Long time lurker and have always been benefited from this group, first time posting, so please go easy :)
I have faced a weird situation recently. Was asked to stop the car for random drug test near Melbourne CBD area. I moved to the testing lane and then stopped the car near the officer to participate in the drug test. My brother wearing a thick puffer jacket was sitting in the rear passenger seat. While the engine was in stop state, for 30secs he opened the seat belt to take the puffer jacket out, as it was hot inside.
The officer spotted and handed over 4 demerit points and $396 fine. I politely said, engine was in stop condition when seat belt was opened, but he did not listen.
Already requested a fine review and has been denied. Shall I contest at court or accept that at fault and pay the fine?
P.S. Financially doing difficult at the moment. Hence reaching out. Please help me with your opinion / suggestion.
This sounds like the typical cop behaviour. Waste of tax payers' money.