thats it, they do all of that as well as do on the spot warrant checks in case there may be outstanding fines that one has not paid. Multitasking
thats it, they do all of that as well as do on the spot warrant checks in case there may be outstanding fines that one has not paid. Multitasking
I had my boat and trailer checked by the boys last saturday am at Scarborough.
They were mainly interested in correct safety gear. They checked the expiry dates on flares and inflatable jackets.Checked for yellow capacity label ,Looked at trailer brakes and tearaway. They were very courteous and only held us up a few minutes.
The chap next to me was being written up at the same time. I assume it was over the safety gear.
Good on them. If you've got the gear and its in good nick then what have you got to worry about.
(at least we had a few decent fish on board at the time)
G'day, I doubt they could write you up on safety gear or boat rego before you've launched, possibly offer a warning. Providing the trailer is registered and the load secured, there's nothing to prevent you towing an unregistered empty hull around.Originally Posted by smallunit
If they've observed you on the water and then retrieve the boat, then yes, I think they would be entitled to issue infringements for safety gear, etc.
I've been checked for safety gear and fish in the esky after pulling out of the water.
regards
Steve
They had just watched the guy pull his boat out of the water. Brendan
Last edited by tenzing; 19-02-2008 at 10:21 PM.
That crew of 3 TX inspectors and 3 coppers sounds pretty standard.
they have been riding as pairs for years.
1 vehicle 1 copper 1 TX inspector.
the copper is not qulaified to inspect anything but minor defects and the transport inspector can not write the trafic ticket.
This will be a standard detail & you can bett they will be appearing at a boat ramp near you soon.
I've seen this sort of "package" plenty of times before. They love thte parking area just past the kingston butter factory flyover......thye car park was fuul of the local boys changing tyres and having their cars trailered and towed away.
If it is considered a risk they wont even let you drive it away till it is safe.
They have also been known to set up at the dump.
The standard drill is the copper will pull you over or come over, have a quick look arround the vehicle, check particularly the tyres, lights, obvious rust & licence ( and yes outstanding warrants.......if you & your car look respectable and you dont give him any lip.... it'll be drive on thanks & a police issue smile.
If you or your vehicle look sus you will be directed over to the transport inspector who will give the vehicle a serious going over.
I havnt seen one down here but up north they often travel with a shaker trailer....which appart form suposedly testing the stearing & suspension is aparantly good for getting the mud out from under your guards.
cheers
The guys at scarborough arrived by boat. I,m pretty sure they were water police. They did not look at the cars towing the boats at all
Brendan.
ps, they were definitely writing an infrigement notice to the owner of the other boat.
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