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Demerit point increase for using your mobile phone while driving!

From 17 September 2018, drivers who use a mobile phone illegally will be penalised an extra demerit point, up from four to five. During double demerit periods, drivers who break the rules will be penalised 10 demerit points.

Phone usage while driving

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