Man faces hefty fines after Victoria police discovered he was riding an unregistered motorcycle on a suspended licence and refused to let him ride home

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A full bladder and an empty tank have landed a Melbourne motorcycle rider in hospital as he faces thousands of dollars in fines over traffic offences.

The 20-year-old from Vermont was relieving himself on the side of Loch Sport Road, near the coastal town of Loch Sport, just after midnight on Monday when police drove past.

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The man told police the bike had run out of petrol, but the officers discovered he was riding an unregistered motorcycle on a suspended licence.

The man then badly dislocated his kneecap while attempting to hide his bike in bushes after police told him he could not ride it away.

He was taken to hospital for treatment.

Driving while suspended can result in a fine of more than $1,000 or jail time, while driving an unregistered vehicle can result in a fine of up to $3,500.

