Double demerit points now in place

Double demerits are now in place for the Australia Day long weekend until midnight on Sunday, 28 January 2018.

All speed and seatbelt offences, the use of a mobile phone while driving, driving with a passenger in or on part of the vehicle not designed for carriage of passengers or goods, and riding a motorbike without a helmet will incur double demerit points. All other offences will incur one extra demerit point.

ACT Policing is urging motorists to drive safely and warns against motorists who choose to disobey the road rules.  

Officer in Charge of Traffic Operations, Acting Station Sergeant Marcus Boorman said “Keep your eyes on the road and off your mobile phone and don’t drive whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs”.

“Speeding, fatigue and driver distractions are some of the main causes of road fatalities and serious collisions. The ACT road toll currently stands at one and that is one too many.”

“We want people to have a great Australia Day long weekend and arrive at their destinations safely. People are reminded to take their time and remember to take regular breaks if travelling long distances”. 

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