overseas friend, speeding ticket

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#3021747 16-Jan-2023 06:57

Thats what I'd do. Just pay it and mention it to your friend in jest. Obviously if it's a decent amount I'd still pay it as soon as possible but try get the money from the friend.

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#3021749 16-Jan-2023 07:06

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but is there a record against my name? if not that's easy i'll just pay it and save on the hassle

For speed camera tickets I don't believe there is a record against your name as there are no demerit points.

My wife has incurred a speed camera and a bus lane infringement notice which I've received under my name as the vehicle is registered to me.

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#3021779 16-Jan-2023 09:13

Having had to deal and help out with a close relative who had a major interaction with authorities with regards to a series of motor vehicle related issues, I never saw any retained record of offences that did not involve direct interaction with a police officer.

So without ability to confirm, I suspect your "Record" is safe if its just a camera ticket.

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#3021952 16-Jan-2023 11:13

Camera tickets are not recorded against you

My guys get them occasionally and the ute's are against my name as the owner.

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#3022035 16-Jan-2023 13:51

i need to talk to police. their website suggests otherwise. meanwhile i'm going to get their overseas licence detail so i can transfer if needed ...

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#3022036 16-Jan-2023 13:52

You are Batman. You do not need the police. The police need you!

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#3022044 16-Jan-2023 14:16

Batman:

i need to talk to police. their website suggests otherwise. meanwhile i'm going to get their overseas licence detail so i can transfer if needed ...

Can you post a link to the page that suggests otherwise please?

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#3022059 16-Jan-2023 14:51

Don't just pay it. Yes the offence gets recorded in your name. Depending what you do in the future this could cause some issues, for example firearms license, getting an endorsement on your license, or getting a transport service license. Your traffic offence history is taken into account when making applications for some things. May also impact your insurance. Speed camera tickets are part of your offence history. If you pay it, you are taking responsibility for the offence, and you may have to declare it, another example is when making a job application.

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#3022075 16-Jan-2023 15:25

djtOtago:

Batman:

i need to talk to police. their website suggests otherwise. meanwhile i'm going to get their overseas licence detail so i can transfer if needed ...

Can you post a link to the page that suggests otherwise please?

doesn't say in black and white

https://www.police.govt.nz/transfer-liability-offence-someone-else%E2%80%99s-name

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#3022105 16-Jan-2023 16:37

scuwp:

Don't just pay it. Yes the offence gets recorded in your name. Depending what you do in the future this could cause some issues, for example firearms license, getting an endorsement on your license, or getting a transport service license. Your traffic offence history is taken into account when making applications for some things. May also impact your insurance. Speed camera tickets are part of your offence history. If you pay it, you are taking responsibility for the offence, and you may have to declare it, another example is when making a job application.

Immediately came to mind that you would need to notify your insurance of the breach.

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#3022210 16-Jan-2023 17:08

We are in the market to buy a new car, so as a result of this thread I just applied for a quote online from Tower for car insurance based on a vehicle we looked at 2 weeks ago. Although it asked me about any previous criminal convictions there were no questions asking about any previous traffic fines/infringements.

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#3022242 16-Jan-2023 18:53

scuwp:

Don't just pay it. Yes the offence gets recorded in your name. Depending what you do in the future this could cause some issues, for example firearms license, getting an endorsement on your license, or getting a transport service license. Your traffic offence history is taken into account when making applications for some things. May also impact your insurance. Speed camera tickets are part of your offence history. If you pay it, you are taking responsibility for the offence, and you may have to declare it, another example is when making a job application.

Presumably it will be sent for debt collection which will sound a whole lot worse. As for traffic offence history, where it will be recorded other than demerits?

If someone asks for your traffic offence history surely you can say, I have no or historic demerit points? Presumably you could actually request this. Are parking tickets an offence too?

In fact you can request your driving record.

https://www.police.govt.nz/faq/how-can-i-get-copy-my-driving-record