Quote Originally Posted by Neesmo31 View Post
I mean if the police want to charge you with something, they have to have evidence. They have to provide the figures, like speeding, noise testing, emissions, things like that, they cant just say its too stiff and book you.
Oh yes they can. They have the power to inflict any sort of defect pain on you that they deem necessary to keep the streets clear of hoons and other modified car nuisances. They have a mandate from the incumbent Government, elected by the people of your State. Sorry but they don't have to produce any evidence other than their own judgement.

If you decide to take it to court you will be up for much more (even if you win) than the cost of the fine and they know that. Unless you are silly enough to try and defend yourself, you will need a Solicitor, and you will probably appear in court at least two or three times because the case cannot proceed until the Police provide the State Prosecutor with a Brief of Evidence and they will take their sweet time in doing that. Each time you go to Court you will lose a day's pay (unless you have holidays owing), your Solicitor charges upwards of $100 an hour, and even if you win in the end you will pay a $60 court costs fee (at least here in NSW) and if you don't pay the court costs with 14 (or 30) days it doubles.

Been there, done that. Either way you lose, so be polite, cop the fine, get it cleared and be the wiser next time 'round.

Peter