<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Plenty of Aussies are planning road trips this </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/easter-public-holiday-2026-dates-australia-explainer/a0cd0bb9-0bff-41a3-a412-6c13f9c2de94" rel="" target="_blank" title="Easter long weekend"><span>Easter long weekend</span></a><span> despite </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-shortage-australia-tradie-apprentices-forced-to-quit/205bfe76-30ba-43a5-8187-347a707963a4" rel="" target="_blank" title="wild fuel prices"><span>wild fuel prices</span></a><span> and risk copping double demerits if they break road rules.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But not all states and territories enforce double demerits over the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/easter" rel="" target="_blank" title="Easter period"><span>Easter period</span></a><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here's what you need to know about double demerit dates and penalties this weekend.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>FUEL CRISIS:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-shortage-australia-when-will-petrol-prices-go-down-explained/79bd42b8-cb81-4def-abf3-d4f6fec80680" target="_blank"><strong><span>When will Australia's petrol prices go down after fuel excise halved?</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Double demerits in NSW, ACT and WA</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Double demerits will be enforced for five consecutive days over the Easter long weekend in NSW, the ACT and WA.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The double demerit period will start on Thursday, April 2 and run through Monday, April 6.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/double-demerits-dates-2026-easter-long-weekend-state-by-state-penalties-fines/c3cd9f28-121f-48bb-a11c-fb84fb9f9ed7" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There will be a second double demerit period at the end of April for the ANZAC Day long weekend, which will run from Friday April 24 to Monday April 27.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Double demerits apply to offences like speeding, drink or drug driving, seatbelt and mobile phone offences.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Running a red light also results in double demerits in WA.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Demerit points issued for infringements are doubled during these periods, but fines remain the same.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>MONEY:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/reserve-bank-recommends-removing-card-fees-surcharges-in-new-report/b1946a2c-ea63-48bf-b1d4-676dc696f369" target="_blank"><strong><span>RBA to end credit card surcharges as cash usage dwindles</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Queensland</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Unlike other states and territories, Queensland actually applies double demerits to specific offences year-round.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Double demerits apply when a motorist commits a certain second or subsequent offence within a year of previous offending.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The rules apply to common offences like speeding more than 20km/h above the limit and using a mobile phone behind the wheel.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Fines aren't doubled when a motorist cops double demerits.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/health-insurance-premiums-increase-april-1-cancel-downgrade-switch-providers/9df5ccf7-0654-48bd-b60d-1a8a082e648f" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Why thousands of Aussies plan to cancel their health insurance tomorrow</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>SA, NT, Victoria and Tasmania</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Easter double demerits aren't a thing in SA, NT, Victoria and Tasmania.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In fact, none of those jurisdictions enforce double demerit periods at any time of year, including over holiday long weekend periods.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Even so, motorists are reminded to drive safely over the busy Easter long weekend.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> 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