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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by donna
(Post 8426012)
moneypenny,why be soo arguementative,just let it go;)
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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 8426017)
Where have I said that what I've done is acceptable? :confused: Where have I used inflammatory comments?
You too have broken the speed limit and the law and are therefore possibly not a safe driver. :( |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by BAY
(Post 8422937)
You were lucky you weren't in WA.
My wife has just been fined $700 (yes $700 !! :eek:) for going 100kph in a 70kph area and 6 points. According to work collegues we were lucky not to get the car confiscated under the new hoon laws. |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by BAY
(Post 8425816)
Another perfect driver who has never broken the speed limit ? :confused::rolleyes:
That course is a *real* eye opener as to why speeding is a very bad idea. So, no, I don't speed. In the UK they found that fining speeders and giving them points did not really help. Speeders are natural repeat offenders. But a much smaller percentage of those on the course re-offend. I wish they had that kind of course here and made your wife go on it. Might help to make her a "safe and competent" driver in the future. |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by ozhappy981
(Post 8426269)
For a while I worked as an interpreter in the UK. And I interpreted many times on a half-day course that "speeders" can attend in the UK. I think the way it works in th UK: If you do up to 40mph in a 30mph zone and are caught you get a choice of points plus fine or paying to go on the course.
That course is a *real* eye opener as to why speeding is a very bad idea. So, no, I don't speed. In the UK they found that fining speeders and giving them points did not really help. Speeders are natural repeat offenders. But a much smaller percentage of those on the course re-offend. I wish they had that kind of course here and made your wife go on it. Might help to make her a "safe and competent" driver in the future. We were all teenagers in high school being exposed to this. It was unorthodox but it did leave a lasting impression on all who attended. |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by BAY
(Post 8425910)
Since when is it ok for you to judge that the amount you broke the speed limit by is acceptable. It is not. No amount of speeding is acceptable, thats why they have speed limits.
2010 Penalties for speeding in NSW Less than 10 km/h over the limit: $84 + one point. 31 to 45 km/h over the limit: $647 + five points and three months suspension. More than 45 km/h over the limit: $1,744 + six points and six months suspension.
Originally Posted by BAY
(Post 8422937)
My wife has just been fined $700 (yes $700 !! :eek:) for going 100kph in a 70kph area and 6 points.
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 8425855)
I very occasionally go 5 over but being vaguely paranoid about speed tickets and fines ..
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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by ozhappy981
(Post 8426269)
For a while I worked as an interpreter in the UK. And I interpreted many times on a half-day course that "speeders" can attend in the UK. I think the way it works in th UK: If you do up to 40mph in a 30mph zone and are caught you get a choice of points plus fine or paying to go on the course.
That course is a *real* eye opener as to why speeding is a very bad idea. So, no, I don't speed. In the UK they found that fining speeders and giving them points did not really help. Speeders are natural repeat offenders. But a much smaller percentage of those on the course re-offend. I wish they had that kind of course here and made your wife go on it. Might help to make her a "safe and competent" driver in the future. So, no, I don't speed ... and I believe in Father Christmas. :rolleyes: Everyone speeds. Fact. Most not intentially. Often only briefly . But to say you don't is to be in denial. My wife briefly drove at 100. Got caught. Fair enough. But to say you don't speed just makes you look a fool :eek: |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 8426251)
Quite rightly too. 30km over the speed limit is reckless and if I was the judge I would have banned her. I have broken the speed limit on occasion but never to that level.
30kmph is equivalent to 18mph In the UK the speed limit ifor motorways is 70mph or 112kmph. Have you ever driven on a motorway in the UK ? How many people keep to 70mph ? Puts it into context. Don't give up your day job :rolleyes: |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by BAY
(Post 8426705)
100kmph is equivalent to 62mph
30kmph is equivalent to 18mph In the UK the speed limit ifor motorways is 70mph or 112kmph. Have you ever driven on a motorway in the UK ? How many people keep to 70mph ? Puts it into context. Don't give up your day job :rolleyes: |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by BAY
(Post 8426705)
100kmph is equivalent to 62mph
30kmph is equivalent to 18mph In the UK the speed limit ifor motorways is 70mph or 112kmph. Have you ever driven on a motorway in the UK ? How many people keep to 70mph ? Puts it into context. Don't give up your day job :rolleyes: |
Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by northernbird
(Post 8426794)
Does it come naturally to you to be such a tosser, it must do because it shines through in every post you write. Of course I have driven on a motorway in the UK, what relevance is that to your wife breaking the law here!
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Re: Speeding fine but no points given?
Originally Posted by BAY
(Post 8426925)
Having to resort to personal abuse, showing your true class :rolleyes: How sad.
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