Territory Road Policing have issued a Notice to Appear to a 27-year-old Alice Springs man in relation to a number of serious traffic offences.
On 30 June 2026, the man was served with the Notice to Appear for an incident alleged to have occurred on 1 June 2026.
Police will allege that the man was driving southbound on the Stuart Highway when he entered the Larapinta Drive intersection against a red traffic light at a speed of 146km/h in a 60km/h zone.
It is further alleged that the vehicle narrowly avoided colliding with another motorist, creating a significant risk to public safety.
The man has been charged with:
- Drive at a speed dangerous
- Drive in a manner dangerous
- Proceed beyond a red traffic light
He is due to appear before the Alice Springs Local Court on 5 August 2026.
Senior Sergeant Devrim Kanyilmaz said, "The alleged actions of this driver demonstrate a blatant disregard for the safety of other road users. Travelling at more than twice the posted speed limit and allegedly entering a busy intersection against a red light could have had devastating consequences for innocent motorists.
"Road rules exist to protect lives, and we make no apology for taking strong enforcement action against those who choose to ignore them. Dangerous driving remains a significant contributor to road trauma across the Territory. Police will continue to actively target high-risk driving behaviours and hold offenders accountable to help keep all road users safe.
"The Northern Territory Police Force urges all motorists to drive responsibly, obey speed limits and traffic signals, and remember that a moment of reckless behaviour can have lifelong consequences."
