Teen's licence instantly suspended over number plate detail
After the 18-year-old was stopped for speeding, police quickly noticed his obscured plates.
An Aussie learner motorcyclist has had his licence suspended and been served a court notice after being caught allegedly obstructing his number plates in a bid to "avoid the tolls", marking the latest in a string of plate-related offences taking place across the country.
NSW Police say the learner rider, aged 18, was caught at 4.30am on Friday allegedly obstructing the number plates on his motorbike while travelling at 107km/h on the Anzac Bridge in Sydney — a 60 zone.
The Vaucluse man allegedly told police when he was pulled over he had hidden his plates from view so he could "avoid the tolls".
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After inquiries, officers found the man was on bail over domestic violence charges. A part of the man's bail requirements was that he "not commit any further offences", police say. He was arrested, searched and allegedly found to be in possession of a bag of cocaine in his wallet.
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His licence was suspended and he was refused bail ahead of a court appearance. The Vaucluse man is the latest to be charged with number plate-related offences, after a long list of incidents having taken place around the nation.
Number plate drama unfolds across Australia
Global headlines were made last month when antisemitic plates were spotted in Sydney, appearing to reference the date of a brutal massacre. A few years ago in Victoria, a wannabe "criminal mastermind" was caught out by police after they spotted his suspicious-looking number plate.
A Yahoo reader recently sent us a set of relatable plates which read: "CBF-247" — ostensibly alluding to the quintessentially Aussie phrase "can't be f***ed". Another set, that may also resonate with some, were recently spotted that read: "IH8PPL2".
Earlier in March, a number plate altered with paint in South Australia caught the attention of authorities, warning people that modifying them can result in serious penalties.
Meanwhile a few months ago, a driver was caught sporting not one, but two plates in a bizarre scene snapped on a Sydney road.
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