The new traffic penalties took effect from 1 March 2008
Old and new infringement penalties for speeding
|
km/h above limit |
Old Fine |
New Fine |
New
Demerit Pts |
|
1 to 9 |
$50. (1 PU) |
$75 (1.5 PU) |
0 |
|
10 to 19 |
$100 (2 PU) |
$150 (3 PU) |
2 |
|
20 to 29 |
$250 (5 PU) |
$300 (6 PU) |
3 |
|
30 to 39 |
$350 (7 PU) |
$700 (14 PU) |
5 |
|
40 and higher |
$350 (7 PU) |
$1000 (20 PU) |
7 |
* Demerit points are doubled on long weekends and other prescribed holiday periods.
Speeding by 45 km/h or more constitutes reckless driving. For a first offence the Court can impose a maximum fine of $1000 or imprisonment for 9 months. Licence suspension of at least 6 months is mandatory. Penalties are higher for repeat offences. Legislation is currently before Parliament which proposes the impoundment of vehicles of drivers caught exceeding the speed limit by 45 km/h or more.
Remember, this is a guide only and should not be relied on for legal purposes.
Full details of all traffic offences and penalties are contained in the Road Traffic Code 2000. Copies can be viewed at the Library and Information Service of Western Australia and are available for purchase from the State Law Publisher, 10 William Street, Perth WA 6000 or online at www.slp.wa.gov.au
Old and new penalties for non-use of seat belt/restraint
| Offence |
New Fine |
New
Demerit Pts* |
| Driver not wearing a seat belt |
$500 |
4 |
| Driver not ensuring passenger over 12 months occupies position with a seat belt |
$500 |
4 |
|
Driver not ensuring passenger U12 months is suitably restrained |
$500 |
4 |
|
Driver allowing unrestrained passenger in front row of seats |
$500 |
4 |
|
Driver allowing passenger in open utes etc |
$500 |
4 |
|
Passenger not wearing a seat belt |
$500 |
0 |
| Passenger sitting in front row unrestrained |
$500 |
0 |
| Passenger not occupying seat belted position if available |
$500 |
0 |
| Passenger riding in open load space |
$500 |
0 |
* Demerit points are doubled on long weekends and other prescribed holiday periods.
Remember, this is a guide only and should not be relied on for legal purposes.
Full details of all traffic offences and penalties are contained in the Road Traffic Code 2000. Copies can be viewed at the Library and Information Service of Western Australia and are available for purchase from the State Law Publisher, 10 William Street, Perth WA 6000 or online at www.slp.wa.gov.au
Changes to Road Traffic Code 2000 penalties (increase in demerit points)
| Offence |
Old Fine
& Demerit Pts |
New Fine
& Demerit Pts |
Not giving way at a pelican crossing (marked foot crossing),
Overtaking a vehicle stopped at a crossing |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
|
Not giving way on a painted island |
2 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
3 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
|
Not giving way in a median turning bay |
2 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
3 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
|
Not giving way when moving from the boundary of a carriageway or median strip parking area |
2 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
3 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
|
Not keeping left |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
2 Pts $50 (1PU) |
| Failure to give way when changing lanes |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
|
Failure to give way when driving on a path |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Failure to give way when driving on a nature strip |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Use of hand held mobile phone |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
3 Pts $250 (5 PU) |
Increases in fines
| Offence |
Old Fine
& Demerit Pts |
New Fine
& Demerit Pts |
| Not leaving a traffic light intersection expeditiously |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Not giving way when entering from a carriageway |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
3 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
| Not giving way when entering land abbuting a carriageway |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
3 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
| Not using the correct lane when entering a multi-lane roundabout |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Using headlights on highbeam inappropiately |
1 Pt $50 (1 PU) |
1 Pt $100 (2 PU) |
| Pedestrian not crossing a railway line at a level crossing |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Pedestrian unreasonably obstructing a vehicle or other person |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
Decrease in demerit points
|
Offence |
Old Fine
& Demerit Pts |
New Fine
& demerit Pts |
| Not complying with markings when making a right turn |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Making a U-turn contrary to a NO U-TURN sign |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| U-turn at intersection contrary to NO U-TURN sign |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Not being parrallel and as close to the centre of the road when making a right turn into abutting land |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Not leaving a traffic light intersection expeditiously with yellow light |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Not giving way to pedestrians on a pedestrian crossing |
4 Pts $200 (4 PU) |
3 Pts $200 (4 PU) |
| Not obeying traffic lane arrows |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Stopping on Keep Clear markings |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Not obeying arrows when driving in or leaving a roundabout |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Not keeping left of the median strip |
4 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
3 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
| Driving on or across median strip, painted island etc |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
1 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Using fog lights inappropriately |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
1 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Portable warning triangle to be carried by heavy vehicles |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Driving or travelling with body or limbs protuding from a vehicle |
3 Pts Driver
$50 (1 PU) Driver or passenger |
2 Pts
$50 (1 PU) Driver or passenger |
| Driving on a path |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Driving backwards for an unreasonable distance and withour due safety |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
1Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Driver not having uninterupted view |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
1 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
Decrease in fines
| Offence |
Old Penalty |
New Penalty |
| Pedestrian not crossing a pedestrian lights |
0 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
| Crossing at traffic lights without pedestrian lights and disobeying the red signal |
0 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
|
Cyclist failing to stop for red bicycle lights |
0 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
| Cyclist not stopping for a yellow biclcle light |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
Increase in demerit points and fines
| Offence |
Old Penalty |
New Penalty |
| Driver of a truck failing to use portable warning triangle for fallen load |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
| Spotlight on vehicle used to dazel another Road user |
0 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
3 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
Decrease in fines
| Offence |
Old Penalty |
New Penalty |
| Not stopping for a yellow B light |
3 Pts $150 (3 PU) |
2 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
Decrease in demerit points and increase in fines
| Offence |
Old Penalty |
New Penalty |
| Entering a choked intersection |
2 Pts $50 (1 PU) |
0 Pts $100 (2 PU) |
* Demerit points are doubled on long weekends and other prescribed holiday periods.
Remember, this is a guide only and should not be relied on for legal purposes.
Full details of all traffic offences and penalties are contained in the Road Traffic Code 2000. Copies can be viewed at the Library and Information Service of Western Australia and are available for purchase from the State Law Publisher, 10 William Street, Perth WA 6000 or online at www.slp.wa.gov.au