Drive safely, double demerits apply this long weekend

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Oct 02 2025 Updated 2 hours ago

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Motorists are being reminded that double demerit points will be in place over the October long weekend with police targeting speed, seatbelts, illegal mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.

Double demerit points will be in force for four days commencing on Friday 3 October 2025 and ending on Monday 6 October 2025 (inclusive).

Parkes Highway Patrol Sergeant Mitchell Gage said there w...

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