A Queensland truckie has been issued with an infringement notice after allegedly speeding 54km/h over the signposted speed limit on the NSW Central West yesterday.
Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol were patrolling roadworks on the Newell Highway, about 10km south of Coonabarabran, when a B-double truck was allegedly detected travelling at 114km/h in a signposted 60km/h area.
Police stopped the 25-year-old driver from Queensland and conducted a roadside breath and drug test – both were negative.
The driver was issued with an infringement for exceed speed by more than 45 km/h, and had his licence suspended.
According to the NSW Government website, if convicted by a court for the alleged offence, the driver faces a fine of up to $5500 and a minimum licence disqualification of six months.
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