Motorist caught driving 260km/h with lights off, police allege
A man has been clocked speeding at 260km/h south of Sydney overnight, police allege. The 22-year-old was allegedly also driving with his lights off.
A man has been clocked speeding at 260km/h south of Sydney overnight, police allege.
Highway Patrol officers on the M1 Princes Motorway north of Helensburgh allegedly detected the Nissan 200SX travelling up to 260km/h in a signposted 110km/h zone about 2.30am this morning.
The officer eventually stopped the vehicle, which had allegedly been travelling with its lights off, at Heathcote and spoke with the driver.
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The alleged driver, 22, produced a Queensland licence.
He was arrested and taken to Sutherland Police Station where he was charged with drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, motor vehicle exceed speed more than 45km/h and drive in dark no lights.
The man was refused police bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court today.
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