by Century-Old Ford Model T Caught Speeding
Australian police stopped a modified Ford Model T for violating traffic rules. This car, which was produced from 1908 to 1927, was caught speeding – the driver was going 83 km/h in a zone with a limit of 60 km/h.
Police also found that the 24-year-old driver was under the influence of drugs. Tests showed the presence of cocaine, THC (the active component of marijuana), and methamphetamine in his system.
Vehicle’s Technical Violations
The car received an official defect notice. Among the identified problems:
Police published an AI-generated image of this Model T, giving an idea of its possible appearance.
A court hearing involving the driver is scheduled for August 14 in the city of Parramatta. This case became an unusual example of how historic cars can become part of modern road stories. Modifications made by enthusiasts sometimes cross the line of safety and legality, which the driver of this rarity experienced firsthand.
