After section 298 of the Principal Act , the following section is inserted in Division 5:

298A.     Application to magistrate for correction of demerit points entry in register

(1)  A person may apply to a magistrate for an order to correct an entry in the register under section 298 relating to demerit points kept in respect of that person.

(2)  The magistrate –

(a) if satisfied that the entry in the register is incorrect, may order the Secretary to correct the entry as specified in the order; or

(b) if not so satisfied, may dismiss the application.

(3)  The magistrate may make any order that the magistrate considers appropriate in respect of costs of the application.