At approximately 2pm on the 13th of July 2024, police from Longford Uniform were conducting patrols on the Midland Highway at Perth, where they detected a red Holden Commodore travelling at 168kms in a 110km zone.

The vehicle was stopped by police and the driver was identified as a 16-year-old youth from Hobart. Also present in the vehicle were the supervising driver and another passenger.

The youth will be proceeded against for the matter by summons and the vehicle impounded for a period of 28 days.

Police would like to remind everyone that speeding forms one of the fatal five contributors to road deaths and those committing these offences are putting themselves and other road users in danger.

Police would also like to remind supervising drivers of the importance of their role in teaching learner drivers safe driving behaviours that will help to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on Tasmanian roads.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.