WITH the long weekend approaching, acting road safety minister John Day is urging South West drivers to stay safe.
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From midnight Thursday there will be double demerit points for traffic offenses.
The fine for using a mobile phone while driving is now $400, running a red light $300, failure to wear a motorcycle helmet $550 and four demerit points; and failing to keep a safe distance when overtaking $300.
Mr Day said higher penalties should discourage motorists from committing traffic offences that endangered themselves and others.
“Any loss of life or serious injury on our roads is entirely preventable - no family should be facing the loss of a loved one through road trauma,” he said.
Double demerits will be in place this long weekend from Friday, September 26 to Monday, September 29 inclusive.