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 | 2 | $107 | Details |
| Speeding by 10–14 km/h | 2 | $160 | Details |
| Speeding by 15–22 km/h | 3 | $213 | Details |
| Speeding by 23–29 km/h | 3 | $373 | Details |
| Speeding by 30–37 km/h | 5 | $639 | Details |
| Speeding by 38–44 km/h | 6 | $905 | Details |
| Speeding by 45 km/h or more | 6 | $1,225 | Details |
| Using a handheld mobile phone | 3 | $426 | Details |
| Driver not wearing a seatbelt | 3 | $426 | Details |
| Failing to ensure a passenger (16+) is restrained | 3 | $426 | Details |
| Failing to restrain a child under 16 properly | 3 | $479 | Details |
| Running a red light | 3 | $213 | Details |
| Drink driving — BAC 0.05 to under 0.10 (infringement) | 0 | $426 | Details |
| Drink driving — BAC 0.10 to under 0.15 (infringement) | 0 | $852 | Details |
| Drug driving — drug presence | 0 | $426 | Details |
| Driving an unregistered vehicle | 0 | $266 | Details |
| Court-only offences show the court-imposed maximum on their detail page, not an on-the-spot fine. | |||
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. |
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.
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.