As reported by The Tennessean, Police on the look out for a reckless driver got more than they bargained for yesterday, when they stumbled across a pantless man hiding in bushes.
Police were responding to reports of a vehicle being driven in a reckless manner, when they found an abandoned car facing the wrong direction.
Officers then found a Mr James Scott in nearby bushes, nude from the waist down.
Mr Scott did remember to wear a figure hugging shirt, however.
The semi-naked motorist was charged with DUI Drink Driving and Careless Driving.
Mr Scott awaits sentence.
Careless Driving in Queensland carries a maximum penalty of a lifetime loss of licence, 6 months imprisonment and 40 penalty units.
Queenslanders charged with first time DUI Drink Driving face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 9 months imprisonment and 28 penalty units.
Magistrates have a general power to impose up to a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, above and beyond any legislated disqualification ranges.
A penalty unit in Queensland is currently worth $113.85.
Both DUI Drink Driving and Careless Driving are serious charges.
Wiseman Lawyers specialise in Careless Driving, DUI Drink Driving and Traffic Law.
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Queenslanders charged with DUI Drink Driving, Drug Driving or Fail To Provide Specimen face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 9 months imprisonment and 28 penalty units.
Persons charged with Careless Driving (Drive Without Due Care & Attention) face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 6 months imprisonment and 40 penalty units.
Queenslanders charged with Dangerous Driving, which is a Criminal offence, face a maximum penalty, depending upon the circumstances of aggravation, of 5 years imprisonment, 200 penalty units and a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification.
Persons charged with Disqualified Driving face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 12 months imprisonment and 40 penalty units.
Queenslanders charged with Evade Police a maximum penalty of 3 years imprisonment, 200 penalty units and a lifetime licence disqualification.
Persons charged with Repeat DUI Drink Driving, Repeat Drug Driving, Repeat Fail To Provide Specimen, or a Repeat combination of these offences, face a maximum penalty of a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, 18 months imprisonment and 60 penalty units.
A penalty unit in Queensland is currently worth $113.85.
In addition to the above penalties, anyone who pleads or is found guilty in the Magistrates Court must pay the Offender Levy, which is presently worth $110.90.
Magistrates have a general power to impose up to a lifetime driver’s licence disqualification, above and beyond any legislated disqualification ranges.
Wiseman Lawyers specialise in DUI Drink Driving, Drug Driving, Careless & Dangerous Driving, Evade Police and Drug, Alcohol & Traffic offences.