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Bundaberg man lands hefty penalty for speeding in Hervey Bay

A young Bundaberg driver has been busted driving almost twice the speed limit on the main road through Hervey Bay.

Police intercept speeding drivers across the state

A Bundaberg man has been busted travelling at 112km per hour in a 60km zone.

The 21-year-old was caught speeding in a white Holden Astra along Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba, on Friday evening.

Around 7.45pm Hervey Bay police saw the speeding vehicle.

The driver was fined $1286 and lost eight demerit points.

Police remind drivers to be mindful of the Fatal Five – speeding, drink and drug driving, lack of seatbelts, fatigue and driver distraction, as these factors can lead to accidents for not only themselves, but fellow motorists.

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