Hi, 

I was issued with a self clearing Defect notice for my Handlebars in Qld last weekend by Task force Hydra. They had the road blocked off and singled out motorcycles only. Issuing numerous fines and defects. The officer (hmmm) has reversed the first two letters of my rego plate ( KX instead of XK ).

Does this make it invalid ?

If I dont ammend, does the owner of the rego # KX --- have his rego cancelled ?

Any info will be appreciated

 If it's anything like Victoria, probably not, did they record your license details as well?

 And Ps.  to the forums.

Im the first to raise a stink if some scum gets off on a technicality  ...

But , i reckon its worth a punt not to do anything and see what happens ......after all , what;s the worse that can happen ?  A reminder ? or it re-issued ??? pfffft !

So what was wrong with your bars???

Surely a good lawyer would point to the officers incompetence at writing down a number plate, brings into question his ability to measure the bars??

I'd say if you took it took court you'ld be pissing away money. He wrote down a couple of letters backwards - no doubt the mistake was made because he was hurrying so he didn't take up any more of your valuable time...*cough*. Judges make insanely stupid calls, but not in our favour.

Well i post this:

PaulK: I am taking quite a liberty here in promoting my friend in Queensland for those that may require an ethical, friendly and FREE supportive solicitor in Brisbane. Here is his page and please, mention me or FREE if you need to talk to him.

From a personal perspective and as a member of FREE I am thinking we should support our members and supporters FIRST, build the cohesiveness and bonds within FREE and have strength in our mutual support.

Dyslexic cop. Imagine what a reliable witness he will make.

 thanks for your reply.  I didnt have to sign anything. It happpened at Moorooka, about 10 klms from Brissy

 They exceed 900 mm.

They are 1000mm wide

G'day fellas, found this to be interesting while on the subject.

http://www.sideroadcycles.com/americanmotorcycles/handlebars/Stock_Bars.html

 25 mins on side of the road, no worries - its my time,.... *cough*, your the one thats paying for their wages, fuel, overtime on a sunday, protective vests.... etc... to give incorrect documents to the general public... for 50 mm wider either side than legal. 

I take pride in my ride, and it actually helps in the control of my bike. yeah, well there illegal, .......Im just against the way they conduct themselves..... where not the  outlaw bikers, but where the ones paying for it. WTF?

 If i get pulled up again, and their not legal, Mr plod said its a $1,200.00 fine !

So im just hoping if someone has experiance with police  dislexia, I might save some my self a lot of hassle. 

Cheers

Does anybody have a copy of a know where the writting on how the police measure the bars? It is the bars only or the bars and any grips fitted?

Regards

 Total width. so it  works out to outside grip, to out side grip - no more than 900 mm

And no less than 460 mm

I wonder if you could argue that a hand grip is not a handle bar. The ADR specifically states "handlebar", no mention of with grips fitted???

Russ