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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2020 · 36 MIN

How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia)

from AutoExpert · host John Cadogan

In this report: How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia). I deal with interacting with the cops at the roadside, as well as getting legal advice, and maybe even making an application under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. (Section 10 essentially gives the court the power to record a conviction without penalty if the circumstances of the offence warrant it.) AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal This report was inspired by the following question from Richie Shearer: I’ve owned a 2016 St np300 for just over 4 yrs. A few months ago I was pulled over and booked for the towbar obstructing my numberplate. It is a genuine fitted Nissan towbar. It was fitted to the vehicle when I bought it brand-new. The police did not care that it was a genuine fitted object. I have not paid the fine. I’ve had to go to court where it has been put off to 15 January because I pleaded not guilty. I believe that it is Nissan’s responsibility to notify their customers if the vehicle doesn’t completely meet Australian design rules. I have emailed Nissan on this issue and they are pretty much just fob me off. Is it not the responsibility of companies selling products or vehicles to notify their customers or is it up to the individuals to make sure a brand-new vehicle is ADR compliant. Any advice would be much appreciated. The fine was $457 and three demerit points. I’m representing myself In the matter to save money. Thanks John - massive fan of the YouTube channel.” - Richie Shearer

In this report: How to get out of a (relatively minor) traffic fine (in Australia). I deal with interacting with the cops at the roadside, as well as getting legal advice, and maybe even making an application under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. (Section 10 essentially gives the court the power to record a conviction without penalty if the circumstances of the offence warrant it.) AutoExpert discount roadside assistance package Did you like this report? You can help support the channel, securely via PayPal This report was inspired by the following question from Richie Shearer: I’ve owned a 2016 St np300 for just over 4 yrs. A few months ago I was pulled over and booked for the towbar obstructing my numberplate. It is a genuine fitted Nissan towbar. It was fitted to the vehicle when I bought it brand-new. The police did not care that it was a genuine fitted object. I have not paid the fine. I’ve had to go to court where it has been put off to 15 January because I pleaded not guilty. I believe that it is Nissan’s responsibility to notify their customers if the vehicle doesn’t completely meet Australian design rules. I have emailed Nissan on this issue and they are pretty much just fob me off. Is it not the responsibility of companies selling products or vehicles to notify their customers or is it up to the individuals to make sure a brand-new vehicle is ADR compliant. Any advice would be much appreciated. The fine was $457 and three demerit points. I’m representing myself In the matter to save money. Thanks John - massive fan of the YouTube channel.” - Richie Shearer

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