Demerit Points & Fines in Tasmania (2026-27)
12–15 points within 3 years = 3-month suspension (longer at higher tallies).
Transport Tasmania offence list at the 2026-27 penalty unit · 2026-27 scheduleTasmania does not operate a double-demerit scheme, so points stay the same regardless of the time of year. Its fines are set as multiples of a penalty unit rather than as fixed dollar amounts, and because the value of that unit is re-indexed each year, every fine tied to it moves at the same time; the schedule effectively refreshes annually even when no offence has changed.
Tasmania is also notable for penalising speeding from the very lowest band: even a small margin over the limit carries points, where some other states attach points only once the margin is larger. The version shown here is marked with the date it was drawn from.
| Offence | Points | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding by less than 10 km/h · details | 2 | $106.50 |
| Speeding by 10–14 km/h | 2 | $159.75 |
| Speeding by 15–22 km/h | 3 | $213 |
| Speeding by 23–29 km/h | 3 | $372.75 |
| Speeding by 30–37 km/h | 5 | $639 |
Speeding by 38–44 km/h
| 6 | $905.25 |
Speeding by 45 km/h or more
| 6 | $1,224.75 |
| Using a handheld mobile phone · details | 3 | $426 |
| Driver not wearing a seatbelt | 3 | $426 |
| Failing to ensure a passenger (16+) is restrained | 3 | $426 |
| Failing to restrain a child under 16 properly | 3 | $479.25 |
| Running a red light | 3 | $213 |
Drink driving — BAC 0.05 to under 0.10 (infringement)
| 0 | $426 |
Drink driving — BAC 0.10 to under 0.15 (infringement)
| 0 | $852 |
Drug driving — drug presence
| 0 | $426 |
| Driving an unregistered vehicle | 0 | $266.25 |
| Fine basis: Penalty-unit multiple × $213 (the 2026-27 Tasmanian penalty unit). Court-only offences carry no on-the-spot fine; where a figure is shown it is the court-imposed maximum. | ||
How TAS compares with the other states
- Each state's lowest speeding band: TAS's $106.50 fine ranks 7th highest of the 8 states with an on-the-spot fine; the highest is ACT ($394) and the lowest WA ($100).
- Holding or using a handheld phone while driving (full licence): TAS's $426 fine is the lowest of the 8 states with an on-the-spot fine, $869 less than the highest (QLD, $1,295).
- Running a red light: TAS's $213 fine is the lowest of the 8 states with an on-the-spot fine, $477 less than the highest (QLD, $690).
- Each state's lowest drink-driving range, first offence, full licence: TAS's $426 fine ranks 5th highest of the 6 states with an on-the-spot fine; the highest is WA ($1,000) and the lowest NT ($400).
- Drug presence, first offence: TAS's $426 fine ranks 5th highest of the 6 states with an on-the-spot fine; the highest is WA ($1,250) and the lowest NT ($400).
- Driving an unregistered vehicle (shortest lapse where the fine depends on it): TAS's $266.25 fine is the lowest of the 6 states with an on-the-spot fine, $779.75 less than the highest (VIC, $1,046).
- Speeding 12 km/h over the limit: TAS's $159.75 fine ranks 7th highest of the 8 states with an on-the-spot fine; the highest is QLD ($518) and the lowest NT ($150).
- Speeding 27 km/h over the limit: TAS's $372.75 fine ranks 7th highest of the 8 states with an on-the-spot fine; the highest is SA ($987) and the lowest NT ($300).
| Offence compared | TAS fine | Rank (1 = highest) | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each state's lowest speeding band | $106.50 | 7 of 8 | ACT $394 | WA $100 |
| Holding or using a handheld phone while driving (full licence) | $426 | 8 of 8 | QLD $1,295 | TAS $426 |
| Driver not wearing a seatbelt | $426 | 6 of 8 | QLD $1,295 | VIC $418 |
| Running a red light | $213 | 8 of 8 | QLD $690 | TAS $213 |
| Each state's lowest drink-driving range, first offence, full licence | $426 | 5 of 6 | WA $1,000 | NT $400 |
| Drug presence, first offence | $426 | 5 of 6 | WA $1,250 | NT $400 |
| Driving an unregistered vehicle (shortest lapse where the fine depends on it) | $266.25 | 6 of 6 | VIC $1,046 | TAS $266.25 |
| Speeding 12 km/h over the limit | $159.75 | 7 of 8 | QLD $518 | NT $150 |
| Speeding 27 km/h over the limit | $372.75 | 7 of 8 | SA $987 | NT $300 |
| Each state's own band for the same conduct; court-only matters are not ranked against on-the-spot fines. | ||||
Losing your licence in TAS
| Licence type | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Full / open licence | 12–15 points within 3 years = 3-month suspension (longer at higher tallies). |
| Provisional / learner | Learner and provisional: 4 points in 12 months. |
Tasmanian fines are set in penalty units; dollar figures shown are the official unit multiples at the 2026-27 unit value ($213), per the Department of Justice. Official fine displays republish shortly after each 1 July.
Double demerits in TAS
Tasmania does not run a double-demerit scheme at any point in the year. There are no gazetted holiday periods that increase points, so the values in the schedule apply the same way over the Christmas break, Easter and every long weekend as they do on an ordinary day.
Frequently asked questions
- How many demerit points can you get in TAS before losing your licence?
- 12–15 points within 3 years = 3-month suspension (longer at higher tallies). Learner and provisional: 4 points in 12 months.
- Does TAS have double demerits?
Tasmania does not run a double-demerit scheme at any point in the year. There are no gazetted holiday periods that increase points, so the values in the schedule apply the same way over the Christmas break, Easter and every long weekend as they do on an ordinary day.
Compare a penalty across all 8 states
Other states
Penalties are the standard on-the-spot amounts for a first offence by a full-licence holder unless noted. Aggravated, repeat and court-elected matters differ. This is information, not legal advice.