Speeding offences are the most common traffic infringements in NSW, and can incur demerit points, fines, or a license suspension. Speeding infringements come as a result of being registered as speeding by mobile speed cameras, fixed speed cameras, or by police radar.
Learner and provisional drivers are at most risk of losing their license as a result of a speeding infringement, in reflection to their limited experience on the road and their need to take greater care. Learners and Provisional 1 license holders for example will have their license suspended after any speeding offence.
Drivers caught speeding during double demerits will also face harsher penalties which increases the risk of their loss of license.
Below is a table of the penalties for speeding for a fully licensed Class A motor vehicle license holder as 1 December 2021.
| Offence | Fine | Demerit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Exceed speed 10km/h and under | $124 | 1 |
| Exceed speed over 10km/h | $288 | 3 |
| Exceed speed over 20km/h | $494 | 4 |
| Exceed speed over 30km/h | $944 | 5 |
| Exceed speed over 45km/h* | $2547 | 6 |
*This infringement also carries an automatic 6-month suspension
If you elect to have the infringement heard in Court, harsher fines can be imposed. There is also the risk of a criminal conviction being placed on your record. However, the Court can also use its discretion to record a non-conviction.
Many people need their license every day and being without it can severely impair their life – whether it’s needed for a job, to transport their children, to travel in a location without public transport, or access medical treatment, there are a number of reasons why every day living can be difficult without a license.
If you have been issued with a suspension, you have 28 days to lodge an appeal with the Local Court. If your suspension has been issued by police, you will not be able to drive until your matter is heard in Court. If your suspension has been issued by Traffic NSW, you can continue to drive until your matter is heard in Court, as long as you lodge your appeal within the 28 days of the letter notifying you of the suspension.
When your matter is head in Court, you will be given a chance to give your circumstances, show you are of good character, and explain why you need your license.
Having Wollongong Criminal Law on your side means having the help of an expert lawyer who has handled hundreds of these matters with a proven track record of success. If you have been issued a license suspension, but need your license, contact one of our lawyers to see how we can help. We can make favourable submissions to give you your best chance of having the Court reduce, or cancel your license suspension.
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