Camping spots closed, areas trashed
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 14:28
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Joe
Hi All,
I would like to highlight the Bush Telegraph number in Victoria 132 874.
Four Wheel Drive Victoria is promoting this facility through the club network. It is a system based on the Neighbourhood Watch program model, and has been set up by
Park's Victoria.
The Bush Telegraph allows you to ring in with all the right details rego,etc of persons who are causing problems in the bush...
camping areas,tracks,leaving rubbish, etc.
There is no doubt that irresponsible people are causing the majority to suffer with loss of great spots.
If we donot act to supervise/police our own unfortunately the reality is that someone else will solve the problem in a more dramatic way.
The danger is that people having a bit of fun and burning up some energy will probably get roped in.
This program if adopted by all states would certainly have an impact, meanwhile those responsible for damage might behave a lot more differently in Victoria as Hot Line is up and running.
Regards
Joe
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 14:35
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 14:35
Its been posted here a few times. but good to repost it for newbs.
One issue that was brought up at our club meeting about this BTele, is that you have to be willing to go to court in person to be the 'evidence' if anything is going to happen.
I can see that becoming an issue, with revenge attacks etc.
YMMV
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Follow Up By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 14:55
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 14:55
Absolutely truckster, and the dudes usually doing it are angry who cares kinda people with 5 teeth. Doing the right thing sometimes gets you a smack in the gob...
Not speaking from experience, but work in law and know of witnesses getting attacked and/or threatened over the most minor things...
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Follow Up By: Joe - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 19:08
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 19:08
Well I guess it's going to be each individuals chioce. If everone decides to do nothing, then the potential for our
recreation to be further curtailed is real.
No pain no gain.
Regards
Joe
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Follow Up By: Joe - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 19:30
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 19:30
On reflection the area that concerns me is touring in the wet.
We drop pressures to lessen damage to tracks, but if it's real wet you cannot help but create ruts.
Are we facing a new culture where this type of activity is seen as causing damage and not responsible?
I'm sure many of us have enjoyed the challenge of driving in difficult muddy conditions.
What do others think.
Regards
Joe
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 18:03
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 18:03
Joe that number is for vic do you know if there is an Australia wide number.
All the best
Eric
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Follow Up By: Joe - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 19:03
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 19:03
Hi Eric,
As I understand it this is a
Park's Victoria program. Encouraging
park's managers in other states to take up a similar program is where it's at I guess.
Regards
Joe
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Reply By: Ozman - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 20:32
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 20:32
Photos are the go! Most people have cameras - why not take a few snaps of the hoons and send em in. We have had to move
camp a couple of times because of idiots hooning around. I wish i had taken photos.
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Follow Up By: Bob1010 - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 21:30
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 21:30
Good idea, don't forget to turn the flash off to avoid confrontation.
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Reply By: Jeff (Beddo) - Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 21:01
Thursday, Sep 16, 2004 at 21:01
Never approach the people and tell them to stop -
well you can but don't get stuck in an arguement - especially if they arebleep. Photos are the best thing. Don't confront them, pass info such as rego, descriptions, time, place etc down and also photos of damage - pass it onto authorities. They can follow up and usually leads to a bust, but some times they can take it to court but usually this is not the case.
Do it bust these idiots.
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 06:40
Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 06:40
Up in the cape this year there were a bunch of nuckle heads driving way to fast all 4 trucks comming at our group sid ways.
They had there 4wd cub name across the top of windscreen.
I looked up the phone number and rang the pressident and he is taking action towards the members.
All the best
Eric
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Follow Up By: Well 55 - Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 07:03
Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 07:03
Good for you Eric.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 10:08
Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 10:08
Problem is he probably was the one driving... :(
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Follow Up By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 12:55
Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 12:55
Truckster please explain.
all the best
Eric
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 14:50
Friday, Sep 17, 2004 at 14:50
Meaning nothing will happen,
... he could have been on the convoy himself. he isnt going to admit on the phone to you that it was him would he?
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Follow Up By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 07:21
Saturday, Sep 18, 2004 at 07:21
Truckster had a fellow ring me who was on one of our trips and happens to be a member of the club and it was brought up at the meeting.
The offenders were given a stern warning that its not the way the club does things.
I am still waiting for the club president to reply as he said he would.
The funny thing is I know the president but he doesnt know me.
If you know what I mean
All the best
Eric
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