NSW motorists have demerits erased in good driving behaviour scheme

More than a million motorists in New South Wales have had a demerit point removed from their driver's license this week. In a bid to encourage drivers to follow road rules, Premier Chris Minns announced 1.24 million drivers had a demerit point erased for remaining offence-free for a year. The state government will keep the trial active through 2024, meaning drivers could have another point removed. 351 people lost their lives in traffic accidents last year, a 25% rise from 2022. The Premier warns the scheme isn't an excuse to drive dangerously.