Learner driver pushes cooked Corolla to the limit, cops major fine

The humble Toyota Corolla has a reputation for bulletproof reliability, and one learner driver in New South Wales was seemingly willing to test that before falling foul of the authorities last month.

On August 16, Goulburn Highway Patrol officers detected a 1990 Toyota Corolla travelling at 138km/h in a 110km/h zone on Remembrance Drive, Wollogorang.

After pulling the vehicle over, the driver produced a New South Wales learner’s licence – which requires holders to not exceed 90km/h, even if the posted speed limit is higher – while no L-plates were affixed to the Corolla.

The officers additionally discovered the car was far from roadworthy, with holes in the air intake hose and coolant tank which had caused the abused Toyota to overheat.

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The learner driver was fined $2959 and hit with a six demerit point penalty for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45 km/h, as well as $320 and two demerit points for not displaying L-plates, and $320 for use of a light vehicle that does not comply with standards.

Their licence was also confiscated and suspended for six months.

Meanwhile, the fully licensed supervising passenger copped a pair of $136 fines for failing to supervise driving and not preventing a breach of road legislation, totalling $272.

A costly lesson for both parties, although it gives the roasted Corolla some time to cool down and recuperate…

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