Fines

These ‘fines’ remind participants, in a lighthearted way, of their responsibilities in a team environment.

INFRACTION FINE NOTE
Vehicle rollover. $20  
Getting lost on a walk to an attraction $20 Doubled if no Day Bag.
Not stopping at a corner or change of direction. $10  
Passing a road train/truck and then slowing down. $10 In addition to abuse by truckie.
Failure to bring firewood to a ‘picked clean’ campsite. $10 Based, roughly, on the cost of a bag of firewood.
Attempting an obstacle before the vehicle in front has cleared it. $5 Plus any cost of damage to other vehicle.
Dusting the convoy (or part thereof). $5 In addition to abuse by everyone.
Vehicle breaking down due to poor maintenance. $5  
Heading directly home on the last day of trip. $5 Exempt if you have a doctor’s certificate.
Any eBay purchase that fails. $2 Alibaba purchases also subject to scrutiny.
Last to have tyres inflated. $2 Doubled if air compressor is an eBay purchase.
Last to have camp packed. $2  
Camping or socialising away from the main group. $2 each  
Going back into shop/toilet just as convoy is about to depart. $2  
Not filling up with fuel before setting up camp. $2  
Trip Leader missing turnoffs. $2  
Falling asleep during fines session. $2  
Starting vehicle before 7.30 a.m. $1 Exempt if doing repairs.
Not turning on your UHF radio. $1 Applied if TL has to go to your vehicle.
Expletives on radio. $1 Can be paid in advance if you need to vent.
Excessive and unnecessary expletives when kids around. $1  
Burnt damper. $1  
Talking during pre-departure briefing or turning up late. $1