Other driving offences

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