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30-11-2014, 07:57 PM | #31 | |||
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There's a reason why they were defined under the legislation as scientific instruments, so they wouldn't have to prove they were working correctly, YOU would have to prove they weren't. If you're certain you weren't speeding, the first step is usually to request calibration logs/results. Friend got off when they requested these under FOI, but the police failed to produce them. As far as arguing the physics, it will cost you more to get an expert witness to appear on your behalf than the fine. Even though common sense says two vehicles in frame and yours not the central one should create sufficient doubt, it will still be up to you to prove the reading was erroneous. |
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03-12-2014, 11:11 PM | #32 | ||
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I always drive at least a couple clicks over the highway limit 'cause there's always some twit in font of me who insists on either sitting 5 k's under or doing the old "speed up, slow down, speed up, slow down" thing!
I hate that so I pass them, even if I go over. Do the speed limit yourself & then the twits sit right up your butt. Oh' yeh there's always one! You'll rarely beat the ticket. You'd have a better chance of signing a stat dec to the tune of "my car was stolen that day your honour, but I didn't report it stolen 'cause I didn't know it was missing 'til a mate rang me & asked what my car was doing on the beach...or on that median strip"!!! You know what I hate worse than speed cameras?.......rear view mirrors! |
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04-12-2014, 12:11 PM | #33 | ||
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you can beat speeding fines - best thing to do is take a day off work and sit through a day of court cases to see what works and what doesnt. its very interesting and for some reason there are usually pubs near court houses so you can always grab a beer if you hit on a boring case.
from what i have seen, if you have no money, no job, history of repeat offending, a documented drug problem and 12 kids you will have a pretty good chance of being let off with a warning |
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04-12-2014, 12:28 PM | #34 | |||
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05-12-2014, 03:25 PM | #35 | |||
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I was quite annoyed to see that the main/sole questioning from the judge was about work status, work prospects, etc. No work, no future employment interviews, neck tattoos and trackpants = all fees waived and lowest fine and/or suspended actions Full time employment, well dressed, kids and a partner = all fees to paid in full and high level of fine, points and disqualification. I wondered how deep they go looking at your responses. Because I'm pretty sure had my mate not cut his hair, worn his Sunday best and told the judge he lost his job in 2004, he would be 1000's of dollars better off. (I will add he did do the wrong thing so....) |
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11-12-2014, 07:14 AM | #36 | ||
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