demerit point nsw

Ah, the demerit points in New South Wales — the government's way of keeping you honest on the roads, or at least trying to. In NSW, drivers start with a clean slate, but rack up points for offences like speeding, running red lights, or using a phone. For full licence holders, the limit is 13 points over a 3-year period, while provisional (P1 and P2) drivers have a much stingier cap at 4 points. Accumulate too many, and you face a licence suspension—no ifs, buts, or appeals.

Common offences and their points can be checked on the NSW Roads and Maritime Services website or through resources like ServiceCentral. Keep an eye on your points lest you fancy a few weeks off the road, courtesy of the fine folks at the RMS.