What I don't understand about the road toll is they always compare the number of people that have tragically die and the number slightly increases most years however they never give the road toll as a % of road users which would also increase every year.
This is would be a more relative assessment of the road toll, the more people on the roads the greater the chance of an accident it's as simple as that.
I actually believe the road toll has declined when compared to the number of road user the reason this is not communicated is to avoid complacency from drivers and to increase revenue.
At the end of the day if double demerit points stops some tool from risking the life of innocent road users I'm all for it, it's only a worry to those who can't control their right foot for at least a few days, it's public roads we're talking about not a race track.
Take Care, Drive Safely & Patiently