A teenage P1 licence holder has been caught travelling almost 50km/h over the provisional speed limit near Hobart today.
Shortly after 12pm, a police motorcyclist detected the teenager driving at 147km/h on the Tasman Highway at Cambridge.
Acting Inspector Penny Reardon said the driver's provisional licence carries strict conditions, including a maximum speed of 100km/h.
"The teenager was also in breach of other licence conditions, including failing to display a rear P plate and exceeding the posted speed limit of 110km/h," she said.
"This type of reckless driving not only puts this inexperienced driver at serious risk, but also endangers other Tasmanian road users."
"Excessive speed combined with inexperience can have tragic consequences and change people's lives in an instant."
The driver now faces a $1305 fine, eight demerit points and a three-month licence disqualification.
Tasmania Police reminds all P1 licence holders of their legal obligations:
- Always carry your licence
- Display P plates front and rear
- Do not exceed 100km/h, even where higher speed limits apply
- Maintain a blood alcohol content of 0.00
- Do not use a mobile phone while driving
- Follow peer passenger restrictions (limit of one passenger aged 16-21)
- Comply with all Tasmanian Road Rules
Incidents of speeding can be reported to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Footage can also be uploaded to the dangerous driving portal at https://www.police.tas.gov.au/report/
