Agga Samir Amiri convicted for speeding, driving on suspended licence

The horrendous driving record of a car salesman has been aired in court with a magistrate labelling the man “a danger to himself”.

The horrendous driving record of a car salesman has been aired in court with a magistrate labelling the man “a danger to himself”.

Agga Samir Amiri, of Cambridge Park, pleaded guilty to speeding 20km above the limit and driving on a suspended licence at Penrith Local Court on Thursday.

The 36-year-old man’s lawyer told the court Amiri’s family had been inconvenienced by the loss of licence, with the car salesman forced to catch Ubers or public transport.

Agga Samir Amiri outside Penrith Local Court.

Magistrate David O’Neil was visibly shocked by Amiri’s bold reoffending, recounting the matters.

“All these offences in 2021 occurred while he was suspended in August, September and October,” he said.

“He’s used a mobile phone and sped 20km over the limit. He’s also driven while suspended in December and January after all the other matters.”

“Unfortunately for you, this is what our open justice system is about. You have to suffer the comments I’ve made in the view of other people. Sometimes I refrain from doing that but I am so troubled by your driving that I don’t feel restraint.”

“Do you know what I’m worried about? You not being there for your child or you doing something that means that other parents aren’t there for there child. Using a mobile phone in the car on the road is extremely dangerous and you speed all the time.”

The magistrate considered his options and told the court Amiri could be sentenced to jail if his horrific driving record continued.

“Mr Amiri is a danger to himself and other road users on the basis of his record. I don’t know what’s going to make him drive safely,” he said.

Ultimately, Magistrate O’Neil decided it was best to monitor Amiri over the next year.

“I am going to disqualify you for six months for drive while suspended and fine you for the other matter.

“I am adjourning the other drive while suspended for 12 months … to see if you can stay away from your car and then drive safely when you do get your licence back.”

Amiri was convicted and fined $450 for speeding. For the first drive while suspended, he was suspended for six months and fined $450.

Amiri will be back in court in April next year for the other drive while suspended offence.