78-year-old driver fined $1,854 for speeding 50 km/h over limit in Queensland, receiving 8 demerit points.
A 78-year-old driver in Queensland was fined $1,854 for speeding 50 km/h over the limit, traveling at 150 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the Leichardt Highway. He claimed he was hurrying to feed his horses, but police deemed it not a life-threatening emergency. He received eight demerit points. Sergeant Isaiah Reich emphasized that high-speed driving endangers both the driver and others, urging prioritization of safety over timely arrival.
September 29, 2024
88 Articles