Double Demerits In Place This June Long Weekend

Motorists across Cabonne Shire are being reminded to drive safely over the King’s Birthday long weekend as double demerit points come into force.

Double demerits will be in operation from Friday 7th June until Monday 10th June (inclusive) for all speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences.

Police will also be targeting the “four Ds” of road users including drink, drug, danger­ ous and distracted driving.

Approximately 95% of crashes in NSW are the result of motorists driving too fast for the conditions, falling asleep behind the wheel or being impaired by drugs and/or alcohol.

Too often police see the tragic aftermath of drivers making poor decisions, and want everyone to make it to and from their desti­ nations safely this long weekend.

Drivers should make sure they are fit to drive before getting behind the wheel, are focused on the driving task whilst on the road and that their vehicle is in good work­ ing condition.

Ensure you are well rested and not un­ der the influence of drugs or alcohol, focus on driving. Do not allow yourself to be dis­ tracted by your mobile phone, follow the road rules and drive at a speed suitable to conditions. Please make sure that you and your passengers are buckled up.