156 killed on WA roads this year as police enforce double demerits
WA's road death toll stands at 156 this year as double demerits take effect from Friday midnight.
West Australia has seen 156 road deaths this year, 18 more than last year and 24 more than 2024. Police Commissioner Col Blanch warned drivers Thursday as double demerits begin Friday at midnight and run through Monday.
Hundreds of thousands of West Australians are expected on roads this long weekend for the AFL Grand Final, Perth Royal Show and school holidays. Blanch said road safety is critical during the busy period.
Officers will enforce the harsher penalties, and heightened police presence, including canine and mounted units, will be in Fremantle on Saturday. The penalty system aims to cut dangerous driving during peak travel times.
- 156
- Deaths this year
- 18 more than last year
- Year-on-year rise
- Friday midnight to Monday midnight
- Demerit period
- Fremantle
- Extra police focus
Why it mattersDrivers face double demerits and financial penalties for traffic violations during this long weekend, raising the cost of risky behaviour.
AustraliaWA residents and visitors will face doubled demerit points for traffic violations Friday through Monday.
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