Speeding: Young motorbike rider busted bolting through North Burnett at 140km/h in 80 zone
The 22-year-old motorbike rider was clocked doing a jaw-dropping 140kmh in a 80 zone along a North Burnett road.
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A 22-year-old man was slapped with a massive fine after he was clocked travelling a shocking 60km/hr over the speed limit near Biggenden.
At about 11.45am, officers stopped the black motorcycle travelling at 140km/h along River Road in Coringa, near Biggenden.
The area has an 80km/h speed limit.
The Bundaberg man was fined $1286 for high-range speeding and accrued eight demerit points.
Police have issued a reminder for motorists to always be mindful of the Fatal Five – speeding, drink and drug driving, lack of seatbelts, fatigue, and driver distraction.
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