Contesting A Speeding Ticket.

[alr33x]

if you are done for less than 10k's over (which he stated he was) is only 1 point therefore 3x1=3, 5-3=2= keeping license, if you dont believe me i can show you the calculator i used to work it out.

G T F O !!

thats some KGB talk right there

[R31Nismoid]

Did i only lose one point for 56 in 50 zone (and 65 in 60)?

I thought it was 3... that means I've got 4 extra points - WINNER!

Although in saying that, if he lost his license within the past 12 months due to points... If memory serves me correct it still counts for the 5 in 12 (potentially).

[W0rp3D]

G T F O !!

thats some KGB talk right there

If you ever find your self in a russian nuclear weapon site NEVER type that into anything with in the premises.

[saff_cossie]

If you already have two fines - that is license gone.

Write a letter if you want, but factually you have no ground to stand on here so you are not actually "contesting" it. You are writing a letter of "grovel"

This is correct. I "grovelled" my one fine which pained me to do so (7kph over on a 4 lane freeway), however I did get out of it. The basis for mine was my clean record, however contesting 3 fines potentially will rule that basis out for you.

Ash - Points calc above is correct. I had 2 fines arrive for the Mini after we sold it, one for 88 and the other 89, going each way in the tunnel. Both 1 pointers and $140 something fine.

[Jezza-gtR]

Did i only lose one point for 56 in 50 zone (and 65 in 60)?

I thought it was 3... that means I've got 4 extra points - WINNER!

Although in saying that, if he lost his license within the past 12 months due to points... If memory serves me correct it still counts for the 5 in 12 (potentially).

Lol Ash.. its only 1 point for up to 10 kph over.

[Rekin]

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licenc...intOffences.htm

I cant find the amount the fines will be though? Is it a certain amount per demerit point and you just multiply?

[Sampo]

We've gotten off speeding fines by writing a letter simply stating that while we admit we were in the wrong that our driving record shows that we generally obay the road law etc....

[alr33x]

that only work once and has to be over a extended period i dont think a p plater would qualify

[PIOTREK]

Its not the cops, camera's are privately operated, even cops will tell you that camera's are placed at points to get maximum profit not maximum safety.

if you are done for less than 10k's over (which he stated he was) is only 1 point therefore 3x1=3, 5-3=2= keeping license, if you dont believe me i can show you the calculator i used to work it out.

that only work once and has to be over a extended period i dont think a p plater would qualify

You can always send a letter but my mate on his p-plates got told he can't contest the fine.

[W0rp3D]

You can always send a letter but my mate on his p-plates got told he can't contest the fine.

Thats bullshit, there is a section on the back you fill in if you want to take it to court, just fill it in send it off and they will send you a letter telling you when your date in court is.

[skins]

I remember this article / link from ACA a while ago. Not sure if he is still doing it but hey its worth a shot. Apparently if he doesn't get you off the fine he pays it for you.

Fine fighter

[morgsj50]

I've just received a second speeding ticket in a matter of days for getting caught in the same spot twice, and I fear a third will be on the way.

Quite simply I didn't see the camera till I drove past there at night and caught the flash (this one I haven't received yet). The camera was on the highway about 50 meters before a 90kph sign, and I've been caught both times at around 87-88ks (its an 80 zone before the sign).

Is there anyway I can contest this? I don't mind copping one fine, but all 3? Being on my P's that's more than half my points! Could I claim that I didn't realise that section was still 80 (I honestly thought speeding up when you saw the next sign was legal), and that the following two fines are unfair as I didn't receive my first fine before getting clocked for the following two?

Thanks for any input.

i dunno where but i think i read somewhere that there's like a code of conduct or something in relation to speed cameras, i think it mentions stuff like distance to speed limit changes and that if you get done more than once on the same stretch of road you only have to cop the first fine, for example if your speeding on the western ring road from start to end and you go through all of the cameras you only have to wear the first one, i think it also said something about going through the same camera multiple times that you only have to pay the first time, for example if you've gone through it a couple of times before you get the first fine. i'm not totaly sure on it but it might pay to google it or something...

[Nurb608]

i dunno where but i think i read somewhere that there's like a code of conduct or something in relation to speed cameras, i think it mentions stuff like distance to speed limit changes and that if you get done more than once on the same stretch of road you only have to cop the first fine, for example if your speeding on the western ring road from start to end and you go through all of the cameras you only have to wear the first one, i think it also said something about going through the same camera multiple times that you only have to pay the first time, for example if you've gone through it a couple of times before you get the first fine. i'm not totaly sure on it but it might pay to google it or something...

Yep, all the stuff you need is here http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/camerascutcrashes There is a handbook that is used for the placement of cameras etc on that site as well somewhere.

[alr33x]

i dunno where but i think i read somewhere that there's like a code of conduct or something in relation to speed cameras, i think it mentions stuff like distance to speed limit changes and that if you get done more than once on the same stretch of road you only have to cop the first fine, for example if your speeding on the western ring road from start to end and you go through all of the cameras you only have to wear the first one, i think it also said something about going through the same camera multiple times that you only have to pay the first time, for example if you've gone through it a couple of times before you get the first fine. i'm not totaly sure on it but it might pay to google it or something...

oh yehhhh cool story bro.

which pub where you at when you heard that gem? no offence but im like certain thats not the case otherwise we'd all go 3ks over thru the first camera then do top speed runs down to greensbourough

[Birds]

I believe the idea/theory behind not copping two fines on the same stretch of road or within a given time is that you've had no opportunity to learn from your mistake or realise you were speeding. Which is why I think all cameras should have to flash.

[Thelen]

I believe the idea/theory behind not copping two fines on the same stretch of road or within a given time is that you've had no opportunity to learn from your mistake or realise you were speeding. Which is why I think all cameras should have to flash.

Yep, that is what I've seen as well. Not sure where or if it works, but certainly makes sense. I think I saw it on the police site or fighting the tickets or something.

I am presently fighting a not wearing seatbelt fine, given when police asked me to move my car and in my anxiety and panic forgot to put my belt on. I moved 10m forward so thats like 2km/hr lol, :S

[W0rp3D]

I am presently fighting a not wearing seatbelt fine, given when police asked me to move my car and in my anxiety and panic forgot to put my belt on. I moved 10m forward so thats like 2km/hr lol, :S

It could be wrong but i heard that if you are in a vehicle that is constantly stopping and you are getting in and out and you do not exceed 40k's that you are exempt from wearing a seat belt.

[JEPPE]

This thread has made me laugh.

hrmmm have decided to pm instead.

Edited April 23, 2010 by charli

[scotty014]

has anyone heard the story of a work safety officer being pulled over by police for doing 68 in a 60 zone at night and the cop gave him his fine, and when the cop went to jump back in his car he got out and handed him a $500 fine for not wearing his safety vest on at night. i lol'ed but not sure if its 100% true, but if it is thats awesome.

[BeEnAr]

you could state in th eletter that under Australian Design Rules that the speedo of your car can be out as much as -10% to +10% of the actual displayed speed. Get this tested and you could well stand a chance.

lol at thinking you can speed up once you see the sign, I can see a speed sign from pretty far away so that means I could be doing up to 40kph over the limit by the time I pass it

Good luck but I don't like your chances, sorry. Just keeping it real