If your licence/learner permit is current, we'll send you a notice saying that your licence/learner permit will be suspended unless you choose the extended demerit point period.
If your licence/learner permit is already suspended or cancelled for another reason, you won't have the option of extending your demerit point period; instead, your licence/learner permit will be suspended.
What's an extended demerit point period?
It's a 12-month period where you're allowed to keep driving, but your licence/learner permit will be suspended for double the suspension length that was originally offered if you:
- have your licence/learner permit suspended or cancelled for a driving offence, or
- commit an offence which has demerit points
This is designed to help you adopt safer driving practices.
How do I extend my demerit point period?
You'll need to let us know if you want to choose the extended demerit point period. Your demerit point notice will have instructions on how to do this.
What happens if I don't extend?
If you don't choose the extended demerit point period by the due date on your notice, your licence/learner permit will be suspended. It's illegal to drive while your licence/learner permit is suspended; serious penalties apply if you do.
How long will I be suspended for?
The suspension will be for 3 months (plus 1 month for every 4 points above the limit).
Return your licence/learner permit card
If your licence or learner permit is suspended, you must return your card to VicRoads within 14 days of the suspension starting.
If your card's been lost or stolen, we need a statutory declaration confirming this.
Return your card (or statutory declaration) by:
P platers
If your licence is suspended while you're on your Ps, your P1 or P2 period will be extended by the suspension length.
What happens when the extended demerit point period finishes?
If you chose the extended demerit point period, you don't need to do anything once the period ends – the normal demerit point limits apply to you again (see above).
What if I have an overseas licence, or no licence at all?
If you reach or go over your limit, we'll send you a disqualification notice.
Being disqualified means that, for the period of your disqualification, you can't:
- drive on Victorian roads
- get a Victorian driver licence or learner permit
The disqualification will be for a minimum of 3 months.