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A learner driver has given police a “crazy” excuse for why he was speeding, among other offences, in western Sydney over the Easter long weekend. The 20-year-old was pulled over for driving at more than 80km/h in a 50km/h speed limit area in Eastern Creek about 5.35pm on Saturday. He told police he was driving quickly because the road was “empty”.
“Learners and provisional drivers are not permitted to have any use of a mobile phone while driving, including for the purpose of maps,” NSW Police said. The driver was issued penalty notices for exceed speed limit over 30km/h, unaccompanied learner, not display L plates, and using a mobile phone when not permitted. His learner’s permit was suspended on the spot for three months, and he accrued 22 demerit points.
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