These guys are worse than bikers!

[ukusa]

Check the fine out. I could ride down the footpath on my Triumph & not get fined that much!

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4040...es-to-pay-fine


A Nelson skateboarder hit with a $750 fine for cruising down New St on his board is refusing to pay the "overly excessive" infringement.

Sascha Krueger, 33, says the police officer who dished out the ticket had not done his homework properly, and it was only illegal to skate on the street's footpath – not the road.

"I think he abused his power and tried to teach me a lesson."

Under the Nelson City Council's parking and vehicle control bylaw, skaters are not allowed to skate on footpaths in a prohibited area, which covers most central Nelson streets.

[JimO]

skateboarders are cunts, i had one come down a steep hill on the wrong side of the road, i stopped my ute so i didnt run in to him and he gave me the finger and told me to get fucked cos i gave him a blast on the horn, next time i run the prick over

[Genie]

I read that before and being a local....cop was an arse. New Street is one of the slowest streets in town....dont' think the cop had had a bit the night before. Ticket is way over the top!

[duckonin]

I read that before and being a local....cop was an arse. New Street is one of the slowest streets in town....dont' think the cop had had a bit the night before. Ticket is way over the top!

He probably did have a bit, but it was rough as, so he was really pissed about it.

[thepom]

Yeah.. abit of rough man love more than likely......