Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 1

[Portia]

Yeah, definitely dispute that, you don't want the demerits on your record

 

[manureid]

Apart from anything else, what a total barstool of a copper for pinging you anyway.

 

[Rexie J]

I just got busted for no seatbelt on the weekend moving my car 30m from a loading zone to a free park. I was going under 25km but the cop said there was no law about that and gave me a fine for $375.
So I looked it up and found there is a exemption for going under 25kmh in AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES - REG 267
linked from a SA gov site. So im going to dispute it. dont know if i will win or not. here is the reg
AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES - REG 267

267—Exemptions from wearing seatbelts
(1) A person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if:
(a) the person is exempt from wearing a seatbelt under another law of this jurisdiction and is complying with the conditions (if any) of the exemption; and
(b) if the person is a passenger in a motor vehicle with 2 or more rows of seats and there is not another law of this jurisdiction permitting the person to sit in the front row of seats—the person is not in the front row of seats.
Note—
"Motor vehicle" is defined in the dictionary.
(1A) A person in or on a motor vehicle is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if:
(a) the seating position that he or she occupies is not fitted with a seatbelt; and
(b) there is no requirement for that seating position to be fitted with a seatbelt; and
(c) all passengers in the vehicle who are exempt from wearing a seatbelt are complying with subrule (8).
(1B) Subrule (1A) does not apply to a person who is under 7 years old.
(1C) To avoid doubt, subrule (1A) does not authorise a passenger to whom rule 266 (3) or (3A) applies to occupy a seat in the front row of seats in a vehicle that has 2 or more rows of seats.
(2) A person in or on a motor vehicle is exempt from wearing a seatbelt if:
(a) the person is engaged in the door-to-door delivery or collection of goods, or in the collection of waste or garbage, and is required to get in or out of the vehicle, or on or off the vehicle, at frequent intervals; and
(b) the vehicle is not travelling over 25 kilometres per hour.

Most definitely dispute the report. Only needs a couple of simple sentences and enclose a copy of the Regulation as you have included in your post. If convenient/possible, measure the exact distance travelled - only a minor point but shows you are serious.

One of the many deficiencies in the 'on the spot' fines. In the 'good ol' days', we submitted our reports to the team Sergeant for vetting prior going to the prosecution branch who decided (if) any action should be taken.

 

[Rexie J]

The thought of Moonshine brings a grin to my dial ...

BTW, my dog wouldn't fit, here's Vikksen

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Great pic mate - well, sort of.

In recent days had to make that decision and call the vet for my old sheep dog.

They are the greatest of mates - better than a lot of the two legged variety

 

[Portia]

Spring rain is fantastic.

 

[Rexie J]

Spring rain is fantastic.

But *#@*#@$* expensive if you haven't finished reaping.

 

[spookism]

Just out side of town, and all I see is large cloud of smoke.

 

[spookism]

Spring rain is fantastic.

A spring deludge would be sensational right now

 

[Portia]

Too true. It went really quickly.

 

[spookism]

Too true. It went really quickly.

More referring to the 500 herctare fire just of the side of where I live

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Spring rain is fantastic.

The Go-Betweens had many fine songs but that will always be my favourite.

 

[Portia]

More referring to the 500 herctare fire just of the side of where I live

Oh sure, I suppose thats important too.

 

[Rexie J]

The Go-Betweens had many fine songs but that will always be my favourite.

Still not as good as Blondie

 

[Portia]

Plenty of good rain songs. Lets see if we can summon some for spookism through the power of Youtube.

 

[tribey]

Spring rain is fantastic.

Summer Rain is better.

I don't care if Belinda Carlisle is 70 now I'd smash her box like Curtley Ambrose coming off the long run.

 

[Portia]

 

[DonDraper]

So Grundy went to my high school. No one went to my high school of note apart from me and Jason Gillespie.

Does anyone actually have 'school pride'? What a joke of a concept

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Portia can you youtube Homo RAINbow by Ween it's my favourite rain song and I still haven't worked out this new Big Footy format thing....

 

[Portia]

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Summer Rain is better.

I don't care if Belinda Carlisle is 70 now I'd smash her box like Curtley Ambrose coming off the long run.

Yeah I don't give a **** fat Belinda skinny Belinda haaaawtest chick in pop for soooooo long.

Hated every song she ever sang solo but could never turn away or turn it down.

 

[Portia]

Portia can you youtube Homo RAINbow by Ween it's my favourite rain song and I still haven't worked out this new Big Footy format thing....

Of course dearie

 

[Portia]

So Grundy went to my high school. No one went to my high school of note apart from me and Jason Gillespie.

Tom Harley went to my primary school. He wrote a poem for the school journal.

 

[spookism]

Cheers Portia, hopefully your rain dance works.

Hates fires

 

[Rexie J]

...an' you forgot Creedence......................

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Of course dearie

You might just be the sweetest girl ever

Thank you.