153kmh in 100kmh zone

[Sanx]

back in the day I got caught doing 168 on my gsxr400rr.. was by an undercover in a monaro of all things, lost license for 28days and that was it... thought the prick was trying to race me or something, didnt flick his lights on until about 160...

In the UK, the not flicking the lights on until well over licence speeds has been used as a defence succesfully. Basically, it's regarded as entrapment. Don't think it'd work here though.

[jafar]

In the UK, the not flicking the lights on until well over licence speeds has been used as a defence succesfully. Basically, it's regarded as entrapment. Don't think it'd work here though.

It's worth a crack nigel

[Toast]

I got busted for almost exactly the same thing once.

Never turned up at court.

Got $830 fine in the mail.

No loss of licence apart from the instant 28 day thing.

[Kwakajack]

I just got busted at this speed, the cop instantly suspended my licence for 28 days.I also have to go to court, the charge is just the speeding, no careless or dangerous charge on top.
Any ideas what i can expect from the judge, fine and extra loss of licence?.Over 35 years of age,I have no history of court or any big speeding fines in the past.I note the max instant fine is $630 for 50kmh over, but i was wondering if i can expect more or less (considering i have lost licence for 28 days on roadside), anyone been through similar. zelto beating the feet now, cheers!!

Mate, I would expect you to get the book thrown at you, however, here is a bit of useful advice I got as I was in a similar situation recently. Make sure you appear in court and apologise, also keep a very good lawyer on speed dial oh and really dress well for the event, that way you will have a higher chance of just getting a large fine and waiting for LTNZ to take your license. Now by way of fines, expect something between 500 and $1000 thats without court costs added. I very much doubt that the court will try and take your bike like they attempted and failed to, with me.

Good luck mate!

[delusionz]

Did I note that the guy who recommended running actually rides a 150?

I noticed that too, I was thinking how the hell does that work? Then I saw the picture of the trail bike and it all became clear -- All fine and dandy if there happens to be a bush next to the road!

Good luck trying that with a GSX though

[Patrick]

Failing to Take Reasonable Care is the exclusion and 'Wrecklessness' has to be established which in a 'Runner' situation would be easy to establish.

Any way out for an insurance company not having to pay will do...

[rob8888]

'Bout 5 years back I got stopped doing 153km/h in a 100 one night between Kaikoura & Blenheim. Wasn't going anywhere near that speed - maybe 125 tops.

GPS said I hadn't gone over 131 in the previous 1000km. Was clocked from over a kilometre away. Fully loaded with three givi cases etc. blah blah blah..

Anyway, to cut a long story short....wrote a letter outlining the matter (with GPS verification etc and a few other points that showed their speed was way wrong). Cops said 'tell the judge as it's going to court'.

The court case came and went without even being told (! - I was quite keen to go an represent myself too), was fined $750 in absence (but no extra loss of licence). A mate in the police force said, just pay it otherwise if you appeal the fact that you weren't told they'll likely just slap careless driving on top and go you for that too.

Pretty pissed by the whole deal Just paid it and viewed it as my contribution to the Awatere bridge replacement fund!

[Kittyhawk]

Close your eyes and ask the judge out on a date and see how it goes.

[Boob Johnson]

Close your eyes and ask the judge out on a date and see how it goes.

Whats with you and dating of late Kitty

[Kittyhawk]

Whats with you and dating of late Kitty

Im single.

[Boob Johnson]

Im single.

Fair enough I suppose. Im single as well, it aint easy to find someone to clean my bike

[Kittyhawk]

Fair enough I suppose. Im single as well, it aint easy to find someone to clean my bike

I can do the sponge bathing of ya bike, but can ya ride?

[Boob Johnson]

I can do the sponge bathing of ya bike, but can ya ride?

Like the wind

[Sanx]

I can do the sponge bathing of ya bike, but can ya ride?

Sheesh ... some chicks promise your a good time, and then bugger off the first better offer that comes along...

[Kittyhawk]

Sheesh ... some chicks promise your a good time, and then bugger off the first better offer that comes along...

That's alright honey bun, Ill see you at the drags if ya there, I'll really check out your bike hahaha