Avoid hefty fines this Australia Day long weekend—find out when double demerits kick in here!
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Australia Day is a time for celebration and a time when road safety is paramount.
As Aussies gear up for the long weekend, it's important to remember that police will be out in force, penalising dangerous drivers.
The penalties will vary across each state and territory, with double demerits coming into effect in some regions.
Here's what you need to know to avoid hefty fines and keep our roads safe this Australia Day.
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
In New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, double demerits will come into effect at 12 am on January 25, and will remain in place until midnight on January 28.
During this period, drivers will be hit with double demerits for speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
However, the fines will not be doubled in price.
Double demerit points will also be applicable to those riding without a helmet.
Western Australia
Western Australia will also be enforcing double demerits this Australia Day.
The double demerits will come into effect on Thursday, January 25, and continue until Sunday, January 28.
This will apply to several road rules, including speeding, drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt and/or a child restraint, running a red light, using a mobile phone while driving, driving while using a device to evade the detection of a speed camera, and driving a car in a way that evades the detection of a speed camera.
Queensland
In Queensland, a unique double demerit system applies all year round.
The rules will not change for Australia Day.
Anyone found to be committing the same offences repeatedly in a twelve-month period will be hit with double demerits.
The rule covers speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania
For those in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, there's no need to worry about double demerits.
These states and territories do not utilise double demerit points.
The usual road penalties will remain applicable on Australia Day.
Staying Safe on the Roads this Australia Day
While understanding the double demerit system is important, it's even more crucial to remember the basics of road safety.
Always wear your seatbelt, don't use your mobile phone while driving, and never drink and drive.
Remember, the best way to avoid fines and demerits is to obey the road rules at all times.
Let's make sure we celebrate safely and keep our roads safe this Australia Day.
Have you or anyone you know ever received double demerits? Share your stories and tips for staying safe on the roads in the comments below.
As Aussies gear up for the long weekend, it's important to remember that police will be out in force, penalising dangerous drivers.
The penalties will vary across each state and territory, with double demerits coming into effect in some regions.
Here's what you need to know to avoid hefty fines and keep our roads safe this Australia Day.
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
In New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, double demerits will come into effect at 12 am on January 25, and will remain in place until midnight on January 28.
During this period, drivers will be hit with double demerits for speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
Some states will be implementing double demerits over the Australia Day long weekend. Image source: wirestock on Freepik.
However, the fines will not be doubled in price.
Double demerit points will also be applicable to those riding without a helmet.
Western Australia
Western Australia will also be enforcing double demerits this Australia Day.
The double demerits will come into effect on Thursday, January 25, and continue until Sunday, January 28.
This will apply to several road rules, including speeding, drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt and/or a child restraint, running a red light, using a mobile phone while driving, driving while using a device to evade the detection of a speed camera, and driving a car in a way that evades the detection of a speed camera.
Queensland
In Queensland, a unique double demerit system applies all year round.
The rules will not change for Australia Day.
Anyone found to be committing the same offences repeatedly in a twelve-month period will be hit with double demerits.
The rule covers speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences.
Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania
For those in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory, there's no need to worry about double demerits.
These states and territories do not utilise double demerit points.
The usual road penalties will remain applicable on Australia Day.
Staying Safe on the Roads this Australia Day
While understanding the double demerit system is important, it's even more crucial to remember the basics of road safety.
Always wear your seatbelt, don't use your mobile phone while driving, and never drink and drive.
Remember, the best way to avoid fines and demerits is to obey the road rules at all times.
Let's make sure we celebrate safely and keep our roads safe this Australia Day.
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