If you get pinged by a Speed Camera, don't pay the fine.

OK, here it is.


Penalty Review Board
Civic Compliance Victoria
GPO Box 1916
Melbourne 3001

Dear Sir/Madam

Re: Infringement Notice xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Could I please ask that you review this infringement notice? I believed, mistakenly, that I was in an 80 zone and hence was doing 80. I realise that this is no excuse, but given my driving record I am asking for some leniency.

This is my first infringement in five years, the last being for doing 113 in a 100 zone in about June 2003. From memory I also had one for 91 in an 80 zone in about January 2002. Between 1995 and 2002 I do not recall any infringements at all. In summary, this amounts to two minor infringements in 13 years.

I am 46 years old, a responsible driver and parent, and have never had my licence cancelled or suspended. In addition I have never been involved in an at fault accident other than reversing into a parked car at walking pace.

My current infringement for exceeding the limit by 10 km/h is at the very lowest end of the 3 point infringements. My request is that is be reduced to a 1 point infringement, or should you choose to be extremely generous possibly withdraw the matter.

Your consideration of this is appreciated.

Yours Sincerely,



Jim Best.

Jim, Well written, that is gold. Honesty is always the best tack, I believed, mistakenly, that I was in an 80 zone and he was doing 80.

Nowdays with so many cameras and police it can be hard to maintain such a driving record, well done. I think my last 5 years shows only one offence, prior to that it was play the juggling act with Points and Time.

Jim,

Well worth the few minutes if your licence is coming up for renewal - If there are no infringements for a set period you get a discount on your licence renewal fee.

I may work that you've saved on the fine and the new licence - more money for touring in your pocket!



Tim

i'm suprised it happend in Vic?

if he was pinged in perth 2 years ago he should just about be ready for his fine.
I got flashed (thought i was a 70 and was doing about 68 in a 60) ON Pinjarra road 6 months ago and still waiting. Apparantly 9-12 months isnt uncommon

Got flashed twice......once in Byford and once in Armadale....about 3 years ago......have not heard a thing....just renewed my drivers licence...no worries there either.....I was sweating for a while but!

The location of them all is now available from website along with certificates showing when they were last tested .

The hume hwy distance ones require and additional survey certificate , and only a few are listed and these are closer to melbourne.
The one below is link to its certificate and it was last checked april this year - so I presume its operational .


http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Road+Safety/resources/file/ebff9e07810dc19/Craigieburn-North-2-zones.pdf

They are turned on but not operating on the "point to Point" basis that they were intended for.Brumby was on the tele a couple of months back copping a flogging over it. I don't know if they operate as a fixed speed camera for that particular point though.

Well dont go to New Zealand if you park like that as not only will you get a fine for incorrect parking but also one for careless driving as you had to drive on the wrong side of the road to get there.
The parking wardens in Dunedin used to have a field day with foreign tourists who parked like that.

Saw one in the busiest block in town park like that and they towed it.

Nathan

The camera in this instance is set up to catch vehicles traveling away from it in the opposite lane to yourself...

Well that ensuring. :D

It wierd why wouldn't they want photos of the front to f the vehicle?

The blue thing with the arrow is the front of the camera.

I never seen them set up like this.

Because Motor Cycles don't have number plates on the front...all vehicles have them on the rear....

Pray tell, why were you braking hard??
Speeding...maybe??

Pure Magic, I loved it.

hehehe , i am getting him to write my letter for me :)

Boc

Hey John

The funniest thing I find is that Jim used the words and I quote ( Naturally this was written in a most polite and respectful way.) and had his name in the same Post.LOLOLOLOL.

Cheers Steve.

John,

I believe if the punishment fits the crime, the offender should be duly punished. In this case I thought the punishment to be severe considering the circumstances. The Penalty Review Board agreed with me.

That is why we have a legal system in Australia. The Police lay charges and then it is up to the Judiciary to decide guilt or innocence and an appropriate punishment/penalty.

It's a wonderful country we live in.

Regards,

Jim.

Gees Steve do you get your wife to do all your dirty work ... LOLOLOL

Cheers

Richard :-)))

Only when she tells me. LOLOL.

Cheers Steve.

It has been a superb day in Melbourne. A beautiful spring day, 24 degrees and sunny.

Jenny and I spent the morning at the factory developing new products and finalising a new camping product.

Then we went and sat on the Verandah of a local reataurant, enjoyed a glass or two of plonk and had a most lovely lunch.

Our 25th wedding anniversary is about two weeks off, business is great and I can't remember the last time I was so happy.

My Kind Regards,

Jim.

I guess when in Suisse you have to calibrate your tyres every 5,000km...