As we have
previously mentioned in previous articles, every driver begins with zero
demerit points. If a driver commits an offence which carries a demerit point(s)
then that driver will have demerit point(s) added to their driving record.
If a
driver reaches or exceeds the maximum demerit points allowable for a driver’s
licence within a 40-month period, (3 years & 4 months) then that person’s
driver licence will be suspended (or not renewed).
The
‘Demerit Point check’ feature on the Service NSW App displays the demerit
point(s) a driver has accrued over the last 3 years and 4-month period.
So,
what’s new?
Did you
know that Service NSW on behalf of Transport for NSW (TFNSW) made a huge
announcement on 6th February 2025 by stating that if a person drives
safely and does NOT accrue any more demerit points over the next 12 months in
the state of NSW, then that person could get one demerit point removed from
their driving record.
To be
eligible for this the driver must satisfy the following:
1.
Not
have an expired driver licence
for a period of 6 months or more.
2.
Have
an offence free driving record from 17th January 2025
until 31st January 2026.
3.
Not
have had your licence suspended
for more than 3 months due to fine defaults.
For more
information, please be sure to visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/check-your-demerit-points
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*This article correctly reflects the Laws of NSW as at 6th February 2025.
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