Speeding driver caught on Stuart Highway

About 3pm on Friday 14 March, Woomera Police were conducting speed detection duties on the Stuart Highway, south of Pimba, when they stopped a car for exceeding the speed limit.

The driver was detected travelling at 144km/h in a 110km/h speed zone.

A 42-year-old man from Roxby Downs was subsequently issued an expiation notice for excessive speed, totally $1786 and seven demerit points.

Speeding is one of the Fatal Five road behaviours that significantly increase the risk of being involved in a crash. Far North Police are urging people to slow down and stick to the posted speed limits.