Driver caught travelling 196kmph

A 22-year-old New South Wales driver has been fined almost $2000 and lost six demerit points after being caught driving at 196km/h on the Barton Highway.

About 1.40pm yesterday (Saturday 20 March 2021), police detected a blue Ford Falcon sedan with NSW registration plates travelling east at speed on the Barton Highway near Crace. At the time of the alleged offence it was drizzling lightly.

The vehicle was travelling on a 80km/h section of the highway.

The driver from Bermagui was issued with an infringement notice for $1841 and six demerit points for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h. 

Police are urging all drivers to stick to the road rules for everyone’s safety, and to be especially careful while driving during the current inclement weather.

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