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Having read through this Thread, I think you have been very badly treated indeed. Now if the dealer is a Kia dealer (in other words they sell new cars) I would think Kia Australia would be very interested in the way one of their dealers is treating their customers. Yes, I know you didn't buy a new Kia, but just the same, you deserve to be treated with courtesy and respect.
I recently bought a brand new Kia and Kia Australia sent me an online questionaire to fill in on how I was treated by the local dealer, here, which indicated to me they take great interest in the treatment of Kia dealer customers. If I were you I would contact Kia Australia and tell them of your experience with this particular dealer.
I know this doesn't help you with your original question, but it might be another line to follow to make the dealer accountable to their supplier.:D
My 02c worth anyway.
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If I was you (and yes I have done this myself) I would front the Magistrate on your own, with as much documentation you can get to back your story. Then just plain and simple describe the events (with a bit of emotion) as you have here and leave it in the hands of the Magistrate.
If you contest it with a solicitor, you will be up for his fee, the coppers expenses (that pulled you over) + his wages and the cost of a subpoena for any documents from the Kia dealer and the RTA. After all that you will get an adjournment and more solicitors costs, that fine is starting to look fairly cheap by this time. If you fail doing it yourself it will cost you $52 court costs and the fine, which you can ask for time to pay, if you win probably only cost you court costs ($52), If you win with a solicitor it will cost you $thousands, with the same result, give it a go, good luck, Regards Frank.
