Australia Speeding Fines by State 2026: $100 to $394
Lowest-band speeding fines and demerit points in all 8 Australian states and territories, from $100 in WA to $394 in the ACT, with official sources.
Lowest speeding band: WA $100 and 0 points; NSW $149, 1; NT $150, 1; Tasmania $106.50, 2; SA $215 plus levy, 2; Victoria $261, 1; Queensland $345, 1; ACT $394, 1.
| State / territory | Lowest band | Fine | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Exceed speed 10 km/h and under | $149 | 1 |
| Victoria | By less than 10 km/h | $261 | 1 |
| Queensland | Driving less than 11 km/h over the speed limit | $345 | 1 |
| Western Australia | Not more than 9 km/h | $100 | 0 |
| South Australia | by less than 10 km/h | $215 | 2 |
| Tasmania | less than 10 km/h | $106.50 | 2 |
| Australian Capital Territory | non-school zone exceed speed limit by ≤ 15 km/h | $394 | 1 |
| Northern Territory | Exceed speed limit up to 15km/h | $150 | 1 |
The smallest speeding offence in Australia costs from $100 with no demerit points in Western Australia to $394 with one point in the ACT; most states charge $149 to $345 and one or two points. Each state sets its own bands, so “under 10 km/h” in one state is “up to 15 km/h” in another. Fines are reindexed on 1 July in several states.
Lowest speeding band by state and territory
| State / territory | Lowest band | Fine | Demerit points | Effective / as of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Exceed speed 10 km/h and under (other than a learner or provisional licence) | $149 | 1 | Information last updated on 4 September 2026 | nsw.gov.au |
| Victoria | By less than 10 km/h | $261 | 1 | as at 1 July 2026 | online.fines.vic.gov.au |
| Queensland | Driving less than 11 km/h over the speed limit | $345 | 1 | last updated 1 July 2026 | qld.gov.au |
| Western Australia | Not more than 9 km/h | $100 | 0 | page last updated 11 November 2026 | wa.gov.au |
| South Australia | by less than 10 km/h | $215 expiation fee + $108 Victims of Crime levy (18+) | 2 | Effective 1 July 2026 | mylicence.sa.gov.au |
| Tasmania | less than 10 km/h | $106.50 | 2 | page undated; fetched 12 Nov 2026 | speedcameras.tas.gov.au |
| Australian Capital Territory | non-school zone exceed speed limit by ≤ 15 km/h | $394 | 1 | Republication No 105, effective 1 August 2026 | legislation.act.gov.au |
| Northern Territory | Exceed speed limit up to 15km/h | $150 | 1 | page undated; re-fetched 12 Nov 2026 | nt.gov.au |
Notes for visitors
- Learner and provisional drivers face higher points in some states, for example four points in New South Wales.
- Double demerits apply in New South Wales during declared periods.
See driving in Australia for speed limits and other rules, and the speeding fine calculator for other countries.
Sources
Official state and territory pages linked in each row of the table.
- New South Wales: NSW Government (nsw.gov.au), Search offences and penalties – Speeding, Class A m
- Victoria: Fines Victoria (State Government of Victoria), Fine amounts and demerit points –
- Queensland: Queensland Government (qld.gov.au), Demerit points schedule
- Western Australia: Government of Western Australia, Road Safety Commission (wa.gov.au), Speeding –
- South Australia: Government of South Australia, My Licence (mylicence.sa.gov.au), Offences and pe
- Tasmania: Tasmanian Government – Speed Cameras Tasmania, Penalties and Infringements
- Australian Capital Territory: ACT Legislation Register, Road Transport (Offences) Regulation 2005, Schedule 1
- Northern Territory: Northern Territory Government (nt.gov.au), Traffic offence fines and demerit poi
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Frequently Asked Questions
For the lowest band it ranges from $100 in Western Australia to $394 in the ACT; most states charge between $149 and $345.
Usually one or two. Western Australia gives none for the lowest band; South Australia and Tasmania give two.
In New South Wales, yes: the lowest band costs the same $149 but carries four points for learner and provisional drivers.