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Old 26-02-2015, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dnbosiris View Post
Double demerits for the long weekend start midnight tonight I believe....
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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