Unlicensed driving offences

Note:

The information given below is a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Unlicensed driving offences

This is a list of some of the more serious offences:

Unlicensed driving offences Penalties First offence Second or subsequent offence
Driving whilst disqualified, cancelled*, suspended* or refused Maximum court-imposed fine $3,300 $5,500
(*excludes suspension or cancellation under the Fines Act 1996) 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 12 months 2 years
Driving whilst cancelled or suspended under the Fines Act 1996 Maximum court-imposed fine $3,300 $5,500
Maximum gaol term 18 months 2 years
Disqualification - minimum 3 months 2 years
Disqualification - maximum Unlimited Unlimited
Disqualification - in the absence of a specific court order 3 months 2 years
Never licensed Penalty Notice $762 Not applicable
Maximum court-imposed fine $2,200 $3,300
Maximum gaol term Not applicable 18 months
Mandatory disqualification and without any specific court order Court Decision 3 years
Not appropriate licence class - Class of vehicle driven falling in class C, R, LR or MR Penalty Notice $496 $762
Not appropriate licence class - Class of vehicle driven falling in class HR, HC, or MC Penalty Notice $596 $1191
Driver held licence in other State or Territory but lived in NSW for 3 months Penalty Notice $496 $762
Driver held a licence that had expired less than 2 years before Penalty Notice $496 $762
Driver held a licence that had expired 2 years or more before Penalty Notice $596 $1191
Holder of a provisional rider licence drives a motorcycle with engine capacity greater than 660 ml or a power to weight ratio greater than 150 kilowatts per tonne Penalty Notice $496 $762