How does the Demerit Points System work?


  • Demerit points are electronically calculated and recorded on driving permit records.
  • Everyone starts with zero (0) demerit points on their driving permit record.
  • A person can accumulate demerit points on their driving permit record, for committing certain traffic violations and offences which carry demerit points.
  • The more traffic violations or offences that are committed – such as speeding, unauthorised use of the Priority Bus Route, or Driving Under the Influence of alcohol (DUI), the more demerit points that are electronically accumulated on a person’s driving permit record.
  • Depending on the total amount of demerit points accumulated within a specified period, this could result in the suspension of a person’s driver’s permit, as well as other consequences.