A banned driver was caught behind the wheel just days before he was eligible to reapply for his licence, a court has heard.
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Jordan Augustine Tung, 21, pleaded guilty in the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on Monday to driving while disqualified in Strathdale on July 7 last year.
Tung had been disqualified from driving for six months on January 17, 2019 for failing a drug test, meaning he was only several days away from being able to ask for his licence back.
"It was a stupid decision on my behalf, I know my licence was suspended and I never should've gotten behind the wheel," Tung told the court.
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Magistrate Bruce Cottrill told Tung his previous driving offences - which included drink-driving - aggravated this offending.
Mr Cottrill warned Tung he would go to jail if caught for similar crimes again.
He convicted Tung and fined him $1000.
Tung was banned from driving for a further three months.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
