Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Offence
Fines
Demerit Points
Reference
On the spot fines unsecured load
Fines: $598
Demerit Points: 0
Updated: All information are current at the time of publication.
New South Wales (NSW)
Offence
Fines
Demerit Points
Reference
Drive/tow vehicle with unsecured load
Fines: $481
Demerit Points: 3
Drive/tow vehicle with load causing instability
Fines: $481
Demerit Points: 3
Drive/tow vehicle with overhanging load
Fines: $481
Demerit Points: 3
Not remove/have removed any thing fallen/put on road
Fines: $481
Demerit Points: 3
Updated: All information are current at the time of publication.
Queensland (QLD)
Offence
Fines
Demerit Points
Reference
Failure to properly secure a load
Fines: $619
Demerit Points: 2
Updated: All information are current at the time of publication.
South Australia (SA)
Offence
Fines
Demerit Points
Reference
Driving or towing a vehicle carrying insecure or overhanging load
Fines: $515
Demerit Points: 3
Updated: All information are current at the time of publication.
Tasmania (TAS)
Offence
Fines
Demerit Points
Reference
Unsecured Load
Fines: $382 - $520
Demerit Points: 0
Updated: All information are current at the time of publication.
Victoria (VIC)
Offence
Fines
Demerit Points
Reference
Minor risk beach – no risk to people/property
Fines: $242
Demerit Points: 0
Substantial risk beach – poses risk people/property
Fines: $645
Demerit Points: 0
Severe risk beach – people Harmed or prop damage
Fines: Court
Demerit Points: Loss of License
Updated: All information are current at the time of publication.
Western Australia (WA)
Offence
Fines
Demerit Points
Reference
Failure to properly secure a load.
Fines: $150
Demerit Points: 0
Higher Fines – severe breach
Fines: $5000+
Demerit Points: 0
Updated: All information are current at the time of publication.
