The program removes one demerit point from unrestricted licence holders who stay offence-free for a 12-month period, offering a practical incentive that recognises safe behaviour over time.
Since the first trial began in 2023, more than 1.7 million licence holders have benefited from having at least one point removed.
This year alone, more than one million NSW licence holders are eligible to have a point wiped if they continue to do the right thing and remain offence-free.
Making the program permanent is a move that supports commonsense on NSW roads and recognises motorists who choose safer, more responsible driving every day.
The announcement comes as NSW roads will see increased traffic during the Christmas and summer holiday period, reinforcing the importance of safe decisions behind the wheel.
The Government will introduce legislation to support the permanent Demerit Point Reward Program in early 2026, when Parliament resumes in February.
Once legislated, the permanent program will sit alongside the Government’s broader road safety agenda, which sees an investment of $2.8B over four years, with a focus on education, essential infrastructure upgrades, targeted enforcement, and rebuilding a stronger culture of safety and personal responsibility on our roads.
