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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 3:24 am
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Evidence please.

In precisely which Australian jurisdiction is the fine for 5kmh over the limit AUD$350...

I call BS......

In NSW (fr'instance) the current fine for <10kmh over (full license/not in school zone) is $93... Even IN a school zone it is under $200 (but then I suppose restricting speed around schools is fascist too...)

Revenue raising? Here's a thought.. Don't speed.. and you don't contribute!

The idea that restitution for breaking the host countrys laws can be ignored if one THINKS the the laws are silly, or the penalties too high is quite fascinating.

Would boraxo and others apply the same reasoning to OTHER offences too?

Just curious....

I must be weird... I got a parking ticket in Gettysburg... cursed myself for not reading the (somewhat confusing) sign properly.. and paid the same day....
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