Tasmania ranks second-lowest for speeding fines amid push for tougher road penalties
Tasmania is reviewing its driving penalties. They are among the lowest in Australia. This comes after high-profile crashes.
Tasmania has some of the lowest driving fines in the country. Tasmania ranks second-lowest for speeding penalties up to 35 kilometres over the limit.
The state also lacks special penalties for learner drivers or school zones. Tasmania is one of only a few states without automatic red light cameras.
Following multiple high-profile crashes, the Road Safety Advisory Council will review penalties in November. Chair Scott Tilyard says Tasmania should not fall too far below the national average.
Others warn against simply raising fines. Driver Mentoring Tasmania coordinator Toby Aarnoutse argues that income-based fines would be fairer.
Blanket increases are unfair given cost-of-living pressures. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Kerry Vincent stresses driver education over penalties.
He says teaching safety habits to young drivers offers long-term change.
- Second-lowest state
- Ranking for speeding up to 35kmh
- November
- Review timeline
- Scott Tilyard
- Council chair
Why it mattersHow Tasmania sets road penalties affects what drivers do. But evidence shows fines alone do not change behaviour as much as good driver education does.
AustraliaTasmania's upcoming penalty review will shape what drivers pay for breaches and could signal a shift in how the state approaches road safety.
Corroborated bytheadvocate.com.au
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