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F*#king OUCH (update)
This is what happened on my way to work last night.
I spun out on Kiama Bends (south coast NSW).
I was only doing 60 in the 80 zone and couldn't understand how it happened until i was told about an oil spill from a bus crash earlier on that
day.
As i turned the steering wheel i noticed that i was still going straight, when i tried to correct it that is when it bit and flick me 180 degrees and
into the armco rail.
And when the plod arrived, they said that they still had to charge me, i didn't appreciate that.
They didn't charge me there and then, but they told me to watch the mail:o
I am pissed as the car was a gift from the grand parents inlaw and it only has 62,000km on it.
A sore neck and bruised ego are the only other injuries.
For anyone that wants a slightly damaged excel for parts or repair, drop me a line it still drives fine and every thing still works ($1200).
Lee.
[ Edited on 27-4-07 by buzzbug ]
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 05:00 PM |
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If you can drive the car away from the scene then they dont have to charge you...
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 05:26 PM |
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First thing tomorrow, you find out if the spill was documented, either from the RTA or the police.
If it is, take the charges to court.
Then you find out why it wasn't;
a) cleaned up, or
b) sign posted.
Then you give the RTA the bill.
Well my friends are gone & my hair is grey, I ache in the places where I used to play.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 05:30 PM |
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Definitely ouch, but definitely do what Spook said and good luck!
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 05:54 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Spook
First thing tomorrow, you find out if the spill was documented, either from the RTA or the police.
If it is, take the charges to court.
Then you find out why it wasn't;
a) cleaned up, or
b) sign posted.
Then you give the RTA the bill.
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yes. Although you are legally required to be in charge of the car at all times - even when spinning on oil! - and the cops are duty-bound to write to
a NEG ticket, I think you wil find you have a 'case' if there were no signs
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 05:56 PM |
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Maybe Contact the guy advertising on this page!
http://www.speedingfineconsultants.com
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 06:15 PM |
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ouch indeed.. but what if no railing there.. what n where would of you ended up.. ?? :o
i agree with prevous posts re signage etc.. its all about duty of care these days and maybe the RTA had a slip up (sorry about the pun)
at least all is kinda well hey.. no one really injured and such..
keep us up to date hey..
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 06:17 PM |
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Cheers guys.
I will do what i can to find out what i can.
I was heading north so i would have hit the mountain, instead of going over the side.
Lee.
[ Edited on 23-4-07 by buzzbug ]
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 06:19 PM |
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I just asked a mate who is a cop, and if the car is driveable and the damage is minimal then they dont have to charge for neg driving, but because of
the damage they would have had to charge you...
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 07:18 PM |
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Could have been worse Lee,
lucky you weren't driving a good car, the beetle still tucked up safe-n-sound in the garage?
FAHRVERGNUGEN;
Description of a pleasurable sensation,
Experienced when a car and it's driver are in mutual harmony, A unique driving experience, Pleasure, Satisfaction,
A feeling experienced by Volkswagen Drivers.
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 09:21 PM |
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I never really liked front wheel drives ever since i had my 1 and only(MitsubishiCordiaGSR) whilst a nice car with plenty of poke, over correction was
always a possibility had it for 3 months. Went back to a rear wheel drive.
As everyone else has stated RTA fault if signage not present.
Court case.
Try to get the needed info without revealing the fact u had an accident and plan to seek compensation as sometimes u wont get squat and paperwork
about the oil spill will appear very quickly....
See a lawyer..
I have heard that these things have memory metal and the panels once heated will almost pop back into place?????
Suggestion.
Keep the steering and the propulsion seperate . Still a Kombi...
It's all good, until it's bad, i suppose
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| posted on April 23rd, 2007 at 11:28 PM |
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they dont have to fine you even if its a right off. my sister rolled my car down an embankment. she was let off because it was an unavoidable
accident. a few months later she was doing a u turn on a blind bend over double lines. got t boned. wrote off 3 cars in 6 months, all her fault and
never got fined for any of it.
but I guess you arent a teenage blonde.
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| posted on April 27th, 2007 at 05:55 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by amazeer
they dont have to fine you even if its a right off. my sister rolled my car down an embankment. she was let off because it was an unavoidable
accident. a few months later she was doing a u turn on a blind bend over double lines. got t boned. wrote off 3 cars in 6 months, all her fault and
never got fined for any of it.
but I guess you arent a teenage blonde.
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I do have big boobs though.
Lee.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
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| posted on April 27th, 2007 at 05:59 PM |
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OK, here is an update on what is happening.
Haven't been able to get anything from the RTA.
And today i opened my letter box to find a NEG DRIVING CHARGE in the letter box just waiting for me.
$308 and no mention of points.
Though on the ticket they have mis-spelt my address on the ticket (left out a letter in the street name).
Does this give me any hope of avoiding paying these bastards (i have i high respect for the police, but this is just insulting).
I now know why people do runners, look what happens when you do the right thing.
Any one with help on this matter would be great.
Lee.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
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| posted on April 27th, 2007 at 06:33 PM |
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If you haven't already done so, go back to the scene of the accident and take lots of photos. Especially any that can show that you didn't have
chance to see the oil. You need all the ehlp you can get so take pictures that will help your case.
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| posted on April 28th, 2007 at 05:46 AM |
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3 points, I'll tell you that for nothing. This is what they hit my young bloke with on good Friday. Same charge, same fine, so you can bet it's the
same points.
If the RTA wont talk to you go to the cops. If it was a bus crash, they will have a report on it. Failing that, look to your local paper, see if they
have something on it.
Well my friends are gone & my hair is grey, I ache in the places where I used to play.
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| posted on April 28th, 2007 at 10:02 AM |
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Yeah neg driving is a bit rude, i also put a car down a 20ft embankment, not able to drive and did 6k damage but didnt get charged...road had to be
closed to pull the car up and cops, fireries and ambo was there...
Keep asking questions...
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| posted on April 28th, 2007 at 11:01 AM |
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as for the mistaken spelling on the ticket i had a similar angle on an unrelated offense (speeding) went through the motions,
letters back n forth with the traffic branch but in the end they said that the majority of the data on the ticket was correct so the fine could be
warranted..
still did give a good stall tactic for about 3 months though..
good if you need some points up by then hey..
good luck with it..
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| posted on April 28th, 2007 at 01:24 PM |
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Have u seen a lawyer??
Go do it and then see if it is possible to give the RTA a bill for damage to the vehicle. If signage was not posted then it's a good bet that this
can happen.
Keep the steering and the propulsion seperate . Still a Kombi...
It's all good, until it's bad, i suppose
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| posted on April 28th, 2007 at 02:11 PM |
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also, as it was on the way to work you have a valid compo claim for your neck injury
[ Edited on 28-4-2007 by h ]
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| posted on April 28th, 2007 at 03:39 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by h
also, as it was on the way to work you have a valid compo claim for your neck injury
[ Edited on 28-4-2007 by h ]
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Unfortunatly this isn't as easy as it sounds with the military.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
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