Speed Cameras + Photo-Blocking Spray

[rayDC2R]

http://www.austlii.edu.au//cgi-bin/d...98478/s24.html



so if the definition of "cover" includes "coating" then yes, it is illegal...

but it is arguable that the *common understanding* of the word "cover" would not include a sprayed on "coating", then a clear paint would not be illegal...

but i am not a lawyer...

but then there is this paragraph... in particular (ii)...

(c) any cover on the number-plate:
(i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface, and
(ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent the successful operation of a device approved for use under a law relating to the detection of traffic offences

[tinkerbell]

so if the definition of "cover" includes "coating" then yes, it is illegal...

IMO - a "cover" is not paint, a "cover" is an object that you afix to another object via a fastening system...

in the context it is NOUN, this is backed up by the use of "its" surface whern refering to the "cover"...
i.e. the cover is a separate and distinct removable object.

unlike a clear "coating" which actually becomes part of the plate...

[tinkerbell]

but then there is this paragraph... in particular (ii)...

(c) any covering on the number-plate:
(i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface, and
(ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent the successful operation of a device approved for use under a law relating to the detection of traffic offences

they would have it covered by adding three letters - see in bold above...

[rayDC2R]

I reckon if you take it to court and they look at your plates... you better have a damn good reason why you put clear coat on it with something to back it up, otherwise I reckon you'd be done for...

[Jingers]

i think honestly this thread should be deleted. I am pretty sure if i was a cop i wouldnt take to this thread too lightly

edit :: in hindsight some good discussion here too hmmmmmm

[tinkerbell]

a cop would be ROTFLHFAO at this thread jingers...

[tinkerbell]

I reckon if you take it to court and they look at your plates... you better have a damn good reason why you put clear coat on it with something to back it up, otherwise I reckon you'd be done for...

it is a legal point, and not worth discussing without any cases which set a precedent...

[hebe]

So what if u had a wet wax and you sprayed it onto your plates accidently?

[kavehman]

Maybe it's just me, but I rarely see Police on the road these days. So even if you blocked your plate chances of getting caught are not that high.

I drove from Melboune to Sydney with no plates, had 3 police cars pass me and not one of them pulled me over.

[Jingers]

i saw 4 copers yesterday

[tinkerbell]

macca's drivethru?

lol! JK!!!

[PolitoHood]

i've notice within these last passed months police presence on the roads in sydney has stepped up heaps.

[rayDC2R]

yes i have noticed within the last two weekends that there have been lots of cops on the roads... and i've stuck to the speed limit since...

[noodleman]

edit : cos someone scared cops will defect them:

[BrendanR]

but then there is this paragraph... in particular (ii)...

(c) any cover on the number-plate:
(i) is clear, clean, untinted and flat over its entire surface, and
(ii) has no reflective or other characteristics that would prevent the successful operation of a device approved for use under a law relating to the detection of traffic offences

Im pretty sure " no reflective or other characteristics" ends all discussion as to whether it is legal or not. Its illegal