A resident of Briggins has been sentenced for reckless driving after executing a perilous overtaking maneuver that put multiple road users at risk. Cadean Tonge appeared in court on Wednesday, where he admitted to charges of dangerous driving on All Saints Road.
The court heard that Tonge overtook four stationary vehicles and an emergency ambulance in a single dangerous maneuver, creating what police described as a significant hazard to public safety. The incident prompted immediate law enforcement response due to the extreme nature of the violation.
Magistrates handed down an $800 financial penalty against Tonge, while also issuing a stern warning about the consequences of repeat offenses. The defendant received a substantial reduction in his fine—approximately one-third—for entering an early guilty plea, which the court acknowledged as demonstrating responsibility for his actions.
The sentencing includes a strict 14-day payment window, after which Tonge faces alternative custodial sentencing of up to 30 days imprisonment for non-payment. Local authorities have emphasized that this case serves as a reminder about the serious consequences of endangering public safety through reckless driving behaviors.