DOUBLE demerits will be in force over this June long weekend, from 12am Friday until 11.59pm Monday.

The double demerits will apply to all speeding, seatbelt and mobile phone offences, as well as riding while not wearing a helmet.

All other traffic offences will attract an additional demerit point.

Acting Insp. Ken Williams is urging drivers to take extra care on the roads this weekend, especially those who are travelling interstate.

“We always see an exodus from the ACT on long weekends, so if you are travelling interstate remember to drive to the conditions and take regular breaks,” said Insp. Williams.

“Here in the territory, the message is simple – we want to see people doing the right thing. Slow down, obey the speed limit, and if you are drinking across the weekend, please don’t drive. Find an alternate way to get home.

“Police don’t want to be handing out infringements, but we will if we see drivers disobeying the road rules we won’t hesitate to do so.”