Police yesterday detected a provisional driver travelling at over 60km/h above the speed limit on the Midlands Highway.

Around 5pm police conducting speed detection duties near Symmons Plains detected a Holden Commodore sedan travelling at 176km/h in the 110km/h zone.

The 22-year-old male driver from Devonport was fined $989 and 6 demerit points and was disqualified from driving for four months.

“I urge all drivers to think before they put their foot down and put themselves and others at risk,” said Senior Constable Leigh Casboult.