{"id":1134,"date":"2026-06-14T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopattheponds.com.au\/news\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2026-06-12T02:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:32:07","slug":"easter-weekend-road-rules-across-victoria-double-demerits-and-the-changes-drivers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopattheponds.com.au\/news\/easter-weekend-road-rules-across-victoria-double-demerits-and-the-changes-drivers-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter weekend road rules across Victoria: double demerits and the changes drivers need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Easter in <strong>Victoria<\/strong> brings busy roads, family <strong>getaways<\/strong>, and a sharp focus on staying safe. While some states ramp up penalties, local <strong>rules<\/strong> here work a little differently \u2014 and knowing the <strong>differences<\/strong> can save your licence, your wallet, and your weekend. \u201cPlan ahead, slow down, and expect <strong>enforcement<\/strong> everywhere,\u201d is the simple message authorities want <strong>drivers<\/strong> to hear.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heading out on Friday or back on <strong>Monday<\/strong>, expect more patrols on highways, tourist routes, and <strong>backroads<\/strong>. Police target the familiar <strong>causes<\/strong> of holiday tragedies: speed, impairment, distraction, seatbelts, and <strong>fatigue<\/strong>. \u201cNo trip is worth a risky <strong>overtake<\/strong> or a quick glance at your <strong>phone<\/strong>,\u201d is advice that\u2019s as old as it is <strong>true<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Double demerits: how Victoria differs<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Despite persistent <strong>myths<\/strong>, Victoria does not operate a holiday \u201cdouble <strong>demerits<\/strong>\u201d scheme. Offences here attract the usual <strong>penalties<\/strong>, backed by a high-visibility enforcement <strong>blitz<\/strong> rather than multiplied demerit <strong>points<\/strong>. \u201cNo, there are no double demerits in <strong>Victoria<\/strong>,\u201d remains the official <strong>line<\/strong> every long <strong>weekend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>However, if your road trip crosses the <strong>border<\/strong>, the picture <strong>changes<\/strong>. Some states \u2014 notably NSW, the ACT, and Western <strong>Australia<\/strong> \u2014 do run double demerit <strong>periods<\/strong> on long <strong>weekends<\/strong>. If you commit an offence there, points and fines follow you <strong>home<\/strong> and are recorded against your Victorian <strong>licence<\/strong>. Check the dates before you go, because \u201cI <strong>didn\u2019t<\/strong> know\u201d won\u2019t help at the roadside <strong>stop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>What to expect on the roads<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Across the long <strong>weekend<\/strong>, expect more marked and unmarked <strong>cars<\/strong>, more speed detection on secondary <strong>routes<\/strong>, and an uptick in roadside alcohol and drug <strong>testing<\/strong>. Police will be visible at peak <strong>times<\/strong> and on key departure <strong>corridors<\/strong>. \u201cAnywhere, anytime\u201d isn\u2019t a slogan \u2014 it\u2019s what you should <strong>assume<\/strong> on every leg of your <strong>trip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Short bursts of extra <strong>speed<\/strong> to \u201cmake a gap\u201d are still speed <strong>offences<\/strong>, and low-level speeding remains a leading crash <strong>factor<\/strong>. If you plan to drink, plan a <strong>ride<\/strong> or a bed \u2014 a designated <strong>driver<\/strong> is cheaper than any fine and infinitely <strong>safer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>The device rules that catch people out<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Victoria\u2019s updated distraction <strong>rules<\/strong> go beyond the classic handheld <strong>phone<\/strong>. They also cover mounted <strong>devices<\/strong>, in\u2011built <strong>screens<\/strong>, wearables like smartwatches, and items such as <strong>tablets<\/strong> and laptops. If you\u2019re touching, holding, or otherwise operating a <strong>screen<\/strong> that isn\u2019t for safe driving, you risk a hefty fine and multiple demerit <strong>points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Navigation is okay if the device is legally <strong>mounted<\/strong> and you set it up before you <strong>move<\/strong>. Swiping a playlist or tapping a <strong>notification<\/strong> while rolling is not. \u201cSet it, stick it, then <strong>leave<\/strong> it\u201d is a simple way to remember what keeps you <strong>legal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Phone detection cameras are now watching<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Automated camera systems designed to detect illegal <strong>phone<\/strong> use are active across the <strong>state<\/strong>. They can capture clear images of drivers looking down at a <strong>lap<\/strong> or holding a device at the <strong>wheel<\/strong>. \u201cIf you think you can sneak a look, the camera already <strong>saw<\/strong> it,\u201d say safety <strong>campaigns<\/strong> warning repeat <strong>offenders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>These systems run day and <strong>night<\/strong>, in rain or <strong>shine<\/strong>, and they complement mobile patrols and fixed <strong>speed<\/strong> cameras. The safest move is the simplest: keep your <strong>hands<\/strong> on the wheel and your eyes on the <strong>road<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Extra limits for learners and P\u2011platers<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Novice drivers face stricter <strong>rules<\/strong>, and police will be watching for <strong>breaches<\/strong>. Learners and P\u2011platers must have zero <strong>BAC<\/strong>, and they cannot use any phone <strong>function<\/strong> \u2014 including hands\u2011free \u2014 while <strong>driving<\/strong>. Even a glance at a smartwatch can count as unlawful <strong>use<\/strong> under the distraction <strong>laws<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Parents and supervisors should model the same <strong>standards<\/strong>, because \u201cdo as I say, not as I <strong>do<\/strong>\u201d doesn\u2019t cut it when habits become <strong>automatic<\/strong>. Safe behaviour in the passenger <strong>seat<\/strong> becomes safer behaviour behind the <strong>wheel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Roadworks, weather, and fatigue<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Holiday traffic meets <strong>roadworks<\/strong>, changing speed zones, and unpredictable <strong>weather<\/strong>. Temporary limits are enforceable the moment you pass the first <strong>sign<\/strong>, even if workers aren\u2019t in clear <strong>view<\/strong>. Wet roads extend stopping <strong>distances<\/strong>, and heavy traffic turns tailgating into a crash <strong>chain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Fatigue is insidious and just as dangerous as <strong>drink\u2011driving<\/strong>. Take regular <strong>breaks<\/strong>, share the <strong>driving<\/strong>, and aim to arrive in daylight if your route is <strong>unfamiliar<\/strong>. \u201cStop, stretch, swap\u201d beats pushing on for that last risky <strong>hour<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Cross\u2011border checklist for long\u2011weekend trips<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>Check public holiday enforcement settings for NSW, the ACT, and WA, where double demerits often apply, and set your plans \u2014 and speed \u2014 accordingly. Keep devices legal, alcohol off your list if you\u2019re driving, and your expectations realistic for traffic and delays.<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Quick reminders to keep points and cash<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Demerit points add up over <strong>time<\/strong>, and too many can mean suspension or a long good\u2011behaviour <strong>period<\/strong>. Fines can snowball when multiple offences happen in one <strong>stop<\/strong>, especially if distraction leads to missed <strong>signs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\u201cEaster is about getting there and back in one <strong>piece<\/strong>,\u201d as every safety ad <strong>reminds<\/strong> us. Build in extra time, expect delays, and let patience be your weekend\u2019s strongest <strong>habit<\/strong>. The best road rule this weekend is the <strong>simplest<\/strong>: drive like the people you love are in the next <strong>car<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1180,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"class_list":["post-1134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Easter weekend road rules across Victoria: double demerits and the changes drivers need to know - The Ponds | Shopping Centre<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/shopattheponds.com.au\/news\/easter-weekend-road-rules-across-victoria-double-demerits-and-the-changes-drivers-need-to-know\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Easter weekend road rules across Victoria: double demerits and the changes drivers need to know - 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