Texting rider fined

EMERALD police nabbed a probationary motorcyclist for texting while riding on Beaconsfield-Emerald Road.
Acting Sergeant John Roberts said officers were on patrol about 5pm on Friday 10 February when they intercepted the teen on the “winding” road.
“It was fraught with danger,” he said.
“It’s bad enough texting in a car.”
Acting Sgt said the rider was from out of town and visiting friends. Police fined him $234 and he lost three demerit points.