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Melbourne man dislocates knee in comedy of errors after police stop for public urination | Melbourne man dislocates knee in comedy of errors after police stop for public urination |
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A full bladder and an empty tank have landed a Melbourne motorcycle rider in hospital as he faces thousands of dollars in fines over traffic offences. | A full bladder and an empty tank have landed a Melbourne motorcycle rider in hospital as he faces thousands of dollars in fines over traffic offences. |
The 20-year-old from Vermont was relieving himself on the side of Loch Sport Road, near the coastal town of Loch Sport, just after midnight on Monday when police drove past. | The 20-year-old from Vermont was relieving himself on the side of Loch Sport Road, near the coastal town of Loch Sport, just after midnight on Monday when police drove past. |
The man told police the bike had run out of petrol, but the officers discovered he was riding an unregistered motorcycle on a suspended licence. | The man told police the bike had run out of petrol, but the officers discovered he was riding an unregistered motorcycle on a suspended licence. |
The man then badly dislocated his kneecap while attempting to hide his bike in bushes after police told him he could not ride it away. | The man then badly dislocated his kneecap while attempting to hide his bike in bushes after police told him he could not ride it away. |
He was taken to hospital for treatment. | He was taken to hospital for treatment. |
Driving while suspended can result in a fine of more than $1,000 or jail time, while driving an unregistered vehicle can result in a fine of up to $3,500. | Driving while suspended can result in a fine of more than $1,000 or jail time, while driving an unregistered vehicle can result in a fine of up to $3,500. |