About 99% of drivers passing road safety cameras are following the road rules. These drivers do not get fined.
When a road safety camera detects an offence, the offending driver may be fined. Road safety cameras detect offences such as:
- speeding
- running a red light
- registration offences
- a driver using a portable device
- a driver or front seat passenger not wearing a seat belt, or wearing a seatbelt incorrectly
- other road rule offences.
Once Victoria Police verify that an offence has been committed, they issue an infringement notice(opens in a new window) with information about the offence and fine.
When an infringement notice is issued, you must pay it by the due date or do something else about it.
All revenue from road safety camera fines goes into the Better Roads Victoria Trust to improve our roads.
For more information on the fines process, see Fines Victoria’s page about infringements(opens in a new window).
Fine amounts and demerit points
Fine amounts vary depending on the offence. Depending on the type of traffic offence, demerit points or a licence suspension may also apply.
To see current penalties for each type of traffic offence, visit Fines Victoria’s page about fine amounts and demerit points(opens in a new window).
If you get fined
If a fine is issued to you, you must do something about it. There are multiple ways to deal with a fine, including:
- a payment plan
- disputing the infringement notice
- requesting an official warning.
Visit Victoria Police’s website to understand your options once you receive an infringement notice(opens in a new window).
If you have been fined for excessive speed(opens in a new window) (travelling more than 25 km/h over the limit) some options may not be available to you.
Paying a fine
To make a payment or see other options for dealing with a fine, visit Fines Victoria(opens in a new window).
Where the money from fines goes
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