Learner rider loses licence after 116kmh dash through 60kmh zone
An 18-year-old learner rider in Palmerston was caught doing nearly double the speed limit and had his licence suspended for 180 days.
An 18-year-old learner rider from Taylor was caught riding at 116kmh in a 60kmh zone on Gungahlin Drive in Palmerston early on October 31. The rider was 56kmh over the limit.
Police also found he was not displaying a learner plate. The rider's licence was immediately suspended for 180 days and he was issued infringement notices for both offences.
ACT Policing said excessive speed is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal crashes on ACT roads.
Why it mattersLearner riders are legally required to follow speed limits strictly; breaching them carries strict penalties and puts lives at risk.
AustraliaACT drivers are reminded that police enforce speed limits regularly and suspensions can affect work and travel.
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