P1 Holder, 17, Intercepted on New year’s Day

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At approximately 3:00 AM on Wednesday, 1 January 2025, The Hills Police observed a silver Toyota Aurion travelling on Old Northern Road, with a rear-seat passenger not properly wearing a seatbelt.

he driver was issued the following infringement notices: 1. Drive with 1 passenger seatbelt/restraint not properly adjusted/fastened. 2. P1 driver under 25 years old drive between 11pm and 5am with more than 1 passenger under 21 years. 3. Not comply with P1 licence condition not display P plates. 4. Drive motor vehicle not carry licence.

The total infringement amount was $1548, with double demerit points in effect, resulting in 11 demerit points. Consequently, the RMS will suspend the driver’s licence.