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