Double demerits in New South Wales (NSW) are applied during specific holiday and long weekend periods throughout the year for offenses such as speeding, illegal mobile phone use, not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt, riding without a helmet, and carrying passengers not properly restrained. The double demerit periods in NSW for 2025 are:
- Australia Day: January 24 to January 27
- Easter: April 17 to April 21
- Anzac Day: April 24 to April 27
- King’s Birthday: June 6 to June 9 (Note: school zones are in operation on June 6 with additional penalties)
- Labour Day: October 3 to October 6
- Christmas to New Year: December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026
During these periods, demerit points for applicable traffic offenses are doubled, though fines remain the same. The double demerit enforcement typically runs from midnight on the start date to midnight on the last date.
