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ACT demerit points explained: Access Canberra's 12-point full and 4-point novice thresholds, the pre-2020 legacy learner rule, and the probationary category.
Compare demerit thresholds, BAC limits, mobile phone fines, speeding bands and e-scooter legality across all eight Australian states and territories, verified July 2026.
Demerit thresholds are not just 12 points, except NSW. Novice thresholds, accrual windows and suspension rules differ sharply by state, verified July 2026.
Australia's 0.05 BAC limit is uniform, but the penalty structure behind it is not. WA and SA use statutory bands, the ACT uses 4 numbered levels. Verified July 2026.
E-scooter legality across Australia is not uniform. NSW bans private e-scooters entirely; the NT caps them at 200 watts and 10 km/h. Full state-by-state rules, verified July 2026.
Every Australian jurisdiction except the Northern Territory now operates mobile phone detection cameras. FY2026-27 fines and enforcement dates by state, verified July 2026.
NSW's demerit threshold is 13 points (14 for eligible professional drivers), not 12. Thresholds, double demerits and FY2026-27 fines explained.
NT demerit points: 12 for an open licence, 5 for learners and provisional drivers. MVR thresholds, suspension bands and FY2026-27 fines explained.
Queensland demerit points explained: TMR's 12-point open licence rule, 4-point novice limit, Good Driving Behaviour period and FY2026-27 fines.
South Australia demerit points: 12 for a full licence, 4 for provisional/learner, FY2026-27 expiation fees, and the good behaviour option explained.
Speeding fine bands for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, NT and the ACT for FY2026-27, with demerit points and top-band penalties. Verified July 2026.
Tasmania demerit points explained: 12 for a full licence, 4 for learner and provisional licences, per Transport Tasmania.
Victoria demerit points: full licence 12-point threshold vs the dual test for learner/P1/P2 drivers (5 in 12 months or 12 in 3 years). FY2026-27 fines.
WA demerit points: DoT WA's 12/8/4-point thresholds by driving experience, Double or Nothing, holiday doubling, and FY2026-27 fines.
Legal window tint minimums by state: 35% front is near-universal, but the NT allows 15% rear and WA's rule sits in reg 260, not the repealed 2002 Rules. Verified July 2026.