Where Governments find a new way to screw us over!

[bdenner]

With out a doubt I find driving anywhere in Australia a relaxing experience after a 6 month stay here in Thailand. BUT:

There are NO end of occasions where the governments, of ALL states, come up with a new initiative/excuse to screw their tax payers/drivers over - this is the latest from Victoria:-

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-19/victoria-fines-for-not-slowing-down-emergency-services-vehicles/8631884

 

Makes you wonder if "ambulance chasing" lawyers aren't going to be matched by radar equipped Traffic Fine contractors!

 

During my last trip to South Australia; on returning from visiting my elderly mother, we (my sister driving) were pinged doing 62 kmh (fine =AUD $423.00) in a so called 50 kmh zone on a rural road in the middle of no where (long straight road out of Strathalbyn) - It is a country area with fencing and cattle - NOT built up residential - So why the zoning = revenue raising! Beware this type of crap goes on all over the state of S.A.

 

There is much more but RANT over for now!

 

I know why I spend 10 months of the year (past 17 years) here in Thailand. Just sick of being screwed over.

 

Edited June 19, 2017 by bdenner

[observer90210]

but are they clear and visible road signs that say the speed is limited to xx/km/h????

Edited June 19, 2017 by observer90210

[bdenner]

Heading West yes but East no. Coming out and turning right onto this road there are no warnings. Anyone unfamiliar with the location would assume they are in a rural area. We were pinged and photoed from behind!

[bheard]

If you can't see the sense in that regulation re emergency vehicles on the job, then it's probably a good thing you spend most of your time out of the country.