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DOUBLE DEMERITS REMINDER – EASTER LONG WEEKEND

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DOUBLE DEMERITS REMINDER – EASTER LONG WEEKEND

Note: Double demerit penalties for the Easter long weekend apply from Thursday 2 to Monday 6 April (inclusive).

Motorists should be aware that as of midnight tonight, double demerits apply across the State for the following offences:

  • Speeding;
  • Drink or drug driving;
  • Failing to wear a seat belt and/or child restraint;
  • Running a red light; and
  • Illegal use of a mobile phone while driving.

WA Police will be out enforcing double demerits across the Easter long weekend to help stop risk taking behaviour on Western Australian roads and to protect the majority of the community who do the right thing.

More information on double demerits is available on the Road Rules & Penalties page

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The Office of Road Safety wishes all West Australians a happy and safe Easter long weekend.

ENDS

Media Contact:
Cass De Wind
Office of Road Safety
0417 939 743 / cass.dewind@mainroads.wa.gov.au

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Author: Ryan Annear is a freelance motorsport and events photographer and the founder of Autolifeperth.com and Fullyautomotive.com

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