The awkward moment a hapless driver rams into the back of an unmarked police car at a petrol station has been captured on CCTV.
Footage shows a black Toyota Camry crashing into the back of the car just seconds after pulling into a petrol station in Croydon, western Sydney.
The officer is seen throwing his arms in the air as the police vehicle lurches forward from the impact of the rear-end collision.
The officer is seen throwing his arms in the air as the Toyota Camry plows into the back of the unmarked police car at a petrol station in Sydney’s west (pictured)
A passenger quickly jumps out of the Camry and inspects the damage to the car before motioning for the driver to do the same.
Meanwhile, the officer takes his notebook and phone out of his pocket.
He is seen taking down the vehicle’s license plate number before the driver finally gets out of the Camry and takes in the scene.
A passenger is seen jumping out of the Camry and inspecting the damage to the cars before beckoning the driver to do the same (pictured)
NSW Police said the Camry collided with the unmarked police car at a petrol station on Liverpool Road at about 2.30pm on February 15.
Both vehicles sustained minor damage and information was exchanged.
As a precaution, the officer went to the hospital for examination.
The driver, a 28-year-old man, was issued a violation for negligent driving, which carries a maximum fine of $2,200.