$170 fine for 53kph

**craigs288** · 17th August 2007, 12:17

Originally Posted by bert_is_evil

I don't have any intention of disputing the ticket on a technicality, I'm just curious really and a bit mystified by the only rider question. I felt like saying tounge in cheek "why, did I wheelie past you at some stage" but that would have been misleading, as I can't wheelie.

Perhaps when they cooked you with the laser (compulsory sterilisation of the undesirables?) they thought you might have been a pillion and your invisible friend was actually the one responsible for speeding?

Or perhaps they were just pre-empting the possible fight it in court with the "it's not my bike, I didn't realise how powerful (and fun) it was" argument. Please don't take my licence/birthday/life your honour. I really do love the government and all it does for the lucky people of this country, boo hoo, sob, sob.

**slopster** · 17th August 2007, 12:30

Originally Posted by Karma

I ask this because it's one of the rules of speeding tickets that they can't ticket you within 250 metres of a change of speed sign, so if you'd only just gone past the 30kph sign you can send them a letter stating that you were actually slowing down to 30 and they can't touch you.

I think thats a guideline but not a rule they can still ticket you the moment you enter that 30 zone at over 30 if they really want (just like they can give you a ticket for 31 in a 30 zone if they really want).

**Sanx** · 17th August 2007, 12:41

Originally Posted by Ewan Oozarmy

I got stopped doing 69 in a 50 - $120 fine a the cop circled 20 demerit points. However, I only have a UK licence - would I be right in thinking the points don't count?

No - you wouldn't be right. You'll find they mysteriously appear on your NZ licence when (if) you get around to taking the scratch'n'sniff theory test.

**Ewan Oozarmy** · 17th August 2007, 12:49

Originally Posted by Sanx

No - you wouldn't be right. You'll find they mysteriously appear on your NZ licence when (if) you get around to taking the scratch'n'sniff theory test.

So best I leave NZ at least once a year then and keep using the trusty old UK licence.

Seems to piss the cops off, mind you. Ho hum.......

**Ocean1** · 17th August 2007, 13:31

Originally Posted by vifferman

Bullshit.
You're supposed to slow down so that when you reach the sign you're going the speed limit. Some 30km/h speed zones'd be lucky to be much bigger'n 250m.

How aboouut... we start pulling up at 30K signs, getting off the bike, and pushing it (slowly) for 250M. Be a bunch of restless traffic behind you before you got back on again, bound to cause a stir. "But yeronner, one can't balance a bike at 30K, they're just not designed for it..."

No real reason, I just don’t like the “let’s target X behaviour this month” policy. Reeks of fiscal considerations, whereas a more consistent, even-handed policy might mean better regulated behaviour. Not trying to incite an outbreak of rampant lawlessness here but… well all right, mebe I am. Apparently I’ve got issues with authority, as you were.

**marty** · 17th August 2007, 16:54

actually, you'll now have a psuedo nz drivers licence - created to carry your demerits and convictions. that number will now show up every time you're stopped - even if you give over your uk licence.

**imdying** · 17th August 2007, 17:11

Anyone that can't ride their bike at walking speed shouldn't have a licenese anyway.

**justsomeguy** · 17th August 2007, 17:18

That seems expensive, the ticket should be $80 and no more. Unless there is more than what you tell us.

Unless I'm mistaken the penalty amounts are set in the system. You can't be charged random amounts.

Can a cop please clarify?

**justsomeguy** · 17th August 2007, 17:20

Originally Posted by Ocean1

"But yeronner, one can't balance a bike at 30K, they're just not designed for it..."

Mate, anyone with a full license should have the skill to balance a bike at standstill for at least 2 seconds and be able to ride at two kmph.

**marty** · 17th August 2007, 17:29

nah 170 for 21-25k over is correct.

**Ocean1** · 17th August 2007, 17:31

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Mate, anyone with a full license should have the skill to balance a bike at standstill for at least 2 seconds and be able to ride at two kmph.

Peace dood, I can balance OK enough. I don't even have a problem with 30K limits around schools. I just don't like some of the enforcement tactics.

As a matter of interest who's happy or otherwise with the level of signage out there. In unfamilliar areas I sometimes miss the sign at the change in speed, could we do with more?

**ceebie13** · 17th August 2007, 17:52

Originally Posted by imdying

Anyone that can't ride their bike at walking speed shouldn't have a licenese anyway.

"Get Licenese... and wash away those pubic lice...dead!!"

**justsomeguy** · 17th August 2007, 17:58

Originally Posted by Ocean1

Peace dood, I can balance OK enough. I don't even have a problem with 30K limits around schools. I just don't like some of the enforcement tactics.

As a matter of interest who's happy or otherwise with the level of signage out there. In unfamiliar areas I sometimes miss the sign at the change in speed, could we do with more?

No dramas mate - it's all good.

The signage is shit, I agree.

Out here in Sydney we have variable speed zones, 40,60,40,70,80,110,40,80 - could be the same road - f'king ridiculous place.