A 17-year-old provisional licence holder has been intercepted allegedly travelling 189km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Sunshine Motorway at Mountain Creek, just after midnight on Friday, 31 January.
Police detected the vehicle at approximately 12.13am during routine patrols and intercepted the driver shortly after.
The driver was issued a $1854 infringement for exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h, the highest category of speeding offence in Queensland, along with an automatic 6 month licence suspension and eight demerit points.
They also received additional infringements for defective vehicle ($322) and failing to display P-plates ($267) as required under Queensland road rules.
Police would like to remind road users that factors such as speeding have a direct consequence on your safety and those around you.
The incident serves as a reminder that safer roads start with you. Every decision you make behind the wheel, matters
Police remain committed to reducing road trauma through ongoing patrols across the Sunshine Coast at all hours, reminding drivers to expect police anywhere, anytime.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
