Easter double demerits will be active on WA roads from:
- Easter — Thursday, April 17th to Monday, April 21st
- Anzac Day — Thursday, April 24th to Sunday, April 27th
What offences are considered under double demerits?
Double demerits are applicable to the following offences:
- Speeding
- Drink or drug driving
- Failing to wear a seatbelt and child restraint
- Running a red light
- Illegal use of a mobile phone while driving
- 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)
You can check to see how many demerit points you’ve accumulated on the Department of Transport website.
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, here are some of the top pitstops just outside of Perth to recharge your mental batteries and sometimes your stomach, too.
