The monetary value of driving fines in Queensland is about to increase, with the new financial year bringing rises of 3.5 per cent across the board.
As reported by ABC News, on July 1, 2025 the Queensland Government will increase fines to motorists by 3.5 per cent, the default rate in the state.
While the state’s Treasurer has the power to increase the rate by a larger percentage – as was the case in the 2024-25 (4.2 per cent) and 2023-24 (7.7 per cent) financial years – this won’t happen for 2025-26.
This will result in the value of one penalty unit rising to approximately $166.95 from July 1, up from the current rate of $161.30.
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Low-level speeding – where motorists are found to exceed the speed limit by less than 11km/h – will now attract a $333 fine (up $11), while failing to wear a seatbelt or using a mobile phone while driving will result in a $1252 fine (up $42).
ABC News reports the expected revenue from fines in Queensland is expected to rise to $912 million in the 2025-26 financial year, well up on the $794 million projected in the current 12-month period.
Demerit point penalties remain unchanged, as does Queensland’s approach to double demerits which are applied year-round to motorists who are caught committing certain higher-risk offences multiple times within 12 months.
These include driving at more than 20km/h above the speed limit, any mobile phone-related offences, driver seatbelt offences, motorcycle helmet offences, and failure to ensure passengers under 16 are properly restrained.
The double demerits are only applied to motorists who commit the same type of offence within 12 months of their first offence, with the second offence attracting twice as many points.
| Driving offence | New fine (from July 1, 2024) | New fine (from July 1, 2025) | Demerit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving less than 11km/h above the posted speed limit | $322 | $333 | 1 |
| Driving between 11km/h and 20km/h above the posted speed limit | $484 | $501 | 3 |
| Driving between 20km/h and 30km/h above the posted speed limit | $726 | $751 | 4 |
| Driving between 30km/h and 40km/h above the posted speed limit | $1210 | $1252 | 6 |
| Driving more than 40km/h above the posted speed limit | $1852 | $1917 | 8 |
| Failing to wear a seat belt while driving | $1210 | $1252 | 4 |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | $1210 | $1252 | 4 |
| Failing to stop for a red traffic light | $645 | $668 | 4 |