What Are the Penalties for Speeding in New South Wales?

Speeding is one of the most frequently penalised traffic offences in New South Wales.

According to Revenue NSW, the state government received more than $1.5 billion in revenue from fines issued to motorists for speed and red light camera-detected offences between 1 January 2016 and 31 July 2023; $1,541,709,211.00 to be precise.

Speeding fines have been touted as a necessary road safety measure, but many believe some of the cameras are little more than speed traps designed to fill government coffers.

Whatever the case may be, it can be handy to know the penalties that apply to speeding offences in New South Wales – whether the penalties are in the form of penalty notices (also known as fines) or court-imposed penalties where police send you to court for a major traffic offence (such as speeding by more than 45km/h over the limit) or you challenge the speeding allegation or the penalty imposed by electing to take the matter to court.

Here are the penalties for speeding offences in our state.

Penalties for Speeding Offences in New South Wales

The penalty you will face for a speeding offence depends on a number of factors, including:

• The number of kilometres over the speed limit you were travelling,
• The type of vehicle you were driving or riding,
• The type of licence you held,
• Whether double demerits apply, and
• Whether the case is dealt with by a penalty notice or in court.

Penalty Notices

The following table of penalty notices (also known as speeding tickets or speeding fines) is current at 11 February 2024.

Court Imposed Penalties

The following are some of the maximum fines which can be imposed where your speeding matter comes before a court.

However, it is important to be aware that a fine will not be imposed, you receive no demerit points and no disqualification will be ordered where it could otherwise apply if the court is persuaded to deal with your case by way of a ‘non-conviction order‘, such as a section 10 dismissal or a conditional release order without conviction.

Going to court for a traffic offence?

If you are going to court for a traffic offence, call or email Sydney Criminal Lawyers anytime to arrange a free first consultation with an experienced, specialist traffic lawyer who will accurately advise you of your options, the best way forward, and fight for the optimal outcome in your specific situation.