Robertr
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I didn't know you could do that. Thanksmate, just do what i've done a few times.
Write them a nice letter explaining how you believe you weren't speeding, and say you have an immaculate driving record. And ask if the fine can be downgraded to a warning. If it is your first driving offense I think you are entitled to a warning.
I would definitely consider a letter before court. I'll look into it but would you know where I could send one in QLD? Theres no option on the fine. Dep of transport and main roads or police?A letter can't hurt. A nice polite, letter, where you polity state your case, and your record. And don't ask to be let off or for a warning, just ask for your history to be considered.
If I was to go to court I would be representing myself. I'm getting in contact this week with a friend who is in law and another mate lives with a traffic cop and I was able to ask him a couple of questions. Everyones right it could cost a bit more but I'm prepared to part with a bit more if I did have a chance in beating it. I really think this fine is BS and I don't just want to roll over and cop it if they had made a mistake.Get a lawyer. You'll need one to seriously dispute this. One who is practiced in this type of law.
Just out of interest...what speed did they get you at, and what speed zone were you in?
87km in a 70.
Acarmody is right. For the speedos to be considered accurate they have to be tested at least every 6 months.I've read in other threads that the factory speedos in COP cars have stickers on them saying something like not accurate, guide only or something. So how can they ping you based on their non calibrated speedo ?
The "Trap Speed" is attached to the speedo but its not the accuracy of the speedo I would be arguing, its the method. I would be arguing that they had made a human error in recording my speed and had done so outside of guidelines as stated in their manual (found a couple of points so far).
I've got to do a bit more research into it and I'm also still waiting on advice from my law friend and some more information on how "Trap Speed" on the new commodores work as that is all they had recorded, no radar or video. I'll start with the letter of appeal first.
Thanks to everyone for the replies so far.