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Was driving through the city last night (La Trobe) and got pulled over for a *random* (my arse - the cop came up the tram lines to over take all the cars behind me especially to pull me over) license and breath test.

He got bored while he waited and got defected for bald tires :cheers: He didnt pop my bonnet thankfully, but looked inside, and said that my boost guage was ok (mounted on steering column) and my razo knob was ok cos I had the shift pattern sticker next to it.

Anyway, theres nothing about paying a fine - but do i need to pay to get it cleared at VicRoads?

dave

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hehe dave... thats nothing to worry about. as stated u just need to get the tyres replaced and while ur there tell the guy u had a defect for it... probably give u a slip of some sort for u to take to VicRoads... or they will just come outside and take a look when ur at vic roads... no need for a full RWC.

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Yellow defect - need to present my car to vicroads and have all 4 tires cleared. Been on the tread markers for about 500km now and been planning on replacing them any way. Rego is due on the same day as the defect thing, so do that at the same time.

So if anyone has 215/16 tires for a good price :D - i may just change wheels if i dont find tires.

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haha it had to happen sooner or later.

U dont even need to take the car to vic roads, just take a receipt showing the purchase of the new tyres and vicroads will clear it for you. If they ask to see the car tell them you were told not to drive the car until the sticker was cleared. Vicroads are so busy especially if u go in abount 12.30pm they dont have any spare time so they will just pass you.

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