Ash Bolt
Police have issued a warning to drivers after an odd traffic intercept last week.
The Geelong Highway Patrol Unit took to social media to share its dismay after issuing a driver in Corio with a defect notice on Wednesday, February 16.
Police intercepted the Mazda Tribute wagon just after 10am on Princess Road after noticing the driver had made some modifications to the vehicle.
Police said the vehicle’s roof and bonnet had been covered with thin solar panels.
“These solar panels were held down on the vehicle with trusty gaffa tape,” police wrote on the Geelong Police Eyewatch Facebook page.
“They were wired up to a bunch of rechargeable batteries to power his tools for his lawn mowing business.
“The driver was very co-operative and agreed that the panels could and probably would come off.
“The wing mirrors of the vehicle were also just being held on with gaffa tape and the wiring throughout the vehicle needs to be repaired as lights and indicators weren’t working as they should.
“A defect was issued and no fine to the driver. The driver was a little red-faced and embarrassed but very apologetic.”
