Quote Originally Posted by speedpro
I"m going to contest it.

Not on the grounds that I wasn't breaking the law but that common sense should have prevailed in this situation. I'm going to get some video footage of typical traffic flows and car positioning within lanes at the approximate time of the "offence". It works out good that there are two overbridges in the immediate area of the "offence so I will be able to get good footage and shots illustrating my contention. I should be able to get someone to come for a cruise in the car around that time as well and get a driver/rider eye view of the traffic.

A celebrity endorsement of the "offence" might put a good light on it as well if anyone lives next door to a bike riding celebrity - John Banks???, Aunty Helen???

If nothing else it will make the issuing officer work for his $150. Maybe if a few more "offenders" contest it as well it might discourage him from issuing tickets for this "offence".

One worry - what are the chances of an increased fine in retribution for contesting this?
The maximum fine for the offence is $500 but I wouldn't worry about getting slapped with that. Sometimes the JP actually imposes a lesser fine than the one given on the instant fine. If you lose the case you will be slapped with Court costs, usually around $130.00.

Good luck and keep us informed as to the outcome.