How to check your demerit point balance

As a full licence holder in Australia, you're allocated a maximum of 12-13 demerit points over a certain period of time, depending on the state. Exceeding this limit may result in a suspension of your licence.

You start with a clean slate of zero demerit points, and committing traffic offences such as speeding, using your phone while driving, or running a red light leads to the accumulation of these points.

Life's never-ending list of admin can take so much time. Whether it's renewing this or updating that, there’s always something that you need to check in on. But when it comes to knowing your current demerit points, or how many you have remaining, it’s definitely something you don’t want creeping up on you.

See how you can check your demerits points by state below.

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• Victoria
• Queensland
• New South Wales
• Tasmania
• South Australia
• Northern Territory
• Western Australia
• Australian Capital Territory

Check my demerit points in Victoria

To check your remaining balance in Victoria [↗] you can log on to your myVicRoads account, and the balance will be presented under the ‘Licences & Learner Permit’ tab.

Alternatively, you can call 1300 728 977 for an automated service that allows you to check your balance or head into any VicRoads branch with proof of identity.

Check my demerit points in Queensland

In Queensland, you can view your demerit point balance via a login to the Transport and Main Roads (TMR) or QGov portals [↗]

Both portals will require some personal identification documents, but you can access your balance through either login.

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Check my demerit points in New South Wales

New South Wales licence holders can check their accumulated demerit points via the MyServiceNSW website [↗] using their driver's licence details.

A current 12-month trial [↗] is offering drivers the opportunity to “have a demerit point scrubbed from their licence record” for those who maintain a clean driving record for a year.

Check my demerit points in Tasmania

To verify the total demerit points you've accrued in Tassie, you’ll need to contact Service Tasmania [↗] at 1300 13 55 13.

Service Tasmania will only reflect the demerit points that have been officially recorded, and won't include offences that are either unpaid or pending court hearings.

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Check my demerit points in South Australia

You will need a mySAGOV account [↗] in order to check your demerit points in South Australia.

The service is free and only requires an email address, your licence details and a local registration renewal notice.

You can find the full list of driving offences here [↗]

Check my demerit points in the Northern Territory

Logging onto the MVR website [↗] will require your NT licence details and your MCR customer ID, which can be found on your Driver Licence or Vehicle Registration Renewal Notices.

Once submitted you’ll be able to see your point balance.

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Check my demerit points in Western Australia

Using your licence number, expiry and date of birth, you can log into the Department of Transport website [↗] and check your demerit points.

To dispute an infringement you will need to reach out to the Management and Operations department of the Western Australia Police at (08) 9374 4555 rather than through the portal.

Check my demerit points in the ACT

In the ACT you’ll need to apply for your licence history [↗] via a search of records application and pay the current fee of $28.60. You can also call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

The documentation along with your contact details for payment can be emailed to the Access Canberra office.

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How many demerit points can I have?

Your available demerit points will vary depending on the State in which you hold your licence.

Visit your local government transport website for exact details.

Where can I pay my fine?

Each state has their own portal below for checking and paying your fines. You can also use these portals to contest fines.

• Australian Capital Territory [↗]
• New South Wales [↗]
• Northern Territory [↗]
• Queensland [↗]
• South Australia [↗]
• Tasmania [↗]
• Victoria [↗]
• Western Australia [↗]

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How to check if a camera has snapped me?

Unfortunately, there’s no current way to check if you’ve received a ticket until you get the fine itself.

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