> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Truth About NSW Speed Cameras - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/truth-about-nsw-speed-cameras/ - Published: 2025-05-06T23:02:41.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-06T23:02:41.000Z - Description: NSW speeding enforcement explained: no 10% rule, police discretion applies. Know the facts before you hit the road. - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car News, New South Wales, NSW Many drivers wonder whether going slightly over the speed limit will result in a fine. While it's often claimed that a 10% speed tolerance exists in [New South Wales](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/new-south-wales/), this is not officially supported by any current legislation or publicly available enforcement policy. [How NSW Holden Driver Lost His LicenseDisqualified NSW teen hit with $5,818 in fines and has ute confiscated after reckless burnout stunt in Kemps Creek sparks court action.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2214.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Holden-Driver-Lost-His-License-16.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-nsw-holden-driver-lost-his-license/) ### No Official 10% Rule There is no formal rule in [NSW](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/nsw/) that allows drivers to legally exceed the speed limit by 10%. If you drive over the posted speed, you are technically speeding and could be fined. NSW Police and speed cameras are both authorised to issue penalties for any amount above the speed limit. ### Police Discretion in NSW While there is no published tolerance, NSW Police officers can exercise discretion. That means officers may take into account: - Traffic and road conditions - Your driving behaviour (e.g. aggressive vs smooth driving) - Relative speed compared to surrounding vehicles - Whether you are in a high-risk area (e.g. school zones or roadworks) However, this discretion is applied case-by-case and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of leniency. [NSW’s Bold New Speed Cameras Start TodayNew NSW speed cameras go live today, issuing $3,300 fines and six demerits for major speeding offences during a bold new trial.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2215.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/NSW-Speed-Cameras-Turned-on-7.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsws-bold-new-speed-cameras-start-today/) ### Speed Camera Enforcement Unlike police officers, speed cameras enforce the law automatically based on vehicle speed detection. The specific tolerance levels used by cameras are not made public in order to deter speeding. However, cameras are subject to strict calibration standards and legal accuracy requirements. ### Victoria vs NSW: A Comparison In Victoria, drivers have reported being fined for speeding by as little as 2 km/h, highlighting a stricter enforcement policy. In contrast, while NSW drivers sometimes assume there is a grace margin, the law still states that exceeding the posted limit by any amount constitutes an offence. ### Bottom Line for NSW Drivers - There is **no legal 10% buffer** for speeding in NSW. - **Police may exercise discretion**, but this is not a right or entitlement. - **Speed cameras are unforgiving** and operate within strict calibration standards. - The safest approach is to **always stay within the posted speed limit**. ### Current Speeding Penalties in NSW (as of 2025) | Offence | Fine | Demerit Points | | ------------------------------- | ------ | -------------- | | Not more than 10km/h over limit | $130 | 1 point | | 10-20km/h over limit | $287 | 3 points | | 20-30km/h over limit | $481 | 4 points | | 30-45km/h over limit | $920 | 5 points | | Over 45km/h | $2,893 | 6 points | --- **Disclaimer:** *This content is for general information only. *CarExplore* takes no responsibility for errors or how the information is used. Always refer to official sources for current legal guidance.* [NSW Speeding Fines Drop 88%NSW speeding fines dropped 88% after mobile speed camera signs returned. Fewer fines, safer roads—drivers respond to visible warnings.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2216.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/NSW-Speed-Sign-Return-88--12.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/nsw-speeding-fines-drop-88/) [How NSW Teen Lost License InstantlyA NSW teen lost her license after being caught speeding three times in one day—twice over 200km/h. Police say she now faces multiple court charges.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-2217.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/How-NSW-Teen-Lost-License-22.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-3/)