OXENFORD NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH: DRIVING OFFENCE PENALTIES

Monday, February 15, 2010

DRIVING OFFENCE PENALTIES

Here are a list of some of the current driving offences and penalties that apply as follows:

Less than 13 km/h over the speed limit: $A133 + 1 demerit point.

At least 13 km/h but not more than 20 km/h over the speed limit: $A200 + 3 demerit points.

More than 20 km/h but not more than 30 km/h over the speed limit: $A333 + 4 demerit points.

More than 30 km/h but not more than 40 km/h over the speed limit: $A466 + 6 demerit points.

More than 40km/h over the speed limit: $A933 + 8 demerit points and 6 month suspension.

Driver fail to wear seatbelt: $A300 + 3 demerit Points.

Driver use hand-held mobile phone: $A300 + 3 demerit Points.

“Save a Life Don’t Speed”

Source: www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/roadsafety

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Information contained herein has been obtained from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and interested persons should rely on their own inquiries. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Queensland Police Service or Oxenford Neighbourhood Watch unless expressly so quoted.

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