Car Defect Notice Valid?

[FedBpy2018]

Hello, 

Not sure if this is posted in the right section but I have been unable to find out anything about my question anywhere and it may seem silly but does anyone know if a defect notice becomes invalid when they don't fill in the correct information.

Example: wrong vin number, wrong license number and no engine number

It actually states on the form I received that 'where a chassis number used a engine number must be recorded and a section for the engine number under it which was left blank.

It's a new defect on a big registered car which has no problems, the cops right from the start were rude, arrogant and aggressive when I questioned anything they said, and yes I called the nsw police and they said they didn't know and had to call back to ask the ticketing officer if it's valid, not that he can actually give a proper awnser on it as he has a conflict of intrest

[hardsteppa]

There's no way you would ask the cop, of course he would say its valid. Its fact, police do make mistakes and issue notices in error so worthwhile to push further and seek legal advice if you believe this is the issue.

[FedBpy2018]

In the vin he wrote BCR33 but it's ECR33, they only put down 6 of the 9 numbers for my license as well, I will be seeking legal advice on it but curious if anyone else has had this happen to them, wensday next week I have a solicitors appointment, it's still a pretty big screw up on their part though, my wife called vic police and they actually said if I removed the yellow sticker the new defect wouldn't show up on their systems and wouldn't care less, I didn't have my license on me as our friend was in hospital and we were in a rush but when I told him that he didn't even ask me my name, d.o.b, or address

Edited April 26, 2019 by FedBpy2018

[KiwiRS4T]

Certainly don't ask the cop - he will just issue another notice with the correct details. Hope you got a name from the cop who advised you to remove the yellow sticker. Solicitor will clarify legal position for you. If you didn't give him your name and address and he has your licence number wrong I wouldn't think it will be a problem. Especially if you are sure that the defect notice is wrong anyway.

[Ben C34]

5 hours ago, FedBpy2018 said:

It's a new defect on a big registered car which has no problems

what does that mean?

[260DET]

If it becomes a problem for the cops my semi educated guess is that they will apply to amend (correct) the notice. Everything is weighted in favour of the police who make mistakes all the time.

[The Bogan]

49 minutes ago, 260DET said:

If it becomes a problem for the cops my semi educated guess is that they will apply to amend (correct) the notice. Everything is weighted in favour of the police who make mistakes all the time.

Yeap, and then they will most likely make sure the inspection is, lets say, extremely thorough.

If I was the cop/traffic authority that's what I would do.

Just clear the defect and frame it for posterity.

I had a collection of them in my youth.

Or fight it, but keep uninformed.

[FedBpy2018]

It was meant to say new defect on a vic rego car

Edited April 26, 2019 by FedBpy2018

[FedBpy2018]

12 hours ago, Ben C34 said:

what does that mean?

Nsw defect on a vic rego car, damn autocorrect