Note:
The information given below is a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
This is a list of some of the more serious offences:
| Other driving offences | Penalties | First offence | Second or subsequent offence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negligent driving where death is occasioned | Maximum court-imposed fine | $3,300 | $5,500 |
| Maximum gaol term | 18 months | 2 years | |
| Disqualification - minimum | 12 months | 2 years | |
| Disqualification - maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Disqualification - in the absence of a specific court order | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Negligent driving where grievous bodily harm is occasioned | Maximum court-imposed fine | $2,200 | $3,300 |
| Maximum gaol term | 9 months | 12 months | |
| Disqualification - minimum | 12 months | 2 years | |
| Disqualification - maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Disqualification - in the absence of a specific court order | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Furious driving; Reckless driving; Driving in a manner or at a speed dangerous | Maximum court-imposed fine | $2,200 | $3,300 |
| Maximum gaol term | 9 months | 12 months | |
| Disqualification - minimum | 12 months | 2 years | |
| Disqualification - maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Disqualification - in the absence of a specific court order | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Fail to stop and give assistance in an accident involving death or injury | Maximum court-imposed fine | $3,300 | $5,500 |
| Maximum gaol term | 18 months | 2 years | |
| Disqualification - minimum | 12 months | 2 years | |
| Disqualification - maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Disqualification - in the absence of a specific court order | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Other major offences mentioned in section 188 of the Road Transport (General) Act 2005. | Maximum court-imposed fine | As in existing legislation | As in existing legislation |
| Maximum gaol term | As in existing legislation | As in existing legislation | |
| Disqualification - minimum | 12 months | 2 years | |
| Disqualification - maximum | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Disqualification - in the absence of a specific court order | 3 years | 5 years |