To drive without a valid driver’s license is one of the most daring things ever. The probability to get caught isn’t that high, but once you’re caught red-handed, brace yourself for summons.
This morning (21 April), the New South Wales police force in Australia shared an incident that took place back in December 2021 that involved a Malaysian driver. The 26-year-old female driver was stopped shortly after she went against the speed limit, going 113km/h at a 100km/h zone.
The driver, who was alone in the vehicle produced her Malaysian driver’s licence. After further checking with the Malaysian Official Road Transport Department portal, it was revealed that the driver did not hold any class of driver’s licence.
Further investigations also resulted in the following findings,
- Inconsistencies in the license produced.
- The driver held a New South Wales Learners Licence
“I asked someone to make it,” the driver revealed when asked about her fake Malaysian driver’s licence.
Additionally, investigations with Interpol Malaysia have also confirmed the status of her Malaysian driver’s license. The driver has been residing in the country for about 6 years on a bridging visa, which is a temporary visa that allows you to depart and return to Australia while awaiting the approval of your application for a substantive visa.
She was eventually issued with 3 infringement notices,
- Learner not accompanied by licenced driver/police officer or tester.
- Learner driver did not display L plates as prescribed.
- Learner driver exceeded the speed limit over 10km/h.
Recently, the driver has been convicted at Griffith Local Court on 13th April 2022 for the offence of possessing a false document to influence the exercise of public duty.
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