Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea has congratulated the thousands of safe drivers in his electorate of Davidson noting the number of women is more than the number of men.
The ‘Fair Go for Safe Drivers’ initiative provides half price licences to motorists with a five year good driving record and is the delivery of a key election commitment by the NSW Liberals and Nationals to acknowledge and reward safe driving.
Mr O’Dea said the NSW Government is leading the country in rewarding good drivers – NSW is the only state that offers a 50 per cent reduction in licence fees.
“In two and a half years, more than 850,000 NSW drivers have received a discount when they have renewed their licence, allowing them to put up to $85 back into their wallet or purse.
“I am pleased to say over 20,000 of those motorists live the Davidson electorate, with more women receiving the discount than men.
“The figures show 9,029 men have enjoyed a 50 per cent discount for safe driving, while 11,159 women have benefited from the scheme, reflecting a state wide trend and providing a challenge for the men to ‘measure up’ through safer driving.” Mr O’Dea said.
The scheme allows all motorists with an unrestricted licence (one, three or five years) and no relevant offences for five years to receive the discount.
Relevant offences include any breach that attracts demerit points, a conviction for a major offence such as drink or drug driving or any unlicensed driving offences.
Current unrestricted driver licence renewal fees are $54 for one year, $128 for three years and $170 for five years.
“If you want a 50 per cent discount on your driver’s licence, simply stick to the speed limit and don’t put the lives of others at risk through thoughtless and dangerous behaviour.
“The incentive provides a dual benefit – on top of rewarding good drivers and encouraging safer driving behaviour, it also cuts the costs of living for families across the state.” Mr O’Dea concluded.
