一名澳大利亚养恤金领取人质疑超速罚款443美元,声称学校区标志有误导性。
An Australian pensioner contests a $443 speeding fine, claiming misleading school zone signage.
澳大利亚纽卡斯尔的一位养恤金领取者对在40公里/小时的学校区驾驶57公里/小时驾驶超速罚款443美元提出挑战,理由是在8月5日被指控的罪行发生时,一个校区标志是倒着安装的,没有区末标记。
A pensioner in Newcastle, Australia, is challenging a $443 speeding fine for driving 57 km/h in a 40 km/h school zone, arguing that a school zone sign was installed backwards and no end-of-zone sign was present at the time of the alleged offense on August 5.
他声称标志错误的驾驶员,并计划传唤新南威尔士州道路和地区交通部长Jenny Aitchison在5月25日的听证会作证。
He claims the signage misled drivers and plans to subpoena NSW Roads and Regional Transport Minister Jenny Aitchison for testimony at a May 25 hearing.
纽卡斯尔地方法院审理的案件引起了对道路安全标志准确性和问责制的关切,Peter Feather治安法官允许提供证据,并建议警方撤销指控。
The case, heard in Newcastle Local Court, raises concerns about road safety signage accuracy and accountability, with Magistrate Peter Feather allowing evidence and suggesting the police may withdraw the charge.