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Concerns over young driver safety are back in the spotlight after a P-Plater clocked 145kmph along Burley-Griffin way last week.
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The 18-year-old male, who was on his provisional two licence, was apprehended by police near Stockinbingal after exceeding the speed limit by over 30kmph.
The incident occurred on Friday, September 15, at approximately 4.20pm.
“The driver was issued a licence suspension notice and handed a ticket for excessive speeding,” said Cootamundra LAC crime manager Scott Wilkinson.
“These offences carry a hefty penalty.”
Do you think a licence suspension is punishment enough for speeding youngsters? Vote in our poll and let us know!
Lachlan Grey
Sports Journalist at The Daily Advertiser
