WA police crack down on demerit frauds

More than 20 West Australian drivers have been caught in a major police blitz on those who cheat the demerit point system.

During Operation Glyder, police investigators reviewed over 200,000 traffic camera infringements over more than a year, and identified 21 drivers who had falsely nominated others to avoid demerit points.

One driver has already been fined and had her licence suspended after pleading guilty, and another 20 drivers will face court on March 26, facing a total of 32 charges of speeding and wilfully misleading police.

Nick Anticich, assistant commissioner for traffic, says a number of the drivers identified were serious and serial traffic offenders.

"We now have the processes in place to pick up any driver who tries to cheat the system, and we will throw the book at them," Commissioner Anticich said.

Falsely nominating another driver for demerit points can carry charges with potential penalties ranging from a $1600 fine to two years in prison.

Commissioner Anticich also warned a second phase of the operation was already underway.