barn28

What a hateful person. Do you just wonder around the forum preying on people, sitting at the computer hitting refresh waiting for an opportunity to voice your opinion like a proper keyboard warrior? Actually, I'm not a criminal. Traffic offences are civic compliance, I do not have a criminal record no will I in the matter of weeks I'll wait. Get your facts straight.

The point you make on the bond as well as the fact the suspension was supplied with no warning (usually 28 days) was what I was referring to as rights. It's not 'weak' but correct. I not disputing having to suck it up, I just wanted to inform others of where I was, as requested. I made a decision to join the forum to find out where others were with he same issue but ended up posting myself to start the discussion to contribute (key word here). I must say I've been suprised at the tone of contribution. Negative jibes to honest question for advice, taking multiple blows at my honesty and calling me out like some kind of criminal which is not the case. These are minor traffic offences which everyone receives, so get off your high horses. For a forum dedicated to helping British people in Australia, it seems some of my own nationals have a limitation on seeing things from my perspective and cannot stop themselves from cruel character assassination of someone they don't even know. Makes me realise why I left the UK and why I'll remove my account from the forum due to the low quality of support and aggressive temperament of some members. 'This is the bit where everyone chimes in right?!'

Not at all. If I was seeking to evade, I would not adhere to the laws placed upon me which I have through the penalties valid at the time. These have changed, which is what this thread is about, informing others rather than selfishly keeping the information to myself. Your post makes you sound aggressive and argumentative. If you can't add actual value rather than another 'I told you so', maybe don't say anything at all?

I've spoken to 2 separate solicitors. One was free legal advice line, the other a friend of a friend. In both cases it's seems that foreign drivers simply have no rights and banning by individual states on aggregate demerit points can be handled any why they wish at any time as long as they were recorded correctly. I could potentially challenge how the law has been written on this new approach and applied, however the cost / time / effort didn't weigh up. It would be long past 3 months before I got in court. Given that I'm 2 weeks in and go away in 8 for a month, I'll just need to hang tight and drive carefully the other end. 4 points get lifted within the next 5 months and a total of 7 points within a year. I'll convert my license to an Aussie one when I'm clear of the suspension, hopefully they won't all transfer. Annoying but not unrecoverable, I can work to work and my partner drives. I hope others fair well in this situation.

My concern is how a law can be applied retrospectively and hold force. I know that VicRoads are a governing body, however I believe this contradicts common law and will be seeking legal advice. I found this and think it holds water: https://www.alrc.gov.au/sites/default/files/pdfs/publications/ip46_ch_7._retrospective_laws.pdf

No problem, I'll do some investigation next week. Also looking into common law for advice.

Thank you for those who firstly recognise this shift in law represents a need for attention by all, and a concern by some. Let my case be an example. Other comments are to be expected and are not constructive. Any helpful input is much appreciated.

That's fair enough, entitled to an opinion. Vic police are notoriously heavy on action, some validated, some excessive. Just giving awareness and looking for advice not affirmation of the points I've received.

May be bad for a few. People need to be informed. obviously I don't advise speeding and they are regrettable actions. All small infringements, but I've been caught out due to the frequency.

Sure do: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/demerit-points-and-offences/demerit-points/changes-to-the-demerit-point-scheme

Hi all, I've lived in vic for 3.5 years and have recently converted from a 457 to Perm Resident visa all while still in my UK licence. i have driven a lot in that time for both work and pleasure and have received a number of demerit points for minor speeding and traffic light offences. I have received notices and paid my fines as requested. As of July 1st a law pertaining to foreign licence drivers and bans associated to aggregate points. Today I received a letter stating that due to being over the demerit limit I would receive a ban for a 3 month period. Not great situation considering this applies to retrospective demerits gained on a law JUST passed!! I am obviously looking to see what my options are regarding appeal and more specifically, how many points I will have after the 3 month period - I.e. Down from 15 to ? if I transfer my UK licence to an AU one, will the points not carry across this placing me on a usable licence? I have my wedding coming up so looking for helpful advice rather than driving tips.