We advise motorists that double demerits are in place for thirteen consecutive days in NSW over the End-of-Year period, from Friday, 20 December 2024 until the end of Wednesday, 1 January 2025 inclusive.
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NSW Public holiday periods |
Upcoming NSW Double demerit periods |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day | 20 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 |
| Australia Day | 24 January to 27 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 demerit points.
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.
