A 52-year-old man from Turners Marsh will face a 3-month disqualification from driving and has been issued with a $858.50 fine after being caught 43km/h over the limit at Dilston.

Acting Inspector Aleena Crack said police reportedly detected the man travelling at 143km/h in the 100km/h zone on the East Tamar Highway on Sunday afternoon.

“This the second instance in a few days where police have detected a motorist travelling at such high speeds on the East Tamar Highway,” she said.

“On Thursday police charged an 18-year-old George Town man after he was detected travelling at 163km/h in the 100km/h zone on the East Tamar Highway at Dilston.”

“Such speeds place other road uses at risk of serious injury or death as a result of a collision.”

“Police will continue to target dangerous driving behaviours on our roads, and urge all motorists to take care and drive safely to ensure everyone gets where they are going safely.”