Penalty for running a red light

For red light camera locations, please visit the WA Police website.

OffencePenaltyDemerits
Driving through a red light $300 3

Intersections

An uncontrolled intersection is where there is no traffic signal, stop sign, or give way sign. Whether turning left, right or going straight ahead at an uncontrolled intersection, always give way to vehicles on your right and to any pedestrians crossing the road.

A controlled intersection has traffic control lights, stop signs, give way signs or a police officer or other authorised person directing traffic.

At a controlled intersection, you must obey the traffic control lights, sign or signal facing you.

For more, see or Intersections In-Depth Information Sheet

OffencePenaltyDemerits
Travelling straight ahead OR turning left in a slip lane - failing to give way to vehicles to the right or pedestrians $200 3
Turning left or right - failing to give way to vehicles to the right or pedestrians $300 3
Entering a bicycle storage area (the lane before an intersection designated for bicycles - usually painted green with bicycle symbols) $200 2

The information available on our website provides a simple interpretation of the law and is not intended to constitute legal advice. Full details of traffic offences and penalties are contained in the Road Traffic Code 2000.


Giving Way to Pedestrians

OffencePenaltyDemerits
Failing to give way to a pedestrian at a designated crossing, at an intersection or when exiting a road $300 3
Failing to give way to a pedestrian at a children's crossing $300 4
Overtaking a vehicle stopped at a designated crossing $400 4
Failing to give way to a pedestrian when entering a road $200 3
Failing to give way to a pedestrian in a shared zone $200 3

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Penalties for speeding offences (except heavy vehicles)

The penalties for full licence holders caught speeding are:

Exceeding the speed limit

Penalty (as at 1 July 2021)

Penalty (as at 1 July 2022)

Demerit points

Automatic licence suspension

By less than 10 km/h

$227

$231

1

10 km/h–24 km/h

$363

$370

3

25 km/h–29 km/h

$500

$509

3 months

30 km/h–34 km/h

$591

$601

3 months

35 km/h–39 km/h

$682

$693

6 months

40 km/h–44 km/h

$772

$786

6 months

By 45 km/h or more

$909

$925

12 months

20 km/h - 24 km/h (110 km/h zone)

$363

$370

3 months

Penalties for speeding offences - heavy vehicles

The penalties for full licence holders caught speeding in a heavy vehicle are:

Exceeding the speed limit

Penalty (as at 1 July 2021)

Penalty (as at 1 July 2022)

Demerit points

Automatic licence suspension

By less than 10 km/h

$318

$324

1

10 km/h–14 km/h

$500

$509

3

15 km/h-24 km/h

$727

$740

3

25 km/h–29 km/h

$1,000

$1,017

3 months

30 km/h–34 km/h

$1,272

$1,294

3 months

35 km/h–39 km/h

$1,545

$1,572

6 months

40 km/h–44 km/h

$1,817

$1,849

6 months

By 45 km/h or more

$2,090

$2,127

12 months

What is a heavy vehicle?

Heavy vehicle speeding penalties apply to:

  • a vehicle with a maximum loaded weight (GVM) exceeding 4.5 tonnes
  • a vehicle including any trailers being towed with a maximum loaded weight (GCM) exceeding 14.5 tonnes
  • a bus with more than 12 seats.

Red light camera offences

Failing to obey traffic lights, both red-light and red-light arrow, incurs a penalty of $462 and three demerit points.

Unregistered vehicle offences

Driving an unregistered vehicle incurs a penalty of $925.

Penalties for corporations

Companies are directed to nominate the driver responsible for any operator onus offences (such as speeding, red light and level crossing offences) committed in a company vehicle.  

Once nominated, the fine is reissued to the driver at the amount relevant to the offence (for example: $231 for full licence holders caught speeding by less than 10km/h).  

If a company fails to nominate a driver, it is liable to pay a penalty of $3,698. Companies that fail to nominate a driver three or more times within a 12-month period contravene s 84BEA of the Road Safety Act 1986, and will be liable for a penalty of $22,190.00 (as at 1 July 2022).

Demerit points

Demerit points range from 1 to 10 depending on the seriousness of the offence. They accumulate and remain valid for 3 years. Visit the VicRoads website (External link) for more information on demerit points.

How much is fine for red light camera NSW?

RED LIGHT CAMERA FINE | A RED LIGHT FINE The fine for running or going through a red light varies from $191 to $457 in addition to 3 demerit points under rules 56, 57, 59 and 60 of the Road Rules 2014 (NSW). You can also find out the fines from the Service NSW fines online website.

How much is a red light fine WA?

Red Lights.

How much is a penalty unit in WA?

Periods when 'double demerit' points are in force are publicised through the Western Australian media. You must obey blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and speed limits at all times. The value of a penalty unit is $50.00. These penalties are reviewed from time to time.

How do red light cameras work wa?

The cameras capture data including date, time, location, offence and lane. Red-light incidents are triggered when a vehicle is detected moving over the looped sensor or wired detection of light phases. Once the light phase has changed to red, the video is used to confirm the vehicle continued through the intersection.