Why has a Graduated Demerit Point system been introduced?
Safer drivers mean safer roads for all Western Australians. To achieve this, the Government is introducing a Graduated Demerit Point system for Novice Drivers. • This new system took effect on 1 December 2010. Research has found that novice drivers who get demerit points for breaking the road rules were 66 per cent more likely of being involved in a crash. It also shows that these drivers, who break the road rules as a novice, are more likely to be involved in crashes later in life. Early intervention is critical if we are to reduce the number of new/inexperienced driver’s being killed or seriously injured in traffic crashes. Influencing driver behaviour at an early stage of the driving experience helps Novice Drivers to develop safe driving practises that they will keep with them throughout their driving life.
