A 58-year-old Mount Isa man has been fined $1500 and had his license disqualified for driving without a license.
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Mark Watson pleaded guilty in Mount Isa Magistrates Court on August 26 to one count of driving without a license - repeat offender.
The court heard how police intercepted a vehicle on July 22 and Watson failed to supply his license, telling police he lost it a long time ago.
Magistrate Trinity McGarvie was provided a 10 paged report of Watson's traffic history which states he was disqualified from holding a license until 2023.
"The defendant clearly keeps disregarding the law," Magistrate McGarvie said.
"You have a very troubling traffic history - if you drive again you are looking at a lengthy term of imprisonment."
Watson was fines $1500 and had his license further disqualified for two years and conviction recorded.
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
