A seatbelt fine for the driver ranges from about $418 in Victoria to $1,251 in Queensland (2025–26), with 3–4 demerit points.
Check your fine in minutes →Free case-strength check first — if your grounds are weak, we'll tell you · letters from $10.50, capped at $49.50| State | Fine (2025–26) | Demerit points |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | $423 | 3 (6 in double-demerit periods) |
| VIC | $418 | 3 |
| QLD | $1,251 | 4 |
| SA | $448 + $105 levy = $553 | 3 |
| WA | $550 | 4 |
Figures are the 2025–26 infringement amounts (what you pay), drawn from official state sources. Amounts re-index on 1 July each year, so they change again from 1 July 2026 — always check the figure on your own notice. SA amounts shown include the $105 Victims of Crime Levy.
Each state sets its own seatbelt penalty; Queensland’s is by far the highest. NSW points double during declared double-demerit periods.
Sources: Fines Victoria, Queensland Government, SA Police, Transport WA, and the NSW penalty schedules at nsw.gov.au (2025–26).
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Queensland, at about $1,251 (2025–26). Victoria is the lowest of the majors at about $418.
Typically 3–4 points (NSW 3, and 6 during double-demerit periods; QLD and WA 4).
From $10.50 — 10% of your fine, with a $10.50 minimum and a $49.50 cap. There is a free case-strength check before you pay.
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