Sydney teen vows to no longer drive ‘like an idiot’ after dashcam footage led to dozens of driving charges

Marcellus Otero, 19, tells reporters he will plead guilty to some of the charges after appearing at Burwood local court on Tuesday

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A Sydney teenager has vowed to no longer drive “like an idiot” after a car crash led police to uncover a plethora of alleged driving offences on his dashcam.

Marcellus Otero was arrested in December and faced court for the first time on Tuesday after being hit with nearly 50 driving-related charges.

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