THIS Easter long weekend, double demerits begin at 12am, Thursday, March 29 and continue until midnight on Monday, April 2.
As part of ACT Policing’s operation “Safe Arrival”, there will be marked and unmarked patrols targeting impaired drivers, driver distraction, fatigue and speeding.
Officer Marcus Boorman says safety should be the utmost priority for everyone travelling over the holiday period.
“There will be a higher number of vehicles on the roads, so be patient, adhere to the road rules and make safe decisions. We want you to arrive at your destination safely,” he says.
“If you are travelling interstate, make sure you take regular breaks every two hours and don’t get behind the wheel if you are fatigued.
“Make sure you travel safely this Easter long weekend so you remember the holiday for the right reasons. Officers don’t want to deliver heartbreaking news to your loved ones.”
Double demerits apply to all speeding, seatbelt, riding without a helmet and mobile phone offences. An additional demerit point applies for all other traffic offences.
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