Costly tug of law
Jul 13, 2022
3 minutes
Warren Clark
It’s a truism that many heavy vehicle operators are loathe to challenge fines in the local courts. They often “cop it sweet” – and there are a few factors at play that tell you why.
Firstly, they perceive that magistrates are overloaded, process-driven and are rarely able to give attention to the context of a defence.
A recent article in a legal publication bears this out. It outlines a case
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days