Module 1: The licensing system and your responsibilities · Lesson 6 of 6
Demerit points and penalties
Demerit points (penalty points recorded on your licence for some offences) are given for speeding (except speed camera offences), some traffic offences, breaking your licence conditions and some alcohol offences.
Penalties for breaking licence conditions
| Offence | Demerit points | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Learner driving without a supervisor | 35 | $100 |
| Not displaying L plates | 25 | $100 |
| Restricted: driving alone between 10pm and 5am | 35 | $100 |
| Restricted: carrying passengers who aren't allowed | 35 | $100 |
| Restricted: breaking the automatic condition | 35 | $100 |
If you don't follow your conditions, the police can also:
- stop you driving until you can meet your conditions
- make you drive straight home
- take your keys
- clamp your vehicle, or have it moved somewhere it is not a hazard.
100 points means suspension
A restricted driver who reaches 100 points loses their restricted licence, and has to wait even longer for a full licence.
Demerits will slow down your restricted period
Check your understanding
2 quick questions. Your answers count towards your topic scores.
Question 1 of 2
A learner is caught driving without a supervisor. What is the penalty?
Question 2 of 2