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Four days of Double Demerits over Labour Day long weekend 2024

Double Demerits Dates in NSW my nrma
Double Demerits Dates in NSW my nrma

We advise motorists that double demerits are in place for four consecutive days in NSW over the Labour Day long weekend, from Friday, 4 October 2024 until the end of Monday, 7 October 2024 inclusive.

2024 NSW Public holiday period

2024 NSW Double demerit periods
 Labour Day 4 October to 7 October 2024
 Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day 20 December 2024 to 1 January 2025
 

Double demerit periods typically fall during holiday periods or over long weekends and are enforced by police. They apply throughout the whole of the start date, and end at midnight on the finish date shown in the table above. Please drive safely and take extra care on the roads to protect yourself, your loved ones and all road users.

Drivers are reminded additional penalties can apply for certain offences committed in school zones.

What offences attract double demerits?

During double demerit periods, double demerit points apply for speeding, illegal use of mobile phones, not wearing a seat belt and riding without a motorcycle helmet.

Keep in mind that Mobile Phone Detection Cameras are active in NSW and the ACT and drivers caught using their phones during a double demerit period will be hit with a $410 fine ($544 in a school zone) and 10 demerits. 

Certain driving and parking offences attract an additional demerit point if committed in an operating school zone. Remember to always drive with care and attention through school zones. Be aware that failing to do so can come with heavy penalties.

You can check your demerit points here.

FAQs

According to the RMS website, demerit points stay active for a three-year-period, starting from the date of the offence.

All licence holders start with zero demerit points. As a licence holder commits an offence that has a demerit point penalty, the points are then added to their driving record.

While the fines may be hefty, only the points are doubled during double demerit periods.

Not all states and territories were created equal when it comes to copping double demerit points. Only NSW, ACT, and WA have double demerit points in place during holiday periods, while Victoria has never had double demerits.

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