Queen’s Birthday long weekend: double demerits in place

ACT Policing is urging motorists to drive safely this Queen’s Birthday long weekend with double demerits in place.

Officers will be conducting high visibility and unmarked patrols, with double demerits in effect from the first instance on Friday, 8 June until the last instance on Monday, 11 June.

Officer in Charge Traffic Operations, Station Sergeant Marcus Boorman said double demerit points will apply to all road users caught committing speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and helmet offences this long weekend.

“Double demerits are not in place to persecute drivers doing the wrong thing, they are an incentive over and above the normal system for drivers to ensure they drive more safely during busy periods on our roads,” said Station Sergeant Boorman.

“Previous double demerit point periods have been successful in reducing dangerous driver behaviour, and with the ACT road toll already at six for this year, the importance of driving safely cannot be overstated.”

“Drivers also need to do their part. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility so slow down, drive to the conditions and get to your destination safely.”

Double demerits apply to all speeding, seatbelt, riding without a helmet and mobile phone offences. An additional demerit point applies for all other traffic offences.

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