Teen Caught Driving 190km/h in Sydney Claims Car Can't Go That Fast
P-plate driver's excuse after being caught speeding more than 100km over the limit
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A 17-year-old driver was apprehended in Luddenham, Sydney, for speeding at 190km/h in an 80km/h zone. He insisted his car couldn't reach such speeds and tested positive for cannabis. His unregistered vehicle led to multiple charges, including a suspended license and a court appearance.
- 01The teenager was caught driving at 190km/h in an 80km/h zone on The Northern Road in Luddenham, Sydney.
- 02He claimed to police that his car could not reach such speeds despite being recorded at 187km/h.
- 03After a follow-up drug test, he tested positive for recreational cannabis use.
- 04The vehicle was unregistered, leading to additional charges against him.
- 05His license was confiscated and suspended, and he will appear in Penrith Local Court.
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In a recent incident in Luddenham, Sydney, a 17-year-old driver was caught speeding at 190km/h in an 80km/h zone. The teenager, driving a white Hyundai i30, was stopped by police at a red light on Elizabeth Drive after allegedly traveling at 187km/h. When confronted, he claimed, "Couldn't have been me, my car doesn't go that fast." However, a follow-up test revealed that he had used recreational cannabis, although he was cleared for alcohol and other substances. Compounding his troubles, the vehicle was found to be unregistered. As a result of these infractions, the teenager was charged for both speeding and driving an unregistered vehicle. His license was confiscated and suspended, and he has been banned from driving for a day. He is scheduled to appear in Penrith Local Court to face the charges. This incident highlights the serious consequences of reckless driving and drug use among young drivers in Australia.
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The incident raises concerns about road safety and the consequences of reckless driving among young drivers in Sydney.
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