Canberra riders caught weaving, riding one-handed, with fake number plates
Two motorcycle riders in Cook were fined $4600 combined for speeding, dangerous stunts, false plates, and unregistered bikes.
Officers on police motorcycles spotted two riders weaving through traffic on William Hovell Drive in Cook on Saturday, October 17 at speeds above 110 kmh in an 80 kmh zone. About 6:45 pm, they were seen doing dangerous stunts including riding with one hand and feet off the handlebars.
When stopped, both riders had false number plates. One motorcycle had been unregistered for 14 months and the other for six years.
The pair now faces $4600 in combined traffic fines. ACT Road Policing said they will continue targeting unsafe driving behaviour across roads in the region.
- Over 110 kmh in 80 kmh zone
- Speed recorded
- William Hovell Drive, Cook
- Location
- $4600
- Combined fines
Why it mattersThe fines show police are cracking down on reckless riding and unregistered vehicles that pose risks to other road users.
AustraliaACT residents are being warned that dangerous driving will attract heavy penalties; riders are risking serious fines and licence loss.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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