Demerit points, penalties and offences

Understand the penalties for breaking the law on NSW roads, including demerit points, fines and licence suspensions.

You can check your demerit point balance online.

Your driving record is a history of offences recorded against your licence.

Revenue NSW offers a range of options for you to pay your fine.

Find out how demerit points work, how long they last, and demerit point limits for different licence types.

All you need to know about getting a penalty notice, including how to pay, check your fine, contest your fine or nominate another driver.

Thinking about going to court to contest a penalty? Here's what you need to know.

Use this search page to find a full list of road-related penalties and offences in NSW.

If you break NSW road rules, you can face serious consequences. Understand the different types of offences and their penalties.

NSW has severe penalties if you drink or drug drive. Find out the consequences and the mandatory programs for those who break the law.

If you are going to court, you can ask Transport for NSW for a copy of your case file to help you prepare.

The demerit points relief for safe drivers trial was extended for two extra years and will continue until 31 January 2026.

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