Long weekend means double demerits and to be extra safe on the road.
As soon as the clock hits 12:01 on Friday 27/9, Double Demerits will be in effect across WA for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with the goal to ensure drivers around WA take added care when driving.
Double Demerit Information
During holiday periods and long weekends, the following offences are subject to Double Demerits:
- 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)
When do the Double Demerit start and finish
Start: 12:01 – Friday 27/9
Finish: 11:59pm – Monday 30/9
Next period
2019/20 Christmas and New Year
Friday 20 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020 inclusive.
Watch: How to drive like a human in Perth
More helpful driving tips in Perth:
Driving in Perth can be quite tricky, but to ensure you drive like a local we have 2 driving guides for you to follow below.
- How to drive in Perth: Tips on how to merge in Perth
- How to drive in Perth: Tips on how to use a roundabout in Perth
