Highway Patrol police have removed another three P-platers from Central Coast roads in the past week who were exceeding speed limits by more than 60km/h.
At 6.20am on Friday, February 28, a white Mazda 3 was spotted weaving through northbound traffic on the M1 Motorway at Somersby.
Police caught up to the Mazda, which drove between a 4WD and a B-double truck before accelerating to a speed of 151km/h – 61km/h over the 90km/h limit for a P1 driver.
The 17-year-old P1 licence holder from Koolewong was stopped at Mardi and issued a penalty notice.
His licence was suspended for six months and his registration plates were confiscated for three months.
In another incident, at 9.42pm on Sunday, February 23, a 24-year-old P2 driver of a Holden Commodore was detected by Brisbane Water Highway Patrol speeding at 135km/h along Scenic Dr, Terrigal, which is a 70km/h zone.
His speeding resulted in a penalty notice of $2,959, six demerit points, an immediate six-month licence suspension and confiscation of registration plates for three months.
At 10.40am on Monday, February 24, a black Suzuki sedan sped past Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol parked on the side of Gavenlock Rd, Mardi.
The speed was checked at 116km/h in a signposted 50km/h zone.
The 18-year-old P1 licence holder from Wyong had been issued with his licence just 17 days earlier.
His licence was immediately suspended for six months, number plates confiscated for three months and a penalty notice given for exceeding the speed limit by 66km/h.
Police said that notably, a large ute had exited the side street ahead just moments earlier, crossing the lane the offending vehicle was approaching in, which highlighted the serious risks associated with excessive speed.
“This incident serves as a reminder that speeding is not only reckless but also endangers lives,” police said.
“Please slow down and drive responsibly.”
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