Double Demerits.

[acarmody]

Well I believe that magistrates should pull their heads out of the rear ends and stop issuing love tap sentencing.

 

[levymetal]

i think they should reduce the amount of points you can accrue before losing your licence. someone correct me if i'm wrong here, but i'm pretty sure that you can gain up to 12 points in a 3 year period before you lose your licence. to put it into perspective, you can get caught speeding (less than 10km/s over the limit) 4 times every year and you will never lose your licence. that, according to the law, is acceptable.

if that was halved to 6 points in a 3 year period, i'm sure that everyone would be a lot more careful on the roads. there's still a buffer if you make a genuine mistake, but if you speed on purpose be prepared to lose your licence twice as fast. if you are a good driver and follow the speed limits and road rules then you definitely don't need a 12 point buffer.

 

[STEALTHY™]

i think they should reduce the amount of points you can accrue before losing your licence. someone correct me if i'm wrong here, but i'm pretty sure that you can gain up to 12 points in a 3 year period before you lose your licence. to put it into perspective, you can get caught speeding (less than 10km/s over the limit) 4 times every year and you will never lose your licence. that, according to the law, is acceptable.

if that was halved to 6 points in a 3 year period, i'm sure that everyone would be a lot more careful on the roads. there's still a buffer if you make a genuine mistake, but if you speed on purpose be prepared to lose your licence twice as fast. if you are a good driver and follow the speed limits and road rules then you definitely don't need a 12 point buffer.

I've had 12 for years Never needed them.

 

[wraith]

Screw that when each defect here is 1 point straight up.

 

[Jezza]

im glad i live in SA where there is no double demerit points scheme even though i dont do anything stupid its just good to know that

 

[STEALTHY™]

im glad i live in SA where there is no double demerit points scheme even though i dont do anything stupid its just good to know that

We do have double demerits (and 1 point if you get defected aswell, incase the guy above was wondering...)

 

[elemeNtz]

double demerits would deter me from having one more beer before driving home, as would influence many responsible adults

 

[SMURFTEC.]

double demerits would deter me from having one more beer before driving home, as would influence many responsible adults

THIS.

this is exactly why I personally believe double demerits are effective. makes people think twice.

 

[pillzor]

holy **** i didnt know we (s.a.) lose a demerit point for being defected! , i better go double check everything haha .... its all roadworthy to tell the truth but i hope i dont get pulled over by any defect happys cops!

 

[vr94ss]

double demerits would deter me from having one more beer before driving home, as would influence many responsible adults

THIS.

this is exactly why I personally believe double demerits are effective. makes people think twice.

Wha?! What does double demerits have to do with drink driving? You lose your license for DD anyway.. Very strange thinking...