Midland Highway speedster: A P-plater caught travelling almost 50km/h over the speed limit will be disqualified

Authorities say the man’s interception and hefty disqualification and fine are a reminder that ‘police could be anywhere, anytime in any vehicle’.

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A P-PLATER caught travelling almost 50km/h over his speed limit on the Midland Highway last weekend will be disqualified from driving for four months

Police from Northern Road and Public Order Services intercepted the man driving a

silver Holden Adventra travelling south near Powranna at 146hm/h about 8:15pm on

Saturday.

As a P1 licence holder the man is required to travel under 100km/h, even when speed

signs display a higher limit.

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Sergeant Terry Reaney said; “As restrictions ease, we know more people are travelling on roads across Tasmania and police will be out and about to ensure drivers are doing the right thing.

“Remember police could be anywhere, anytime in any vehicle, so please slow down

and keep everyone safe on our roads.”

As well as being disqualified from driving the man will face six demerit points and a fine

of $966.