Members of the Northern Road and Public Order Services have detected three drivers on Northern Highways travelling at high speeds over the past two days.

On Saturday afternoon a sports motorbike was detected on the West Tamar Highway at a speed of 186kmh in a 100kmh zone.  The 21 year old male rider of the motor bike also failed to stop for police.  The rider and motor bike were later located.  The motorbike was confiscated and the rider will appear in Court at a later date for speeding and evading police.

Later in the evening the 34 year old male driver and only occupant of high performance sedan was detected on the Bass Highway near Hagley travelling at 186kmh in an 110kmh zone.  The male driver appear in Court at a later date for speeding and has had his car clamped.

At midday on Sunday a 35 year old male driver of a car was detected on the Bass Highway near Westbury traveling at 151kmh in an 110kmh zone.  The driver was issued with an on the spot fine of $650 and an immediate three month licence cancellation.  This driver had passengers in the car.

Sergeant Dale COOK of Northern Road and Public Order Services describes the speeds as, “ludicrous, and without thought for their own safety or that of other road users.  Such driving behaviour in not only condemned by police but also by society in general and considered as unacceptable.  A crash at such high speeds can only result in death or serious injury.”

“I would encourage members of the public to report immediately on 131444 when they witness such driving behaviour obtaining a registration number and vehicle description where they can”.

“Tasmania Police are committed to safer roads and continue to conduct enforcement activities, especially on rural roads and highways.  These activities will be overt and covert, focussing on speed, alcohol and drug affected drivers, inattention, seatbelts and fatigue.”