Man to be charged for speeding 200km/h in a 60km/h zone, thanks to YouTube evidence!
Be very very careful what you upload onto YouTube! A random search on the popular video sharing site will easily reveal many “topspeed” tests recorded by amateur videographers, to show off or perhaps just as footage proof that said vehicles are truly capable of such speeds. But beware, if the road you’re on isn’t one without speed limits such as the Autobahn, you could be making it really easy for the law enforcement to track you down, as the video itself is evidence of sorts!
One YouTube user learned this the hard way. User jmm006, or Joel as his profile indicates, recorded videos of himself riding his Kawasaki Z750 through the streets of Canberra, specifically in a zone that had a 60km/h speed limit.
The coppers traced his YouTube account to his home and paid a visit with a search warrant. Among items seized were footage, a camcorder, a laptop and a hard drive. 20-year old Joel will face the court in a future date.
“We take these offences seriously. As a result of some good work from officers in traffic operations, this investigation was quickly concluded and it should send a message to anyone who seeks to glorify actions that place the lives of innocent people in danger, that they will not be tolerated,” said Superintendent Mark Colbran.
If you want to watch the incriminating videos, check them out after the jump.
January 1, 2009 @ 11:31 am
Wah…stupid road like that dare to drive up to 230kmh?if he’s in m’sia NSE then can reach 300kmh lor!
January 1, 2009 @ 11:48 am
What happened if this fella hits on NSE-_-? otw to Thailand..LOLx.
Damn, Max for my uncle team was only 170 on NSE, drive safe la pal.
January 1, 2009 @ 1:37 pm
too bad la..
January 1, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
after this traffic policeman will equipaied with internet ready motocycle, so they will surf youtube during office hour,,,,
January 1, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
I think these people should get a life.
For one, that guy is just trying to showoff, and second, if I were a taxpaying Aussie, I would be hoping that my country’s law enforcement spend more of their time solving proper crime.
It’s just like the folks here, instead of going out to catch the snatch thieves and robbers, they go and harass people who hold hands.
January 1, 2009 @ 3:49 pm
well for ppl like us who cant afford a Ferrari, watching videos like tis is the next best thing… the thrill of 0-100 in ~4 secs… not many of us have tried that acceleration in our life… onli supercars can accelerate that fast…
January 1, 2009 @ 5:42 pm
huhu.. jz serve ur right.. think before u post!!
January 1, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
Love that bike. Thinking of getting one to ride around town instead of using a car as often.
January 1, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
Next time do some video editting. That way can terlepas.
January 1, 2009 @ 8:49 pm
that is quite interesting …
hmmm … i think our PDRM won’t be so free to search for who is doing 200km/h on the road ..
but dun worry, our police may use the evo x to catch the speed freaks ..
January 1, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
Reminds me of Edison Chan.
Video + Internet = Always surprise.
January 2, 2009 @ 2:54 am
wow.. 2 way traffic somemore.. dam scarely.. hehe
watch this japanese arrest by UK police.. hehe.. final part very funny.
“do u think this is a bloody playground… “..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpf-52eyBhA
January 2, 2009 @ 8:20 am
wow, nice sexy bike.
She even got a trottle panel, cool!
January 2, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
I dunno whats the f**king problem with those police…. Whatsuupp with you bleedy police if drive fast…. We pay so much to buy super-cars to drive fast !!! NOT to drive at bleedy 110km/h… Wad for fast-automobil on earth !!!! Bleedy SHIT capping speed-limit at 110 km/h !!!!
January 2, 2009 @ 5:59 pm
I don’t have the habit of driving at slow speed like 110 km/h …. !!! So, cops can f**k OFF from my way !!!
January 2, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
ops
police watching u-tube when work~~
curi tulang`~~
January 8, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
youtubstinkt!!!!!!!!!!!