Double demerit points apply for speeding, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences.
Please drive safely and remember to STOP, REVIVE, SURVIVE!!
For more information visit the RMS website (formerly RTA).
Non-Use of Seat Belt | Points | Points Lost During Double Demerit Periods | Fine | Fine (Passenger over 16 years) |
Unrestrained Driver | 3 | 6 | $243 | |
with 1 unrestrained passenger | 6 | 12 (Loss of licence or good behaviour period) | $486 | $243 |
with 2 unrestrained passengers | 9 | 18 (Loss of licence or good behaviour period) | $783 | $243 |
with 3 unrestrained passengers | 9 | 18 (Loss of licence or good behaviour period) | $1,026 | $243 |
with 4 or more unrestrained passengers | 9 | 18 (Loss of licence or good behaviour period) | $1,269 | $243 |
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Restrained Driver | | | | |
with 1 unrestrained passenger | 3 | 6 | $243 | $243 |
with 2 unrestrained passengers | 6 | 12 (Loss of licence or good behaviour period) | $486 | $243 |
with 3 unrestrained passengers | 6 | 12 (Loss of licence or good behaviour period) | $783 | $243 |
with 4 or more unrestrained passengers | 6 | 12 (Loss of licence or good behaviour period) | $1,026 | $243 |