Getting in trouble in the country is a rather unique experience. There's no anger, no begrudging- just a "hey, here are the rules, you broke them, pay our infringement fine, and then please go on your merry way. And hey, enjoy your holiday!"
List of unnecessary fines incurred while in the country:
Border control infringement fine of $200. Offense: Failure to remove or finish consuming half eaten chicken CROISSANT from LAX.
Waiheke Scooter fine $105, loss of mirror and light indicator.
NZ Tourism Toll Fine of $26. Failure to stop and pay toll fee. Wait, we didn't know we HAD to stop and pay the toll fee at the non-existent toll booth. They really had cameras?
Speeding ticket: Pushing 79 in a 50 km/hr zone. Just trying to get to Queenstown. Despite the speeding, it still took us 14 hours to get somewhere when it takes the locals 8.5....
Rental Car fine: unknown. Returning our shitty Toyota Corolla named Candy not full of gas. We were pressed for time, almost missed a bus...
Parking ticket fine: $40....Wellington, NZ... offense: not being able to read....
All important, and expensive lessons in the journey of travel and life. Thank goodness for the oh so strong American dollar, as these fines end up not hurting the bank account too much :/ I think New Zealand is trying to tell us to leave, but I think I am in love anyway :)
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