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As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to understand how double demerit systems and other traffic regulations might impact your driving record. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in your state.
If you’re caught breaking certain road rules, you could face double demerit points, especially during peak holiday periods. These increased penalties aim to encourage safer driving on the roads.
Additional penalties may be enforced if a traffic violation occurs in an active school zone, so it’s crucial to be aware of your surroundings and adhere to posted speed limits and rules.
- Speeding
- Not wearing a seatbelt, wearing one incorrectly, or driving a passenger who isn’t properly restrained
- Using a mobile phone illegally
- Riding without a helmet
Double demerit points typically apply to offenses such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, and using a mobile phone while driving. These are considered serious infractions that compromise road safety.
During designated periods, committing any of the aforementioned offenses will result in double demerit points on your driving record. It’s vital to stay informed and drive responsibly to avoid these penalties.
Double demerits apply for offences including:
- Speeding
- Not wearing a seatbelt or wearing a seatbelt incorrectly, or driving a passenger doing so
- Using your phone illegally
- Riding without a helmet
Western Australia
During this time, the following offences will earn double demerits:
- Speeding
- Drink or drug driving
- Failing to wear a seatbelt and child restraint
- Running a red light
- Illegal use of a mobile phone while driving
- Drive a motor vehicle fitted with a device designed to evade detection by a speed camera (14 points during double demerits period)
- Drive a motor vehicle in a manner to evade detection by a speed camera (14 points during double demerits period)
Queensland
These include:
- Speeding more than 20km/h over the speed limit
- Mobile phone offences
- Driver seatbelt offences
- Failing to ensure passengers under 16 are appropriately restrained
- Motorcycle helmet offences.
