ABC investigation suggests Queensland demerit point black market is flourishing
Reporter finds scheme on social media; woman charged with fraud after allegedly racking up more than 1,100 points and more than $600,000 in fines
An investigation by the ABC's 7.30 program has revealed a black market for trading demerit points that has been operating in plain sight, exposing a fundamental flaw in Queensland's traffic penalty system. One alleged operator is said to have racked up more than 1,100 demerit points and over $600,000 in fines before her arrest.