Australians gearing up for the October long weekend are being reminded to watch out on the roads, with double demerits kicking in across some states from midnight tonight.Police in many states have warned they will be out in force, targeting speeding, seatbelts, mobile phone use and motorcyclists not wearing helmets.But not every state or territory has double demerit points.Police in NSW have warned they will be out in force, targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seatbelts and helmets. (AAP / NRMA)Here is when double demerits apply this Labour Day long weekend.In NSW and the ACT, double demerits will kick in at midnight tonight and will remain in place for four days – until midnight on Monday.During this period, double demerit points apply for speeding, illegal use of mobile phones, not wearing a seat belt and riding without a motorcycle helmet.For example, any driver caught using their mobile phone this long weekend will be hit with a $410 fine and lose 10 out of 13 demerit…
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