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  • dicko
    dicko
    2 years ago
    Motorcyclist detected at 161km/hr on the Oxley Highway Somerton.
    At 10:00am on Wednesday the 28th July 2021, Oxley Highway Patrol detected a Harley Davidson travelling at 161km/hr on the Oxley Highway Somerton. Police stopped the motorcycle and spoke with the 59yo male rider. When asked about his excessive speed, the male said “I needed to go to the toilet”.
    He was subsequently issued with a traffic infringement notice for the offence of exceed speed by more than 45km/hr ($2547 and 6 demerit points). His licence was suspended immediately for a period of 6 months and the registration of his motorcycle was also cancelled.

  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    2 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 05 Aug 2021 01:36 AM

    Motorcyclist detected at 161km/hr on the Oxley Highway Somerton.

    At 10:00am on Wednesday the 28th July 2021, Oxley Highway Patrol detected a Harley Davidson travelling at 161km/hr on the Oxley Highway Somerton. Police stopped the motorcycle and spoke with the 59yo male rider. When asked about his excessive speed, the male said “I needed to go to the toilet”.
    He was subsequently issued with a traffic infringement notice for the offence of exceed speed by more than 45km/hr ($2547 and 6 demerit points). His licence was suspended immediately for a period of 6 months and the registration of his motorcycle was also cancelled.

    Guess he would really shit his pants when he saw the cop pulling him over.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    It is a bit strange the cops even bother asking "WHY" you were going 100mph.
    I for one would be interested in a list of answers that makes the cop feel obliged to let you go with out a fine in that situation.
  • Smokey61
    Smokey61
    2 years ago
    Quoting Far Canal on 06 Aug 2021 12:54 AM

    It is a bit strange the cops even bother asking "WHY" you were going 100mph.
    I for one would be interested in a list of answers that makes the cop feel obliged to let you go with out a fine in that situation.


    So you will admit to doing it.
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Sorry Officer.  I thought you WANTED to race.
    Sorry officer, my wife left me for a policeman and I thought it was him bringing her back.
    Damn, speedo must be out. Mine said 170

    And that old favourite
    I pay your wages!
  • dicko
    dicko
    2 years ago
     I have a bit of astigmatism, the sign reads 11000.      
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 06 Aug 2021 02:20 AMedited: 06 Aug 2021 05:04 AM

    Sorry Officer.  I thought you WANTED to race.
    Sorry officer, my wife left me for a policeman and I thought it was him bringing her back.
    Damn, speedo must be out. Mine said 170

    And that old favourite
    I pay your wages!

    I reckon the 2nd option there would at least make some cops smile.