Drivers be warned! Double demerits are in force for EIGHT DAYS this month Double demerits in force over Easter period, April 18 to April 22 for NSW drivers NSW drivers will cop another double demerit period over ANZAC day weekend The period applies from midnight of the start date to midnight on the finish date Police are urging drivers to take extra care each time they get behind the wheel By Sahar Mourad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 22:14 BST, 1 April 2019 | Updated: 23:11 BST, 1 April 2019 1.9k shares Viewcomments A warning has been issued to Australian drivers with double demerits to be enforced for eight days over the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends. Drivers breaking the law will be faced with double demerits from Thursday, April 18 to Monday 22 over the Easter period. They will then be in place again over for the Anzac Day holiday period — from Wednesday, April 24 to Sunday, April 28. The double demerit points period applies from midnight of the start date to midnight on the finish date. Drivers breaking the law will be faced with double demerits from Thursday, April 18 to Monday 22 over the Easter period (stock) Drivers breaking the law will be faced with double demerits from Thursday, April 18 to Monday 22 over the Easter period (stock) Double demerit points apply for speeding, seatbelt, motorcycle helmet and mobile phone offences during all holiday periods for drivers in New South Wales. An extra demerit point will apply for any other traffic offences. The incentive is put in place to remind drivers to take care on the road, obey road rules and comply with the traffic laws. According to Transport for NSW, 107 people have been killed due to roadside tragedies as of Monday. Police are urging drivers to take extra care as they get behind the wheel during the holiday period, and every other day to ensure the safety of everyone. Drivers who are speeding, using their phones, not wearing a seatbelt or riding without a helmet will be slapped with hefty fines and lose double demerit points According to Transport for NSW, 107 people have been killed due to roadside tragedies as of Monday (stock) Drivers caught driving while using their phones risk losing up to 10 demerit points. If you're caught not wearing a seatbelt, you will cop a loss of six demerits. This could increase if other passengers are also found not to be restrained. Speeding could see you risk 12 demerits and a fine, depending on the severity of the offence. Motorbike riders will risk loosing six demerits if they are caught driving without a helmet. Double demerits in each state Queensland In Queensland, double demerit points apply all year round. Unlike other states and territories, in Queensland double demerit points do not only apply during holiday periods. People who repeatedly commit specific offences will receive double demerit points for the second or subsequent offence if the later offence was committed within 12 months of an earlier offence. This doesn’t just apply during holiday periods, but at any time of the year. ACT The double demerit period will be in force for drivers in the ACT from Thursday, April 18 to Monday, April 22. West Australia Double demerits will also be in force in West Australia from Thursday, April 18 to Monday, April 22. There won't be any double demerits on ANZAC day as it falls on a Thursday. The other states South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and the Northern Territory do not enforce double demerit points, but those caught doing the wrong thing can still expect some sizeable fines. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility