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Driver in viral breathalyser video with 'world's most patient cop' represents himself in court

A Queensland driver who achieved viral infamy after a long rant at an extremely patient traffic cop has faced court, representing himself and challenging to validity of his state’s legal system.

Christopher James David Summers, 33, of Pomona, recorded his nine-minute conversation with a police officer who was trying to give him a random breath test.

The clip, which went viral to millions of people around the world, included claims from Summers that the laws which required him to produce a driver's license were invalid, that he did not own his driver's license, and that he was a man "who had many names”.

Christopher James David Summers told 7 News he did not regret his video going viral. Photo: 7 News Sunshine Coast
Christopher James David Summers told 7 News he did not regret his video going viral. Photo: 7 News Sunshine Coast

The officer was praised for his patience but was criticised for letting Summers go until it emerged police had knocked on his door several days later with court papers.

Representing himself at Noosa Heads on Tuesday, Summers challenged the legitimacy of Queensland’s laws, citing the federal Crimes Act.

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He told the court Queensland’s legal system had been “raped and pillaged” since the dissolution of the state’s upper house, insisting a bicameral system was required for laws to be valid.

"Laws can't be passed without an upper house," he said.

Summers later told Magistrate Walker he did not understand the charges and asked for an adjournment.

He is due to appear again in January. His license has not been suspended.

Outside court, Summers told 7 News he did not regret his video going viral.

“Not at all, not at all, mate,” he said

“It actually did (achieve what I hoped to achieve), it got the word out, didn’t it? People are interested to know the truth.”

The original clip of Summers arguing with a police officer on Elm Street, Cooroy, on November 10, was applauded by the "sovereign citizens movement" who insisted Summers was arguing from a sound legal basis.

The police officer tried repeatedly to convince Summers to blow into the breathalyser. Photo: Facebook/Brett White
The police officer tried repeatedly to convince Summers to blow into the breathalyser. Photo: Facebook/Brett White

“You can be under arrest if you want,” the officer informs Summers, while explaining that drivers are legally required to provide samples for road side breath tests.

“Has it been through the upper house, the lower house, and she’s (the Queen) enacted it?” Summers demanded to know in response.

“We’ll be seeing later on, Mr Summers,” the officer said as he waved off the driver.

Four days later, police served Summers with a notice to appear in court.

He faces one count of refusing a breath test.