 | $2,200 | – |
More than 30 km/h but not more than 45 km/h | $2,200 | $2,200 | 3 months (minimum) |
More than 45 km/h | $2,200 | $3,300 | 6 months (minimum) |
However, it is important to be aware that a fine will not be imposed if the court uses its discretion to order a section 10 dismissal or a condition release order without conviction.
Going to Court for a Speeding Offence? |
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.