Cars seized after clocking exceeding speed limit by 100km/h

Two male drivers will face court after exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h while racing each other on Gungahlin Dr

Vehicles seized by ACT Police after they were clocked exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h.

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Police seized two Holden Commodores after their “irresponsible” drivers were caught using Gungahlin Drive as a racetrack.

ACT Police clocked the cars doing 180km/h in an 80km/h zone side-by-side in Franklin about 8pm on Saturday.

Both male drivers admitted they were racing each other when officers pulled them over near Oodgeroo Ave.

Police seized both vehicles for up to 90 days for street racing.

The drivers will also be summonsed to the ACT Magistrates Court for driving at a dangerous speed, exceeding the speed limit by greater than 45km/h and street racing.

Officer in Charge of Traffic Operations Detective Acting Station Sergeant Marcus Boorman said police had the power to seize vehicles for speed related incidents such as burn outs, failing to stop for police or using Canberra’s streets as a racetrack.

“The streets aren’t for racing and anybody who thinks otherwise will be targeted by police,” he said.

“I’m sure all Canberrans are happy that these drivers no longer have their vehicles and will be held responsible for their actions in court.”

He added the outcome of a collision could have been “catastrophic”.

“They could have easily killed themselves, their passengers or somebody just going about their business,” he said.

“Their actions were totally irresponsible and they had no consideration for other road users.”

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