"Stuff youse": Pensioner who's never owned a phone fights mobile detection camera fine
A pensioner from New South Wales has disputed a fine he was issued for using his phone while driving, despite never owning a phone.
Frank Singh, 77, was captured on a mobile phone detection camera while driving on the Pacific Motorway last September, and was issued a fine for $362.
Mr Singh has refused to pay the fine, claiming that he was holding his wallet when the image was captured.
He also claims to have never owned a mobile phone or a computer in his life, wondering how the camera made such a mistake.
The senior man decided to appeal and take Revenue NSW to court, despite the risk of paying thousands in legal fees if he lost the case.
"Looks like I'm guilty on it, but I'm not," he told A Current Affair.
"I thought, what the bloody hell is this all about, I don't own a mobile phone. I've never used a mobile phone. What a load of s***."
When questioned what the item could be, he said, "I think it could be my wallet."
While Mr Singh admitted he can't specifically remember what he was doing at the time, he believes he was possibly placing his wallet on the passenger seat after paying for fuel.
Unfortunately, the review of the fine was rejected and Frank was ordered to pay the $362, but he has not given up.
"Then I thought stuff youse, I'm not guilty, I don't own a bloody phone," he said.
While preparing to appeal the fine once more, Revenue NSW revoked the fine after issuing a letter to Mr Singh saying he would not be required in court following an investigation by the government body.
"We have decided to cancel the fine," the letter read.
"You little bloody beauty, how good's that," Mr Singh said on hearing the news, before planning to celebrate the win with a beer at his local pub.
Image credits: A Current Affair