Padvark Fishing
Reporting bad driving, as a sport.
Every report a moderator approves is a catch. The more dangerous the driving, the bigger the fish, and the more points you land. Points add up to an angler rank.
Only approved reports that are public on Padvark earn points. A report that is rejected or removed earns nothing.
Already reported on Padvark? Your published reports count too, so you may have a few fish in the net already.
How a catch is scored
Each report is one catch. The most dangerous offence in it decides the fish: a report of speeding and tailgating lands a Largemouth Bass.
Add a YouTube video and the catch is worth one and a half times as much (rounded down), once a moderator has approved the video.
Report it to the RTMC as well and get 50 bonus points. Tap "I've reported this to the RTMC" under My submissions so we know. How reporting to the RTMC works
Points for a report = fish value (x1.5 with a video) + 50 if you reported it to the RTMC.
Example: a Tigerfish with a video that you reported to the RTMC is 750 + 50 = 800 points.
The fish
The offences each fish is for, and what it is worth.
| Fish and offences | Photo | With video |
|---|---|---|
| TigerfishReckless or dangerous driving, Illegal overtaking (barrier line or blind rise), Driving against the traffic flow | 500 | 750 |
| Largemouth BassRan a red light, Speeding, Road rage or aggressive driving, Driving on the pavement | 350 | 525 |
| Largemouth YellowfishSkipped a stop street, Didn't stop at an out-of-order traffic light (it counts as a stop street), Illegal U turn, Failing to yield (traffic circle, four way stop or pedestrians), Turning in front of oncoming traffic | 250 | 375 |
| Rainbow TroutUsing a phone while driving, Driving without headlights at night | 200 | 300 |
| CarpDriving in the emergency lane or on the shoulder, Blocking an intersection, Overloaded, or unsafe or unsecured load, Stopping in an unsafe or illegal place, Vehicle in obviously poor condition, Driver or passengers not wearing seatbelts | 100 | 150 |
| Mozambique TilapiaCutting in or queue jumping | 60 | 90 |
| Sharptooth CatfishTailgating, Turning or changing direction from the wrong lane | 30 | 45 |
| MoggelNo indicator, Illegal parking (disabled bay, blocking driveway, red line), Poor visibility (dirty chevrons, markings or lights), Other, Any offence not listed above | 15 | 22 |
Penalties
Moderators hand out penalties for sloppy, unsafe or fake reports. A penalty shows next to the report under My submissions, so you always know why you lost points. Your total never shows below 0.
| Penalty | Points |
|---|---|
| Line Snagged on a RockPlate or location typo a moderator had to fix. | -25 |
| Disturbing the WatersBlurry or shaky photo or video: the offence or the plate cannot be made out. | -100 |
| Fishing Without a LicenceThe reporter filmed while driving (phone in hand). No suspension. | -500 |
| Illegal PoachingDoctored or old internet videos, or malicious reports of innocent drivers. | Points reset to 0 and the account is banned for good |
Never film while you are driving. Use a dashcam or ask a passenger.
Angler ranks
Your points over all time decide your angler rank.
| Rank | Points |
|---|---|
| Novice Bait-Wheeler | 0 to 499 |
| Dam-Wall Hopper | 500 to 1,999 |
| Specimen Angler | 2,000 to 4,999 |
| River Syndicate Member | 5,000 to 9,999 |
| Master River Guide | 10,000 and up |
Your hog-hunter rank and badges still work as before. Padvark Fishing runs alongside them.
