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[Clockwork]

All I got was a parking ticket - for the bike
Yes I know they don't count, but I got it withrawn
(just wanted to brag!)

[Midnight 82]

Uhhh, maybe not. See I kinda got one for either $730 or $750 last year. Little over the speed limit, like 67km/h over. Clear straight section of state highway with good visibility and no traffic, but the laws the law and I have no problem that I got caught. I knew the risks, and went for it anyway. So 6mths dsq and whatever it was, I'll see if I can dig out the ticket.

YAHOO new king, well your the new champ. Who can top this one :unsure:

[spudchucka]

$2400! But that was giving - not receiving.

Needless to say the recipient was a real Mikey.

[Midnight 82]

$2400! But that was giving - not receiving.

Needless to say the recipient was a real Mikey.

NA that dont count sorry bro

[matthewt]

Uhhh, maybe not. See I kinda got one for either $730 or $750 last year. Little over the speed limit, like 67km/h over. Clear straight section of state highway with good visibility and no traffic, but the laws the law and I have no problem that I got caught. I knew the risks, and went for it anyway. So 6mths dsq and whatever it was, I'll see if I can dig out the ticket.

Ouch, I got done for 66 over the limit not long ago. Got $500 fine but nothing else (no points and no lose of license apart from the instant 28 days on the scene). Did you go to court over it ??

[onearmedbandit]

Yeah, instant 28 day suspension issued on the spot (in the middle of effing nowhere), further disq received via mail ordering me off the road until my court date. Due to previous history (over 5yrs earlier but similar offence) there was the chance of confiscation. However, the judge was very fair on me, handing me the minimum fine, ensured that I returned to 0 demerit points when I got my licence back, and minimum disq period, much to the frustration of the prosecuting officer. To sum up, the judge told me 'to take a more serious view of NZ's road laws' and sent me on my way. Phew!

I made it in the local paper too!! (The court case was in Rangiora, just outside of Chch)

(BTW, not proud of that last fact, or any of it, before anyone passes comment)

[Ranzer]

Hmm no fines last year that I recall...
Though I did have one very nice officer in an unmarked car scream "keep your speed down!" out the window on the motorway... :disapint: thought I was done for when I saw the blinky lights, guess he was in a hurry or something though

[matthewt]

Due to previous history (over 5yrs earlier but similar offence) there was the chance of confiscation.

I got caught in the middle on nowhere as well. Lucky for me the cops were a top bunch of blokes (no really they were). Another patrol car came out and with my permission they rode my cbr900 back to the Masterton police station where I could pick up it at any time (provided of course I didn't ride it away). The guy that busted me then dropped me off at the train station. The following weekend I got the train out to Masterton with a mate and we got the bike from the station, he rode it home and I took the train back.

After the 28 days I got my license back, wrote into the court rather than go in and got off lightly ($425 fine not $500 as I thought).

Bugger, 2 months later got snapped for 125 in a 70 (cbr900 again!). So another 28 days. Wrote in again and got a $530 fine, no points and no further lose of license. Maybe I got off lightly because the letters went to two different district courts (Masterton/Wellington) ?? Had to ring the same mate to pick up my bike from the Wgtn motorway. Cop tried to tell me without saying the actual words to ride it home once he was gone and I'd be fine but I decided not to risk it.

Funny thing was that while I was on the train to pick up my bike the first time I was talking to a guy that got off a few tickets so he emailed me the letters he used. I ended up following those and all I got was some fines so I can't complain.

[Two Smoker]

ummmm, i think i take the cake 65 in a 50 (was reduced from 72, he was a nice cop) that was $120 130kmh odd in a 100 zone, that was 300 odd (cant remember exactly)

Then there was the doozy on Christmas Eve, $55 Failing to show licence, $400 breeching conditions of licence. Then topped of by being charged with dangerous and failing to stop.....

Not the best year for me (ontop of crashing numerous times costing 1000's of $$$ )

Whats that? $1025? With the possibility of more ?

Edit: oh yeah $150 for failing to stay within my lane....

[ajturbo]

$2400! But that was giving - not receiving.

Needless to say the recipient was a real Mikey.

is that just one ticket???

must have had an xj900....

[ajturbo]

Well my alleged speeding offence was last year in may and I'm still waiting for court case so i could be the winner yet... but hope not.
For those not in the know it was 140 over... 240/100.
That should beat ya's all

is that going to effect you job?????

[Mongoose]

If i get disqualified it will
(only for 28 days.. then get work licence)
Other wise no.. they an understanding mob.. first to care

You forgot the desperate for good Ambo's too

[LB]

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[Nooj]

So how do the traffic laws work where you are? I usually ride at about 80-90mph over here on 60 limit roads, though if no one's looking I'll go as fast as conditions allow. If I get the OK to move to NZ, what are my chances of keeping my license?
No idea what my speeds translate as in Kph, sorry.

[XTC]

So how do the traffic laws work where you are? I usually ride at about 80-90mph over here on 60 limit roads, though if no one's looking I'll go as fast as conditions allow. If I get the OK to move to NZ, what are my chances of keeping my license?
No idea what my speeds translate as in Kph, sorry.

You should be able to keep your license at least a month. Just choose wisely where you wind the beast up. Main State highways are nit the place to do it. Get on the secondary roads and you're usually ok. Still 120KPH through small towns with a 50k speed limit will still be frowned upon.