澳洲施行违章驾驶记分制，一旦记分，将保留三年。如果扣分超过12分，你的驾驶执照将被暂停，暂停期为前12分3个月，以后每4分加1个月。此时你有另一个选择既保留现有的驾驶执照，并确保在未来一年内不再被扣分，否则你的驾照暂停期将加倍。以下是扣分表： Demerit Point Offence No. of Points
Exceeding the speed limit by 45 km/h or more，超速45公里/小时以上。 6
Exceeding the speed limit by 30 km/h or more, but less than 45 km/h，超速30-45公里小时之间。 4
Exceeding the speed limit by 15 km/h but less than 30 km/h，超速15-30公里/小时之间。 3
Disobeying traffic control signal, major sign or police directing traffic，创红灯。 3
Failing to give way，未遵守让路规则。 3
Drive without wearing a helmet (motorcycle), seatbelt, or a properly adjusted or fastened seatbelt, or with an unrestrained passenger under 16 years of age，未系保险带。 3
Driving on the wrong side of double lines, or divided highway，逆向行驶。 3
Risking colliding with alighting, boarding or waiting tram passengers，危及电车及乘客安全。 3
Drive contrary to a major defect notice 3
Careless driving 2
Improper overtaking or passing，不当超车。 2
Turning or stopping without signalling，转弯及停车时未亮指示灯。 2
Turning improperly，不当转弯。 2
Failing to keep left，未能靠左行驶。 2
Failing to dip headlights 1
Driving at night without headlights & tail lights on，夜间行驶不亮车灯。 1
Exceeding a speed limit by 15 km/h or less，超速15公里/小时以下。 1
Following too closely，追车太近。 1
Drive contrary to a minor defect notice 1
