A LEARNER driver accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit has pleaded not guilty in Dubbo Local Court.
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Lee Marree Anne Knock, 39, of Wellington, was brought before Magistrate Michael Price on charges of police pursuit not stop, drive recklessly in a manner dangerous, learner not accompanied, learner not display L plates.
Prosecution facts tendered to the court said Knock was a self-admitted drug user with an extensive criminal and traffic history.
At 1.45pm on July 9 police patrolling in Palmer and Tamworth streets noticed a silver station wagon that had been the subject of numerous complaints at Dubbo and Wellington.
Knock is alleged to have been driving. Two other people were seated in the vehicle.
Police did a u-turn in order to conduct a road-side breath test.
Police allege the station wagon accelerated harshly.
A pursuit was initiated as the vehicle allegedly raced through the intersection of Taylor Street and Hutchins Avenue, failing to slow at give way signs.
Police allege Knock cut to the incorrect side of the road, narrowly missing another vehicle travelling west along Boundary Road.
Police allege Knock accelerated through Fitzroy, Dawson and Dalton streets and ignored stop signs. Officers terminated the pursuit due to the danger allegedly posed to pedestrians and other motorists.
Police located the vehicle a short time later in Booth Street. Two men identified Knock as the driver.
Target Action Group officers made patrols of South Dubbo looking for the driver.
Knock was arrested when she was found walking along Boundary Road.
Not guilty pleas were maintained when Knock was brought before the court.
The charges were set down for hearing on October 9. Bail was continued.
Knock entered a plea of guilty to an additional charge of driving while suspended.
The court heard she had other matters for sentence on September 24.