Those making a long weekend out of the upcoming Australia Day celebrations this Thursday are reminded of the double demerits points scheme that applies for driving offences, including:

• Speeding
• Illegal use of mobile phones
• Not wearing a seatbelt
• Riding without a helmet

The scheme is designed to encourage safe and responsible driving and will apply from 25 – 29 January 2017 inclusive as well as on other long weekends and holiday periods throughout the year. Drive safely.