Urgent warning over $469 fine that comes into force TOMORROW trends now

Urgent warning over $469 fine that comes into force TOMORROW trends now
Urgent warning over $469 fine that comes into force TOMORROW trends now

Urgent warning over $469 fine that comes into force TOMORROW trends now

Urgent warning over huge fines that come into force tomorrow as police ramp up patrols ahead of Australia Day Australians driving interstate risk copping double demerits over Christmas NSW and ACT are operating double demerits from December 24 to January 3  Western Australia's double demerits scheme lasts from same day to January 9  In Queensland, drivers subject to double demerits for repeat traffic offences 

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Drivers are being warned to be extra cautious as double demerits are brought in for Australia Day.

For those in NSW and the ACT, double demerits will be in force from 12.01am on Wednesday to 11.59pm on Sunday.

The change means drivers caught committing certain offences on the road will face double the demerit points for that offence.

Australians risk receiving double the normal number of points on their licence if they break road rules over the Christmas period (file image)

Australians risk receiving double the normal number of points on their licence if they break road rules over the Christmas period (file image)

It applies to speeding, the illegal use of mobile phones, not wearing a seatbelt and riding without a motorcycle helmet.

Drivers are urged to keep in mind that mobile phone detection cameras are active and drivers caught using their phones during a double-demerit

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