Lidcombe: Man told police he was on his way to get tested for coronavirus
A man who was allegedly speeding in his Lamborghini told police he was on his way to a COVID-19 clinic in Sydney’s west.
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Police have fined a man after he was allegedly caught speeding in a Lamborghini at Lidcombe to a coronavirus-testing clinic at Westmead.
An officer from the Motorcycle Response Group allegedly detected the luxury car travelling 160km/h in a 90km/h zone on the M4 on Monday about 6.55pm.
Police allege the 35-year-old man told the officer he was on his way to Westmead Hospital to get tested for COVID-19.
The officer, who followed appropriate protocols, issued a traffic infringement notice to the man and suspended his licence.
The man then continued to the clinic to be tested before undergoing mandatory self-isolation.
Traffic and Highway Patrol commander Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy reminded motorists to drive safely on the roads.
“Drivers shouldn’t break the road rules under any circumstances,” he said.
“Speeding endangers the life of motorists as well as pedestrians.
“If you think you may have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to seek help from a doctor or hospital, call ahead of time to book an appointment, or visit a NSW Health COVID-19/Flu assessment clinic should you become unwell.”
“If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact triple triple-0.”