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In NSW, the current penalty for tailgating is a whopping on-the-spot-fine of $448 fine and three demerit points. If you wish to dispute the matter in court, the maximum penalty is a fine of $2,200.
Is tailgating an Offence in Qld? - Yes!
Behaviours such as tailgating, speeding and erratic lane changing are traffic offences and are punishable under the Traffic Act.
After some years in traffic related employment, and many years driving tow trucks on the Pacific Hwy, seeing the resultant carnage of irresponsible driving, I fully sympathise with you Col. (And fully approve your rant!)
Fines were dealt out regularly, but as of late, hardly at all.
Tailing gets you nowhere, and precludes you having advanced vision for overtaking points, so is a useless exercise.
Last edited by Boozlefoot; 05-07-2022 at 09:16 PM.
Reason: Dyslexia correction
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