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Pinjar Motorcyclist Fined After Saying He Was Testing a New Tyre

PerthNow reported that a 53-year-old motorcyclist pleaded guilty after travelling at 143 km/h in a 110 km/h zone in Pinjar, saying he was testing a new tyre.
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A 53-year-old motorcyclist pleaded guilty after travelling at 143 km/h in a 110 km/h zone in Pinjar, PerthNow reported on 25 January 2024. The rider told Joondalup Magistrates Court he was “testing out a new tyre”; the report says he received an $800 infringement notice.

What happened on Old Yanchep Road?

PerthNow reported that the offence occurred in Pinjar on 17 July 2023. The rider was travelling at 143 km/h in a 110 km/h zone—33 km/h over the limit. The report identifies Old Yanchep Road in its headline, but does not provide further details about the precise location or road conditions.

The man, aged 53, pleaded guilty in Joondalup Magistrates Court on the Friday before PerthNow’s 25 January 2024 article. The report does not give the hearing’s calendar date.

What did the rider tell the magistrate?

PerthNow reported that the rider told Magistrate Raelene Johnston, “I was testing out a new tyre,” before asking, “But that is no excuse is it?” The report says Johnston replied, “I think you know the answer to that.”

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Johnston also warned him about the danger of travelling at that speed, saying, “You know how dangerous that is (doing 143km/h) to yourself?” The report quotes her adding, “A disproportionate number of people die on country roads.” It does not cite a specific dataset or study for that general statement.

What was the reported penalty?

PerthNow reported that Johnston issued an $800 infringement notice. The account does not provide a case-specific court record or additional procedural details, so the penalty and case particulars here are attributed to that report.

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What is known about the tyre?

The report does not identify the tyre’s make, model, size or fitment, or the motorcycle involved. The rider’s explanation is a reported statement, not evidence that identifies or recommends a particular tyre.

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