Demerits for speeding changing?

**Thani-B** · 27th September 2009, 22:14

Was talking to a copper the other morning, he told me that the demerit system for speeding was changing next year. Apparently there is going to be a flat fine for all speeds, instead of the levels that are current at the moment. And the demerits are going to double. For example, going 14km over the limit gets you an $80 fine and 20 demerits, correct? Im not sure what the fine will be but the demerits will be 40. And more good news, on public holiday weekends, the demerits double. So you would get 80. He said they are bringing this in for Easter weekend. Any one else heard this?

**Laxi** · 27th September 2009, 22:16

sounds like the faarkers have learnt a few tricks of the aussies

**Thaeos** · 27th September 2009, 22:27

If true ... the biggest impact this will have is people having to fork out more money. Improving road safety ... ? I don't think so.

**AllanB** · 27th September 2009, 22:28

Darn - time to pack a tube of KY in the tool kit I think.

**Laxi** · 27th September 2009, 22:29

what about the fact it's twice as easy to loose your license

**Mort** · 27th September 2009, 22:34

Its all about money - fuckers.

**Thani-B** · 27th September 2009, 22:38

Well no its not about the money. Same fine no matter what speed you go. But if you get caught doing 120 on a public holiday, you've just lost your licence. Wouldnt that make you watch your speed more?

**Matt_TG** · 27th September 2009, 22:42

I read the first post as saying the demirits rise, not the fine. I can recall the govt saying a while back they were doing this ... sort of removes the "revenue gathering" argument doesn't it? Less money but more pedestrians. Bus companies will be rubbing their hands together

edit: I guess if the 'flat fine' is higher than the lowest current fine there's an increase ... butthe main impact would be to hit you in the licence, not the back pocket ....

**Thaeos** · 27th September 2009, 22:54

yea I misread it and assumed fines were doubling.

**sil3nt** · 27th September 2009, 22:54

Why are people getting angry. How hard is it to not speed?
says the kid on a 250

**Thani-B** · 27th September 2009, 23:02

Originally Posted by sil3ntwar

Why are people getting angry. How hard is it to not speed?
says the kid on a 250

My first two rides on 650s I got to about 140 without even realising. My GN just doesnt go that fast that easily. Its quite hard to not speed lol.

**Gremlin** · 27th September 2009, 23:20

Originally Posted by Thani-B

Its quite hard to not speed lol.

For many people, once you lose your license the first time... it becomes a bit easier not to speed

Some never get it, even after 5+ times

Wow... so conditions being right, you could collect 200dm for one fine... Loss of license does become rather easy... so err, is the 100dm limit being raised?

**Thani-B** · 27th September 2009, 23:34

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Wow... so conditions being right, you could collect 200dm for one fine... Loss of license does become rather easy... so err, is the 100dm limit being raised?

I heard a rumour from someone else that it was going up to 160. But Im not sure where they heard it from. Will be hard for most if it doesnt.