Pope Mobile Fined For Being a Distraction to Motorists

Popemobile protester to appear in court - needs your support

A Protest Popemobile was built by Sydney activists as a protest against the Pope's visit and World Youth Day activities in July.

Details of its adventures, photos, and a video, are linked from the website worldTRUTHday.org.

It received the attention of the police, with vehicle driver Ian Bryce being booked and fined for "having a roof ornament likely to distract motorists". The vehicle (in this form) was issued with a Defect Notice and put off the road.

The operator, Ian Bryce, is to appear on court on Monday 1 December, at Downing Centre, 143 Liverpool St, near Elizabeth St. Your support is encouraged (contact 0408 177 007):

- 8:45 am - a "No to Pope" protest, for free speech and civil liberties, on the steps outside.

- 9:15 am - in court on 4th floor? check daily listing (no banners or talking in court, just your presence).

We now learn that the State Government ran $100 million over its WYD budget. Come and let them know what you think.

You can RSVP your attendance on the Sydney Atheists Meetup SIte