Traffic offences
Traffic offences
Learn more about:
- laws to do with the different types of traffic offences
- what happens at court
- the possible outcomes, including what might happen to your learner permit or drivers licence
- where to get help.
If you get a fine
For information about your options if you receive an infringement notice and what happens if you do not pay the fine by the due date see Fines and infringements.
If you are charged with a traffic offence
If you are charged you will have to go to court. You will need to decide if you are going to plead guilty or not guilty. You can represent yourself at court but we strongly recommend that you get legal advice first.
If you are found guilty, a magistrate will decide what penalties to give you.
Types of traffic offences
Most offences apply to drivers and motorcyclists. These include:
- if you are involved in a car accident
- going over the speed limit
- careless and dangerous driving, including hoon driving
- driving if you have been drinking or using drugs
- driving without a licence or while its suspended
- other minor traffic offences.
There are different laws that apply to P-plate and learner drivers.
We also have information about the road rules that apply to people who ride bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters.
More information
Going to court for traffic offences
Possible outcomes for traffic offences
Get help
Find out how you can get help with traffic offences.