Thread: Pulled up by the Coppers

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I think you'll find you are required to pay the fine upfront. If you contest it you may get a refund or reduction.
Centrelink is using the same approach with robo-debt letters. People have to pay it. If they win a challenge they may be adjusted later. Apparently we are automatically guilty and it is up to us to contest it.
Here are the Queensland rules:

Restraining loads (Department of Transport and Main Roads)

Webbing and straps are the way to go. Tarps and occy straps are not OK.

Again, this linked website advises people use appropriate load restraints then refers the reader to this document:
http://www.ntc.gov.au/Media/Reports/...0F3250782).pdf

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Here you go Mick.
A bit more reading for you.
WA road transport changes to come into place in April - ABC Rural - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Andrew

I read that. It basically says WA is going to do the same as the rest of Australia.
For a change.

Restraining loads (Department of Transport and Main Roads)

So, if you have something that is heavy, well below the tray/tub lip & won't blow out, you're good as gold as far as I can gather.
It says nothing about a secure load if you roll the vehicle etc. Perhaps it should?
Steve

This pic comes from the Williams Police Twitter page,a recent charge for insecure load!!!!
Andrew

I went out and got a load of firewood the other day. The rated strap on the back kept the load intact on the way home without any problems .....................

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Again, this linked website advises people use appropriate load restraints then refers the reader to this document:
http://www.ntc.gov.au/Media/Reports/...0F3250782).pdf

So does the Queensland document I linked too.

Originally Posted by BMKal

I went out and got a load of firewood the other day. The rated strap on the back kept the load intact on the way home without any problems .....................

You would have been booked in my area for not having webbing over the firewood.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I read that. It basically says WA is going to do the same as the rest of Australia.
For a change.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I think you'll find you are required to pay the fine upfront. If you contest it you may get a refund or reduction.
Centrelink is using the same approach with robo-debt letters. People have to pay it. If they win a challenge they may be adjusted later. Apparently we are automatically guilty and it is up to us to contest it.

In Vic you do not pay if your contesting unless of course you lose. Perhaps they trust us more