THE decision to partake in a drag race down McCallum Street resulted in a hefty fine for 23-year-old Rochelle Teague.
Appearing before the Swan Hill Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, police prosecutor John Lyons said Teague revved her engine loudly and accelerated heavily as she left the Beveridge Road roundabout, outside Town Hall, at 5pm on March 21.
Upon exiting the roundabout, Teague headed West along McCallum Street where she engaged in a drag race with another car.
Leading Senior Constable Lyons said Teague was travelling at an estimated speed of 75km/h in a 60km/h zone.
Making note of the time of the offence, Leading Senior Constable Lyons said there were other cars and pedestrians within the vicinity of the drag race which he deemed “dangerous”.
At the time of her arrest, Teague’s car was impounded and her explanation to police was put down to “stupidity”.
Geoff Dunstan, for the defence, said Teague made full admissions to the offence and was co-operative with police.
In handing down his sentence Magistrate William Gibb said Teague had a habit of drawing police attention to herself when it came to driving.
“You don’t seem to put much value on your licence,” he said.
Teague was fined $400 for driving a motor vehicle in a race and $300 for exceeding the speed limit.
She was also ordered to pay $69.70 in statutory costs.
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SHAIZAD Nawrozi appeared before the Swan Hill Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after he failed to stop at the scene of an accident.
The court heard Nawrozi was travelling south along Campbell Street at 10.15pm on June 10 when he clipped the front left corner of the vehicle he was attempting to overtake.
Despite the incident, which was observed by witnesses, Nawrozi failed to stop and provide his details to the other driver.
While no injuries were sustained there was minor damage to the front left corner of the car which Nawrozi hit.
Geoff Dunstan, for the defence, said his 18-year-old client was somewhat confused by his obligations following the accident.
Taking into account he had no previous history, Nawrozi was fined $200 for each of the matters and ordered to pay $69.70 in court costs.
His licence was suspended for 14 days.
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Friday’s edition (21/09/12).
