speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Dec 15th 2006, 7:18 am
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speeding in the UK on Oz licence
i've just had a speeding ticket for doing 35 in a 30 zone whilst on holiday back in the UK in october.
if i don't pay it, what's likely to happen-i'm going to donate the money to the bushfire relief fund here in Tassie instead which seems much more worthwhile.
if i don't pay it, what's likely to happen-i'm going to donate the money to the bushfire relief fund here in Tassie instead which seems much more worthwhile.
Dec 15th 2006, 7:23 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
i've just had a speeding ticket for doing 35 in a 30 zone whilst on holiday back in the UK in october.
if i don't pay it, what's likely to happen-i'm going to donate the money to the bushfire relief fund here in Tassie instead which seems much more worthwhile.
if i don't pay it, what's likely to happen-i'm going to donate the money to the bushfire relief fund here in Tassie instead which seems much more worthwhile.
Dec 15th 2006, 7:37 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
I wonder if you're planning on being in the UK in the future? If so, pay the fine, because if they pick you up again, and you have non paid fines, I believe you can get arrested for it. It happened to a friend of mine who returned from living in Spain. He had three fines. He got stopped, and when checking his rego/license he was arrested for the fines, which I thought was quite amusing. He was one of these 'The government doesn't need any more money' blokes, but was still happy to endanger lives by speeding through quiet villages at night.
Dec 15th 2006, 7:38 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
i've just had a speeding ticket for doing 35 in a 30 zone whilst on holiday back in the UK in october.
if i don't pay it, what's likely to happen-i'm going to donate the money to the bushfire relief fund here in Tassie instead which seems much more worthwhile.
if i don't pay it, what's likely to happen-i'm going to donate the money to the bushfire relief fund here in Tassie instead which seems much more worthwhile.
Dec 15th 2006, 7:42 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by iPom
I wonder if you're planning on being in the UK in the future? If so, pay the fine, because if they pick you up again, and you have non paid fines, I believe you can get arrested for it. It happened to a friend of mine who returned from living in Spain. He had three fines. He got stopped, and when checking his rego/license he was arrested for the fines, which I thought was quite amusing. He was one of these 'The government doesn't need any more money' blokes, but was still happy to endanger lives by speeding through quiet villages at night.
it's the first speeding ticket i've had in 12 years so i don't exactly make a habit of it!
Dec 15th 2006, 7:50 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
i'd thought about that-i'd planned to use a different licence if we go back again though to get around that possibility.
it's the first speeding ticket i've had in 12 years so i don't exactly make a habit of it!
it's the first speeding ticket i've had in 12 years so i don't exactly make a habit of it!
for 70 quid - pay the fine! jeez.
Dec 15th 2006, 8:14 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by spalen
If they issue proceedings and a warrant for arrest etc - that'd be fun explaining to an immigration officer at heathrow the next time you go over , just as he's donning his rubber glove ;-)
for 70 quid - pay the fine! jeez.
for 70 quid - pay the fine! jeez.
You were in the wrong. Just pay the fine and live with a clean conscience.
Dec 15th 2006, 8:17 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
i'd thought about that-i'd planned to use a different licence if we go back again though to get around that possibility.
Mate, you want to live with having to remember that for years until you go back over? What if you forget? What if you get caught speeding on that one too? What then?
it's the first speeding ticket i've had in 12 years so i don't exactly make a habit of it!
Just pay it. It's easier in the long run.
Dec 15th 2006, 8:29 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by iPom
Ian, right, because I'm sure I'm not talking to a woman here... ?
Mate, you want to live with having to remember that for years until you go back over? What if you forget? What if you get caught speeding on that one too? What then?
I know, Ian... I got one once too... I was lost... my grandfather was dying... I was trying to get to a hospital I'd never been to, I wasn't watching the traffic signs in my rush... I got a fine.
Just pay it. It's easier in the long run.
Mate, you want to live with having to remember that for years until you go back over? What if you forget? What if you get caught speeding on that one too? What then?
I know, Ian... I got one once too... I was lost... my grandfather was dying... I was trying to get to a hospital I'd never been to, I wasn't watching the traffic signs in my rush... I got a fine.
Just pay it. It's easier in the long run.
i'll admit to having had similar thoughts, but at the end of day it just ain't worth the bother
Dec 15th 2006, 9:30 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by iPom
Yes I agree. I don't understand these people saying 'you'll be ok'... Are they legal representitives or have they just got away with it themselves?
You were in the wrong. Just pay the fine and live with a clean conscience.
You were in the wrong. Just pay the fine and live with a clean conscience.
Probably right though - easier to pay.
I'll get my coat!
Dec 15th 2006, 9:44 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by gedge
voice of reason mate, you have to admit that iPom is right
i'll admit to having had similar thoughts, but at the end of day it just ain't worth the bother
i'll admit to having had similar thoughts, but at the end of day it just ain't worth the bother
Why wasnt I the voice of reason since I proposed paying it 1st..
Is it cos I is not blonde ? (said in an Ali-G / Borat voice )
Dec 15th 2006, 10:05 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by spalen
Why wasnt I the voice of reason since I proposed paying it 1st..
I refer my learned and esteemed friend to reply number three, whereupon one was allegedly reputed as saying 'If so, pay the fine'... I believe therefore, that you were 2nd in proposing payment of the said fine.
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Dec 15th 2006, 10:18 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
The thought occurs (see my signature) that in the past, the non payment of such a fine would have resulted in transportation. How times have changed! 
I must admit I'm in the pay up and have a clear conscience, don't have to worry when next in the UK brigade.
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I must admit I'm in the pay up and have a clear conscience, don't have to worry when next in the UK brigade.
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Dec 15th 2006, 10:37 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Non payment of a speeding fine is referred to the Magistrates Court on application by the police, a largely automatic process. Since the driver has an overseas address this is written off.
The worst that can happen in any instance is that Warrant of Execution is issued by the Court and passed to the Bailiff, who of course only has jurisdiction in England and Wales and return it to the court endorsed unable to enforce and then its written off.
You wont get an arrest warrant issued for this type of fine.
The worst that can happen in any instance is that Warrant of Execution is issued by the Court and passed to the Bailiff, who of course only has jurisdiction in England and Wales and return it to the court endorsed unable to enforce and then its written off.
You wont get an arrest warrant issued for this type of fine.
Dec 15th 2006, 10:41 am
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Re: speeding in the UK on Oz licence
Originally Posted by Centurion
Non payment of a speeding fine is referred to the Magistrates Court on application by the police, a largely automatic process. Since the driver has an overseas address this is written off.
The worst that can happen in any instance is that Warrant of Execution is issued by the Court and passed to the Bailiff, who of course only has jurisdiction in England and Wales and return it to the court endorsed unable to enforce and then its written off.
You wont get an arrest warrant issued for this type of fine.
The worst that can happen in any instance is that Warrant of Execution is issued by the Court and passed to the Bailiff, who of course only has jurisdiction in England and Wales and return it to the court endorsed unable to enforce and then its written off.
You wont get an arrest warrant issued for this type of fine.
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