Drivers in New South Wales are being warned, with an extended double demerits period to cover Thursday's one-off public holiday. 9News
In NSW, the Day of Mourning precedes the school holiday break, prompting an extended double demerits period.
Double demerits will apply from 12am on Wednesday, September 21, until 11.59pm on Sunday, September 25. The extra penalties will be in place for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences.In Australia, only NSW, Western Australia and the ACT apply double demerit penalties during set periods.
WA Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner confirmed the state's double demerits period would run as normal from 12.01am on Friday, September 23, to 11.59pm on Monday, September 26 - the Queen's Birthday long weekend. Extending the period into Thursday, September 22 was considered, but is not possible under current legislation.
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