Learner motorcyclist loses bike at Woodchester

Just before 3pm today (Wednesday 9 September), police were travelling on Wellington Road, Woodchester, when they saw a black Yamaha motorcycle travelling towards them on one wheel for approximately 100 metres.

The rider returned the motorcycle to both wheels after noticing the police vehicle and was stopped a short distance later.

The rider, an 18-year-old Strathalbyn man and holder of a learner's permit, was reported for reckless driving, issued a 12-month immediate loss of licence notice and his motorcycle was impounded for 28 days.

He will attend court at a later date.

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