Originally Posted by
wardy1
In October last year I was caught at an RBT. I Blew 0.086. I had enjoyed 3 glasses of white wine 2 hours before. A warning to all, when we drink at home (according to the officer), the drinks we drink are substantially larger than those we may be served at a licensed establishment. Most he says are nearly double a standard drink. So effectively I may have had 6 standard drinks...... over the period of time, most of us would say we’re ok right?
WRONG
Now I’m prepared to cop what is coming to me, which will be a 6mth cancellation plus a fine. I’m not denying the charge. The reason for posting this is totally separate from this.
As a consequence of a conviction/cancellation I will lose my job. In Victoria there is no “licence to work”, which means I lose my job immediately. This in turn means zero income which in turn means that I will lose the place I live. Many here know that I’m single these days so there is no other income to pay the bills. Hence, I lose my home and whatever else.
I see people who have committed crimes against others or property and they get good behaviour bonds etc. I commit a Minor offence and stand to lose the lot!
Is this fair? Is it justice?
BTW, I’ve been driving almost 44 years and never had more than a speeding fine <10k over.
Until it happens to you, you don’t think too much about it I guess, but the penalty I now face seems way outside the crime.
Interested to hear your opinions
I'm hearing ya, Wardy. Even the fine system is inequitable. A $300 fine is nothing to a company CEO in his Benz, especially if he gets someone to "buy" his points. To someone like me, currently on a carer's pension, it is huge.
I am curious; what industry are you in that means a loss of DL means a loss of employment? Also, what skillsets do you have? Maybe a little AULRO magic could find you a job? Heck, we have a couple of precedents of AULRO magic.
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