A Geelong father has faced court after being caught behind the wheel with illicit drugs in his system while driving his children to school, despite already being disqualified from driving.
Traffic stop reveals drugs and disqualification
Adam Kenshole, a 41-year-old resident of Norlane, was pulled over by police in the Geelong suburb of Corio on the morning of Friday, March 15. The traffic stop occurred on the Princes Highway, a major arterial road.
Officers discovered that Kenshole was a disqualified driver, having lost his licence until October 2025. A subsequent drug test returned a positive result for methamphetamine, commonly known as 'ice'.
Court hands down sentence and fine
Kenshole fronted the Geelong Magistrates' Court this week, where he pleaded guilty to charges of driving while disqualified and driving with an illicit drug present in his blood.
In his decision, Magistrate Michael Coghlan noted the serious nature of driving under the influence of drugs, especially while responsible for children. Kenshole was convicted and fined $1,200. The court also imposed a 12-month good behaviour bond.
Magistrate Coghlan emphasised the significant risk Kenshole posed to other road users and his own passengers. The prosecution detailed that Kenshole was transporting his children to school at the time of the intercept.
Ongoing consequences for disqualified driver
The court heard that Kenshole's licence disqualification period remains in effect. This legal outcome adds a financial penalty and a criminal conviction to his existing driving ban.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of Victoria Police to target disqualified and drug-affected drivers on Geelong's roads. Driving while disqualified and driving with drugs present are both criminal offences that carry substantial penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Community safety advocates have repeatedly warned about the dangers of drug driving, which impairs reaction times, judgement, and coordination, creating a lethal hazard for all road users.
