A mock infomercial by police spruiking double demerit points this long weekend has sparked controversy on social media.
NSW Police uploaded a tongue in cheek video on its Facebook page on Thursday ahead of double demerits this long weekend across the state, which started on Friday and will continue until 11.59pm Monday.
The 43-second video goes through three of the most common driving offences and their respective fines and loss of demerit points if motorists are busted by police breaking the law.
The video spruiks ‘two for one’ specials for motorists who don’t wear a seatbelt or helmet ($337 and six demerits), speed ($2,435 ans 12 points) and mobile phone offences ($448 and 10 points).
‘We have some lovely bargains you’ll definitely want to miss out,’ the narrator says in the video.
‘Now remember, if you want to miss out on these bargains, then all you have to do is follow the road rules.’
A NSW Police video showed off some of their ‘special bargains’ for this long weekend
The video has since gone viral and has attracted more than 163,000 views, more than 2,300 shares and hundreds of comments.
Opinion over the online video was divided, which ranged from amusement to outrage.
‘I think you morons should take your own advice, not one of you follows the speed limit on the freeway,’ one man commented.
Another added: ‘The budget top up weekend, where real crimes don’t matter but revenue does.’
Some people welcomed double demerits on NSW roads this long weekend
Others were amused by the tongue-in-cheek video from NSW Police
Others called for the penalties to be even tougher.
‘Being on a mobile phone fine isn’t high enough.. make it $2000.. i can’t believe how many people i see still texting behind the wheel its beyond me,’ one woman commented.
Others saw the funny side.
‘That speeding offer looks to good to resist,’ one commented.
Another added: ‘Do I have to wear a seat belt and a helmet on my bike?’
For this long weekend only, you can speed on NSW roads for the cost of $2,435 and 12 demerit points