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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$4431N/A
More than 10km/h but no more than 20km/h$5923N/A
More than 20km/h but no more than 30km/h$7385N/A
More than 30km/h but no more than 45km/h$1,77453 months minimum 
More than 45km/h$4,63076 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$5922N/A
More than 10km/h but no more than 20km/h$7384N/A
More than 20km/h but no more than 30km/h$8875N/A
More than 30km/h but no more than 45km/h$1,42963 months minimum
More than 45km/h$3,24276 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$14943 months minimum
More than 10km/h but no more than 20km/h$34543 months minimum
More than 20km/h but no more than 30km/h$59243 months minimum
More than 30km/h but no more than 45km/h$1,13353 months automatic 
More than 45km/h$3,05466 months automatic

*Correct as of 1 July 2025*

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