calNgary Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 After being in Aus for over 7 years i didn't know this law existed until i read this article today !! I have done this quite a few times so if id been caught i guess id have been fined too. I do think its a bit OTT to be honest. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2014/01/03/11/21/queenslander-cops-fine-for-open-window Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Is that just QLD then? Bizarre law, but then I'd never leave my windows open on purpose anyway. What do they say about people with convertibles who leave their roofs down?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 On the school run if its hot i often leave them open a touch whilst i nip to the classroom to collect my child. Same if im nipping in a shop.. Oopss,lol Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 What a stupid rule, I can't see why the police would be even interested. I could understand for insurance purposes if you needed to claim but to get fined for it :no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 That's is silly, but no, I never leave my car with the windows down unless I'm in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Another thing to be aware of, at least in QLD. Some one I know was stopped for a random police check. Breathalize clear, walk round car clear, but then told she would be fined $60. Why? Because her hand bag was on the front seat and could cause injury if it flew off the seat in an emergency!!! Apparently there should be nothing on either the front seat or back seat. Another little known law that you can be fined for?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Another thing to be aware of, at least in QLD. Some one I know was stopped for a random police check. Breathalize clear, walk round car clear, but then told she would be fined $60. Why? Because her hand bag was on the front seat and could cause injury if it flew off the seat in an emergency!!! Apparently there should be nothing on either the front seat or back seat. Another little known law that you can be fined for?! What?! I'd be speechless if they fined me for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Apparently you can be fined in SA for having your arm out of the window, and having things dangling from the rear view mirror. So I've been told anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Totally ridiculous.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I never leave my windows down because I don't want to make the car easier to steal. I think that's the main reason for the law as well - discourage thieves and reduce the draw down on policing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Apparently you can be fined in SA for having your arm out of the window, and having things dangling from the rear view mirror. So I've been told anyway.... I think having things dangling from your rear view mirror is an MOT fail here. Obstructs your view. Not sure if you'd get fined for it though. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommyaussie Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 What a stupid rule, I can't see why the police would be even interested. I could understand for insurance purposes if you needed to claim but to get fined for it :no: Revenue earner. The police are being down right d*ckheads at the moment trying to earn extra revenue for all sorts of stuff - it's not endearing anyone to the police force that's for sure. It's what you get when there are idiot pollys elected into government <thumbdown> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Is that just QLD then? Bizarre law, but then I'd never leave my windows open on purpose anyway. What do they say about people with convertibles who leave their roofs down?! I don't think convertibles are allowed in Qld. Actually - I have heard of WA police putting a red or yellow sticker on a car if they don't like you but can't find a valid reason to book you. They don't need much reason for this. My brother was pulled up and stickered once. When asked why he had been stopped, the cop just answered 'attempted speeding' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The only encouraging thing about this thread as a would-be immigrant is that there must be almost no crime in Queensland if the police are having to fill their day looking at open car windows, objects on car seats etc. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommyaussie Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The only encouraging thing about this thread as a would-be immigrant is that there must be almost no crime in Queensland if the police are having to fill their day looking at open car windows, objects on car seats etc. :confused: My OH calls them kiddie cops - says the news is all about koala's being fined for jay walking:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Never heard of those laws but I know if you park facing the wrong way you get fined because my husband copped one once in a country town miles from anywhere. No traffic about , either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I remember someone telling me about the window one. I was picking my daughter up from school and the person in the car next to me told me. I thought she was winding me up, but my friend confirmed it was true. That was 13 years ago in Perth, so maybe not just a Qld thing, unless it's changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Just watched this on the news and now expecting Barnett to come out and say something along the lines of "this is the way it is". Well it's not. These damned pollies need to look at their job description - public servant - and then look up the two words in a dictionary. They have long forgotten that they are there to do OUR bidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Another thing to be aware of, at least in QLD. Some one I know was stopped for a random police check. Breathalize clear, walk round car clear, but then told she would be fined $60. Why? Because her hand bag was on the front seat and could cause injury if it flew off the seat in an emergency!!! Apparently there should be nothing on either the front seat or back seat. Another little known law that you can be fined for?! i thought front passenger seats were made for handbags!!! mine is always there! have to get into new habits now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 You get fined if you have a full license and forget to take down p plates of previous driver. I'm always forgetting to do this as I share my car with my daughter (when she lets me have it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 It does sound a funny law. I've no idea if it applies in Victoria too, where I live, or any other states. You would think if something is your possession then it is your risk to take. Is it against the law to leave your front door unlocked too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flathead Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 According to today's Courier Mail.....police are going to have 'scorecards' and be assessed on the number of fines they generate, RBTs and street checks etc. That they carry out. It is apparently an attempt to 'cut crime' by 10%:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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