A 20-year-old man has allegedly been caught speeding at 127km/h over the speed limit on Reid Highway, where the speed limit is 90km/h.
WA Police have charged him and a 23-year-old man allegedly captured on camera at 69km/h over the speed limit.
The riders have been charged.Credit: WA Police
Thirty-six per cent of fatal crashes on West Australian roads this year have involved a motorcycle, while motorcycles make up only 4 per cent of vehicles on the road.
The 20-year-old, from Connolly, has been charged with reckless driving at 155km/h or more, and driving without authority.
The 23-year-old from Midland has been charged with reckless driving at 155km/h or more.
Road Policing Commander Mike Bell said motorcycle riders were particularly vulnerable on our roads.
“Choices, like significantly exceeding the speed limit, increases the risk to their safety and safety of others,” he said.
“Speeding is one of the most common factors associated with fatal and serious crashes. It’s astounding that people are willing to take these risks”.
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