Bizarre: Caught speeding, Lamborghini driver puts the blame on coronavirus
- In a 60kmph zone, a man in Sydney was caught allegedly driving at 160 kmph.
- He told cops he was rushing to get himself checked for coronavirus.
- Australian cops are urging people feeling unwell to first contact their nearest medical service.
An Australian allegedly caught driving a Lamborghini at nearly twice the speed limit in Sydney claimed he was rushing to hospital to be tested for coronavirus, police said Wednesday.
The man was undergoing mandatory self-isolation after being pulled over for allegedly driving 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour in a 90 km/h zone on Monday.
He was fined for speeding and had his licence suspended.
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Police urged Australians who suspect they may have Covid-19 to call their nearest medical service first.
"Drivers shouldn't break the road rules under any circumstances," Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said.
"If you think you may have symptoms of Covid-19 and want to seek help from a doctor or hospital, call ahead of time to book an appointment.
"If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact triple zero."
Police said the 35-year-old man had been tested for coronavirus and was now undergoing mandatory self-isolation.
It was unclear whether or not he had tested positive.
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