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Old 15-04-2011, 01:21 PM   #1
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got a $143 fine

so yesterday i was driving in a 2 laned road were usually cars park on the left lane, and this mirage infront of me was slowing down and had there blinker on right , so i indicated left and overtook him and wen i look in my rearview mirror i see cops lights flashing, got done for overtaking on the left side, is there anyway of escaping that coz the mirage didnt end up turning so thats probs why the cops pulled me over?
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Old 15-04-2011, 01:21 PM   #2
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i also lost 2 demerit points which i care about not the money
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Old 15-04-2011, 01:36 PM   #3
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Just choose the 'take it to court' option on the ticket/fine, wait for your day in court and explain your situation. Cops assume you won't be bothered to fight your fines, especially if you're employed full time.
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Old 15-04-2011, 01:44 PM   #4
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arnt the court fees just gonna be to much anyways?
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Old 15-04-2011, 04:26 PM   #5
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Court fees? I disputed a speeding fine that would have made me lose my license [was on a 1 point good driving bond] and i can't remember paying anyone. I just got a date, showed up, pled my case and got off.
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Old 15-04-2011, 05:50 PM   #6
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This is from qld law
(1) A driver (except the rider of a bicycle) must not overtake a vehicle to the left of the vehicle unless—
(a) the driver is driving on a multi-lane road and the vehicle
can be safely overtaken in a marked lane to the left of the vehicle; or
(b) the vehicle is turning right, or making a U–turn from the centre of the road, and is giving a right change of direction signal; or
(c) the vehicle is stationary and can be safely overtaken to the left of the vehicle.
Have a read of nsw one
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Old 15-04-2011, 06:31 PM   #7
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as long as the speed limit is under 80km/h its not mandatory to keep left so technically driving in the left hand lane doing the speed limit while someone in the right hand lane doing under the speed limit is no issue...
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Old 15-04-2011, 06:59 PM   #8
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In Vic if there are clearly marked lanes then you can pass on the left, if not then it's illegal. Dunno 'bout NSW though.
You don't have to go to court if the officer made a mistake, the police can withdraw the ticket.
Take a pic of the streach of road showing the marked lanes and send it in with your dispute. If you're right then you should be home clear.
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Old 15-04-2011, 07:29 PM   #9
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as long as the speed limit is 80km/h or under its not mandatory to keep left so technically driving in the left hand lane doing the speed limit while someone in the right hand lane doing under the speed limit is no issue...
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Old 15-04-2011, 08:30 PM   #10
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Wish it was anything over 60 it was mandatory to keep left, and then start fining ****ers. Oh look it's another old fart in a mercedes in the right lane doing 15 under!
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Old 15-04-2011, 09:53 PM   #11
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Here is the first thing - A was it HIGHWAY PATROL

HIGHWAY PATROL IN NSW will have VIDEO Evidence. Either in your favour OR not.

IF not take it to court but do be prepaired if you fail to pay additional fees

but if its a local area command car and AS YOU STATE at tow lane road . - take photos before court - show it's MARK as a two lane road.

Then they have no right for you to complain -regardless of you overtaking in the left or not.

I've done it pulled over told or aksed why I said why it's two lane road. He then said I was speeding - which I WAS NOT. I moved to the left because the dude was in a 70 zone doing 60. I paseed doing 70. TOTALLY LEGAL. In fact in NSW now any road sign posted 80km/h or above you must STICK left unless overtaking OR you are making a right hand turn with IN one 1KM. That is the technical road rule.
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Old 15-04-2011, 09:58 PM   #12
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You don't have to go to court if the officer made a mistake, the police can withdraw the ticket.
Take a pic of the streach of road showing the marked lanes and send it in with your dispute. If you're right then you should be home clear.
Not in NSW, unless it comes from the actual police LCA commander. He is the only one who can withdraw before it goes to the Infringment bureuo or crap like that. I've had them chase me sherrifs etc looking for things but at time offically owned NOTHING. Best thing when oyu don't work don't claim centrelink and have nothing to YOUR NAME AT ALL. At time I had no bank account at all- at least in Australia .

but yes there is an option to go to that local area command station put in wrtten letter of compalint - easy if you have a solicitor in family -they take it seriously but going down or sending in. They just go through process.
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Old 16-04-2011, 12:51 AM   #13
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i got pictures of the road if you guys wanna see but how can i upload pics from my desktop to here??
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Old 16-04-2011, 07:51 AM   #14
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Upload to photobuxket then put [ img] photo link [ /img]

Also are you guys sure about the mandatory being 80?
My sister is on her Ls and I was almos certain it says 60 or under it's not mandatory. I could be wrong.
This is NSW btw
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Old 16-04-2011, 11:35 AM   #15
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It's 80 and over in SA, they put signs on all the roads that are 80 too, clearly reading "Keep left unless overtaking" but it's never been enforced here, so we're stuck with idiots doing 60 in the right hand lane wondering if they have to turn right 2km further down the road or 4km...
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Old 17-04-2011, 03:27 PM   #16
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This is the road it happened on

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Old 17-04-2011, 03:29 PM   #17
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LOL this is wat happened just tryna show example DONT LAUGH AT MY DRAWING!!

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Old 17-04-2011, 03:56 PM   #18
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i dont see any lines in the 2nd pics indicating 2 lanes?

anywayz - the laws state you are able to go around a turning vehicle safely. indicator on = turning.
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Old 17-04-2011, 06:21 PM   #19
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Looks like the road is being resurfaced?
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Old 18-04-2011, 05:29 PM   #20
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first picture shows lane markings, i would use first picture as any evidence...
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