Fines levied abroad in Australia

[Michael Sith]

Right....a friend of a friend and all that

For example,

Someone driving a rental car in Australia, Melbourne

Had 2 speeding fines and a parking fine

The 2 speeding fines were 1 day apart, this person appealed and one fine was rescinded but the other stayed.

The person in question has returned to the UK and received a letter from Victoria Police saying the fine has increased and must be paid.

My question is the obvious one, if unpaid what happens ( as a certain person is doing what young people do, and is not overly bothered, so that young persons dad is worried now...and will end up paying up to make sure there isn't an issue )

Any advice welcomed
Ethically I know what I need to do, but would like some factual advice if there is any, so I may parentally point out the error of the young persons ways

Thanks in advance

 

[mumbo]

I blame the parents :lol:

 

[Michael Sith]

:lol: I asked for that

 

[Grant_C]

Tell them that:

Recent circumstances surrounding one Rolf Harris of Australia, I strong feel that it is probably best that you demand nothing from me at this moment.

This has been difficult for everyone.

Best Wishes,

Maybe they will leave you alone.

 

[Michael Sith]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[x-pack]

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/oceania-australia-new-zealand-south-pacific/598410-australian-speeding-fines-british-citizen.html

Just had a quick look and there are a few such references -

Basically it appears that if you ever wish to 'return to Oz' ( :lol: ) you should pay up. If not then don't sweat it. Personally I would pay. It's the sort of thing that would worry me forever more even though there is little chance of anything happening.

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Tell them that:

Recent circumstances surrounding one Rolf Harris of Australia, I strong feel that it is probably best that you demand nothing from me at this moment.

This has been difficult for everyone.

Best Wishes,

Maybe they will leave you alone.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[aussiejames]

Who's the convict now? :lol: :lol:

Yes unpaid fines 'grow'. Don't worry dad , next time he asks to borrow money- say no it's going towards your fine :wink:
I 'know' a few people that have acquired fines and left & returned without issues.

 

[weasel]

Who's the convict now? :lol: :lol:

:lol:

 

[Michael Sith]

Thanks Guys...

AJ.... With what my daughter has told me about Oz and the fantastic people she has met maybe it was actually a lot of the good guys that went off to Botany Bay....as a Dad I salute you and your countrymen for looking after my daughter and giving her nearly 2 years of a fantastic life experience ( except for the speeding fines :roll: ).

Anyway I will be stumping up and sorting it, just in case there is any comebacks in the UK and from an ethical point of view it's the right thing to do.

Kids are always your kids and I have has the chat with her, so will get it sorted now



Cheers for the advice lads as always