NSW L-plater’s unbelievable excuse after being caught speeding in Sydney

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A learner driver has offered police an utterly bizarre excuse for speeding in Sydney’s northwest while unsupervised behind the wheel. The 20-year-old was caught travelling up to 130km/h along Old Windsor Rd in Glenwood on May 30. The signposted speed is just 80km/h. The white Suzuki Vitara was stopped by Hills Highway Patrol officers just before 1am, before the driver produced a NSW C-class learner’s licence and offered them an unbelievable reason for racing down the road.

The Lakemba man underwent testing and was clear of drugs and alcohol. He was issued an infringement notice for travelling 45km/h above the speed limit, not being accompanied by a licensed driver as a learner, and not displaying his L plates. He was suspended on the spot and won’t be able to drive for six months. The vehicle was not owned by the driver and the number plates remained on the vehicle, police said. “Oh well, he’ll get his hours up walking.

 

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