http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,10311370%5E1702,00.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Biker dies after dodging breath test August 1, 2004 A MOTORCYCLIST died today after he failed to stop for a random breath test in central western New South Wales and crashed into a road sign a short time later. NSW Police said they did not pursue the man because of fears for his safety. He refused to stop for a breath test in Kendall Avenue, just off the Great Western Highway, in Bathurst, just after 2am (AEST). A short time later, police came across the crash site at the intersection of Marsden Lane and Lime Kiln Road. Officers said it appeared the motorcyclist had run into a road sign. Police performed CPR until ambulance officers took over, but the man could not be revived. The man is yet to be formally identified. Police investigations into the crash continue and a report is being prepared for the coroner. AAP
I guess "A short time later, police came across the crash site" is a change from "The pursuit had just been called off moments before the crash"... cynical-big
This calls into question the safety of the whole random breath testing system. It also sounds like the biggest crock of shit I've heard this week. Nev.. '03 ZX12R
Indeed. they'd have you believe Steven Bradbury was cunning strategist. When they set up a booze bus in Victoria it will normally be accompanied by at least one pursuit vehicle, usually two, who sit in the vicinity of the RBT, engines running, watching for anyone who does anything which acts in the slightest way like they're thinking about trying to avoid stopping. On my way to work one night earlier this year rounded a bend and saw the booze bus set up 300 metres down the road, a car in front of me pulled onto the grass just as the RBT station came into view. Within 30 secs it was accompanied by 3 police cars. Nev.. '03 ZX12R
Heh. A couple of years back I was visiting a friend who lives just off St Georges Rd. To get there I had to turn left just before an active booze bus. Had an escort. Had to explain to the nice officer where I was going, and blow in a little machine. Moike
