So, I went online to the website referred to on the fine, found some contact details and sent off this email:-
Good day,
This weekend I received a fine in the mail. Although the numberplate on the motorbike, which incidentally is the so called offending vehicle, but which, in this photo is actually on the back
of a trailer! - is the same number as that on motorbike owned by me, it cannot be my motorbike.
If you look at the photo, it looks like the back of a bigger bike, a 250cc, or even bigger. My sons bike, which is on my name, is a little 125cc!
The date of the fine is a Tuesday. My son was at school with the motorbike, and I was at xxxx towers, where we meet as an account team, EVERY Tuesday from 07h00 to 09h00. Every Tuesday for the past 18 months. Thereafter we meet with various clients, till about 11h30. This is a reoccurring meeting, and has been for a long time. So that's not me towing the unidentified trailer either.
I must then assume that this motorbike, that was on the trailer is using a false number plate, as xxx 111 GP is the registration for my motorbike, 125cc. I understand that due to the lack of number plates on the trailer, or no visibility of the number plate of the towing (and offending) car, the only trace you may have to this offender is through the bike's number plate - but it's not my bike.
Thanx for your attention, your prompt response will be appreciated.
Detais:-
Infringement notice no. - 02-xxxx-000xxx347-x
Name - X Xxxxxxx
ID - 555 555 55 55 555
And I got this back - within about 1 hour:-
Mr. Joubert, this is a Johannesburg fine. May you kindly assist.
And today this:-
Ms. Botha
Please assist with the query below from Xxx. Thank you
So, it's being sent around a bit - but seem like someone is actually going to investigate this - or at least give it a second look. Will keep you all updated with any progress.
I see in today's papers there is a story on - Speed traps to be outlawed - not sure what it's about, but might check it out online. I don't think that will ever happen, as it's just too much of a revenue stream for the relevant parties.
Salagatle!
2 comments:
Wreckless, from a flurry of activity to nothing.............I assume no response from the authorities? aka Ms Botha
They'll send it around a bit (a lot actually), then it will get lost, and the sheriff will appear on your doorstep with a warrant for your arrest......beware of the bureaucrats who say they're doing something about things...
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