Dylan Ray Cummins sentenced over dangerous driving spree on Sunshine Coast roads

A motorbike rider behind a dangerous driving spree that reached speeds of 200km/h on Sunshine Coast roads came within metres of other cars and pedestrians when he did countless wheelies.

Dylan Ray Cummins broke down in court after he was sentenced to nine months in prison, to be suspended after three months for a dangerous driving spree on Sunshine Coast roads. Picture: Social media

A revhead motorbike rider has broken down in court after he was sentenced to jail for a dangerous driving spree that reached speeds of 200km/h past helpless Sunshine Coast pedestrians.

Dylan Ray Cummins broke down after he was sentenced to nine months in prison, to be suspended after three months.

Cummins pleaded guilty in Maroochydore Magistrates Court to one count of operating a motorbike dangerously, excessively speeding or taking part in unlawful race or unlawful speed trial.

Cummins ran a red light and came within metres of other cars and pedestrians during a 50-minute period where he reached speeds of up to 201km an hour while driving on one wheel on the Sunshine Coast Motorway on March 23.

Magistrate Matthew McLaughlin said the now 28-year-old showed total disregard for the safety of other drivers and pedestrians when he also used busy, built-up roads to “show off”.

He told the court Cummins drove erratically when he did a wheelie on Cotton Tree Esplanade while driving at 78km/h at 5.34pm.

Only minutes later he sped down Mooloolaba Esplanade at 133km/h before passing through 60km/h zoned Alexandra Parade at 109km/h.

The court heard the Pacific Paradise resident accelerated heavily to do another rear wheel stand while travelling at 133km/h on Maroochydore’s Second Ave.

Just after 8pm Cummins was joined by two other motorbike riders who seemed to be engaged in a contest or race when he passed one of them at excessive speeds while doing a wheelie.

Mr McLaughlin listed countless examples of Cummins’ “reckless” driving that occurred before police spotted him doing another wheelie at 146km/h on Maroochydore Road at around 8.20pm.

Cummins’ helmet footage, which recorded 50 minutes of his speed, actions and location, provided police with the full story behind his driving spree.

Mr McLaughlin said he could have easily killed someone.

“The facts show on a number of occasions it was nothing more than good luck he didn't hit pedestrians or others’ cars,” he said.

Dylan Jay Cummins leaving Maroochydore Magistrates Court on May 10. Picture: Maddie Manwaring.

Police prosecutor Stuart Lydford said the fencing subcontractor spent a lot of time on one wheel and reached “horrendous speeds”.

He suggested a period of imprisonment between 12 to 18 months, with actual time to be served as an appropriate sentence.

Cummins also pleaded guilty to producing, supplying and possessing dangerous drugs on March 24 after police found several plants in three hydroponic set-ups, 400g of dried marijuana and text messages that detailed the sale of the drug.

Solicitor Jason Grant told Maroochydore Magistrates Court Cummins, who was now prescribed marijuana, was taking steps to his rehabilitation by completing the QTOP program and had put his motorbike up for sale.

Mr Grant said the danger to other drivers was lessened when Cummins was driving on the motorway.

Mr McLaughlin challenged that idea, saying nervous drivers could be startled by a motorbike speeding past them on one wheel.

Mr Grant said a probation order would be appropriate, but also suggested a 12-month sentence with suspension or parole.

“Prison is a last resort,” he said.

He said Cummins had not been driving for seven months as he misunderstood his bail conditions that stated he could not drive a motorcycle and asked for him to be disqualified for six months.

Mr Grant said not having a licence would severely impact his ability to continue with his employment and asked for no convictions to be recorded.

The court heard a conviction could impact Cummins’ blue card that he needed to attend work locations such as schools.

Cummins was disqualified for one year.

Convictions were recorded.

Originally published as Dylan Ray Cummins sentenced over dangerous driving spree on Sunshine Coast roads