Which
northern rivers NRMA worker was not on a roadside assistance call but doing
other work-related tasks and driving a motor vehicle when he was booked for not
wearing a seat belt?
And,
remember, the offence of being an unrestrained driver results in the loss of 3
driving points (6 points in a double demerit period) and a fine of $298.
The
driver escaped penalties this week when he appeared in a north coast local
court and said there were mitigating circumstances.
After
describing to the court the turn of events that resulted in him being caught by
a highway patrol officer while driving in a built-up area the worker (who
represented himself and was unaided by a legal beagle) had the charge dismissed
under Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedures) Act.
Not
wearing a seat belt is definitely not a good look for the NRMA.
Eric
Warner
Northern
Rivers
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