Who is the wanker? Me or The Cop

**danNyja1** · 08-09-2011 04:46 PM

in vic by law you are not required to wear the seltbelt when you are reversing the vehicle or if you aren't travelling over 25km/h. how fast were u driving when you put on the seltbeat? maybe check the road rules in nsw.

**TODA AU** · 08-09-2011 04:54 PM

Take it to court & contest it.
If what you say is correct, then the cop's video will show this.
Meaning he will not be able to prove you did anything dangerous or set out to break any laws.
& in that case, you'll just get off with a warning (& keep your coin)

**LD_Mart** · 08-09-2011 05:24 PM

The ticket doesnt even give u option to take it to court, I once got a parking fine and it had little option saying i could contest it so i thought this would be the same.
plus i dont really have the time to be taking it to court. Im going away so often at the moment and always travelling to and from places. and is it really worth taking to court for 200 bucks.
I realise i was in the wrong but never set out to do anything wrong just thought id get peoples opinion on this, everyone obviously has mixed views.

**trism** · 08-09-2011 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by danNyja1

in vic by law you are not required to wear the seltbelt when you are reversing the vehicle or if you aren't travelling over 25km/h. how fast were u driving when you put on the seltbeat? maybe check the road rules in nsw.

So that means every time I come up to a red light, stop sign, give way sign etc I can take my seat belt off as soon as I drop under 25km/h?

Don't think so. If you're on a public road, driving, you are required to wear a seat belt.

**Twincam16** · 09-09-2011 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by LD_Mart

The ticket doesnt even give u option to take it to court, I once got a parking fine and it had little option saying i could contest it so i thought this would be the same.
plus i dont really have the time to be taking it to court. Im going away so often at the moment and always travelling to and from places. and is it really worth taking to court for 200 bucks.
I realise i was in the wrong but never set out to do anything wrong just thought id get peoples opinion on this, everyone obviously has mixed views.

Regardless if you took it to court or not, your admission by word is likely recorded.

Id write a letter to another wanker who might be able to get you off the fine. Write one to the Sargeant at his station, and CC the cop into it. Be nice, you may get off.

**Twincam16** · 09-09-2011 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by LD_Mart

The ticket doesnt even give u option to take it to court, I once got a parking fine and it had little option saying i could contest it so i thought this would be the same.
plus i dont really have the time to be taking it to court. Im going away so often at the moment and always travelling to and from places. and is it really worth taking to court for 200 bucks.
I realise i was in the wrong but never set out to do anything wrong just thought id get peoples opinion on this, everyone obviously has mixed views.

Regardless if you took it to court or not, your admission by word is likely recorded.

Id write a letter to another wanker who might be able to get you off the fine. Write one to the Sargeant at his station, and CC the cop into it. Be nice, you may get off.

**zco** · 09-09-2011 09:03 AM

He may not have video surveillance, but most definately have you admitting fault on audio now. You wont win your court case.

U commited he offence, just unlucky you got caught

**Samm928** · 09-09-2011 10:58 AM

your a wanker. his just doing his job.

**blastnpast** · 09-09-2011 12:40 PM

Lol'd at this.. It's sad to say that you clearly broke the law and even tho you corrected yourself quickly by placing the belt on it was unlucky for you that the cop was hanging around and saw you

All in all, you could prob hang in there and go to seek justice at the court house for this offense and properly loose the whole case and pay additional fees.. My answer to this would be loose the 3 points and accept where u f'd up then pay the fine and have it done and over with... If you only have 3 points left and this offense made u loose your license then I would defiantly appeal this (but it's a pretty minor fine, if you consider a p plate driver not driving with p plates on here in Sydney is a $201.00 fine and can result in loss of license) lol

Just my 2c man

**mocchi** · 09-09-2011 01:09 PM

LD_mart must be from indonesia.
hahaha jkjk. im indo.

**Bludger** · 09-09-2011 01:14 PM

bad luck, better luck next time.

**flipfire** · 09-09-2011 01:28 PM

http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/n...8104/s267.html

(2) A person in or on a motor vehicle is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if:

(a) the person is engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage, and is required to get in or out of the vehicle, or on or off the vehicle, at frequent intervals, and

(b) the vehicle is not travelling over 25 kilometres per hour.

Interesting... unless this rule was repealed in the last 3 years...