New demerit points system in NSW

A new demerit points system became law in NSW on July 1, reducing the sting for people caught driving from 0-10km/h over the prescribed limit -- but increasing the punishment for bigger transgressions.

Under the new system, the demerit point penalty for people caught driving up to 10km/h has been lowered from three points to one.

“But the more you speed, the more harshly you will be punished and make no mistake – anyone caught doing more than 10kmh over the limit is either deliberately speeding or not paying attention and these motorists will not escape lightly,” said the NSW Minister for Roads, Michael Daley.

The new demerit point system for unrestricted licence holders is as follows:
•    1-10km/h over the speed limit will attract one demerit point and an $84 fine;
•    11-20km/h over the speed limit will attract three demerit points and a $197 fine;
•    21-30km/h over the speed limit will attract four demerit points and a $338 fine;
•    31-45km/h will result in a three-month suspension, five demerit points and a $647 fine;
•    Over 45km/h will result in a six month suspension, six demerit points and a $1744 fine.

For more information, and an update on increased penalties for P plate drivers, click here.

Meanwhile, Qld is the latest state to adopt LAMS, but not all its legislation is in sync with the other states and territories.

As the Bikesales Network understands it, if there is a LAMS model and a full power (non-LAMS compliant) version of the same model, the LAMS model will not be on list of LAMS approved motorcycles -- even though it complies with the legislation.

This ruling affects models from the likes of Hyosung, Suzuki and Yamaha, and now the motorcycle wing of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is seeking a solution to the problem.

For the list of approved LAMS motorcycles in Qld, click here.