Non-instant fines

**Static** · 13th March 2007, 21:57

well i got my first ever ticket today for $700

$300 for going 91 in a 60 zone and $400 for failing to show an L plate.
although he did point out he did let me off traveling over 70 on my learners

**Quartermile** · 13th March 2007, 23:08

Don't mean to hijack but I recently got a fine for passing on the left $150 not much I know,

But it ended up my word agains the drivers, where he was pulled over to the right of the lane half on the median strip therefore as I was taught on my defensive I read body language and passed as It is leagal if he is making a right turn.....

didn't get off my fine but I don't understand what makes his words so valuable??

**Ixion** · 14th March 2007, 05:13

Originally Posted by Quartermile

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didn't get off my fine but I don't understand what makes his words so valuable??

The Police logic has always been "You ride a motorcyclke, therefore you are in the wrong". Seldom fails.

**spudchucka** · 14th March 2007, 06:31

Originally Posted by Ixion

The Police logic has always been "You ride a motorcyclke, therefore you are in the wrong". Seldom fails.

I've never come across that attitude as a biker or as a cop.

**KLOWN** · 14th March 2007, 09:24

i seem to see a lot of cops be a LITTLE more leanient(sp) on bikers unless they have a problem with us.

**Indiana_Jones** · 14th March 2007, 09:41

The cop that dealt with me seemed ok. He wasn't rude etc. Didn't impound my vehicle and let me ride home even though he took my licence.

-Indy

**Quartermile** · 14th March 2007, 09:58

Originally Posted by spudchucka

I've never come across that attitude as a biker or as a cop.

So then what gave the other civilian words of magical trustworthy power??

**davereid** · 14th March 2007, 10:44

Originally Posted by Ixion

The Police logic has always been "You ride a motorcyclke, therefore you are in the wrong". Seldom fails.

I have found mostly the reverse.

I've been finger wagged, pulled over and warned when I was well into ticket country several times, by very reasonable cops.

Mostly I have found then just doing their job - only a couple of times have I felt the cop was being unreasonable, and maybe, just maybe it was me being the prick. Nah changed my mind, couldn't have been that.

**scumdog** · 14th March 2007, 16:06

Originally Posted by spudchucka

I've never come across that attitude as a biker or as a cop.

True, - I've seen more discretion shown to bikers than most car/truck drivers.

Never heard anybody talk of targetting bikers.

**Patrick** · 14th March 2007, 18:49

Originally Posted by spudchucka

They should just go with the video setups in patrol cars like the seppos have. That way you could have a recording of the radar readout, the target vehicle approaching and the driver lying their arse off.

Now THAT is classic!!!

**Patrick** · 14th March 2007, 18:52

Originally Posted by spudchucka

I've never come across that attitude as a biker or as a cop.

WOT E SED...

**avgas** · 14th March 2007, 19:00

Cops will give you notice if they are pissed at you. Sometimes its just a bad day thing.
Judges on the other hand are a bunch of cocks.
The guy that was charged with hitting me, dangerous driving causing harm - judge only gave him 4 month license desqual. $400 fine - because he only hit a motorcyclist!? Cops were as pissed as i was.

**spudchucka** · 14th March 2007, 21:32

Originally Posted by Quartermile

So then what gave the other civilian words of magical trustworthy power??

Say what????

**KLOWN** · 15th March 2007, 13:12

Originally Posted by avgas

Cops will give you notice if they are pissed at you. Sometimes its just a bad day thing.
Judges on the other hand are a bunch of cocks.
The guy that was charged with hitting me, dangerous driving causing harm - judge only gave him 4 month license desqual. $400 fine - because he only hit a motorcyclist!? Cops were as pissed as i was.

I'd make a complaint about the judge, if its possible?