Speed limits vary from place to place across the island. These range from 50-80 km and up to 110kmph on the Old Harbour Bypass for instance. There is an allowance of 17kmph which the law permits for motorists to drive over the speed limit. A motorist should therefore not be stopped or charged for driving speeds between 51-67 kmph in a 50kmph zone or between 81-97 in an 80 kmph Zone.

A breakdown of the fines for breaching the 50kmph speed limit is as follows:

Between 68 and 84 kmph the fine is $5,000.00 plus two demerit points
Between 85 and 100km, the fine is $7,000.0 plus four demerit points
Between 101 and 134kmph, the fine is $10,000.00 plus six demerit points
Over 135kmph, the driver is charged with dangerous driving and his/her licence will be suspended for a period of six months to a year depending on the discretion of the sitting judge.

A breakdown of the fines for breaching the 80kmph speed is as follows:

97-114kmph, the fine is $5,000.00 plus two demerit points
Between 115-125kmph, the fine is $7, 500 plus four demerit points
Between 125-134kmph, the fine is $10,000.00 plus six demerit points

If the driver exceeds 135kmph, he or she is charged with dangerous driving and his/her licence will be suspended for a period of six months to a year depending upon the discretion of the sitting judge.