tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 21d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 17/12/12 05:01 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:01 AM what was wrong with my last post tab??Are you serious? "sdsd"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Jeturbo Bob the Freaking Builder Donating Members 10,813 Member For: 15y 4m 2d Gender: Female Location: SA Posted 17/12/12 05:05 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:05 AM (edited) sdp... your completely correct... speed limits are enforced for a good reason.... completely 100% agree....but as you said we all tend to have slip ups and creep over at times... no its not accepateble but we are all human...I find it hard to believe that on a car forum full of people with modded cars that none of us ever do anything naughty. Edited 17/12/12 05:07 AM by Princess Fluffy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 21d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 17/12/12 05:09 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:09 AM different reasons for speed zoning...Going on a different tangent, but in Qld lately it seems to be to save spending money on fixing poor quality "highways". Much easier to just drop the speed limit and line it with cameras.Bravo on sharing your example too. It can so easily be done in a modern vehicle if you're not spending all your time staring at the speedo rather than actually observing what's going on around you. That's what I detest the most about it...it really does not promote safe driving....and no I'm not condoning reckless driving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBA Donating Members 212 Member For: 13y 24d Gender: Male Posted 17/12/12 05:23 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:23 AM (edited) keeping tabs comment in mind.I believe that if you were doing over 30kph you should be held responsible for it. simple.and if you do get caught speeding in what ever circumstance you shouldn't expect help from mature responsible forum members. Are you serious? "sdsd"? this was edited to contain this response.ps. sorry princess didnt mean to fluff you up. Edited 17/12/12 05:25 AM by UBA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 17/12/12 05:23 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:23 AM I agree completely Tab..Alot of picking a speed zone is based on the free flowing speed (ie: Speed a driver is most likely to be doing or expect to be doing), however that may mean a higher standard of road is required which the purse strings can't stretch to accomodate.. So they put up bigger speed signs.QLD is a killer at the moment for the 90 'Safety Zones'.. In other words, the "National Highways" (Bruce and Warrego), collapsed and look like chit and they can't afford the fix it bills..Also to anyone who is getting pissed off at a safety zone (Except Gympie - Brisbane it's influenced for other reasons), talk to your local member about it.. Make noise.. At the moment the federal government is funding 75% of the bill to fix highways, however the local Roads Departments don't have staff motivated enough to get anything done before the cut off point for funding. sh*t even if you're getting pissed at the condition of a highway or other state controlled road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Jeturbo Bob the Freaking Builder Donating Members 10,813 Member For: 15y 4m 2d Gender: Female Location: SA Posted 17/12/12 05:31 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:31 AM keeping tabs comment in mind.I believe that if you were doing over 30kph you should be held responsible for it. simple.and if you do get caught speeding in what ever circumstance you shouldn't expect help from mature responsible forum members.this was edited to contain this response.ps. sorry princess didnt mean to fluff you up.lol takes more than that to "ruffle my feathers" lmao,,,,everyones intitles to theyre opinion... im with tab... not condoning the behaviour but realistically am aware that people do make mistakes and are remorseful for it then I am more sympathetic than someone who won't admit fault and hasnt learnt a thing...I guess my only rebutle to your comments would be why do u drive an xr6t/fpv on a daily basis?(if you do) why not drive a lot less powerful vehicle or even an n/a version because clearly there is no justification for driving such a car on the road.or even why do we all mod these vehicles when a low percentage go to track days etc.I dunno... mayb im going soft but I just felt like the guy deserves a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 17/12/12 05:40 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:40 AM I would've had an entirely different opinion if he had started with 'fug cops, I was completely in control blah blah blah fully sic uleh' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBA Donating Members 212 Member For: 13y 24d Gender: Male Posted 17/12/12 05:40 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:40 AM 1. I inherited this car from a late family member.2. My car is not modified.3. I can say that I have gone over speed limit, but I assure you, if caught, I wouldn't be asking for help on here to get out of it.4. I just ordered all my power gear last weak.5. I got the impression you were ruffled......soz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Jeturbo Bob the Freaking Builder Donating Members 10,813 Member For: 15y 4m 2d Gender: Female Location: SA Posted 17/12/12 05:42 AM Share Posted 17/12/12 05:42 AM (edited) nah im just a cow in general jahahaha ask tab...I see your point... always two sides of a coin even if you dont agree with tails all the time and like a little head Edited 17/12/12 05:43 AM by Princess Fluffy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliath Member 383 Member For: 14y 5m 30d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 17/12/12 12:02 PM Author Share Posted 17/12/12 12:02 PM I made a honest mistake, not something I wish to visit again. I wasn't street racing and don't condone such things and don't get me wrong, I'm glad no one else was affected by my actions. It really did open my eye's getting fined and as a result have become more aware of what other motorist are doing around me as well as being in focused on what the car is doing. Coming from a Pulsar at the start of the year is a massive difference and I did take for granted how easily these cars accelerate, as well as the smoothness of the acceleration which can catch you out.I'm going to appeal for a reduction in suspension period and see what happens from there on. I don't expect you all to support this decision and that's up to you. I was just seeking advice from those who had experienced a similar situation. I would hope that if the same happened to you guys that would be able to get help from some of the members as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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