Former The Amity Affliction Member Ahren Stringer Loses His Licence In Dangerous Driving Trial

Ahren Stringer

Former bassist and co-vocalist of The Amity Affliction, Ahren Stringer, has had his licence “cancelled and disqualified” and ordered to pay a $1,200 fine in the sentencing of his dangerous driving trial.

Last month, Stringer appeared in Victoria’s Benalla Magistrates’ Court and faced five charges, including driving at a speed dangerous to the public, exceeding the speed limit by 45 km/h or more, refusing a preliminary breath test, refusing to undergo a preliminary oral fluid test, and using a vehicle “not in a safe or roadworthy condition.”

The charges relate to an incident that reportedly occurred in the Benalla region in 2025, in which police allege that Stringer drove at speeds exceeding 190km/h in a 100km/h zone.

Blunt Magazine reported on the outcome of the case after attending the musician’s sentencing hearing on Tuesday (26 May). According to the publication, Stringer pleaded guilty to driving at a dangerous speed, refusing to undergo a preliminary breath test, and refusing to take a preliminary oral fluid test.

Two other charges – exceeding the speed limit by 45km/h or more and using a vehicle “not in a safe or roadworthy condition” – were dropped when prosecutors argued that the speeding charge was a suitable alternative to the other dangerous driving charges.

During the trial, Stringer claimed that he was travelling to Melbourne after discovering that his sister had received a possible cancer diagnosis when the alleged incident took place, Blunt notes.

While he pled guilty to the three charges above, the Magistrate took the musician’s guilty plea, work history, references, and personal circumstances – reportedly including a back injury and other health issues – into account when sentencing Stringer.

Stringer has had his licence cancelled and disqualified, and will pay a fine, but no other convictions were recorded against him.

In May 2024, The Amity Affliction stated that Stringer would depart their US tour to receive support for his mental health and well-being, adding that he needed help dealing with addiction. Stringer claimed he’d been “booted” from the tour a day later.

Last January, Stringer told fans he would not be touring with The Amity Affliction “for the foreseeable future”. Weeks later, the band stated that they had cut ties with him, citing “certain behaviours” and a complete breakdown of the relationship.

Last May, Stringer launched his new Self Checkout project with ex-Volumes member Gus Farias. In September, it was announced that he had been hospitalised following a “serious and unexpected emergency.”

Following Stringer’s departure from The Amity Affliction, the group recruited Jonathan Reeves as their new bassist and vocalist, releasing their ninth album, House Of Cards, in April.

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