Demerit Point Reduction for Drivers Who Avoid Offences During a Trial Period
Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Point Reduction Trial) Bill 2023
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon John Graham MLC (ALP); Jo Haylen MP (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Matt Cross LIB
“I am pleased to contribute to debate on the Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Point Reduction Trial) Bill 2023. The Opposition does not oppose the bill. As legislators, we should welcome trials relating to public policy. They assist us in making decisions, particularly those that will have long-term impacts.”
Ray Williams LIB
“I make a brief contribution to debate on the Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Point Reduction Trial) Bill 2023. I have been a long-time advocate for road safety in my area and certainly have been a proactive advocate throughout my time in this Parliament through such roles as Parliamentary Secretary to former roads Minister Duncan Gay.”
Mark Hodges LIB
“I contribute to debate on the important Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Point Reduction Trial) Bill 2023. The bill proposes amendments to the Road Transport Act 2013 to allow for the implementation of a 12-month trial period to remove one demerit point for drivers who remain offence free during the trial period.”
Marjorie O'Neill ALP
“The bill makes the necessary changes to the Road Transport Act to enable the Government to deliver on its promise to introduce a demerit point reduction incentive to reward safe driving. I address some particular issues raised by the member for Hornsby.”
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Road Transport Amendment (Demerit Point Reduction Trial) Bill 2023
The Hon. JOHN GRAHAM, Minister for Roads — 2023-06-27
Schedule 1 [1] to the bill amends section 31 of the Road Transport Act 2013 to provide that Transport for NSW may continue to change the New South Wales demerit points register to correct any errors or omissions but importantly it introduces a requirement that Transport for NSW must change the register in accordance with new section 32A that the bill introduces. New section 32A provides that Transport for NSW must reduce the number of demerit points recorded in the register against an eligible person by one if they do not commit a relevant offence during the trial period. For the purposes of the trial, the bill includes a supporting criterion that must be met in order to be considered for the removal of one demerit point.