Motorists caught breaking the law this Australia Day long weekend are being warned that they could face double demerits and hefty fines.

Hours after police caught a 17-year-old boy allegedly speeding more than 100km/h over the limit on a motorcycle in Perth’s southern suburbs ... how my officers have prevented a tragedy.“ The Double ...

West Aussies heading down south have caused chaos on a major Perth freeway, with motorists warned to allow for extra time. On Friday afternoon, the Kwinana Freeway southbound was bumper to bumper as ...

Christmas is one of the most dangerous time of the year on the roads, prompting many states to enforce double-demerit points ... followed by Sydney and Perth, where a mobile phone is detected ...

Followed categories will be added to My News. Double demerit penalties were adopted by several states to encourage people to drive safely on long weekends and public holidays, when road fatalities ...

Double demerit points will apply for the duration of the Australia Day long weekend operation, which began after midnight on Friday.

Emergency services are bracing for a “perfect storm” this Australia Day long weekend, with double demerits coming into effect on Friday for millions of motorists. NSW residents are expected to ...

Double demerit points will kick in on December 20 for NSW, the ACT and WA and apply until January 1, 2025. Carla Mascarenhas is the NSW correspondent covering breaking news, state politics and ...