Penalties that apply to some of the more serious road related offences.
The information on this page is a plain English guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Reference should be made to the latest provisions in the law for detailed information on specific offences and penalties.
Negligent driving where death is occasioned
Penalty
First offence
Second or subsequent offence
Maximum court-imposed fine
$3,300
$5,500
Maximum prison term
18 months
2 years
Minimum disqualification
12 months
2 years
Maximum disqualification
Unlimited
Unlimited
Disqualification in the absence of a specific court order
3 years
5 years
Negligent driving where grievous bodily harm is occasioned
Penalty
First offence
Second or subsequent offence
Maximum court-imposed fine
$2,200
$3,300
Maximum prison term
9 months
12 months
Minimum disqualification
12 months
2 years
Maximum disqualification
Unlimited
Unlimited
Disqualification in the absence of a specific court order
3 years
5 years
Furious driving; Reckless driving; Driving in a manner or at a speed dangerous
Penalty
First offence
Second or subsequent offence
Maximum court-imposed fine
$2,200
$3,300
Maximum prison term
9 months
12 months
Minimum disqualification
12 months
2 years
Maximum disqualification
Unlimited
Unlimited
Disqualification in the absence of a specific court order
3 years
5 years
Fail to stop and give assistance in an accident involving death or injury
Penalty
First offence
Second or subsequent offence
Maximum court-imposed fine
$3,300
$5,500
Maximum prison term
18 months
2 years
Minimum disqualification
12 months
2 years
Maximum disqualification
Unlimited
Unlimited
Disqualification in the absence of a specific court order
3 years
5 years
Other major offences mentioned in section 205 of the Road Transport Act 2013.
Penalty
First offence
Second or subsequent offence
Maximum court-imposed fine
As in existing legislation
As in existing legislation
Maximum prison term
As in existing legislation
As in existing legislation
Minimum disqualification
12 months
2 years
Maximum disqualification
Unlimited
Unlimited
Disqualification in the absence of a specific court order
