A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will waive the fines on a range of minor driving offences for motorists who have a three year clean driving record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 3 April, eligible motorists will be able to apply to have the fine waived for low level offences including speeding offences under 10km\/hr or driving in a bus or transit lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
School zone, heavy vehicle, red light, mobile phone and speeding offences above 10km per hour will not be eligible under the scheme given the serious safety risks involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Premier Dominic Perrottet said the initiative struck the right balance, recognising safe driving by providing the one-off waiver for the lowest range road offences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor those motorists who have a history of safe driving, this initiative will save them potentially hundreds of dollars if they commit a minor road offence,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said enhancing road safety was at the core of the policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo be eligible, motorists have to have a clean driving record for three years. This Liberal and Nationals policy rewards good drivers and provides a real incentive to put safety first, unlike Labor\u2019s policy which focuses on helping serial offenders at risk of losing their licence,\u201d Mrs Ward said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Finance Damien Tudehope said greater awareness of the scheme will encourage positive behaviour change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReceiving a fine can come as an unwelcome shock but under this policy, motorists will have cause to reflect on how an extended clean driving record can bring relief,\u201d Mr Tudehope said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe average NSW licence holder drives 12,000 km per annum and maintaining a clean driving record over three years should be recognised and rewarded.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2021, there were 227,500 fines issued for low level offences to motorists with a three year clean driving record, totalling $39.2 million in fines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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