Wednesday 12 December 2012

Bet you won't read about this in the NRMA's Open Road


Which northern rivers NRMA worker was not on a roadside assistance call but doing other work-related tasks and driving a motor vehicle when he was booked for not wearing a seat belt?
And, remember, the offence of being an unrestrained driver results in the loss of 3 driving points (6 points in a double demerit period) and a fine of $298.
The driver escaped penalties this week when he appeared in a north coast local court and said there were mitigating circumstances.
After describing to the court the turn of events that resulted in him being caught by a highway patrol officer while driving in a built-up area the worker (who represented himself and was unaided by a legal beagle) had the charge dismissed under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedures) Act.
Not wearing a seat belt is definitely not a good look for the NRMA.
Eric Warner
Northern Rivers

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