Two drivers have been busted driving at dangerous speeds in Hervey Bay within just days of each other.
Two drivers have been busted driving at dangerous speeds in Hervey Bay within just days of each other.

Two busted travelling at dangerous speeds

Two drivers have been busted driving at dangerous speeds in Hervey Bay within just days of each other.

About 9.45pm on February 6 along Kawungan Way, officers will allege they detected a Mitsubishi Lancer travelling at 139km/h in a 60km/h zone – 79km/h over the speed limit.

As a result, the 24-year-old Maryborough man driving was fined $1245, lost eight demerit points, and lost his licence for six months.

Then on February 10 about 6pm, along Dundowran Road, officers detected a motorcycle travelling 71km/h over the speed limit.

As a result, a 25-year-old Hervey Bay man was fined $1245 and lost eight demerit points.

He also lost his licence for six months.



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