NSW and ACT drivers are being warned to drive safely this long weekend - with double demerits coming into force from midnight TONIGHT.
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"Sub-zero conditions create additional road hazards and motorists should reduce speed, limit braking, use daytime driving lights and keep an increased distance between cars in front. Double demerits in that state work differently. Those penalties are not used on particular days but for repeat offenders.But police are likely to be out in force ensuring the road rules are adhered to this long weekend.In most Australian states and territories, the Queen's Birthday falls on Monday, June 13.This includes New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory.
The state spreads out its public holidays and this year the Queen's Birthday public holiday will fall on Monday, September 26.