During holiday periods and long weekends, the following offences are subject to Double Demerits:
- 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)
The aim of the initiative is to encourage safe driving on long weekends and public holidays.
2023 Double demerits dates
Dates may be subject to change given that legislative, regulatory and policy changes may occur in the future.
| Public Holiday 2023 | Double Demerit period |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day Sunday 1 and Monday 2 January |
Friday 23 December 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023 |
| Australia Day 26 January |
Double demerits don't apply |
| Labour Day 6 March |
Friday 3 March - Monday 6 March |
|
Good Friday Easter Sunday Easter Monday |
Thursday 6 April - Monday 10 April |
| Anzac Day 25 April |
Double demerits don't apply |
| WA Day 5 June |
Friday 2 June - Monday 5 June |
| King's Birthday 25 September |
Friday 22 September - Monday 25 September* |
| Christmas Day and Boxing Day 25 and 26 December |
Friday 22 December 2023 to Sunday 7 January 2024 |
*The King's Birthday Holiday may be observed on different dates in different areas of the state, check back closer to the date for confirmation.
Demerit points check
You can check your demerit point status on the Department of Transport website.
You will need your driver's licence number, Date of Birth and licence expiry date to complete the status check.
