Learner licence demerit points and fines

This page focuses on things you need to know to help avoid demerit points and fines while on a learner licence.

Demerit points and fines

Here's what you need to know about demerit points and fines:

They're issued if you commit a driving offence.
The amount will depend on the severity of the offence.
You could be disqualified, have your car impounded, or even be imprisoned.
If you reach 100 demerit points over a two year period, you will automatically lose your licence.
If you lose your licence, you'll have to wait even longer before you can apply for your restricted licence.

	Demerit points	Fine
Driving without a supervisor	35	$100
Not displaying L plates	25	$100

	Demerit points	Fine
Under 20
Driving with: blood alcohol up to 30 milligrams per 100 millilitres, or breath alcohol up to 150 micrograms per litre	50	$200
Driving with: blood alcohol over 30 milligrams per 100 millilitres, or breath alcohol over 150 micrograms per litre	No demerits or set fines, but: your vehicle will be impounded, you will be given a 28 day suspension, and you will face criminal charges.
20 and over
Driving with: breath alcohol between 250 and 400 micrograms per litre, or blood alcohol between 50 and 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres	50	$200
Driving with blood alcohol between 50 and 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres AND refusing an evidential breath test	50	$700
Driving with: breath alcohol over 400 micrograms per litre, or blood alcohol over 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres	No demerits or set fines, but: your vehicle will be impounded, you will be given a 28 day suspension, and you will face criminal charges.

There are other demerit points and fines that apply to all drivers, not just learner drivers.