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20 July, 2026
POLICE BEAT: Two drivers lose licences
Police stopped a 48-year-old man driving along Brisbane Street, St Arnaud, on June 20.
TWO men from Donald have lost their licences on two seperate occasions as St Arnaud police crack down on drug-driving.
Police stopped a 48-year-old man driving along Brisbane Street, St Arnaud, on June 20.
Police allege the driver returned a positive result to a roadside drug test. Before accompanying police to St Arnaud Police Station for further testing, he was searched and police allegedly found a folding hunting knife in his pocket.
The man was taken to the police station where he allegedly returned a positive oral fluid test for methylamphetamine.
He was issued with a $611 penalty infringement notice and had his driver’s licence suspended for six months.
The knife was seized and the man was issued with an official caution for possessing a controlled weapon without lawful excuse.
On July 2, police stopped a 22-year-old Donald man driving on North Western Road at around 5.25pm.
Police allege the driver returned a positive roadside drug test and was taken to St Arnaud Police Station, where he allegedly returned a positive oral fluid test for methylamphetamine. The man was issued with a $627 penalty infringement notice and had his driver’s licence suspended for six months.
Illegal e-bike impounded
POLICE were patrolling in town when they saw a man riding a bike fitted with an electric motor. Police say he was travelling at speed and was not pedalling.
A 56-year-old St Arnaud man, was told due to the vehicle’s specifications and capabilities, it was classified as a motorcycle. As he did not hold the appropriate motorcycle licence, police allege he was committing offences including unlicensed driving.
A subsequent inspection allegedly revealed the motorcycle was fitted with an electric motor and a modified handlebar throttle. The motorcycle was impounded for 30 days at a cost of approximately $2,700. The man will be charged with unlicensed driving, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and other related alleged offences.
No plates, no drive
POLICE saw a vehicle travelling on Inglewood Road, without registration plates displayed on June 29.
A 32-year-old St Arnaud driver was issued with a $1,018 penalty infringement notice and was also prohibited from driving until registration requirements were met.
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