Errm, you're not wrong mate.
Trouble is; most kiwis roll over and go for the easy way out. That means pay the fine or whatever. I don't.
If they are going to look for the most miniscule infringement (as they often do, like 111kph) I'll look for their own miniscule cockup. You NEED to know your rights and you NEED to know THEIR procedures so that if they drop the ball you don't get screwed.
The best thing you can do is go and have a few beers with some cops, (I've done it heaps) get onside, be laid back, get the info and be better prepared. To know one's enemies is to be better armed.
Spy vs spy.
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