Posted on August 13, 2009 by by valerirojas

ACT Policing reports three p-plater licence holders will have their licences suspended after they were caught driving well over the speed limit on Wednesday 12th August. Report

“One driver, a 17-year-old man from Gilmore, was detected driving 45km/h over the 80km/h posted speed limit on Adelaide Avenue in Curtin about 10.30am.  A total of 13 traffic infringement notices were issued by police at this location.”

“Later that day, a further three p-plate drivers were detected travelling between 34-38km/h over the speed limit in a 60km/h zone on Southern Cross Drive in Latham.  One of the drivers, a 17-year-old man from Higgins, was already a suspended driver, whilst the other two will have their licences suspended.”

“Police also issued nine motorists with traffic infringement notices on Belconnen Way in Hawker between 1pm and 2pm, including a 35-year-old Phillip man who was travelling at 107km/h in a 60km/h zone and attempted to evade police by hiding in the driveway of a nearby residence.  He will now pay a $1600 fine and lose six points from his licence.”

This comes a few weeks after the ACT Government launched a new initiative to highlight the consequences of speeding, drink-driving and reckless behaviour to young drivers. Real Decisions, Real Consequences

I wonder if young Canberrans are actually getting the message or not?

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