Help Needed - Apparently The Police Issued Fine for Driving in Right Lane on M4 Sydney

Sshanaz on 28/12/2017 - 22:27
Last edited 29/12/2017 - 09:56 by 2 other users

Apologies if this matter has been discussed before by someone else.

I jumped on M4 from Church Street Parramatta exist and travelled toward Penrith. After 5 minutes of driving, the police car stopped me and advised that I was travelling in right most lane for 3 KM while there was no car in middle lane. He also advised that there was also a sign "Keep left unless overtaking" but I didn't follow it. Npte that when I reached M4 there were plenty of cars and therefore I was travelling in right most lane to overtake them. My son has surgery in February and therefore I was discussing facts with my father. I admit my fault but it was minor oversight where I didn't notice that there was no car in middle lane and I should move back there.

I was not over speeding and the breath test plus seat belt check was clear for all passengers. I told about this oversight to the police officer who took my licence to his car and came back after few minutes stating that I would receive fine. When I asked him about fine amount, he said it would be between $250 to $300 however he didn't mention about demerit points at all. When I checked RMS after reaching home, I identified that there will be $330 fine with 2 demerit points for this offence. I am wondering how come the officer who issued fine did not know about exact amount and why he won't mention about demerit points at all. Was he scaring me or he did issue fine?

I have checked my driving record and there is 0 demerit points listed. From memory, I only received 1 fine back in August 2007 when I was on learner licence but it is not showing on RMS record. This is how it currently appears.

Is there any chance I could ask for leniency and they give me only warning?

TDLR: Police officer issued fine for driving in right most lane. He was not aware of fine amount when questioned. If I receive fine, is there any way to get it waived?

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  • maddoglee on 30/12/2017 - 10:39

    Awesome!! Reading this post put a smile on my face.

  • myusername on 30/12/2017 - 12:04

    man up pay your fine, you did wrong and got caught

    "He also advised that there was also a sign "Keep left unless overtaking" but I didn't follow it. " this is an admission of guilt

    "My son has surgery in February and therefore I was discussing facts with my father." was this discussion more important to paying attention to your surroundings?

    " I admit my fault but it was minor oversight where I didn't notice that there was no car in middle lane and I should move back there." admission of not paying attention to your surroundings.

    the police have every valid reason to issue you with a ticket.

  • bargaino on 30/12/2017 - 12:48

    I wish the police would enforce the keep-left rule a lot more. Traffic flows so much better in the UK because they obey it.

    But a bit of sympathy for the OP: the fine is a bit draconian, as are traffic fines generally for first offences in NSW.
    In WA the penalty is $50, not that the police ever enforce it.

  • currentfad on 30/12/2017 - 12:53

    Good good. Holiday period is when all the shite drivers decide to drive and they deserve to be taught this lesson.

    Not sure on OP's exact circumstance, but if you were being followed closely by any car, particularly a police car, you should have had the brains to move over to the left. The discipline of drivers in NSW (can't speak for all Aussies as I haven't driven in other states) is so low compared to drivers I've seen in European countries like Germany.

  • Kiwiboy86 on 30/12/2017 - 12:55
    +2

    Reading this made me smile. I HATE inconsiderate and/or oblivious people who hog the right most lane. About time they started enforcing this rule. I'm sorry OP for your fine as you do seem like you didn't know what you were doing however I am glad this serves as a warning to other right lane campers.

    • tonyjzx on 30/12/2017 - 14:39

      worse still is that this person doubles down on their behaviour

      i am not opposed to someone who moves to the right lane with the intent of taking a right turn but 3km is… obscene

      and worse still is the lack of any awareness of being paced by a police car

      normal expectation is that you notice the marked car and then you move over

      OP annoyed the police, annoyed the public at large and now wants to annoy ozbb

      no awards and i hope you get 4 points and your fine

      good day to you sir

  • payless69 on 30/12/2017 - 14:16
    +1

    I wish QLD police would fine idiots blocking the right lane!

  • norsecode on 30/12/2017 - 15:27

    hooray about time the cops did the right thing, stick to the left unless overtaking - no brainier to me pay your fine

  • Shwayne on 30/12/2017 - 16:36

    I'm glad the police actually enforce that law.

  • joelmuzz on 30/12/2017 - 16:51

    Dashcam is useful for more than just crashes.
    It would have given you evidence in this case, assuming the cop is wrong (which is unlikely but possible).

  • Moderatorhamza23 on 30/12/2017 - 16:53

    OP has received a sufficient number of responses, comments are now closed.

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