Drive safely: Double demerits 20 December - 1 January

Inner West Council reminds all residents to drive safely over the festive season.

Double demerits will be in operation from Friday, 20 December 2024 until the end of Wednesday, 1 January 2025 inclusive. for all speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences, and for riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

Let’s look out for each other on the roads. Stick to the speed limit, wear your seat belt, and ensure your passengers do too, arrange alternative transport if you are drinking alcohol, keep your hands off your mobile phone and wear a helmet if you're riding a motorcycle.

If you're planning a driving trip, our top tips to avoid driving tired are:

Get a good night's sleep
Avoid driving after midnight
Plan to take regular rest breaks
Pull over for a break in a safe place every 2 hours
Arrange to share the driving
Take a nap. 20 mins works best.

Double demerits enforcement - road safety campaign

Further info:
NSW Centre for Road Safety