What are demerit points?

• Demerit points are issued when you commit traffic offences. The number of demerit points issued will depend on the seriousness of the traffic offence.
• When you receive a Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN) it will tell you the number of demerit points that you have accrued.
• Even if you go to court you may still accrue demerit points.
• You are allowed to accrue a certain number before your license is suspended. Once you reach this number Roads and Maritime Services will automatically suspend your licence. This number varies in each state and territory.
• In New South Wales the limits are:
  • Unrestricted licence – 13 points;
  • Provisional P2 licence – 7 points;
  • Provisional P1 licence – 4 points; and
  • Learner licence – 4 points.