speed cameras:doin 51 or more over limit

**MrMelon** · 14th December 2005, 08:03

Originally Posted by spudchucka

As a side note, everyone needs to be aware that in January the +51 threshold for instant 28 day loss of licence becomes +41.

Rude. Time to splash out on a radar detector.

**MacD** · 14th December 2005, 08:21

Originally Posted by spudchucka

As a side note, everyone needs to be aware that in January the +51 threshold for instant 28 day loss of licence becomes +41.

Remember to watch out for 30km/h zones, loss of licence at 71km/h. Not too hard to do if you're slowing down from 100km/h.

**Grahameeboy** · 14th December 2005, 08:22

Does anyone know the range of a laser radar trap on a parked police car and would other vehicles between the police car and motorcylist make it difficult to assess speed.
Stuff I have read is that the range for a truck is 1000ms, car 800ms which suggests that 600ms for a motorbike.
Not sure whether to defend plus cop had lights flashing already when I came into view about 1000ms away which friends say is odd and may have been aimed at the 2 cars in front.....plus he was a shit bag too cause he asked me waht I did and I mentioned that I was not working as I was looking after my disabled Daughter and he told me I should not be speeding if I have a disabled Daughter...maybe true but not too tactful and I gave him my 2 pennies worth....not good either but a sensitive issue...

**Swoop** · 14th December 2005, 15:46

Originally Posted by marty

yes you will be suspended once the paper work catches up with you - it's only for 28 days from the date of the suspension notice service though, and it isn't an instant fine, it's a court appearance. if you are caught riding/driving in that 28 days, you'll be charged with driving when suspended, have your bike/car impounded, and be disqualified for 6 months

May I ask about this "impounded" bit please?
Bykey Cop states in a later post that after the 3rd offence in 4 yrs the vehicle is impounded, but you are saying that this happens quite quickly.
Also, how does this affect another family member who can drive - and is able to use the vehicle to drive the disqualified person about? Can somebody clarify this please?

**slopster** · 14th December 2005, 17:34

I'm quite sure that you go to court if you're caught more than 51 over on a speed camera. It is then your responsibility to prove that it wasn't you riding. I knew a guy who had that happen in a cage and he lost his licence. I'm not sure exactly what he got charged with.

**Divot** · 15th December 2005, 10:11

Originally Posted by Jackrat

Hmmmmm,If it did happen I would just drive with my NSW licence an say things like(Beeeet E'm freeeem Seeeeednyyy offiiiiiicer)

Invalid once you have NZ licence

**madboy** · 15th December 2005, 11:51

Originally Posted by Swoop

May I ask about this "impounded" bit please?
Bykey Cop states in a later post that after the 3rd offence in 4 yrs the vehicle is impounded, but you are saying that this happens quite quickly.
Also, how does this affect another family member who can drive - and is able to use the vehicle to drive the disqualified person about? Can somebody clarify this please?

It's tough luck. Makes everyone pay for your mistake.

**Test Pilot** · 15th December 2005, 11:56

dont know if you would, but i wouldnt put it past them to try. Hang on how they gana find you unless u got a plate on the front for some strange reason. I make it a personal goal to pass speed at speed that would set them off.

**spudchucka** · 15th December 2005, 12:02

Originally Posted by Test Pilot

I make it a personal goal to pass speed at speed that would set them off.

You and others like you will be to blame for the introduction of front mounted number plates. All you are doing is giving them more reasons to impose more restrictions on motorcyclists. Grow up!

**Devil** · 15th December 2005, 12:44

Originally Posted by spudchucka

As a side note, everyone needs to be aware that in January the +51 threshold for instant 28 day loss of licence becomes +41.

This certainly bothers me. I for one want to spend the minimum possible time on the other side of the road while overtaking and 141km/h is so easy to get to

**madboy** · 15th December 2005, 13:11

Originally Posted by Devil

This certainly bothers me. I for one want to spend the minimum possible time on the other side of the road while overtaking and 141km/h is so easy to get to

It's funny how 141km/h = instant loss of license, but 241km/h = a good story round the bbq. Laws effect the goody goods the most.

**oldrider** · 15th December 2005, 13:14

Originally Posted by Devil

141km/h is so easy to get to

Sure is thats one of my reasons for downsizing my bike!
Even so you still get there very quickly.
100kph beats the shit out of 1st class walking.

Cheers John.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th December 2005, 13:23

Originally Posted by Bykey Cop

I know that this is an old thread but for those interested, 16 January 2006 is the big date when you will be able to have your licence suspended immediately for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/hr.

I have a problem with that.

Originally Posted by Bykey Cop

This is also the date for new drink drive laws as well - only have to blow 650mcgms before losing licence for 28 days (currently 800mcgms), 2nd offence in 4 years - licence suspended immediately, 3rd offence in 4 years - car impounded.

BC

I dont have a problem with that.

why not organise a critical mass. 500 motorcyclists outside PMS central (the beehive) no number plates, going really fast.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 15th December 2005, 13:25

Originally Posted by slopster

I'm quite sure that you go to court if you're caught more than 51 over on a speed camera. It is then your responsibility to prove that it wasn't you riding. I knew a guy who had that happen in a cage and he lost his licence. I'm not sure exactly what he got charged with.

"having too much fun in a 100km/h zone" ?