Drive safe this long weekend in WA.
Double demerits will be active on WA roads from Friday 26th February to Monday 1st March inclusive.
When do Labour Day double demerits start in WA?
Friday 26th February 2021
When do Labour Day double demerits finish in WA?
Monday 1st March 2021 inclusive
What offences are considered under double demerits?
Double demerits are applicable to the following offences:
- Drink or drug driving
- Failing to wear a seatbelt and child restraint
- Running a red light
- Illegal use of a mobile phone while driving
- Speeding
- Drive a motor vehicle fitted with a device designed to evade detection by a speed camera (14 points during double demerits period)
- Drive a motor vehicle in a manner to evade detection by a speed camera (14 points during double demerits period)
Don’t drive tired
Recharge at WA’s top pitstops on your next road trip.
Perth is a driving capital. We love the freedom to be at the wheel when it comes to getting to our next destination, but sometimes it can become a chore, a bit of a yawn fest when driving for long stretches.
To make sure you are kept fully aware from point A to B, we list the top pitstops just outside of Perth to recharge your mental batteries and sometimes stomach too.
Sometimes the best and safest way to travel is to travel to point C and D before getting to B.
Read more: Top WA Pitstops On Your Next Road Trip From Perth
