Farnortherner,

There is no relationship between these serious crimes which are being committed, and everything else mentioned in the article including Mr M's speeding offence. He attempted to mitigate his transgression by pointing to these other more serious matters. His grievance was a $322, and he admits to being a repeat offender, btw he has the right to contest his guilt in court if he wants, that was the catalyst which prompted his "letter to the Premier" nonsense.

I note that both major political parties in the state intend to keep the 50 cent fares after the election. They are here to stay.

Question; What should be the allowable margin over the imposed speed limit before a fine is imposed? Mr M thinks 8km/h and possibly higher is acceptable, others might argue some other even higher figure is acceptable, What yours Farnortherner.

My thoughts have nothing to do with anything.
Stop showing your childishness.

Your question has nothing to do with anything.

I'm more worried about those who do not even know the basic road rules rather than a competent and long experienced driver. I live in a country area and we are more competent drivers than those who have only ever mainly driven in cities or their own little suburb.
Don't even talk about those once in a lifetime caravan holidaymakers! They should be made to have tests before being let loose on public roads.

Mikko2 also writes for entertainment as well as facts and only a couple of fools keep attacking him, one in particular - have no idea why as they sound like they have nothing better to do.

At least Mikko2 does work that has meaning and I enjoy his articles. One doesn't always have to agree but some of the ridiculous back stabbing from the odd person only shows their character and does not detract from Mikko2's work (IMO).

Thanks Farnortherner, but don't worry it's plain for anyone with half a brain that this particular bloke is off the charts with his irrational rants and self congratulatory back-pats. He reminds me of the nursery rhyme boy in the corner who "put in his thumb and pulled out a plumb and said, 'What a good boy am I".
The first comment in this thread from John Daysch is more in tune with what the majority of sensible motorists think- more focus should be on driving to the prevailing conditions than on the speedo. It is obviously unsafe to drive at 100 km/hr on wet slippery roads, in heavy rain or fog, or pot-holed country roads, but some do and its another reason for the high road toll. But they weren't "breaking the law" even though they were obviously driving dangerously at the time.
BTW for the record, over many years I've never been fined for any major infringement, as the article clearly states. And the same article has now been published in at least four sites and guess who the only one in disagreement in the comments is. (no prizes...)

Mikko2,

Insecurity has you wanting, everyone to agree with you, seems you need to be loved, okay fine, everyone agrees with you, no one agrees with me so be it, I have my opinion, and I'm not so insecure to crave the love of anonymous posters on forums. I'll stick with my opinion. You remind me of that insure school yard bully, who claims all are on his side, before he takes to that little nerdy kid, who everyone hates, according to the bully that is.

Farnortherner you make a good mate for Mikko2 with his name calling. How did you become an authority on other drivers; "we are more competent drivers than those who have only ever mainly driven in cities or their own little suburb." What do you base that claim on?

Paul1405,
Isn't it high time you reduced the size of that chip on your shoulder ?