Double demerits will be introduced this week across NSW for the National Day of Mourning for the Queen and the start of school holidays in the state.
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Double demerits will apply from 12am on Wednesday, September 21, until 11.59pm on Sunday, September 25, for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences.
Transport for NSW deputy secretary for safety, environment and regulation Tara McCarthy reminded drivers not to be complacent throughout the period.
"Although this is a sombre occasion, there is still likely to be more people out on the roads over the next few days and over the weekend with the school term ending on Friday, so it is important we all take extra care," Ms McCarthy said.
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"The last thing we want to see over this period is an increase in road trauma, which is why double-demerits will be in place like they would for any other public holiday to deter people from doing the wrong thing and putting lives at risk.
She said the double demerit period included some school days - including Wednesday and Friday September 21 and 23 - reminding drivers to slow down and take extra care in school zones during school times.