Speeding Learners and P platers face license loss
From 28th September 2009, learner drivers will face a three month license suspension for any speeding offence. The decision by the NSW Government to extend the demerit point system to learner drivers is to encourage safer driving amongst young people and keep unsafe drivers off the road.
The current demerit scheme also targets Provisional P1 drivers with a three month suspension of licence for any speeding offence.
Both learner and P1 drivers have four points available on their licence. The minimum for a speeding offence of not more than 10km/h over the posted speed limit for these drivers is four demerits and an $84 fine.
Leeton Shire Road Safety and Traffic Officer, Sandra Robinson says. “Fines for speeding offences under 10km/h over the posted speed limit may have been reduced but young drivers breaking speed limits will lose their licenses for a minimum of three months.”
“Drivers under 20 years of age continue to be over-represented in road crashes and those at the learner or P1 stage know the current road rules and need to stick to them.” Mrs Robinson continues, “Provisional licenses are there to show that you are a responsible driver and deserve an unrestricted licence. They are not permits to behave badly on the road and place yourself and others at risk.”
“People should remember not all young drivers are badly behaved on our roads. But all the rules and restrictions placed on L and P platers are there for a reason. To protect the young drivers and others on the road.”
Contact details
Sandra Robinson
Tel: 0427 530 931
rso@leeton.nsw.gov.au
