Thread: "Demerit" Points.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

If wifey has had a clean record for 5 years a nicely written letter will get her off, I don't understand the 40 zones either but at least they aren't 25 like in SA.

Not a 3 pointer,...only a one pointer I believe.
Pickles.

The 40 zones are usually placed around schools here in WA to protect the kids, I am not sure if that is also the case in Vic.

Originally Posted by trout1105

Your Wife got caught speeding and copped a fine and 3 demerits, Boo Hoo.
If you do the crime you do the time simple as that, Jumping up and down moaning about how unfair it is pointless and will fall on deaf ears.
Many of us have been busted for speeding at one time or another and Yes it is a PITA when it happens But moaning and whining about how unfair you have been treated because of being caught for lapse in judgment when driving is pitiful.
We all know that speeding is illegal so if you get caught by Mr Plod the best thing to do is to cop it sweet and do your best not to do it again.

Like I said, there are always ones that have to "have a go",..and if that rocks your boat, then all is good.
If you actually bother to sensibly READ my post you'll READ that we're quite happy to "do the time", and where was I "moaning"?
Don't need a lecture mate, wifey knows exactly what she's done, & we're copping it sweet, and like I said, we've paid the fine, not trying to "moan" about anything either, just trying to say how the ramifications of such a paltry issue could affect the lives of others in a far more serious manner.
Pickles.

Originally Posted by VladTepes

I dont know what vehicle you were in but i maintain anyone who gets done speeding in a Tdi defender or series vehicle deserves a MERIT BADGE !!!!!!

Lol!!...No, Wifey was driving her Audi RS3!
Pickles.

Originally Posted by Bytemrk

Pickles you have all my sympathy - the penalties being applied for many road infringements in Victoria - simply do not fit the "crime".

I'm the first to agree that these clowns that do excessive speed in built up areas need the book thrown at them..... knowing the piece of road you are talking about, I'd say how dangerous 52 km/hr is would be very debatable....

I see dozens of drivers every day that are not speeding - but are far more dangerous than that!..

Thanks.
Good that you know the road, so you know the situation I'm talking about.
Pickles.

FOR WHAT???,...being 12ks over in a 40 zone, that shouldn't be 40 (well I know plenty of others who live in the area that can't understand it either!)
Anyway, I know there'll be the "usual suspects" on here that are "perfect",..never make a boo boo, but in terms of what crimes are happening everyday in Melbourne, where no penalties are handed out by weak as water magistrates for far worse "crimes", I thought that what Wfey copped was just crap....just the way I feel anyway.
pickles.

I did read your post carefully and this part of that post reads like you are complaining about the ticket to me.

why are you trying to make an issue out of this Trout?

Originally Posted by trout1105

The 40 zones are usually placed around schools here in WA to protect the kids, I am not sure if that is also the case in Vic.

No.
They originally were, then something was discovered when they dropped the speed limit in suburban areas to fifty. They rolled out the 40km/h limit to other high trafficed areas and "shopping zones". It was considered so successful (as being discussed in this thread) they are now considering rolling out 30km/h limit zones.
That is the case in Victoria.