Fines for driving on pedestrian malls

[Phurrball]

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My question was where is it written there us a fine at all.
I am mainly just curious of where I can find a list of fines that can be levied and how much they are.
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Did the bike cop have a beard?

It doesn't need to have any sign saying what the fine is. In general, this would be impractical as there are so many different offences and fines that can be levied. In this case though, it would probably be a good idea to have a large, prominent sign, as it would discourage all the cars that think it's an 'optional' restriction at night.

I couldn't find this one in a quick browse of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999. Click through to Schedule 1. It will blow your mind what you can be fined for...

I suspect that Squiggles is right - it could be a bylaw, which the Police can enforce even though it is 'council' law. We should probably be thankful that parking wardens do not patrol it, as those petty fascists would rape it for all the revenue it could give.

[Ragingrob]

Did the bike cop have a beard?

It doesn't need to have any sign saying what the fine is. In general, this would be impractical as there are so many different offences and fines that can be levied. In this case though, it would probably be a good idea to have a large, prominent sign, as it would discourage all the cars that think it's an 'optional' restriction at night.

I couldn't find this one in a quick browse of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999. Click through to Schedule 1. It will blow your mind what you can be fined for...

I suspect that Squiggles is right - it could be a bylaw, which the Police can enforce even though it is 'council' law. We should probably be thankful that parking wardens do not patrol it, as those petty fascists would rape it for all the revenue it could give.

Just like on Target (Or Fair Go?) where that teen got fined $750 for skating on the footpath. A fine which was far far more than a car running a red light, even more than a speeding ticket up to 50kph over! The council fine was $55 or something but a good ol' copper came along and slapped him with $750.

[Finn]

Pffftt. Amateurs. A few years back I got a $2000 parking fine from a cop. Mind you, I was parking on a person.

[scracha]

I couldn't find this one in a quick browse of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999. Click through to Schedule 1. It will blow your mind what you can be fined for...

So operating a motorcycle with more than 2 persons is $600 but failing to give way or riding dangerously or is $150 ?

[Slyer]

So operating a motorcycle with more than 2 persons is $600 but failing to give way or riding dangerously or is $150 ?

The fine for riding on a learners with a pillion, no L plate, after 10pm and over 70kph is $1600 and lots of demerit points.
The fine for riding without a license is $400.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

[Swoop]

Pffftt. Amateurs. A few years back I got a $2000 parking fine from a cop. Mind you, I was parking on a person.

The person shouldn't have been laying under your car, in the first place.

[xwhatsit]

Click through to Schedule 1. It will blow your mind what you can be fined for...

You're not wrong. I learned today that I can be fined up to $1000 if I `Drive vehicle fitted with unretracted and unlocked outrigger'.

Better remember to flick my sidestand up before I set off today then ~_~

Would also appear that I'm screwed if I run out of fuel, as I don't have a battery and therefore don't have any lights while I push the bike to the nearest petrol station. $1000 fine for `Operator of animal-drawn vehicle during hours of darkness fails to display white light visible for at least 100m on right-hand side of front of vehicle' My ex says I was an `animal' so that puts me in a difficult situation.


What pleased me is to learn that a policeman can give a $35 ticket to any `Pedestrian unduly impedes mobility device or wheeled recreational device on footpath' This means if that café owner blocks my way and shakes a chair at me again when I'm cutting around a traffic jam by shortcutting across the footpath in front of his shop I can call the cops.

[HungusMaximist]

Be real careful around Alfred ave, if you really have to go down, just make sure when you approach it take it real slow and see if there's any biker cops around. At least you still have a chance to gap it and correct it.

They often do blitzes around there, there was one instance where they had 2biker cops doing the blitz around 8pm in the evening.

I saw at least 4 cars got caught out.

[R6_kid:Me]

Is Alfred Street still fine to use for bike parking? I've seen bikes parked there, and parked there once myself but try not to if I can avoid it (which isn't too hard)

I do usually ride down through there if I've been parked under science and want to get to the NW motorway. I go through quite slow, trailing the brakes - so that it would take someone to deliberately walking infront of me to cause an accident.

[Slyer]

Fail to report dangerous substance on road - $280
Really?

[skidMark]

Pffftt. Amateurs. A few years back I got a $2000 parking fine from a cop. Mind you, I was parking on a person.

It's tough not being able to see over the handlebars...

eh finn.

[Squiggles]

Is Alfred Street still fine to use for bike parking? I've seen bikes parked there, and parked there once myself but try not to if I can avoid it (which isn't too hard)

Given that its not to be used by motorcycles, ya think you're supposed to park there? Thats a no btw

[Phcyso]

I couldn't find this one in a quick browse of the Land Transport (Offences and Penalties) Regulations 1999. Click through to Schedule 1. It will blow your mind what you can be fined for...

I suspect that Squiggles is right - it could be a bylaw, which the Police can enforce even though it is 'council' law. We should probably be thankful that parking wardens do not patrol it, as those petty fascists would rape it for all the revenue it could give.

That list is exactly what i was looking for. Thank you very much Phurrball

I do not believe it is in a bylaw, i called the council today and they had no knowledge of any fine amounts for going down that street. they recommended i call the police to check.

now i guess i just wait for the fine in the post

[Mom]

Pffftt. Amateurs. A few years back I got a $2000 parking fine from a cop. Mind you, I was parking on a person.

Though the value of your fine exceeds mine I think my offense and the response to it is bigger than yours. I once got pulled over complete with lights and siren blaring at 10:30 am in the morning. This in the main street of the bustling village of Warkworth (pop 800 odd at the time) I had been very naughty of course, I had stopped, with engine running outside a shop to drop off some paperwork and my front wheels were over a yellow line! I know! What a shocker!

Apart from the embarassment of the very public and noisy stop, I got a $40 fine. That was a big amount of money back in 1980.

[peasea]

I think maybe the cop was being a bit picky and provided you were riding slowly and with care, he should have trned a blind eye.

I have to deliver mail for work on a motorbike and it is sometimes not possible to obey the law to the letter. I always give the cops a wave (not the finger) and they always wave back. No problems.

Turn a blind eye????

Fat chance!

KA_CHING! It's all about the money.

Coulda been worse though.