Originally Posted by
celle
The OP keeps trying to justify himself for not wearing a seat belt, an action which he would have taken in his own state. It was foolish of him and now he is trying to blame others for his action. Time he paid up and moved on!
You may have missed post 23 where I mentioned I have paid and have moved on. My post thereafter are merely for discussion.
Originally Posted by
Clincher
Thanks for the comments. Planning on paying the fine and considering it part of our trip budget. New Zealand is a beautiful country; scenery and people.
Live and learn.o
Thanks
Also, my comments are not justification of my actions, I plainly stated in post 92 I agree with seatbelt safety
Originally Posted by
Clincher
nobull says...
10:15am Thu 25 Feb 10
"Belt up!!!!!"
Despite my lapse in judgement or ignorance of local law! I could not agree more.
True, wearing a seat belt in the rear seat is not an action I would normally take as I am seldom in the rear seats. Some have stated that it 'obvious' to wear a rear seatbelt in New Zealand and in many other countries. However, it is not obvious on a world wide scale even. Anyone who has travelled knows that
many countries do not enforce nor is it obvious that the general public cares for these safety measures; laws or no laws. Even in a country like New Zealand and Australia there are still those who do not care for seatbelt laws. I am sure it is the same in UK and I know there are resisters in the US. Thus the reason I stated that the seatbelt campaign is ongoing.
On a separate note, I have tried my best to express my opinion in a cordial way. I have called no one foolish as you just called me. If you disagree with my thoughts by all means challenge the opinion or idea - not me.