In New South Wales, as a result of increased detection cameras
both fixed and mobile, significantly more drivers are coming under
notice for driving offences. These detection devices are not only
to punish offending, but are designed to promote safe driving and
compliance with the road rules/laws and are known to target
"problem" areas.
Currently, an unrestricted licence holder has 13 demerit points
(different for each class of licence) and if a driver incurs more
than their allocated points within a three year period, the Roads
and Maritime Service (RMS) will issue a "Notice of
Suspension".
This notice of suspension normally gives 28 days to explore
options in relation to accepting the suspension, appealing the
suspension, or applying for a good behaviour licence (under Section
36 of the Road Transport Act).
