Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Jan 5th 2015, 2:59 am
#31
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Why do so many people complain about getting speeding fines? Or, if not actually complaining, feel it is worth commenting on? Speed limits are posted everywhere, cars have speedometers (and cruise control!) and we all know that the police and contractors are out there checking vehicle speeds. If you don't want a speeding ticket, don't exceed the limit.
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
Jan 5th 2015, 7:34 am
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Why do so many people complain about getting speeding fines? Or, if not actually complaining, feel it is worth commenting on? Speed limits are posted everywhere, cars have speedometers (and cruise control!) and we all know that the police and contractors are out there checking vehicle speeds. If you don't want a speeding ticket, don't exceed the limit.
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
Jan 5th 2015, 8:29 am
#33
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
In the ACT there are massive, and I mean massive, warning signs that a fixed speed camera is just up the road. Mobile vans have a big sign on the roof saying same. Have to be blind, asleep, or both to get booked imho.
Jan 5th 2015, 8:32 am
#34
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Why do so many people complain about getting speeding fines? Or, if not actually complaining, feel it is worth commenting on? Speed limits are posted everywhere, cars have speedometers (and cruise control!) and we all know that the police and contractors are out there checking vehicle speeds. If you don't want a speeding ticket, don't exceed the limit.
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
Jan 5th 2015, 11:45 am
#35
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Why do so many people complain about getting speeding fines? Or, if not actually complaining, feel it is worth commenting on? Speed limits are posted everywhere, cars have speedometers (and cruise control!) and we all know that the police and contractors are out there checking vehicle speeds. If you don't want a speeding ticket, don't exceed the limit.
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
A friend of ours who lives in an expensive Brisbane suburb complains that the police are always on a particular street because they know that mums speed down the street in order to be at the school to pick up their kids - why don't they leave home 5 minutes earlier and avoid the speeding fines?
Jan 6th 2015, 8:29 am
#36
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
In NSW at least double demerits only applied to speeding and seat belts. The bus lane penalty would have been standard number of points (but that's NSW).
Jan 7th 2015, 1:01 am
#37
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Don't get me started on how ridiculous a lot of posted speed limits are! - but that's a completely different topic from getting fined for ignoring them.
Jan 7th 2015, 1:24 am
#38
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
I ride a Vespa,couldn't reach the speed limit if i tried
Jan 8th 2015, 9:55 am
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Police warn motorists not to block speed cameras after man charged in Rockhampton - Rockhampton
Jan 14th 2015, 6:05 am
#40
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Just got another fine today. This is bullshit. I bet its not the last either. I'm considering ignoring it. If its anything like England I suspect they'll just past it onto a debt collection agency who will send angry letters for years.
Jan 14th 2015, 7:43 am
#42
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
Just a thought and feel free to discount it if it proves unworkable but how about slowing down to the speed limit? As I said, just a thought.
Jan 14th 2015, 8:03 am
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
"If its anything like England" ........it's not
Jan 14th 2015, 9:51 am
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Re: Merry Christmas from the QLD Police
In Queensland, penalties for failing to pay can range from licence suspension, a fine collection notice for collecting debts form your bank account or your wage, vehicle immobilisation, registering an interest on any property you own, seizing and selling property or, in extreme cases, arrest and imprisonment.
https://www.qld.gov.au/law/fines-and...e-enforcement/
If you find you can't pay, you may be eligible for unpaid community service or other payment options.....
https://www.qld.gov.au/law/fines-and...overdue-fines/
Last edited by The Bloke; Jan 14th 2015 at 9:54 am.
