Understanding Demerit Points in Queensland If you hold a Queensland driver’s licence or permit and commit a traffic offence in Queensland or any other state or territory in Australia, demerit points can be recorded on your Queensland traffic history. The laws that cover demerit points are in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Road Rules) Regulation 2009 and Transport Operations (Road Use Management – Driver Licensing) Regulation 2010 . The Licensing Regulation contains the demerit points schedule which sets out the offences, the fine, and the number of demerit points for each offence. The demerit points apply from the date you commit the offence and are recorded when the fine is paid, referred to the State Penalty Enforcement Registry, or dealt with by a court.