Demerit Points & Fines in Victoria (2026-27)
12 points in any 3-year period (full licence).
Transport Victoria / Fines Victoria (2026-27 schedule) · 2026-27 scheduleVictoria has never operated a double-demerit scheme, and that is a deliberate policy position rather than an oversight; Victoria Police have publicly argued against introducing one. The state's distinctive feature sits elsewhere: at the higher speeding bands the offence carries no demerit points at all, because an automatic licence suspension applies instead. Carrying no points there is not a lighter outcome, it is a heavier one, since the licence is taken directly.
Fines are expressed in penalty units rather than fixed dollar amounts, and the value of the unit is reset each year, so every fine tied to it moves in step. Probationary and learner drivers work to a much lower points threshold than fully licensed drivers, and the version of the schedule shown here is marked with the date it was taken from.
| Offence | Points | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding by less than 10 km/h | 1 | $261 |
| Speeding by 10–24 km/h | 3 | $418 |
Speeding by 25–29 km/h
| 0 | $575 |
Speeding by 30–34 km/h
| 0 | $680 |
Speeding by 35–39 km/h
| 0 | $784 |
Speeding by 40–44 km/h
| 0 | $889 |
Speeding by 45 km/h or more
| 0 | $1,046 |
Speeding by 20–24 km/h in a 110 km/h zone
| 0 | $418 |
| Using a handheld mobile phone | 4 | $627 |
| Driver not wearing a seatbelt · details | 3 | $418 |
| Driving with an unrestrained passenger | 3 | $418 |
| Running a red light | 3 | $523 |
Drink driving — BAC 0.05 to under 0.07 (first offence)
| 0 | $627 |
Drink driving — BAC 0.07 to under 0.10
| 0 | $627 |
Drink driving — BAC 0.10 to under 0.15
| 0 | $889 |
Drink driving — BAC 0.15 or more (court)
| 0 | court |
Alcohol under 0.05 on a zero-BAC licence
| 0 | $523 |
Drug driving — drug presence (first offence)
| 0 | $627 |
| Driving an unregistered vehicle · details | 0 | $1,046 |
| Fine basis: Infringement penalty as at 1 July 2026 (Fines Victoria). Court-only offences carry no on-the-spot fine; where a figure is shown it is the court-imposed maximum. | ||
How VIC compares with the other states
- Holding or using a handheld phone while driving (full licence): VIC's $627 fine ranks 2nd highest of the 8 states with an on-the-spot fine; the highest is QLD ($1,295) and the lowest TAS ($426).
- Driver not wearing a seatbelt: VIC's $418 fine is the lowest of the 8 states with an on-the-spot fine, $877 less than the highest (QLD, $1,295).
- Driving an unregistered vehicle (shortest lapse where the fine depends on it): VIC's $1,046 fine is the highest of the 6 states with an on-the-spot fine, $779.75 more than the lowest (TAS, $266.25).
| Offence compared | VIC fine | Rank (1 = highest) | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Each state's lowest speeding band | $261 | 3 of 8 | ACT $394 | WA $100 |
| Holding or using a handheld phone while driving (full licence) | $627 | 2 of 8 | QLD $1,295 | TAS $426 |
| Driver not wearing a seatbelt | $418 | 8 of 8 | QLD $1,295 | VIC $418 |
| Running a red light | $523 | 5 of 8 | QLD $690 | TAS $213 |
| Each state's lowest drink-driving range, first offence, full licence | $627 | 4 of 6 | WA $1,000 | NT $400 |
| Drug presence, first offence | $627 | 4 of 6 | WA $1,250 | NT $400 |
| Driving an unregistered vehicle (shortest lapse where the fine depends on it) | $1,046 | 1 of 6 | VIC $1,046 | TAS $266.25 |
| Speeding 12 km/h over the limit | $418 | 3 of 8 | QLD $518 | NT $150 |
| Speeding 27 km/h over the limit | $575 | 4 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 VIC
| Licence type | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Full / open licence | 12 points in any 3-year period (full licence). |
| Provisional / learner | Learner, P1, P2 (and overseas licence holders under 22): 5 points in any 12 months. |
Double demerits in VIC
Victoria does not run a double-demerit scheme at any time of year. There are no gazetted holiday periods during which points are increased, and this holds through the Christmas break, Easter and every long weekend. Enforcement is often more visible over holidays, with more patrols and more camera activity, but the points and fines that apply are the ordinary ones shown in the schedule, unchanged by the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- How many demerit points can you get in VIC before losing your licence?
- 12 points in any 3-year period (full licence). Learner, P1, P2 (and overseas licence holders under 22): 5 points in any 12 months.
- Does VIC have double demerits?
Victoria does not run a double-demerit scheme at any time of year. There are no gazetted holiday periods during which points are increased, and this holds through the Christmas break, Easter and every long weekend. Enforcement is often more visible over holidays, with more patrols and more camera activity, but the points and fines that apply are the ordinary ones shown in the schedule, unchanged by the calendar.
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.