What started as a crash in Kangaroo Point turned into a criminal case, with a Brisbane man now convicted of faking IDs to dodge traffic penalties.
Brisbane Driver Dodged Fines and Demerit Points in 6-Year Fraud Scheme
A Brisbane man who crashed into a cyclist at Kangaroo Point later spent six years dodging traffic fines and demerit points by filing false declarations, court records show.
The crash happened in February 2016 in Clem Jones Tunnel. After the incident, Bin Zhang, 37, submitted multiple fake forms to Queensland authorities, blaming other people for offences he committed behind the wheel.
False Declarations and Dodged Fines
Zhang, who runs a business that manages a hotel in Broadbeach, falsely named other people in 20 statutory declarations between 2016 and 2022. This allowed him to avoid paying more than $5,700 in fines and racking up 55 demerit points.
He used fake names or real people without their knowledge to take the blame. Some of the identities couldn’t be verified. Police caught on after inconsistencies showed up in traffic offence records.
Court Decision and Rejected Appeal
Zhang was sentenced to four months in prison, suspended for two years, and lost his licence for six months. He later appealed, saying the punishment was too severe.
However, Chief Judge Brian Devereaux dismissed the appeal, pointing to Zhang’s ongoing disregard for the law. The judge said shifting blame to others made the offences more serious.
Warning for the Community
Police and legal experts say the case is a reminder to act lawfully when dealing with traffic fines. Misusing statutory declarations is a crime and can lead to serious consequences.
Authorities encourage anyone facing fine disputes to seek help through proper legal channels rather than resorting to fraud.
Published 21-March-2025
