> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Yes: QLD Does Have Double Demerits This Easter - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/yes-qld-does-have-double-demerits-this-easter/ - Published: 2025-03-25T09:05:03.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-25T09:05:03.000Z - Description: Queensland won’t enforce Easter double demerits in 2025—but repeat driving offences still carry heavy penalties. Here’s what every QLD driver should know. - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Car News, Queensland, QLD As Easter 2025 approaches, [Queensland](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/queensland/) drivers may be wondering whether double demerit penalties will be in force over the holiday long weekend. While several other states ramp up penalties during public holidays, Queensland continues to follow a different, year-round strategy. [QLD Bruce Highway Get’s Major $13 Billion UpgradeExplore all Bruce Highway upgrades across QLD, from safety fixes to major bypasses, set to transform travel from Brisbane to Cairns.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1513.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Bruce-Highway-QLD-6.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/qld-bruce-highway-gets-major-13-billion-upgrade/) ## No Double Demerits This Easter in Queensland Unlike New South Wales, the ACT, and Western Australia, Queensland does not apply double demerit points automatically over holiday periods. Instead, it takes a consistent approach, targeting repeat high-risk behaviour through its year-round demerit policy. ## Queensland’s Year-Round Demerit Strategy Queensland's demerit system focuses on penalising drivers who commit the same traffic offences more than once within a 12-month window. This means that even if Easter isn't singled out for tougher rules, habitual offenders still face steeper consequences. ### Offences That Attract Double Demerits in QLD: - **Mobile phone use while driving** - First offence: 4 points - Second offence (within 12 months): 8 points - **Not wearing a seatbelt or failing to ensure passengers are buckled up** - Repeat offences attract double demerits - **Speeding** - Repeated excessive speeding offences within 12 months can trigger double penalties This policy promotes safer long-term driving habits, rather than just focusing on compliance during holiday periods. [QLD Speeding Fines Just Got WorseQLD drivers face steep fines in 2025, with penalties for speeding, phone use, and seatbelt offences rising. Check the latest costs before you hit the road.![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1514.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/QLD-Fine-Increase-7.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/qld-speeding-fines-just-got-worse/) ## Easter 2025: Stay Alert on Queensland Roads Even without traditional double demerits, Queensland roads see a significant increase in traffic during Easter. From Thursday 17 April to Monday 21 April 2025, police are expected to increase patrols, implement mobile phone detection operations, and conduct random breath testing. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has reiterated that road safety remains a year-round concern: > “Dangerous driving behaviours are unacceptable and extremely risky all year round, not just during holiday periods.” ## Comparison With Other States Here's how Queensland’s approach stacks up against other jurisdictions: | **State/Territory** | **Easter 2025 Double Demerits** | **Focus** | | -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | | **Queensland (QLD)** | No | Year-round penalties for repeat offenders | | **New South Wales (NSW)** | Yes – 17 to 21 April | Holiday-specific enforcement | | **Australian Capital Territory (ACT)** | Yes – 17 to 21 April | Holiday-specific enforcement | | **Western Australia (WA)** | Yes – 17 to 21 April | Holiday-specific enforcement | | **Victoria, SA, TAS, NT** | No | No double demerits at any time | [How a QLD Man Lost His License InstantlyQueensland police suspended a Tesla driver’s licence on the spot after he was caught speeding at 92km/h in a 40km/h school zone, calling it “inexcusable.”![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/icon/CarExplore-Favicon-1515.ico)CarExploreDylan Anderson![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/thumbnail/Tesla-QLD-Man-Loses-license-37.webp)](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-a-qld-man-lost-his-license-instantly/) ## Road Safety Tips for QLD Drivers This Easter Even without double penalties, the Easter break poses risks due to longer travel times, fatigue, and unpredictable weather. Here are a few reminders to help you stay safe: - Take regular breaks on long drives (every 2 hours) - Avoid distractions, especially mobile phones - Ensure everyone in the car is correctly wearing a seatbelt - Drive to the conditions, especially in rural or flood-prone areas - Watch out for increased pedestrian and cyclist traffic near holiday spots ## CarExplore's Thoughts Queensland might not enforce double demerits over Easter, but that doesn’t mean the roads are free of risk. The state’s focus on year-round enforcement ensures repeat offenders are held accountable. With increased patrols and a higher volume of traffic, staying alert and driving safely remains essential. 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