Motorist is left confused by surprise letter in the mailbox after they were caught speeding on a motorway

A motorist was left confused after he managed to avoid a $1,028 fine and five demerit points despite being caught speeding on the motorway.

On August 13, the driver was caught driving more than 20 km/h above the speed limit on the Dukes Highway in Keith, South Australia.

The motorist, who from Melbourne Unpleasant Adelaidewas pulled over for failing to reduce his speed when he left an 80 km/h zone and entered a 60 km/h zone.

They were told to expect a fine in the mail, but were stunned when they instead received a formal warning in their letterbox.

The confused motorist shared a photo of a ticket on Reddit, which showed he did not have to pay a fine.

“There is no due date and the amount is $0. Do I need to do anything now?” they wrote.

Social media users were shocked that the driver got away without a fine.

“In Queensland they would give the maximum fine and maximum sentences and then look for something else,” one wrote.

The confused motorist uploaded a photo of a fine notice (pictured) to Reddit after receiving the letter in the mail stating that the violation did not result in a financial penalty

‘A warning for 20-29 km/h over the limit? You South Africans are living in heaven! In Western Australia it’s a few hundred,’ wrote another.

“This is how they formally register your alert into their system,” one person wrote.

‘If you do something like that again and the police see it in your criminal record, you will absolutely be blamed.’

Exceeding the speed limit of 20 to 29 km/h carries a fine of $1,028, which includes the fine and the adult levy under the South Australian Road Traffic Act.

In addition, five penalty points will be assessed for this violation.

A South Australia Police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia the letter was a formal warning.

“The police acted with restraint in these circumstances and issued the offending driver a warning for speeding,” the spokeswoman said.

‘Issuing the notice is a formal way of recording the warning’.

A former police officer explained how drivers can increase their chances of receiving a warning instead of a fine.

“Driving behavior and attitude are the primary factors that determine whether a non-traffic officer issues a ticket,” they wrote.

Not all states and territories in Australia issue speeding ticket notices warning drivers of speeding offences.

Exceeding the speed limit of 20 to 29 km/h carries a fine of $1,028, including the fine and the adult levy under the South Australian Road Traffic Act (stock image)

A Queensland Police spokeswoman told the Daily Mail the warning is not being enforced in the Sunshine State.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said no speeding tickets are issued in the state, but fines are issued if a speeding offence is committed.

“Victoria Police will only issue a fine with the prescribed penalty and penalty points,” the spokeswoman said.

‘If a speeding violation is detected where the alleged speed is less than 10 km/h and the driver has good driving behaviour, he/she can request an official warning’.

A Tasmania Police spokesman said the state does not issue such warnings.

The Daily Mail has contacted all state and territory police departments for further comment.

Fines in Australia for speeding

New South Wales

Motorists in the state face a $2,200 fine if they exceed the speed limit by 20 to 30 km/h.

Queensland

In the Sunshine State, this offense carries a fine of $696 and four demerit points.

Victoria

Drivers who exceed the speed limit by 25 to 29 km/h will be fined $529.

The police have the power to revoke a speeding violation and instead issue an official warning.

A motorist who manages to receive an official warning will have his penalty and penalty points withdrawn.

Tasmania

Motorists who exceed the speed limit by 23 to 29 km/h will be fined $317 and will also receive three demerit points.

Western Australia

Drivers in Western Australia face a $400 fine and three penalty points if they exceed the speed limit by 19 to 29 km/h.

South Australia

Violations of the state’s speed limit of 20 km/h to 29 km/h are punishable by a fine of $1,028.

In addition, five penalty points will be assessed for this violation.

ACTION

Motorists caught driving between 15 and 30 km/h over the speed limit will be fined $438 and given three penalty points for the offence.

Northern Territory

The fine for exceeding the speed limit between 15 km/h and 30 km/h is $300.

Drivers who commit this violation will also receive three penalty points.

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