Learner motorcyclists nabbed for hooning at alarming speeds

TWO learner motorbike riders have been left without their bikes after been caught riding at alarming speeds across the state.

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TWO learner motorbike riders have been left without their bikes after been caught riding at alarming speeds across the state.

An 18-year-old Legana man, whose learner licence restricted him from exceeding 80km/h, was caught travelling 157km/h on the West Tamar Hwy near Legana at 8pm.

The black Kawasaki was returned to the registered owner.

Earlier, Longford police were conducting mobile speed checks on the Midland Highway near Campbell Town when a blue Kawasaki motorcycle was detected travelling at 129km/h at 5.35pm.

The rider was a 30-year-old Bridgewater man with a current learner’s licence.

The Kawasaki was seized by police.

Both men will appear in court for hooning offences.

The incidents came as the state experiences a cold snap, with many roads affected by ice.

Frosty mornings are expected continue across Tasmanians this week, with Hobart anticipating minimum temperatures of 2 degrees on Monday and 1 degree on Tuesday.

All motorist have been urged to drive to the conditions

Inspector Craig Fox said safety on Tasmanian roads was a priority.

“Speeding is part of the ‘fatal five’ and has been a contributing factor in recent motorcycle fatalities in Tasmania,” he said.

“Police urge all motorists to drive and ride lawfully for the safety of all road users.”