At 1.45 pm on Sunday 7 January 2018 Police were conducting static speed checks in William Street, Westbury. At this time police stopped a silver BMW sedan that had been detected travelling at 97kph in the 50 kph zone as it passed over the railway crossing in William Street.

The driver of the vehicle was a 20 year old man from Westbury who had held his Provisional Drivers Licence for less than four weeks. The four passengers in the vehicle were aged between 13 years and 15 years.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with speeding and operate vehicle in public place in an unnecessary execution of speed or acceleration. The driver was bailed to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 14 February 2018 and the vehicle has been clamped for a period of 28 days.

The very high speed, combined with the inexperience of the driver and the fact that all the passengers were teenagers is of great concern to Tasmania Police. Tasmania Police want to remind the community that the current “We’ve Been Everywhere” road safety campaign aims to encourage safe road use by promoting the high possibility of being caught if driving unsafely and the fact that “Road Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility”.

If anyone saw the vehicle driving at speed or driving in an erratic manner in the Westbury area at the time, they are asked to contact the Northern Road and Public Order Services at Launceston Police Station on 67773925. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au