Karl Fischer, 42, appeared at the Horsham Magistrates' Court via video link on Monday, July 26, pleading guilty to nine charges, including speeding, failing to give an oral fluid sample, possession of cannabis and driving whilst suspended.

On May 21, 2020, Fischer was intercepted by Highway Patrol on the Western Highway after they recorded him travelling at 116km/h.

Fisher underwent a preliminary oral fluid test, which was positive for an illicit substance; however, Fisher refused when asked to accompany police to a testing vehicle for a second test.

When asked to explain his speeding, Fischer said, "my speedo must be out".

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On June 1, 2020, Fischer was intercepted by police travelling south on the Henty Highway in Warracknabeal about 10pm.

Attending police reported Fischer's pupils were dilated and he appeared fatigued.

After searching Fischer's car, officers found a clear zip-lock bag containing 29.5g and 29.49g bags of cannabis buds.

Fischer was arrested and taken to Warracknabeal Police Station, where he admitted to using cannabis and methamphetamine the day before the incident.

On August 25, 2020, Fischer was intercepted by police travelling on Lynott Street in Horsham, pulling over on Albert Street.

Fisher underwent a preliminary oral fluid test, which was positive for an illicit substance; a second test confirmed traces of methamphetamine.

Fisher said he "I hoped it (methamphetamine) was out of my system,".

On Monday, October 12, 2020, Fischer was intercepted by police travelling east on Banyena-Pimpinio Road, in Horsham, after he was recorded travelling at 96km/h in an 80km/h zone.

During the stop, Fisher said his licence was suspended due to the pending drug driving charges.

Magistrate Tim Walsh said the charges carried a mandatory licence disqualification of two years.

"A driver's licence is a privilege which comes with certain obligations," Mr Walsh said.

"That is not driving with drugs in your system and not refusing to take an oral fluid test. You had scant regard for that privilege."

Fischer's licence was disqualified for two years, and he was handed a $1200 fine.

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