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Originally Posted by dnbosiris
Double demerits for the long weekend start midnight tonight I believe....
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You are correct Sir.
From The Office Of Road Safety Site
Below are the dates for double demerits for 2015:
2014/15 Christmas and New Year
Friday 19 December 2014 to Sunday 4 January 2015 inclusive
Australia Day
Friday 23 January to Monday 26 January 2015 inclusive
Labour Day
Friday 27 February to Monday 2 March 2015 inclusive
Easter
Thursday 2 April to Monday 6 April 2015 inclusive
Anzac Day
Friday 24 April to Monday 27 April 2015 inclusive
Western Australia Day
Friday 29 May to Monday 1 June 2015 inclusive
Queen’s Birthday
Friday 25 September to Monday 28 September 2015 inclusive
2015/16 Christmas and New Year
Friday 18 December 2015 to Sunday 3 January 2016 inclusive
And what it covers
New Laws
A summary of the new penalties is set out below:
Double Demerits will now also apply to:
Running a red light
Illegally using a mobile phone while driving
This means during holiday periods and long weekends, the following offences are subject to Double Demerits:
Drink or drug driving
Speeding
Failing to wear a seat belt and child restraint
Running a red light
Illegal use of a mobile phone while driving
New laws start from the 2014 Easter long weekend.
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Last edited by thehowlfactor; 26-02-2015 at 06:52 PM.
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