I got nicked for speeding.
Mar 15th 2008 | 8:42 am
#16
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
Seems to be the theme for today!
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:25 am
#17
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
and my OH just told me he has got one for very early morning on his motorbike
do they have websites in Oz saying where they are?
his excuse is that they paint them grey and its not cricket
do they have websites in Oz saying where they are?
his excuse is that they paint them grey and its not cricket
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:33 am
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
jazzys
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:38 am
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
Mar 15th 2008 | 12:39 pm
#20
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
Allowed up to 12.
They last for 2 years
Current QLD penalties :
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home...demerit_points
They last for 2 years
Current QLD penalties :
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home...demerit_points
Can't see anything that states how long anywhere tho ...
QLD Transport centres have drive through's for paying fines.
Mar 15th 2008 | 12:54 pm
#21
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
You may receive a warning letter when you gain at least seven demerit points in a three year period.
If 12 or more demerit points are recorded against your traffic history in a three year period, you will be sent an 'Accumulation of demerit points notice – notice to choose'. The notice will require you to choose between having
your Open licence suspended for a specific period or agreeing to continue driving under a period of good behaviour for one year.
3 months for 12 points
http://www.roadsafety.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/ReferenceLookup/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf/$file/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf
If 12 or more demerit points are recorded against your traffic history in a three year period, you will be sent an 'Accumulation of demerit points notice – notice to choose'. The notice will require you to choose between having
your Open licence suspended for a specific period or agreeing to continue driving under a period of good behaviour for one year.
3 months for 12 points
http://www.roadsafety.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/ReferenceLookup/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf/$file/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf
Mar 15th 2008 | 1:39 pm
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
You may receive a warning letter when you gain at least seven demerit points in a three year period.
If 12 or more demerit points are recorded against your traffic history in a three year period, you will be sent an 'Accumulation of demerit points notice – notice to choose'. The notice will require you to choose between having
your Open licence suspended for a specific period or agreeing to continue driving under a period of good behaviour for one year.
3 months for 12 points
http://www.roadsafety.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/ReferenceLookup/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf/$file/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf
If 12 or more demerit points are recorded against your traffic history in a three year period, you will be sent an 'Accumulation of demerit points notice – notice to choose'. The notice will require you to choose between having
your Open licence suspended for a specific period or agreeing to continue driving under a period of good behaviour for one year.
3 months for 12 points
http://www.roadsafety.qld.gov.au/qt/LTASinfo.nsf/ReferenceLookup/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf/$file/Your_keys_licence_suspensions.pdf
I'd Just like to how long they actually stay on for, 2 or 3 ...
Mar 15th 2008 | 2:18 pm
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
Welcome to the club... clean licence in UK for 20 yrs, got 1 point in the first year here.
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:04 pm
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
In UK had 1 speeding point in 20 years of driving - been on GC for 4 months and have received 2 speeding fines!!! both $100 and doing 71km in 60km zone on school run - definitely out to get me!!!
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:23 pm
#26
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
$150 and 3 demerits for doing 73 in a 60 zone. Now I've just been flashed again so heres hoping but I doubt it.
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:41 pm
#27
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
The problem is we have come from the UK where speeding is a way of life. In Oz it is taboo. However-compare the accident rates. They have it right, we are the ones in the wrong.
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:46 pm
#28
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
QLD have slow speeds so that you don't go far off the road when you're driving home with a skin full, same reason for why the roads are so wide.
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:49 pm
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
The Aussies seem to speed here, they are always overtaking me when I am cruising at the speed limit- they just brake for the cameras as they know where they are......
Mar 15th 2008 | 10:51 pm
#30
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Re: I got nicked for speeding.
Don't forget-points are double on public holidays-like Easter!!
