14 March 2013

Picture of the day

Only in South Africa do you get a fine for driving a motor vehicle while driving.

Yes people, this is the level of intelligence we're dealing with......



(I've de-identified the ID of the driver with red paint)

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous14/3/13 19:17

    Palm meet face.....SA is getting beyond embarrassing.

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  2. more facepalm moments, care of our gifted noble savage:

    http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Motorist-fined-R300-for-jutting-elbow-20130117

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    1. Anonymous15/3/13 08:58

      Yes, it is harsh, but here in Oz the fine for a jutting elbow is $298 - Approx. R2,700 in your language. More often than not however, you'll be cautioned and sent on your way.

      Ever since a friend of mine in South Africa lost his arm for exactly that reason when a stolen truck side-swiped him, I've come come to accept the need for the penalty. True story.

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    2. Thanks for the tip! Didn't know the penalty was that harsh here in Oz!

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  3. Those Pesky Pekkies. Who would've thought?

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