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Aussie Caught on the Phone-whilst Driving

10 Apr 2008
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SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian police say they caught a motorist travelling at more than 200 kilometres (125 miles) an hour through a city suburb while arguing with his wife on his mobile phone.

The 33-year-old driver was also driving without a licence and under the influence of alcohol as he sped through the Perth suburb in the early hours of Thursday morning, they said.

"The Holden SS ute (pick-up truck) was travelling at 203 kmh in a 100 kmh zone on Roe Highway," said police spokeswoman Dianne Simpson.

"The driver admitted he had been talking on his mobile phone."

Police told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation the driver was still on the phone when he was stopped and appeared to be arguing with his wife.

His vehicle was seized under anti-hooligan laws and he was due to appear in court later Thursday.

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