$100,000 Audi clocked 84km over speed limit down Tiger Brennan Drive

AN Audi driver has been clocked speeding at 184km/h in a 100km/h zone

AN Audi driver has been clocked speeding down Tiger Brennan Drive at 184km/h in a 100km/h zone.

Superintendent Daniel Shean said at 1.15pm on Tuesday police pulled over a black Audi Q7 – which sell for $100,000 – after the 33-year-old male driver was allegedly caught travelling at 184km/h, before running a red light.

The man was handed a notice to appear.

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“Police believe that the vehicle had an earlier interaction with another driver and is investigating the linkages,” Supt Shean said.

“Luckily on this occasion, the speeding did not result in a crash or worse, another fatality. “As we draw closer to Christmas, the last thing we need is another death on the road.

He said the public could expect to see police engage in road safety campaigns this festive season to reduce the likelihood of trauma on NT roads.

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Anyone who saw the two cars speeding on Tiger Brennan Dr or has dash camera footage of the other vehicle which is described as a dark coloured sedan, can contact police on 131444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote 9503649.

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