[ACT] Worth Challenging a Speeding Fine Based on Clean Record?

witsa on 25/05/2020 - 00:35
Last edited 25/05/2020 - 10:07 by 1 other user

I got a speeding fine doing like 87 in an 80 zone.

Saw the photo, it was my car so I guess I was speeding.

Fine is pretty steep - about $300.

Just wondering if it's worth asking for leniency? Can I write a letter conceding I was at fault, however, I wasn't driving recklessly or trying to rush anywhere - it was just a momentary lapse in concentration etc. Based on the fact I've been driving for 25 years, and this is my first offence, this is obviously not something I do often.

Has anyone done that and got off with a warning?

Automotive

Comments

  • lost in transit on 25/05/2020 - 00:43
    +3

    For sure mate it wont hurt to give it a try…I reckon your in with a good chance Goodluck.

    • MS Paint on 25/05/2020 - 09:43
      +1

      To informative and positive. Please refrain from posting this again. 😁

  • hashtagbargain on 25/05/2020 - 00:59
    +6

    Not sure about act, but in vic you can get your fine changed to a warning if you have no other demerits in the last year and you exceeded by less than 10 kmph.

    Source: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/official-warnings

    • Belistic on 25/05/2020 - 07:40

      Yet they still consider previous convictions in the past ten years.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 25/05/2020 - 07:47

      NSW can ask for leniency with minor offend like this. You will need to have 10 years clean driving record.

    • jimbobaus on 25/05/2020 - 08:00
      +2

      Its minimum 2 years without a fine and its up to the police discretion, they can refuse if you have a lower than average driving history

      Correctly verified infringements issued for alleged speeds of less than 10 km/h in excess of the posted limit may be eligible for an official warning if:

      no speeding infringements, safety related infringements or official warnings have been issued to the driver in the previous two (2) years; and
      the criteria for Good Driving Record are satisfied

      Good Driving Record Requirements:

      Good driving record – a driving record that has not had any demerit points added within the past two years, and which does not meet the definition of Poor Driving Record

      Poor driving record – determined as:
      6 or more demerit points in the past twelve months; or
      5 or more infringements in the past three years

      • witsa on 25/05/2020 - 08:37

        where are you getting this information from?

        • jimbobaus on 25/05/2020 - 08:42
          +1

          the link in the post above, should point out its for Vic not ACT
          i was replying to the comment that said you can get a warning after 12 months
          which literally does not help your situation

    • Zephyrus on 25/05/2020 - 09:36

      Ah, now I learn! Clean history, first fine for going 5 over the limit (45 in a 40). Took it on the chin and paid the fine.

  • brokenglish on 25/05/2020 - 02:59
    +1

    driving for 25 years, and this is my first offence

    Seriously?

    • ShannonN on 25/05/2020 - 05:07
      +18

      First one hes been caught for LOL

      • witsa on 25/05/2020 - 11:09

        nevertheless… :P

    • boomramada on 25/05/2020 - 10:40

      In ACT only two mobile speed cameras for whole City and everyone knows where the speed traffic cameras are. So you are very rarely get caught.

  • wildstallion on 25/05/2020 - 05:57
    +1

    Of course, I have been let off with an official warning. Since I didn’t exceed more than 10kmh, I wrote a letter requesting an official warning. I am in VIC.

  • Euphemistic on 25/05/2020 - 06:11

    It’s not so much challenging as requesting leniency. And yes, do it.

  • apsilon on 25/05/2020 - 06:18

    Definitely used to be a thing in NSW as I know people that have done it. That was a long time ago so not sure if it's still possible but can't hurt to try.

  • EightImmortals on 25/05/2020 - 07:15

    Don't forget, every K over is $45.85 killer for the government.

  • carwashhair on 25/05/2020 - 07:30
    +1

    Worth trying. I was caught 88 in an 80 zone last year when driving in the ACT. I appealed with my clean NSW license and record, and got fine reduced to a warning. Outlaid $20-$30 to retrieve my record, saved about $250 on the fine.

    • witsa on 25/05/2020 - 08:20

      You have to retrieve your record? Wouldn't they know?

      • carwashhair on 25/05/2020 - 08:33

        Cross border, I imagine that would be their excuse. Small price to pay for a big saving in my case.

  • Sterio on 25/05/2020 - 07:33
    +1

    Been there done that. Do it and I would say you will get it waived.
    Good luck.

  • slow on 25/05/2020 - 07:49
    +1

    Yes, I have done that twice, 5 years apart. Just don't make excuses or try to justify why you were speeding.
    Admit you had a terrible lapse of judgment, did the wrong thing and will endeavor to ensure you don't ever speed again

    • holdenmg on 25/05/2020 - 07:51
      -1

      or you won't let them catch you… lol

    • fullmetal on 25/05/2020 - 10:17

      I did appeal last year less than 5km/h clean record but they just outright refused. Really depend on your luck.

  • Dumax on 25/05/2020 - 08:41
    +7

    OP, you can apply for a withdrawal based on a good driving record online.

  • kanmen on 25/05/2020 - 09:56

    Yes

  • [Deactivated] on 25/05/2020 - 10:58

    100%

  • HeWhoKnows on 25/05/2020 - 22:29

    Yes definitely as long as you have a clean record for at least 5 years and over 10 years is even better.

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