T-Way Fine?

iamnikon on 26/04/2016 - 21:13
Last edited 26/04/2016 - 21:54 by 1 other user

Hey guys,

Let me preface this by saying I've only had my Red P's for a few months - so I know I'm not as experienced of a driver as I would like to be. I'm generally as cautious as possible and don't speed, etc.

So earlier this night I was on my way home (~1.5 hour commute from Campbelltown) after a 12 hour day. I usually just go from the A28 onto Windsor Road, but was dropping off a friend who needed to see a family member at Westmead Hospital whose surgery was running unusually late, and to send home another friend whose carpool had left without him.

I turned onto Mons Road from Darcy Road to drop my friend off at the hospital around 7PM. My remaining friend from the back seat began to direct me as I was not familiar with the area. He told me to go straight down the road towards Briens Road to get back onto the A28. Mons Road quite abruptly becomes a T-way for only 100 metres, which I now know.

It was already dark and by the time I saw the "no entry" sign see here , I was already on the bridge. At this point, I was 99% certain I had (profanity) up and frantically asked my friend if I was allowed on this road and he said he wasn't sure. I had no idea what a T-way was, and thought it might have been the same thing as a T-lane. I did not think it was a good idea to reverse or perform a U-turn, especially as I saw a bus driving towards me in the opposite lane, and I could see Darcy Road up ahead where I could exit the T-way.

My friend has been attempting to reassure me by saying we didn't see any camera flashes, but I've resigned myself at this point. I know I messed up and I'm mainly annoyed at myself for not noticing the signs earlier.

I honestly reckon a demerit point and a fine is probably a just punishment for my ignorance, but I was just wondering if there was any chance when I get the letter that I could get any leniency given the circumstances; and if anyone else has had any advice/experiences with T-way fines?

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  • whooah1979 on 26/04/2016 - 21:19

    I did not think it was a good idea to reverse or perform a U-turn,

    reversing would be quicker and safer (for me anyway).

  • IceCreamBandit on 26/04/2016 - 21:29

    Fine is $319 and 1 demerit point according to this

    Whirlpool have a pretty active thread where you can tell them what happened and you'll be able to get advice.

    Unfortunately I've got no real advice for you as I've had no experience with it. You probably can try to fight the fine and explain the situation. Maybe the fine/demerits can be suspended or something if you don't offend in the next 12 months (don't quote this, may not even be possible, but could be?)

    But hey, you learn from your mistakes and thankfully it wasn't something major.

    Off topic but I do hope all is okay with your friend's family member :)

    • iamnikon on 26/04/2016 - 21:32
      +1

      Thank you! I had no idea that thread existed.

      Edit: My friend said his dad is all good :).

  • whooah1979 on 26/04/2016 - 21:36
    -2

    by the time I saw the "no entry" sign see here(google.com.au) , I was already on the bridge.

    next time stop and have a look. you had plenty of time. the camera is about ~40m north where mons rd connects to briens rd.

    https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-33.798975,150.9821629,3a,30…

    • mr_alligator on 26/04/2016 - 21:44
      +1

      I was expecting a comment like yours.

      Obviously you have never made a mistake in your life!!

      • whooah1979 on 26/04/2016 - 21:52

        I was expecting a comment like yours.
        Obviously you have never made a mistake in your life!!

        hmm. what do you mean? op saw the sign and drove on to the bridge. next time stop, have a look out the window and assess the situation. if op didn't pass the camera then just reverse. better that than think "ohhh shit" and keep driving.

  • cypher67 on 26/04/2016 - 22:35
    +3

    I was in a new area one night in Sydney, it was pouring down with rain with dismal visibility, I accidentally went down a T-way, received a letter in the mail saying don't do it again and that we will be placed on a list and if we infringe again we will be fined. Not sure if I got off light because of the rain, but I'd imagine they understand people make mistakes and give you a warning. Hopefully you receive the same outcome.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/04/2016 - 09:12

    wtf is a t-way?

  • HelloRicky on 27/01/2019 - 04:41

    I accidentally drove into the T-way in Northmead and I received the penalty notices. I took it as a lesson and paid for the $337. But after 3 months I received an Overdue Fine and soon realized there were 2 fines at the T-way (Darcy - Briens Rd and Hammers - Briens Rd). It was only 1 minute apart for each fine. This is getting frustrating now, I wonder if I can get it to be reviewed for the 2nd fine as it was within the same offence?

    • open4highway on 27/09/2019 - 14:44

      Did you pay the fine or got it reviewed?

  • capslock janitor on 27/09/2019 - 14:50
    -2

    Haha (profanity) NSW roads! Now neg me to the abyss!

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