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Teenage Caught Driving Twice The Legal Speed Limit Whilst Suspended
Tuesday, 07 August 2012 15:26

police logo A teenager has been charged for driving almost double the speed limit in Goulburn.

About 3:30 yesterday the 19 year old Canberra resident was detected by Goulburn Highway Patrol travelling at 197 km/h in a 110 zone.

The driver stopped when police pursued the Holden Utility, its alleged inquiries found the P2 provisional license had been suspended.

He has been charged with driving at dangerous speed and driving while suspended and will appear before Goulburn local court on September 5 2012.

 

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