A truck driver carting grain on the Lower Eyre Peninsula lost his licence after testing positive to drugs yesterday.
Port Lincoln Police detected the full-laden road train travelling on Western Approach Road at Duck Ponds at 108 km/h about 10.30am on Tuesday 24 February. Road trains are limited to 90 km/h on this road.
The driver, a 55-year-old Eyre Peninsula man, tested positive to methamphetamine and cannabis.
He was issued with an expiation notice for speeding and heavy vehicle offences, totalling $1747.
He was also issued with a three-month instant loss of licence, and the sample was sent for forensic testing.
The prime mover was defected for non-compliant speed limiter and further action may be taken against the owner of the prime mover.
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