Motorists have been urged to drive safely over the Day long weekend, otherwise they will face double demerit points and risk very hefty fines.
A state-wide policing blitz in New South Wales starts at midnight on January 25 and will run for a full four days until 11.59pm on Sunday.
In this time, double demerits and twice the normal fine cost will be enforced on infringements such as speeding, using a mobile phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt and not wearing a helmet on a motorbike.
The NSW police have also advised of major road closures around Sydney on Day, particularly within the CBD, around Circular Quay and The Rocks.
There will be an extra 200 public transport services in place to make up for the road closures and to make it easier movement for people to get to Day events.
Daily Mail has compiled a list of the different punishments that will be enforced around the country for misbehaving drivers over the long weekend.
Motorists have been urged to drive safely over the Day long weekend, otherwise they will face double demerit point and risk hefty fines. A man is pictured in a car after being stopped by a police officer
New South Wales, ACT
Double demerits came into effect from midnight on Thursday and continue through until 11.59pm on Sunday, January 28.
Under the scheme first introduced in 1997, anyone caught speeding, speaking on their mobile phone, riding without a helmet or not wearing a seatbelt will lose double the normal amount of points from their license and getting fined twice as much.
NSW Police have advised officers will be ‘out in numbers’ across, with patrols conducting surveillance on ground, aerially and on water.
The state’s Police Minister Yasmin Catley reminded people to act in a manner appropriate to the interests of the community and their personal safety, not just while driving but around public gatherings and at-risk spots such as waterways.
‘Mateship, camaraderie, respect and diversity are all part of our story, and everyone has a role to play in looking out for their mates and loved ones this Day,’ she said.
‘If you plan on drinking, have a Plan B and know how you are getting home. Do not drink and drive and take care on and around waterways.’
A state-wide policing blitz in New South Wales starts at midnight on January 25 and will run for a full four days until 11.59pm on Sunday. Traffic gridlock in Sydney is pictured
Drivers are being warned to drive carefully over the Day long weekend, with double demerit points applying. NSW Police officers are pictured talking to drivers
Queensland
Queensland has a permanent double demerits system which differs from the holiday-based system in other states.
Drivers who commit repeat offences in Queensland are hit with heavier penalties.
Specifically, if a driver commits the same offence two or more times in a 12 month period, double demerit points will apply to the second and any subsequent offences.
Victoria, South , Northern Territory and Tasmania
Victoria, South the Northern Territory and Tasmania do not have a double demerits scheme.
But police in those areas will be out in force during the Day long weekend.
Using a mobile phone while driving (pictured) is one of the offences that will lead to double demerits over the Day long weekend
Western
In Western , the double demerit period runs from Thursday to Sunday, with the penalty with the penalty also applying to running a red light.
WA enforces double demerit points around most holidays, including over the Day weekend.
The state also takes a very dim view of people who try to evade speed cameras.
If a motorist is caught driving a vehicle fitted with a device designed to evade detection by a speed camera or driving a vehicle in a manner to evade detection by a speed camera, a whopping 14 demerit points will go on their licence record.