In a moment of spectacularly bad timing, a motorcycle rider has learned the expensive consequences of showing off after pulling a dangerous wheelie right in front of patrolling police officers.
The bold stunt unfolded on the Sunshine Motorway at Mountain Creek on Queensland's picturesque Sunshine Coast, where the rider apparently failed to notice the very visible police presence before executing the manoeuvre.
The immediate fallout was severe and swift, with officers pulling over the stunned rider and issuing a whopping $1,000 fine for the dangerous display. But the financial penalty was just the beginning of the rider's troubles.
In a double blow that would make any motorist wince, the rider also received an immediate four-month licence suspension, leaving them grounded and contemplating their costly decision.
Queensland Police confirmed the incident, highlighting the sheer recklessness of performing such stunts on public roads. "This wasn't just a minor infraction," a police spokesperson noted, "but a deliberate act that put both the rider and other road users at serious risk."
The incident serves as a stark reminder that police have zero tolerance for dangerous riding behaviour, especially when it's flaunted so blatantly in their presence. With summer approaching and more riders taking to coastal roads, authorities are sending a clear message: save the stunts for the track, or pay the price on the road.
