WA Give Way Sign - Traffic Offence

[Ranjeet]

Hello
Can you pls advice me on below listed issue
I was driving on 20 km per hour speed limit zone and when I approached intersection which was give way I stopped then decided to go then I saw a car coming from my left hand side so I stopped again but my car's tyeare hit the give way line but didn't cross the line ,unfortunately it was a police car he asked me to pull in front of him and gave me 3 demerits with 150 fine . Can I take matter to court ?
What are the chances?

 

[winston wolf]

Personally I wouldn't bother but here is the Australian road law.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_reg/arr210/s71.html
It doesn't mention the line. Was there something blocking you view of traffic?

 

[John R]

From a practical perspective, you can argue any traffic infringement notice but unless you self-represent and win, your legal fees (and if you lose, paying the prosecution's costs) are likely to significantly exceed the $150 fine. Which state/territory are you in?

 

[Ranjeet]

Thanks I am in Perth

 

[Ranjeet]

No
Nothing was there to block my view

 

[Tim W]

Absent any other factors (like running out of demerit points - do they have those WA?),
and assuming you can afford it, I agree with the others.
Pay the fine and get on with your life.

 

[Rod]

Or represent yourself in court. You can represent yourself, though don't like your chances.