Demerit points
Demerit points are a penalty that may be imposed when you commit a traffic offence. When issued a driver licence, you start with zero demerit points recorded against your driver licence and demerit points are then accumulated for offences committed where demerit points are applicable. If you accumulate or exceed the maximum allowable demerit point […]
Alcohol and drug awareness courses and Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program
Alcohol and drug awareness courses Under ACT laws, residents convicted or found guilty of drink or drug driving are required to complete a course relevant to their offence. For more information about the courses including course enrolment visit the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Course page on the Justice and Community Safety Directorate website. Alcohol Interlock […]
Safer cycling reforms – riding across pedestrian crossings Why is the Government allowing cyclists to ride across pedestrian crossings?
As identified by a number of submissions to last year’s Legislative Assembly inquiry into vulnerable road users, it is not unusual to see people riding bicycles across crossings in the ACT. While this high level of non-compliance is not a reason for altering the current rules, it does indicate a need for reviewing the application, […]
Safer cycling reforms – minimum overtaking distance
From 1 November 2015 motorists are required to provide minimum distance when overtaking bicycles as part of a trial of new safety laws in the ACT. What is the minimum overtaking distance? When overtaking a bicycle, motorists will be required to keep a minimum lateral distance of: One metre when overtaking a bicycle where the […]
Use of mobile phones and visual display units
From 1 July 2019 all Learner and Provisional licence holders are banned from using mobile devices, which includes interacting with the mobile device during the use of GPS or Bluetooth wireless to play music, whilst driving. Interacting with the mobile device is defined by way of touching and using your voice to communicate or command. […]