Speeding
Probationary driver busted for high speed, drink driving
A Timboon probationary driver caught travelling at more than 30 kilometres an hour above the speed limit was also caught at more than double the legal blood alcohol limit for a fully licenced driver.
‘Clearly dangerous’ speedster slammed
A probationary driver who was caught driving at almost 50 kilometres an hour above the speed limit near Apollo Bay has lost his licence for 12 months.
Drug driver faces fine but dodges conviction
A Colac woman has avoided a criminal record but must pay a $900 fine for driving with drugs in her system.
Speedster caught at 176
A magistrate has labelled a Colac district driver “selfish” for travelling more than 75 kilometres an hour above the speed limit on the Princes Highway.
TAC and Crime Stoppers call for drivers to slow down
TAC and Crime Stoppers have teamed up to launch a new Brake the Habit campaign, aimed at reducing speeding across the region.
Conviction for fake name
A Melbourne man who aggressively resisted police arrest after lying about his identity must apologise to officers and donate $1500 to a police charity.
Fine dismissed for clean record
A Colac magistrate has dismissed a man’s fine for driving almost 20 kilometres over the speed limit on the Princes Highway because of his “unblemished criminal record”.
Probationary driver fined for offences
A 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to three traffic-related charges at the Colac Magistrates Court.
