Originally Posted by
Bludger
I was on a 4 way intersection.
(cnr Williams rd & Whitehorse rd Blackburn North.) I miss Melbourne so much.
First up at the lights on Williams Rd southbound.
Police vehicle first up at the lights eastbound.
The officers saw me reaching for my seatbelt, anyway they make a left turn, then a U turn, then directly behind me.
Its obvious, as soon as we get to the other side of the road I pull over before they even turn their sirens on.
Standard thing, breath test, then "Did you have your seatbelt on?"
My reply was "I was reaching for it just when you guys saw me."
The officer then proceeded to ask me how long I had my seat belt off and I replied that I had it off since Blackburn square. (thats a good kilometre or so btw.)
"you know not wearing a seatbelt is a $2xx & 3 demerit points but because you've been honest then I'll let you off just occasion.
Usual license check etc, etc.
Point is, no matter what, we are all human, we all make mistakes. If we are polite courteous & honest towards each other, it just makes life easier. (I know I should take my own advice sometimes.)
You get good days and you get bad days. If you get pulled over for whatever reason the outcome will always be for the better if not best when you're honest, polite & courteous.