A P-plater allegedly travelling at 150km/h and a motorcyclist that allegedly reached speeds up to160km/h, are among those charged in NSW in the past 24-hours, as police conduct proactive patrols across the state.
About 10.30pm yesterday (Friday 10 April 2020), Northern Region Highway Patrol officers detected a vehicle alleged travelling at 150km/h on Wine Country Drive, Branxton.
Officers stopped the vehicle and issued the 27-year-old male driver, on a P1 Provisional Licence, with an infringement notice for exceed the speed limit by more than 45 km/h and his licence was suspended for six months.
In a separate incident, at 10.30pm yesterday, police from Auburn Highway Patrol detected a white Ducati motorcycle travelling at more than 90km/h in a 60km/h zone.
The rider allegedly failed to stop for police and a pursuit was initiated but was stopped shortly after, as the bike allegedly reached speeds of up to 160km/h and ran a red light.
Police later spotted the motorcycle turning into a carpark on Burwood Road, Burwood. The 21-year-old man was arrested and taken to Burwood Police Station, where he was charged with police pursuit-drive speed dangerous, drive whilst disqualified, and exceed speed limit more than 20km/h.
Police are reminding all drivers to follow the road rules and only be out for 'essential' travel. Operation Tortoise, a state-wide road safety operation over the Easter long weekend, will see officers targeting speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences; all of which will attract double demerit points.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy, reminded motorists who were undertaking essential travel, that the same road rules applied.
"If you do need to leave your home and get behind the wheel of your vehicle, we implore you to slow down, don't consume alcohol and drive, wear a seatbelt, and put away your phone," Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
"These are messages we have always reinforced and will continue to do so because, quite simply, these are the factors costing lives on our roads," Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
Operation Tortoise commenced on Thursday 9 April 2020 and continues until 11.59pm on Monday 13 April 2020.
