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SPEEDING motorists will cop smaller fines but could lose their licence twice as quickly following changes to speeding laws in South Australia.
Under the changes, to be introduced in September, motorists who exceed limits by less then 10 km/h will face a fine of just $150, down from $260.
But their offending will attract two demerit points instead of just one, meaning six offences within three years could result in a loss of licence.
Treasurer Jack Snelling said the new measures would be included in Thursday's state Budget and were designed to be revenue neutral, with increased fines to be imposed for more serious speeding.
He said they measures recognised the big difference between exceeding the speed limit by one or two kilometres an hour and travelling 15km/h or more over the limit.
"As treasurer I would be more than happy to see a reduction (in revenue) from speeding infringements but for that to happen there needs to be a reduction in the number of speeding drivers," Mr Snelling said.
"Increasing the fines for drivers blatantly disregarding the law and increasing demerit points across the board will hopefully do just that."
From September, motorists who break the speed limit by between 10 and 20km/h will face a $330 fine, also down from $383, but those who drive faster will face bigger penalties, including a $900 fine and nine demerit points for driving more than 45km/h over the limit.
Earlier today, Mr Snelling said his Budget would also include more than $8 million to help SA develop and advanced manufacturing strategy.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/speeding-fines-cut-in-sa/story-e6frfku0-1226372195199#ixzz1wFgeI9NL
Under the changes, to be introduced in September, motorists who exceed limits by less then 10 km/h will face a fine of just $150, down from $260.
But their offending will attract two demerit points instead of just one, meaning six offences within three years could result in a loss of licence.
Treasurer Jack Snelling said the new measures would be included in Thursday's state Budget and were designed to be revenue neutral, with increased fines to be imposed for more serious speeding.
He said they measures recognised the big difference between exceeding the speed limit by one or two kilometres an hour and travelling 15km/h or more over the limit.
"As treasurer I would be more than happy to see a reduction (in revenue) from speeding infringements but for that to happen there needs to be a reduction in the number of speeding drivers," Mr Snelling said.
"Increasing the fines for drivers blatantly disregarding the law and increasing demerit points across the board will hopefully do just that."
From September, motorists who break the speed limit by between 10 and 20km/h will face a $330 fine, also down from $383, but those who drive faster will face bigger penalties, including a $900 fine and nine demerit points for driving more than 45km/h over the limit.
Earlier today, Mr Snelling said his Budget would also include more than $8 million to help SA develop and advanced manufacturing strategy.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/speeding-fines-cut-in-sa/story-e6frfku0-1226372195199#ixzz1wFgeI9NL