73-year-old caught driving despite 92-year ban—how does this keep happening?
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Driving bans are meant to keep roads safe, but what happens when someone repeatedly ignores them?
A routine traffic stop in New South Wales quickly took an unexpected turn.
What followed was a shocking case of defiance that left authorities frustrated.
A man in New South Wales, who had already been banned from driving for nearly a century, was caught behind the wheel again, leading to further legal trouble.
On 9 March, officers from the Bathurst Traffic and Highway Patrol Command pulled over a Subaru on William Street for a routine breath test.
Police soon realised the 73-year-old driver was a ‘long-term disqualified driver’ whose licence had been revoked until 2117—another 92 years.
He was arrested and taken to Bathurst Police Station, where he was charged with driving while disqualified.
His bail was refused, and authorities issued him with a number plate confiscation notice for operating a vehicle during a disqualification period.
This marked his third offence of this kind in the past five years.
In New South Wales, first-time offenders caught driving while disqualified can face up to six months in prison.
For repeat offenders, the penalty can increase to a maximum of 12 months behind bars.
While some drivers struggle to stay off the road after being banned, others defy expectations by continuing to drive well past the usual age.
Watch the video below to see an incredible story of someone who’s still behind the wheel at 107!
In a previous story, another unexpected licence suspension made headlines, but for a very different reason.
A well-known radio star found herself off the road, and the reason behind it took many by surprise.
Read more to find out what happened!
With a driving ban lasting nearly a century, do you think harsher penalties would stop repeat offenders from getting behind the wheel? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
A routine traffic stop in New South Wales quickly took an unexpected turn.
What followed was a shocking case of defiance that left authorities frustrated.
A man in New South Wales, who had already been banned from driving for nearly a century, was caught behind the wheel again, leading to further legal trouble.
On 9 March, officers from the Bathurst Traffic and Highway Patrol Command pulled over a Subaru on William Street for a routine breath test.
Police soon realised the 73-year-old driver was a ‘long-term disqualified driver’ whose licence had been revoked until 2117—another 92 years.
He was arrested and taken to Bathurst Police Station, where he was charged with driving while disqualified.
His bail was refused, and authorities issued him with a number plate confiscation notice for operating a vehicle during a disqualification period.
This marked his third offence of this kind in the past five years.
In New South Wales, first-time offenders caught driving while disqualified can face up to six months in prison.
For repeat offenders, the penalty can increase to a maximum of 12 months behind bars.
While some drivers struggle to stay off the road after being banned, others defy expectations by continuing to drive well past the usual age.
Watch the video below to see an incredible story of someone who’s still behind the wheel at 107!
In a previous story, another unexpected licence suspension made headlines, but for a very different reason.
A well-known radio star found herself off the road, and the reason behind it took many by surprise.
Read more to find out what happened!
With a driving ban lasting nearly a century, do you think harsher penalties would stop repeat offenders from getting behind the wheel? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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