All drivers in Victoria need to know the new road rules for 2025. The penalties are now tougher and even small mistakes can cause big problems. You might lose points on your license or pay large fines. These rules apply to everyone who drives including learners and truck drivers. Learning these new rules will keep you safe on the road and help you avoid getting in trouble. It’s best to understand them now before you make a mistake that could cost you money or your license.
Understanding Demerit Points: How They Affect Your License in 2025
When you break road rules in Victoria you get demerit points on your licence.
– These points stay on your record for three years from the day of the offence.
– Each traffic offence can give you between 1 to 4 points.
– If you get too many points your licence will be suspended.
– The number of points you can get depends on what type of licence you have.
– This includes full licences learner permits probationary licences and heavy vehicle licences.
You can check how many points you have by using VicRoads online service to look up your driver history.
Victoria Speed Limits & Updated Speeding Fines for 2025
| Speed Over Limit | Fine (Full Licence) | Demerit Points | Licence Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 10 km/h | $254 | 1 | No |
| 10 – 24 km/h | $407 | 3 | No |
| 25 – 34 km/h | $560 – $661 | 3 | 3 months |
| 35 – 44 km/h | $763 – $865 | 3–6 | 6 months |
| 45 km/h or more | $1,018 | 4 | 12 months |
Learner Drivers: Crucial Penalties You Must Know
– Rules are stricter for new drivers New drivers must be extra careful on the road.
– If they speed they will get a fine & lose points from their licence.
– Going way too fast will make them lose their licence right away.
Because they are still learning new drivers can lose their licence much quicker than drivers who have been on the road for years.
Heavy Vehicles on the Road: Stricter Speeding Penalties Explained
Truck and bus drivers must pay bigger fines because they create more danger on roads. If they drive a bit too fast they will pay $356 and lose 1 point. If they speed way over the limit (45 km/h or more), they must pay at least $2,300. They will also lose many points and cannot drive for one year.
Common Traffic Offences You Might Be Ignoring in Victoria
You can get fines for many driving mistakes besides speeding. These are common ones that cost a lot:
– When you drive through a red light you’ll pay $509 and get 3 points on your license.
– If your car isn’t registered the fine starts at $1,018 for normal cars and goes up to $1,832 for bigger vehicles.
– Businesses must tell authorities who was driving their vehicles. If they don’t do this several times they can be fined up to $24421.
What Happens After You Get a Traffic Fine? Complete Guide
Make sure you pay the fine before it’s due. You can also challenge the fine if you think it’s wrong.
– Don’t pay late because you’ll get a reminder notice with extra fees.
– If you ignore the fine completely you’ll get a final warning & the sheriff might get involved.
– People who keep breaking the rules can face bigger problems with the law.
– The text is now simpler and flows naturally with basic words and fewer formal terms.
It keeps the key information but presents it in a more casual way.
