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The NSW driver demerit system will be overhauled to give motorists more points while for some offences points will be reduced or deleted, Premier Kristina Keneally says.
Ms Keneally on Monday announced that cabinet had agreed to the sweeping demerit point reforms, as well as changes to how the controversial mobile speed cameras are marked.
Under the government proposal, unrestricted drivers would get an additional point, from 12 to 13.
Professional drivers, such as couriers and taxi drivers, would get two additional points, from 12 to 14.
Demerit points for 22 offences would also be reduced or deleted, she said.
"(These changes) recognise that most drivers in NSW do the right thing, and they deserve a break, they deserve a fair go," Ms Keneally said.
Ms Keneally said the unpopular mobile speed cameras would also be more clearly marked, including warning signs placed at least 50 metres before the camera vehicles.
The cars will also be clearly signposted and marked in bright colours, she said.
"Mobile speed cameras are on the road to make people slow down - we've said that from the start," she said.
"However, the reality is the majority of drivers do the right thing.
"We've heard community concerns about mobile speed cameras loud and clear and we are responding."
NRMA Motoring and Services president Wendy Machin said the reforms were a "big win" for motorists.
"Premier Kristina Keneally ... should be congratulated for listening to the concerns of NRMA's members and all motorists and introducing these sound measures," she said in a statement.
"We wanted to see the demerit system made fairer, without sacrificing safety."
Ms Machin said plans to introduce warning signs 50 metres in front of mobile speed cameras would significantly reduce community angst.
"These warning signs will go a long way to building community confidence that these cameras are not about revenue raising but keeping our roads safe," she said.