P-Plate Driver Nabbed at 140km/h Over Limit – Central Coast

A man will face court today after a car was allegedly detected travelling more than 140km/h over the speed limit on the Central Coast last night.

About 9.10pm (Thursday 1 August 2024), police were conducting speed-enforcement duties on Hakone Road, Woongarrah, when they allegedly detected a Toyota Camry travelling at 192km/h in a signposted 50km/h area.

Following inquiries by officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol, the driver of the vehicle – an 18-year-old man, was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice for drive at a speed dangerous, and P1 driver exceed speed limit - over 45Km/h - RADAR.

The Hamlyn Terrace man will appear before Wyong Local Court on Monday 2 September 2024.

Police also suspended the man's licence on the spot.

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