Long story short:
Offence 1: 55km in a 50 zone (had bright blue Silvia, red P's, big red painted target of course)
Offence 2: 98km in an 80 zone. Thought I was still on highway? Double demerits (now on Green P's)
After second offence, paid fine etc, elected to go to court. My job heavily relies on driving. Run my Dads business for him and service the Hunter Valley. Therefore I couldn't afford to lose my license (double demerits killed it).
Offence 3: Driving work van (biggg Fiat ducato) - 112km in a 100 zone. Got picked up an overtaking lane?? Passing a truck!! Its the ONLY time I can ever pass anything. Not to mention I was overtaken by 6 cars once I pulled back in.
Predicament.
Lawyer says, go to court, get recommended to TOC (Traffic Offenders Course) and pay the second fine (112km in 100 zone) and marry the 2 cases on the second appearence (which I would have if I went to TOC).
Uncle, (magistrate), go to court for first offence. Hold off paying fine for second offence untill second appearance is over (if possible). Then pay second fine if granted able to retain license by court.
Few questions. Uncle says that if its ruled that I keep my license, all points are re-instated to my license.
True / False
Has anybody been in this situation before?
Truth be told I am not a dangerous driver by any means. I am always very conscious of my speed and drive my work van only (sold Integra for house deposit).
Anybody shed any light?
Regards,
Chris