Ticketed for passing on double yellows

[Patrick]

Interesting, thanks. Hopefully I shouldn't run into any more trouble. I don't speed, so it rules out that source of demerits. Passing in the gorge is the only other place where I break any traffic law that I'm aware of, so it mostly boils down to "don't stuff up" for a while.

Some new ones out there too... wrong or incorrectly displayed numberplate carries 25 points now. Puts paid to the flipper ones.....

I wonder how the driver phoned the cops.

Passenger did it?
Hands-free kit?
Pulled over somewhere?

Calling 111 or *555 is an exemption.

[pzkpfw]

Calling 111 or *555 is an exemption.

No kidding. See post #40.

[miloking]

Yes ... and if it went to court ... which it would do if you didn't pay the fine. The person who reported you, would have to go to court (from wherever they live) as a witness for the Police. And if they dont .... lack of evidence .... no case.

Considering where you were seen ... to where you were stopped, is quite a distance. Perhaps "next time" admit nothing ....

He can still admit nothing....fine doesnt mean he is guilty, he can still dispute it in court as long as its not paid already...