Motor Vehicles Act 1949
33SDemerit points deleted from register
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33S Demerit points deleted from register (1) The Registrar must, if satisfied the entry of demerit points in the Register was made in error, delete the demerit points from the register. (2) The Registrar may make any further consequential adjustments to the register to ensure the records are correct. (3) If: (a) active demerit points are recorded in the register in relation to an offence; and (b) the Fines Recovery Unit annuls an enforcement order that relates to a penalty for the offence; the Registrar must delete the demerit points but must re-instate the points if the offence is referred to the Local Court and the court finds the offence proved. (4) If: (a) active demerit points are recorded in the register for an offence; and (b) a court grants leave to appeal out of time against a finding of guilt in relation to the offence; the Registrar must delete the demerit points but must re-instate the points if the appeal is unsuccessful.