You won’t believe this little-known trick that will help you dodge a speeding fine
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We all know how easy it is to accidentally go a little too fast when we're behind the wheel. It happens to the best of us!
But if you're caught speeding, you could be left with no choice but to pay a hefty fine that would certainly make your wallet noticeably lighter… Fortunately, one young Aussie discovered a hack that could help us out of this sticky situation – and social media users are hailing him a genius!
TikTok user Adam Metwally stunned viewers after revealing how he managed to dodge a speeding fine.
The TikTok creator, who claims to be an entrepreneur, said that he was fined $231 after doing 68km/h in a 60km/h zone.
He showed a picture of the fine before showing a letter from Fines Victoria, stating that the fine had been withdrawn. He received a written warning for his speeding offence instead.
Adam said that he simply went to fines.vic.au/requestareview before entering the details of the notice he had received.
Then, he clicked on a link under ‘official warnings’ to reveal a set of extenuating circumstances.
Source: @meetwally
The website indicated that if the speed was less than 10km/h above the speed limit, then you can defend yourself against the fine.
The other cases include exceptional circumstances or extenuating circumstances, such as a medical emergency.
The third defence, which Adam chose to defend his case, is a previous good driving record. To use that defence, you need to have NOT acquired any demerit points in the last two years.
Under the official warnings to withdraw an infringement notice. Source: Victoria Police
He then showed the letter that he had sent to Fines Victoria.
The letter read: 'I would like to request an official warning for this fine due to the following factors,’
'I've not had a speeding fine in a very long time. The speed was under 10km. The road in question is an extremely wide, basically country road, that is very dimly lit. It’s very difficult to see any signage.'
However, it’s worth noting rules may vary depending on the state you’re residing in. For NSW drivers, if you are caught at less than 20km/hr over the limit and have had a demerit-free driving record for a decade, you could be let off in a review. But you’re still expected to explain why you were speeding.
If the fine was issued in a school zone, then the chances of being successful are slim.
There are no provisions under Queensland’s legislation to offer leniency based on a good driving record. However, exceptional medical emergencies could be considered if supporting evidence is provided.
In WA and the NT, you can opt to consult with the agency that gave you the fine.
Source: @meetwally
Adam’s TikTok video garnered nearly 900k views and 100k likes in three days, with several users in the comments thanking him for the sneaky tip.
‘I’m saving this video for future reference!’ one wrote.
‘Thank you so much! I never knew this was a thing.’ another chimed.
‘Omg, this found me at the right time! I used to have to take it to court before this option. Thank you!’ a third said, while a fourth joked: ‘Does this work for 35km over?’ alongside laughing emojis.
‘Soo, you’re telling me this after I have already lost my license three times for speeding?’ one more teased.
It goes without saying that the best way to dodge speeding fines is to drive safely, of course! We definitely are against encouraging anyone to drive over the speed limit here at the SDC. But it is handy to know if you ever find yourself one or two kilometres over the limit.
What are your thoughts about Adam’s tip? Did you know that this option existed before reading this article? If so, have you ever given it a shot? Let us know in the comments!
But if you're caught speeding, you could be left with no choice but to pay a hefty fine that would certainly make your wallet noticeably lighter… Fortunately, one young Aussie discovered a hack that could help us out of this sticky situation – and social media users are hailing him a genius!
TikTok user Adam Metwally stunned viewers after revealing how he managed to dodge a speeding fine.
The TikTok creator, who claims to be an entrepreneur, said that he was fined $231 after doing 68km/h in a 60km/h zone.
He showed a picture of the fine before showing a letter from Fines Victoria, stating that the fine had been withdrawn. He received a written warning for his speeding offence instead.
Adam said that he simply went to fines.vic.au/requestareview before entering the details of the notice he had received.
Then, he clicked on a link under ‘official warnings’ to reveal a set of extenuating circumstances.
Source: @meetwally
The website indicated that if the speed was less than 10km/h above the speed limit, then you can defend yourself against the fine.
The other cases include exceptional circumstances or extenuating circumstances, such as a medical emergency.
The third defence, which Adam chose to defend his case, is a previous good driving record. To use that defence, you need to have NOT acquired any demerit points in the last two years.
Under the official warnings to withdraw an infringement notice. Source: Victoria Police
He then showed the letter that he had sent to Fines Victoria.
The letter read: 'I would like to request an official warning for this fine due to the following factors,’
'I've not had a speeding fine in a very long time. The speed was under 10km. The road in question is an extremely wide, basically country road, that is very dimly lit. It’s very difficult to see any signage.'
However, it’s worth noting rules may vary depending on the state you’re residing in. For NSW drivers, if you are caught at less than 20km/hr over the limit and have had a demerit-free driving record for a decade, you could be let off in a review. But you’re still expected to explain why you were speeding.
If the fine was issued in a school zone, then the chances of being successful are slim.
There are no provisions under Queensland’s legislation to offer leniency based on a good driving record. However, exceptional medical emergencies could be considered if supporting evidence is provided.
In WA and the NT, you can opt to consult with the agency that gave you the fine.
Source: @meetwally
Adam’s TikTok video garnered nearly 900k views and 100k likes in three days, with several users in the comments thanking him for the sneaky tip.
‘I’m saving this video for future reference!’ one wrote.
‘Thank you so much! I never knew this was a thing.’ another chimed.
‘Omg, this found me at the right time! I used to have to take it to court before this option. Thank you!’ a third said, while a fourth joked: ‘Does this work for 35km over?’ alongside laughing emojis.
‘Soo, you’re telling me this after I have already lost my license three times for speeding?’ one more teased.
It goes without saying that the best way to dodge speeding fines is to drive safely, of course! We definitely are against encouraging anyone to drive over the speed limit here at the SDC. But it is handy to know if you ever find yourself one or two kilometres over the limit.
What are your thoughts about Adam’s tip? Did you know that this option existed before reading this article? If so, have you ever given it a shot? Let us know in the comments!
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