Motorists on the Central Coast are reaping the rewards of safe driving through the NSW Government’s demerit point return trial.
Data broken down by local government area (LGA) shows 54, 971 drivers across the Central Coast have seen a demerit point removed from their licence for maintaining a 12-month spotless driving record.
More than 1.2 million drivers qualified for the demerit point reward for maintaining a clear record during the initial 12-month period up to January 16, 2024.
The demerit return trial has been extended for a second year as the Government continues to sharpen its focus on road safety in 2024 amid a rising road toll.
Member for The Entrance David Mehan said it was great to see drivers rewarded for their safe driving.
“Our community knows how important road safety is and this program is driving that message home,” he said.
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the program encouraged drivers to drive safely through a “carrot” approach.
“With the demerit point return trial extended for another year, let’s keep the momentum going and ensure we’re focusing on driving safely every day,” she said.
Minister for Roads John Graham said that for those who drove for a living the reward for safe driving could be the difference between ongoing employment and losing their livelihood.
“People are used to the stick of enforcement and double demerits, but this is the carrot of reward for good behaviour,” he said.
“Every demerit point wiped from a licence under this trial is the result of a full 12 months of safe driving by a motorist on NSW roads.”