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Peter Prescott fails to overturn bankruptcy after $34k fines defending $80 speeding ticket (www.rnz.co.nz)

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Just keep digging. 🐕🕳️

Seriously though, did this guy think that, if he argues long enough, they would just give up?

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[–] RecallMadness@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 day ago

In the UK, if a the registered owner is unable to name the driver, or unable to provide a satisfactory reason why they can’t, it’s a £1000 (~NZ$2000) fine.

I’m pretty sure some people might use company owned vehicles to get out of demerits, but it’s expensive.