Double demerits start TODAY in NSW, ACT and SA as police target Aussies for long weekend
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Watch out! Double demerits start TODAY as police target drivers over the long weekend – these are the offenses that could cost you your driver’s license
- The Labor Day public holiday is Monday for NSW, ACT and South Australia
- Drivers in NSW and ACT will incur double penalties over the long weekend
- There are penalties for speeding, seat belts, bicycle helmets and cell phone violations
- Double penalties last from Friday September 30th to Monday October 3rd
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Drivers risk losing their license for making just one simple mistake on the road as double penalties come into play this long weekend.
Residents of New South Wales, ACT and South Australia will enjoy the public holiday of Labor Day on Monday 3 October.
The holiday period means drivers will be subject to dual penalties on the road in NSW and ACT, but South Australia is not subject to dual penalties.
Double penalties apply for speeding, seat belts, motorcycle helmets, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and cell phone violations during the period.
Residents of New South Wales, ACT and South Australia will enjoy the public holiday of Labor Day on Monday 5 October (stock image)
The double penalty period runs for four days from Friday September 30 to Monday October 3.
Motorists caught using their phones while driving will be fined $457 and 10 penalty points.
Drivers lose six penalty points for driving without a seat belt and 12 points if two of their passengers travel without wearing their seat belts.
The holiday period means drivers are working under dual penalty restrictions on the road in NSW and ACT, but South Australia is not subject to dual penalties (stock image)
Double penalties apply for speeding, seat belts, motorcycle helmets, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and cell phone violations during the period (stock image)
Last weekend there was also a double penalty period because of the national day of mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Double penalty points are automatically applied on weekends when the holiday falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
Monday 3 October is the holiday of Labor Day.