Double demerits

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.

2025 Double demerits dates

Dates may be subject to change given that legislative, regulatory, and policy changes may occur in the future.

*Except for the City of Karratha and Town of Port Hedland local government areas.
 

2026 Double demerits dates

Dates may be subject to change given that legislative, regulatory, and policy changes may occur in the future.

*Except for the City of Karratha and Town of Port Hedland local government areas.

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.