Ben Fordham is questioning a decision to announce a double demerits period ahead of Australia’s National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen.

Double demerits will apply from 12.00am on Wednesday, September 21 until 11.59pm on Sunday September 25.

Roads Minister Natalie Ward told Ben the public holiday occurring so close to the start of the school holidays will mean more cars on the road.

“I recognise it’s a sombre occasion but it’s a public holiday like any other.”

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“Why would they be slapping double demerits on on a day which is dedicated to respecting Queen Elizabeth II?” Ben said.

“I’m not sure that that’s what the Prime Minister meant when he said we were going to observe a national day of mourning.

“That seems heavy-handed to me.”

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NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury clarified some of the rules for listeners with Joe Hildebrand.

“If you’re using your mobile phone, it’s 10 [points]

“If you’re doing the wrong things it’s very easy to lose your license.

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