Hamilton: Man with licence suspended until 2064 allegedly busted behind the wheel again
Police said a licence check revealed the man was a habitual traffic offender.
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A man who has been deemed a habitual traffic offender and his licence suspended until 2064 has allegedly been caught behind the wheel again.
Police stopped Zachary Armstrong for a random breath test at Hamilton, about 2:40am on Monday.
Police said a licence check revealed his poor driving history.
Armstrong was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with driving while disqualified, using an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, and using a vehicle with unauthorised number plates.
He was refused bail in Newcastle Local Court on Monday, and will reappear on January 11.
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