Nsw Speeding Penalties
Penalties for Speeding in NSW (Full Licence Holders)
Exceed speed limit by |
Penalty Amount |
Demerit Points |
Suspension Period |
| Not more than 10km/h | $443 | 1 | N/A |
| More than 10km/h but no more than 20km/h | $592 | 3 | N/A |
| More than 20km/h but no more than 30km/h | $738 | 5 | N/A |
| More than 30km/h but no more than 45km/h | $1,774 | 5 | 3 months minimum |
| More than 45km/h | $4,630 | 7 | 6 months minimum |
Penalties for Speeding in NSW in a School Zone (Full Licence Holders)
Exceed speed limit by |
Penalty Amount |
Demerit Points |
Suspension Period |
| Not more than 10km/h | $592 | 2 | N/A |
| More than 10km/h but no more than 20km/h | $738 | 4 | N/A |
| More than 20km/h but no more than 30km/h | $887 | 5 | N/A |
| More than 30km/h but no more than 45km/h | $1,429 | 6 | 3 months minimum |
| More than 45km/h | $3,242 | 7 | 6 months minimum |
Penalties for Speeding in NSW (Learner, P1 or P2 Licence Holders)
Exceed speed limit by |
Penalty Amount |
Demerit Points |
Suspension Period |
| Not more than 10km/h | $149 | 4 | 3 months minimum |
| More than 10km/h but no more than 20km/h | $345 | 4 | 3 months minimum |
| More than 20km/h but no more than 30km/h | $592 | 4 | 3 months minimum |
| More than 30km/h but no more than 45km/h | $1,133 | 5 | 3 months automatic |
| More than 45km/h | $3,054 | 6 | 6 months automatic |
*Correct as of 1 July 2025*
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This article was written by Sheridan Gow
Sheridan Gow is a Solicitor based in our Sydney Criminal Law team. She is presently our New Client Enquiries Solicitor and is often the first point of contact for all of Armstrong Legal’s criminal law clients. Sheridan obtained her double degree in a Bachelor of Laws and Psychology and was admitted to the New South Wales Supreme Court to practice...
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