Traffic law offenders in Victoria are given either an infringement notice and payment of a fine, or both. For the more serious law offenders, demetrial points, a suspended license, or both may apply. Demaret points are issued for any offense against the law in driving for a period of 3 years. The period for which points are assigned to a particular driver depends on the severity of the offense and the license or learner permit in question. Driving privileges are directly impacted for any driver based on the points they accumulate.
| Speed Over Limit (km/h) | Fine (from 1 July 2025) | Demerit Points | Licence Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 10 | $254 | 1 | No |
| 10–24 | $407 | 3 | No |
| 25–29 | $560 | 0 | 3 months |
| 30–34 | $661 | 0 | 3 months |
| 35–39 | $763 | 0 | 6 months |
| 40–44 | $865 | 0 | 6 months |
| 45 and above | $1,018 | 0 | 12 months |
Penalty for speeding on a Full Licence
Full licence holders face quicker and more serious penalties for speeding depending on the amount of time over the speed limit. The faster someone goes over the limit, the more serious the offense becomes – for instance, if someone goes 10 km/h over the limit, they are issued a fine of $254 and 1 demerit point. The toll and offense reach a million once someone goes 45 km/h and they are fined $1,018, and license is suspended for a year and a driver loses 12 points. The charges range and for midn range speeding, excess charges are under $865, which are charged either 3 demerit points or a 3-6 month suspension of license depending on the offense.
Heavy Vehicle Driver Penalty
Heavy vehicle speeding fines relates to its impact on the road and the level of disregard. Fines range from $356 for speeds less than 10 km/h to $2,340 for speeds above 45 km/h to the limit. Their disregard for the law means suspensions, fines and demerit points are much more than light vehicle drivers. Heavy fines are meant to drive the point of responsibility on the road safety.
Other Traffic Offences and Company Liability
The intersection of paying driving lights and moving is $509 and carries 3 demerit points. The fine for driving a two-axle vehicle without registration is $2,036, while more massive unregistered vehicles are charged more than $1,832. Companies failing to nominate drivers for offences in a Company Vehicle are liable to pay $4,070 per offence, increasing when repeated during the year. Companies are expected to illustrate control on vehicle offences, which is draconian in nature.
Spending Fines and Consequences Undoubtedly
Once an infringement notice gets issued, either payment by due dates or action taken before deadlines is critical to reduce fees and further punishment. Ignoring fees will result in reminders and final notices, and eventually enforcement fees, warrants, and possible Sheriff action. Still further, nonpliable actions can result in sanctions on the driver and the vehicle, including restrictions on the driver’s license, and impounding the vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens when a driver exceeds their demerit point limit?
Reaching the point boundary is a limit that can result in either suspension or cancellation of the driver’s license.
2. Does the fine for a heavy vehicle differ in amount from a normal vehicle?
Yes, heavy vehicles are fined more and normal vehicles fined less due to the heavy increased amounts of risk.
3. How long to demerit points stay on a driver’s record?
Demerit points for a driver are stored and valid on the record for three whole years from the time of the offense.
4. What happens when a company fails to nominate a driver for an offense committed in a vehicle?
The company suffers heavy fines and might be off with more punishment for the repeated offenses.
The demerit points along with fines or suspensions do help in rationalizing the road, by smoothing the level of accountability on the drivers with punishments set in place to reduce the chances of reckless driving.
