Drive safe Canberra, double demerits apply from tonight

ACT Policing is reminding motorists that double demerit point periods will be in place for the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends. 

In total, there will be nine days where double demerits apply in a 12 day period, from Thursday 14 April to Monday 18 April inclusive, and again from Friday 22 April to Monday 25 April inclusive. 

During both periods all speeding, seatbelt, and mobile phone offences attract double demerit points, as does riding without a helmet. All other traffic offences will incur one additional demerit point. 

Officer in Charge, ACT Road Policing, Acting Inspector Nathan Macklin, said that we have already had four road fatalities in Canberra this year. 

“We have a simple message. Slow down, drive sober, ensure everyone in your vehicle wears their seatbelt, and pay attention,” Acting Inspector Macklin said. 

“Road safety is everyone's responsibility over the holiday period. We want to remind Canberrans to stay safe, follow the road rules and to plan your trip so you are not in a rush”  

Media enquiries 

Police Media — (02) 5126 9070, act-police-media@afp.gov.au