Drivers caught speeding in Arcoona

On Tuesday 23 July, Woomers police were conducting speed detection duties on the Olympic Dam Highway at Arcoona.

Just before 3.50 pm, a motorcycle was detected travelling at 171km/h in a 110k/m zone. Police stopped the driver, a 28-year- old man from Risdon Park. He was issued 6 month loss of licence and issued an expiation notice for excessive speed. A short time later, the same motorcycle was clocked travelling 130km/h in a 110km/h zone, on the same road. He was again stopped by police and issued an additional expiation notice.

About 4pm on the same day (Tuesday 23 July) a vehicle was clocked traveling at 143km/h in the 110km/h zone. Police spoke with the driver, a 28-year-old man from Queensland. He was issued an expiation notice for exceeding the speed limit.