13Demerit points penalties not affected by court‑imposed penalties

13 Demerit points penalties not affected by court‑imposed penalties

(1) A period of licence suspension under principle 12 is in addition to a period of licence suspension imposed by a court in Australia, or under another law in force in the jurisdiction relating to: (a) driving offences involving the use of alcohol or other drugs; or (b) speeding; or (c) the non‑payment of fines. (2) Demerit points recorded in the demerit points register against a person are not affected by a period of licence suspension imposed by a court in Australia, or under another law in force in the jurisdiction relating to a matter referred to in paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c).