MORE THAN a million NSW drivers will have a demerit point scrubbed from their record if they have not broken any road rules for the 12 months up to January 16.
Premier Chris Minns introduced the trial last year to reward good driver behaviour to help tackle the state’s increased road toll.
In NSW, motorists can get up to 13 demerit points before their unrestricted licence is cancelled by authorities.
NSW Roads Minister John Graham said just one demerit point could mean the difference between a motorist losing their licence or staying on the road.
“If you drive for a living then the reward for safe driving could be the difference between ongoing employment and losing your livelihood,” he said.
“People are used to the stick of enforcement and double demerits, but this is the carrot of reward for good behaviour.”
The Government has now decided to keep the reward scheme running in 2025 after a positive response from drivers.
The scheme also provides a counterbalance to fines, enforcement and double demerit points – punishments usually relied upon to make motorists drive safely.
The scheme is for eligible unrestricted and professional licence holders with active demerit points.
