A number of new changes to the penalties faced by motorists have been announced on Monday 11 April 2022 by the Queensland Government. The changes have come after statistics were released from the offences caught by the new covert cameras in Queensland.

In the past four months almost 50,000 fines were handed out to motorists in Queensland who were caught either using their mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt. The top three locations being fined were Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Cairns. Brisbane drivers were found to be the worst offenders in the State.

Queensland has recorded 81 fatalities on the road this year so far and the rise in the penalties is hoped to further deter traffic offenders.

The new penalties will be implemented from 1 July 2022 and a number of offences are seeing increased penalties for drivers caught breaking the rules. The Minister for Transport Mark Bailey has been concerned by the number of speeding offences, people caught on their mobile phone whilst driving and drivers or their passengers not wearing seatbelts.

Motorists are reminded that the covert cameras are there, and are moving to catch motorists doing the wrong thing.

Running a Red Light

Those caught running a red light will face an increased penalty from $413.00 to $575.00, they will also lose 3 demerit points.

Not wearing a Seatbelt

Those caught not wearing a seatbelt, will face an increased penalty from $413.00 to $1,078.00, they will also lose either 3 or 4 demerit points. Drivers will be charged if their front seat passenger is found to not be wearing a seatbelt.

Speeding 1-10km/h over the Speed Limit

Those caught travelling between 1 to 10 kilometres over the speed limit will face an increased penalty from $183.00 to $287.00, they will also lose 1 demerit point.

Speeding 11-20km/h over the Speed Limit

Those caught travelling between 11 to 20 kilometres over the speed limit will face an increased penalty from $275.00 to $431.00, they will also lose 3 demerit points.

Speeding 21-30km/h over the Speed Limit

Those caught travelling between 21 to 30 kilometres over the speed limit will face an increased penalty from $459.00 to $646.00, they will also lose 4 demerit points.

Speeding Over 40km/h over the Speed Limit

Those caught travelling 40 kilometres over the speed limit will face an increased penalty from $1,286.00 to $1,653.00, they will also lose 8 demerit points and face an immediate suspension of their licence for 6 months.