As tough restrictions on leaving the house came into play overnight, authorities confirmed police will issue on the spot fines to enforce social distancing rules. Individuals breaking the new social distancing rules can cop a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) of $1,000 and these will be issued on the spot. Police in NSW have issued 13 fines for breaching the rules since the restrictions started. Individuals who don’t follow social distancing rules can be hit with on-the-spot fines of $1,652 and businesses can cop fines of $9,913. — Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) March 29, 2020Queensland $1,334 On The Spot If you break social distancing rules in the sunshine state, expect an on the sopt fine of $1,334.

Source: Huffington Post March 30, 2020 23:48 UTC