A 51-year-old motorcyclist was fined $1919 for speeding at 218 km/h in a 100 km/h zone in Queensland.

A 51-year-old motorcyclist was fined $1919 and received eight demerit points after being caught speeding at 218 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the New England Highway in Queensland. The incident was recorded on dashcam and occurred in a hazardous area with trees and narrow shoulders. Police intercepted the rider, who was on a BMW S1000RR, as part of Rural Road Safety Month, reminding drivers of the dangers of excessive speed.