Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 24 JANUARY 2025

How to Beat a Demerit Point Suspension NSW

Astor Legal
Explore more from Astor Legal

There are different avenues for provisional drivers as opposed to full licence holders.

AustraliaCriminal Law
Avinash Singh
Avinash Singh
Author LinkedIn connections

It is one of the most common situations faced by drivers, so it comes as no surprise that lawyers often are asked how to beat a demerit point suspension in NSW.

The answer will depend on the type of licence you have. There are different avenues for provisional drivers as opposed to full licence holders.

There are also different steps that need to be taken depending on what avenue you take.

How Many Demerit Points in NSW?

The below table sets out how many demerit points different types of drivers have in NSW:

Licence Demerit Point Limit
Professional Driver Licence 14 points
Unrestricted (Full) Licence 13 points
Good Behaviour Licence 2 points

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Can Police Access Your Phone Data On The Spot Without A Warrant?

New South Wales legislation introduced in August 2026 would significantly expand police powers to compel individuals to unlock their digital devices during organised crime investigations, even without a search warrant. The proposed reforms would increase penalties for non-compliance to seven years imprisonment while enabling forensic extraction of entire device contents including encrypted messages, location history, and deleted data.
AustraliaCriminal Law
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia