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BSherlock May 3rd 2005 10:21 am
Speeding fines?
 
Hello fellow forum goers

What's the deal on speeding in Aus? Do they have a point system like us in the UK? I currently have 3 points on my U.K licence, will they be transferred to my Queensland license when I move? or do I get a clean start? :rolleyes:

Thanks
Ben

biggy May 3rd 2005 10:40 am
Re: Speeding fines?
 
Originally Posted by BSherlock
Hello fellow forum goers

What's the deal on speeding in Aus? Do they have a point system like us in the UK? I currently have 3 points on my U.K licence, will they be transferred to my Queensland license when I move? or do I get a clean start? :rolleyes:

Thanks
Ben
they r very strict here fir speedin mind u no as stricy as NSW....My mate got clocked at 125kmph in a 100 zone....just before crossing into NSW....he got an on the spot $250 fine and 3 points....had he been in NSW it would have been double fine and double points and he would have lost his license

spalen May 3rd 2005 10:56 am
Re: Speeding fines?
 
Originally Posted by biggy
they r very strict here fir speedin mind u no as stricy as NSW....My mate got clocked at 125kmph in a 100 zone....just before crossing into NSW....he got an on the spot $250 fine and 3 points....had he been in NSW it would have been double fine and double points and he would have lost his license
They seem to be everywhere here..saw one hiding in a hedge in the central reservation on the pacific highway yesterday..luckily I had been nagging my husband all the way to be careful and watch his speed.


Spalens wife

biggy May 3rd 2005 11:00 am
Re: Speeding fines?
 
Originally Posted by spalen
They seem to be everywhere here..saw one hiding in a hedge in the central reservation on the pacific highway yesterday..luckily I had been nagging my husband all the way to be careful and watch his speed.


Spalens wife
yeah they r buggers....seem to hide everywhere they do

ABCDiamond May 3rd 2005 11:04 am
Re: Speeding fines?
 
Originally Posted by BSherlock
Hello fellow forum goers

What's the deal on speeding in Aus? Do they have a point system like us in the UK? I currently have 3 points on my U.K licence, will they be transferred to my Queensland license when I move? or do I get a clean start? :rolleyes:

Thanks
Ben
Speeding Penalties in QLD
Driving less than 13 km/h over the speed limit - 1 Point $100.00 Fine
Driving at least 13 km/h, but not more than 20 km/h - 3 Points $150.00
Driving more than 20 km/h, but not more than 30 km/h - 4 Points $250.00
Driving more than 30 km/h, but not more than 40 km/h - 6 Points $350.00
Driving more than 40 km/h over the speed limit - 8 Points $700.00

http://www.abcdiamond.com/brisbane/viewtopic.php?t=93

You should start with a clean slate :)

BSherlock May 3rd 2005 11:10 am
Re: Speeding fines?
 
Do they tranfer you UK points over to your new Aussie licence?

Ialibu May 3rd 2005 11:13 am
Re: Speeding fines?
 
Originally Posted by BSherlock
Do they tranfer you UK points over to your new Aussie licence?
Hmm, getting a bit closer to the issue are we :-))

BSherlock May 3rd 2005 11:23 am
Re: Speeding fines?
 
I've been trying to decided whether to take 3 points for a friend?

He got caught on a standing camera. If I a fresh start I don't see it as much of an issue with doin it. Especially if it gets him out of a spot of bother

The Bloke May 3rd 2005 12:27 pm
Re: Speeding fines?
 
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Speeding Penalties in QLD
Driving less than 13 km/h over the speed limit - 1 Point $100.00 Fine
Driving at least 13 km/h, but not more than 20 km/h - 3 Points $150.00
Driving more than 20 km/h, but not more than 30 km/h - 4 Points $250.00
Driving more than 30 km/h, but not more than 40 km/h - 6 Points $350.00
Driving more than 40 km/h over the speed limit - 8 Points $700.00

http://www.abcdiamond.com/brisbane/viewtopic.php?t=93

You should start with a clean slate :)
40k's over and you could almost book yourself a visit to the beak as well.
Is that info gained from personal experience? :D

On the plus side, you get to know which stretches of road they usually setup on.


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