An unlicensed driver was under the influence of drugs when he ran a red light and claimed he was rushing his passenger to hospital, according to police. But the closest hospital was in the opposite direction.
Westgate Highway Patrol officers spotted a black Holden Commodore sedan driving through a red light on Francis Street in Brooklyn about 10.30pm on 13 November.
The vehicle was pulled over and police will allege the driver, a 35-year-old Bacchus Marsh man, was found to be unlicensed.
Police will further allege the driver then tested positive to an oral fluid test indicating drugs in his system.
The Holden was impounded at a cost of $999.52.
The man is expected to be charged on summons with running a red light, drug driving and driving unlicensed related offences.
