Speeding fine but no points given?
#16
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Why do you have double demerit point days for the day BEFORE a holiday and the day AFTER as well as the actual day itself?
It's simply a revenue raiser, that's all and it doesn't apply in all states.
So is it unfair? Yes!
It's simply a revenue raiser, that's all and it doesn't apply in all states.
So is it unfair? Yes!
#17
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Because people go away for the long weekend and may leave on the Thursday night or Friday and come back Monday or Tuesday morning.
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JMO
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if he has no points left he is potentially in a lot of trouble... lol
Last edited by copa; Mar 15th 2010 at 2:56 am.
#21
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As soon as the fine is paid or he goes to court to settle the matter the points are deemed to have been added on the day the offense occurred. If it amounts to more than 12 you have a choice of one point back for a year i.e your on 11 points for a year or you do a 3 month ban. It's a choice of a kick in the balls or a kick in the head but it will eventually slow you down or cost you loads of cash.
#23
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I for one don't have a problem with the concept.
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With the new combined redlight/speed camera's you can lose your licence in one go on double demerit days 6 points for each.
I must admit to hitting the gas when the light turns amber rather than hit the brakes hard, now they get you anyway even if you make the light!
I must admit to hitting the gas when the light turns amber rather than hit the brakes hard, now they get you anyway even if you make the light!
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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Im ashamed to say that I got a letter through the post today (Im in Vic) I was caught doing 81 k in a 70 area - I got $234 fine and 3 demerit points.
My OH has been caught twice doing a few Ks over the speed limit and got a lesser fine and 1 point each time. So here in Vic in our experience points come with the fine and more points are demerited according to how much over the speed limit you are.
My OH has been caught twice doing a few Ks over the speed limit and got a lesser fine and 1 point each time. So here in Vic in our experience points come with the fine and more points are demerited according to how much over the speed limit you are.
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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
I don't know if this works, but a savvy young lad at my work ( in Qld), who seems to know many tricks of the police (wonder why?) told me that the demerit points are awarded once the fine account is settled.
So he recommended over paying the fine by say $5. They then send you a cheque back for the overpayment. Don't cash it, so the account isn't settled and hence the points don't kick in.
I am currently in the process of testing this theory, purely for scientific reasons you understand.
TD
So he recommended over paying the fine by say $5. They then send you a cheque back for the overpayment. Don't cash it, so the account isn't settled and hence the points don't kick in.
I am currently in the process of testing this theory, purely for scientific reasons you understand.
TD
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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Im ashamed to say that I got a letter through the post today (Im in Vic) I was caught doing 81 k in a 70 area - I got $234 fine and 3 demerit points.
My OH has been caught twice doing a few Ks over the speed limit and got a lesser fine and 1 point each time. So here in Vic in our experience points come with the fine and more points are demerited according to how much over the speed limit you are.
My OH has been caught twice doing a few Ks over the speed limit and got a lesser fine and 1 point each time. So here in Vic in our experience points come with the fine and more points are demerited according to how much over the speed limit you are.
http://www.sdro.nsw.gov.au/your_opti..._leniency.html
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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Thanks Wortho, Ive never had a speeding ticket before so Im gonna look into it.
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