THE TRUTH speeding and demerit points

Hi guys,

There has been a lot of talk on the "demerit and speeding" thread, a lot of
crap has gorn down and I think you should all know the truth about demerit
points and speeding in NSW. I'm posting this as a new message so everyone on
this news group will know the facts as its obvious from the thread that
there is much confusion and speculation on this subject.

Point 1

If you are a gold license holder and you loose 12 points over a 3 year
period (not 1 year as posted on the thread), your license is suspended for 3
months.

Point 2
If you are fined for traveling more than 30km over the posted speed limit
your license will be suspended for 3 months no matter how many points are
left on your license.

Point 3

I was riding around thinking that I had all my points and a fine would be a
minor setback though an expensive one.

Just be warned and check your points at the RTA web site.

See my email from the RTA:-

Hi Killer,

How the demerit point system works

The demerit points system allocates penalty points (demerits) for a
range of driving offences. This means that a driver commences with
zero demerit points and accumulates demerit points if he or she
commits offences that attract points. For example, speeding, not
wearing a seatbelt, failing to stop at traffic lights etc.

For further information, please see
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/demeritpoints/ind
ex.html.


Why can I still see demerit points on the RTA myRecords on-line
system three years after my offence?

If a licencee accumulates a certain number of demerit points, his or
her licence will be suspended. The number of points varies for
different licence types as follows:

Full unrestricted licence holders (gold, silver or magenta) - 12
demerit points in any three year period.
Provisional P1 licence - four points.
Provisional P2 licence - seven points.
Unrestricted licence with a good behaviour period - two points during
the good behaviour period

Your demerit points will be counted for three years (unless you have
been suspended from driving). However, due to record keeping, demerit
points may be visible up to four months after the three year period.
The demerit points apply from the date of the offence. It may take up
to four months after the offence is committed before the offence is
referred to the RTA to record on your driving record. Therefore, the
RTA myRecords on-line system will display demerit points total for
the previous 40 months (three years and four months).

For further information, please see
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregulations/penalties/demeritpoints/dem
erit_point_faqs.html.

Regards

Kristy


Roads & Traffic Authority, NSW
Call Centre
Phone 132213

 

Then what happens? All your points cleared? Or only those that took you
over 12?

 

In Qld needs up dating

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/index/licensing_demeritpoints

 

Who?

 

Only those that took you over 12. BUT, if you are on 11 points, and do
25 over in "Bonus Round", and score an extra 6 points, the whole 17 will
get cleared. Of course, 17 points will kinda keep you off the road for a
little while.

It's actually possible, especially in bonus round, to clock up 2 license
suspensions in a row, by doing 12 points worth of offences, and then
ANOTHER 12 points worth of offences before the first set are fully
processed (ie paid).

 

We can't handle the truth.

Theo

 

No Truth-Handler, you! I mock your Truth-Handling abilities!


BTH

 

Didn't think that was any such thing as truth in these days of post
modernism... or is it now post post modernism?
Rockit

 

The only confusion and speculation on this subject I saw was
the bit where you failed to read and interpret the government
web site that thoroughly and properly explains the matter.
You've gone and gotten it all wrong again in this post too.


GB

 

I was under the firm impression that demerit points didn't go away at
all until you'd gone 3 years without _any_ infractions, making it
possible to accumulate 12 points over just under 36 years by getting 1
point every 2 years 11 months and 25 days.

Assuming there is an offence that you can get 1 point for.

But reading the RTA website I have not only been unable to confirm
this, but have come close to accepting the OPs conclusion.

 

You get the points back 3 years after the particular offence, not 3 years
undetected crime.

Boxer

 

wrote in @i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

That's one hell of a guilty conscience!

You lose a point today, you get it back three years from today.
You lose another point tomorrow, you get that one back three years
from tomorrow.

Play your cards right (ie: be consistent), and you can lose four
points per year, forever, and you'll be fine, pardon the pun.

GB

 

I coundn't find the bit that says how long your points were counted for, The
news group said 1 year the RTA 3 years. Search the RTA wed site and see how
you go!

You don't work for the RTA do you?

Regards

Killer

 

I've just gained a great deal of respect for Kristy at the RTA's ability
to keep a straight face ...

-----sharks

 

Which part of "12 demerit points in a three year period" is confusing
you? If you can't understand how the simple demerit points systems
works do you think you should be allowed to drive or ride on the roads
and potentially enter more complex situations, like roundabouts and
freeway entrance ramps? You might be a danger to the community.

Nev..
'04 CBR1100XX

 

It's almost certainly 3 years. I'm just not certain about the details.
When I got my licence, it was 2 years "between the dates of the
offences". I don't know why they would go to a considerably more
lenient arrangement.

no. I'm a motorcycle courier.

 

I don't remember Gene Hackman in it but I remember Jack Nicholson.

 

I remember Demi Moore.

Boxer

 

was that the one with the clay spinning wheel?

mh

 

And the Tits in Stripper, dont forget the Tits!

Boxer