Double demerits come into force on Friday, for the second weekend in a row.
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This weekend is the October long weekend, so anyone caught doing the wrong thing on the road from Friday, September 30 to Monday, October 3 risks attracting twice the demerit points they ordinarily would.
Double demerits apply for speeding, illegal use of mobile phones, not wearing a seat belt, and riding a motorcycle without a helmet.
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Last weekend was also a double demerit period due to the one-off National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth, which fell on Thursday, September 22.
Under current laws, double demerit periods automatically apply over weekends when a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Friday, or a Monday or Tuesday.
Monday, October 3 is the Labour Day public holiday.
Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
