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flag A 23-year-old man was sentenced to eight months in jail for fleeing police on an unregistered bike at 120 km/h, admitting he panicked over lacking a license.

flag A 23-year-old learner driver, Kyle McConnell, was sentenced in July 2025 for leading police on a high-speed chase on an unregistered, uninsured trail bike in Bellambi, reaching 120 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. flag He fled after police spotted him near a petrol station, running red lights and riding on footpaths. flag McConnell admitted he panicked over lacking a proper licence, despite holding only a class C learner permit. flag His sister and CCTV confirmed his identity. flag He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including police pursuit and operating an unlicensed vehicle. flag Though his lawyer cited an intellectual disability and no prior criminal record, the magistrate emphasized the seriousness of evading police, sentencing him to an eight-month jail term served on an intensive correction order, 50 hours of community service, a $1,450 fine, and an 18-month driving disqualification.

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