It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

 

[Dunks]

It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

No some are more stupid. Didn’t think the car would do that speed.

 

[Cazad]

The authorities should take their license away for 2 years. These drivers are putting everyone at risk.

 

[Ricci]

At 18-25 these kids think of themselves as six foot tall and bullet proof. They can't see that their actions have consequences, often dire. When my kids passed their driving tests we insisted that they both did the advanced drivers test and defensive driving course, only then could they get a car of their own, They both thought we were crazy to insist but have since both had cause to thank us. We weren't very popular at the time but after all, they had just got a licence that could kill.

 

[Rob44]

That's what Mother Nature designed young men for. Fighting wars, being utterly reckless and believing that they are immortal; and society is happy to make use of that for sport and war. Rather than being indignant, I am amazed that so many young men live to grow out of it at around 28 years of age. At least in this instance no-one got killed or maimed and the two involved will live to brag about their stupidity.

 

[riskydave]

It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

He's such a nice boy, really, I don't know why he did it????
I can see his parents in court now, nothing will happen out of the ordinary...slap on the wrist, get his car back in a month and the ability to do it again.

 

[mylittletibbies]

The authorities should take their license away for 2 years. These drivers are putting everyone at risk.

I totally agree, the penalty is far too lenient.
For such an offence I believe the car should be to crushed, that might give him something to think about
when his drug addled brain eventually comes back to earth. Do the authorities actually think he will take any notice of a driving ban, of course not, he'll be straight back behind the wheel. Now, if he had no car, it might really hit home.

 

[Ma-to-3]

I totally agree with “mylittletibbies” above. You could take this morons licence off him for life and he would still drive everyday. Crush his car and he will just steal someone else’s !!!

 

[mylittletibbies]

Unfortunately you are so right.

I totally agree with “mylittletibbies” above. You could take this morons licence off him for life and he would still drive everyday. Crush his car and he will just steal someone else’s !!!

 

[Gazman]

It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

 

[Gazman]

That moron should never be allowed to drive again. I don't care what he does to himself, but he's obviously always going to be a danger to everyone else.

 

[SGH]

They have no respect for anything, and its not just the boys, a lot of girls are doing the same thing but even younger. Yep, crush the car, but only if they own it, or are paying it off.
And make the punishment fit the crime. No more slaps on the wrist, send them to jail, all the jails can get overcrowded, so what, three or four to a room no more television. It is meant to be punishment not a resort.

 

[Baz1960]

It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

Age is not an issue with driving. Just police should "cull" all idiots off the road.

 

[Catherines]

It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

 

[Catherines]

At that speed over, he should never be allowed to hold a licence - for life; he has shown no respect for the law & for road rules, no care or regard for pedestrians and other drivers & anyone’s property should he collide with someone’s house & the person/s inside. Most likely he will never change if given a license.

 

[Lesleymorris58]

It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

I think a learner driver doing 100+ over the legal limit should be banned for life from driving, it’s just not acceptable these young kids are a danger on our roads and the fines are a joke to them, they go to court and get a slap on the wrist, the police should also seize his car and crash it that might teach him a lesson, I for one am over these kids thinking they can get away with it…… rant over

 

[Ronloby]

These youngsters are just showing off thanks to social media. People who do these stupid driving acts should NEVER hold a driving licence ever again. Drugged and drunk driving at that speed shows he has no respect for anyone else.

 

[Lesleymorris58]

He's such a nice boy, really, I don't know why he did it????
I can see his parents in court now, nothing will happen out of the ordinary...slap on the wrist, get his car back in a month and the ability to do it again.

Makes my angry cause everyone knows your right

 

[glennm257]

It's an absolute must for all learner drivers to obey the rules and regulations of the road, no matter how experienced or inexperienced they think they may be.

Driving safely at all times is of paramount importance, especially when you're still mastering the art of moving from A to B in a safe, efficient, and manageable way.

Unfortunately, that was not the case in South Australia earlier this week when a 20-year-old learner driver from Smithfield was caught by police after allegedly driving at 143km/h over the speed limit.

Just after 6:30 pm on Monday, a North-South Motorway patrol spotted a black 2008 Holden ute travelling at what seems to be an alarming 253km/h in a 110km/h area. The car broke down a short way on the road, and the driver was arrested shortly thereafter.

The driver was found to have a learner's licence while the passenger – his supervisor – also did not have a full licence. In addition to this, the driver returned a positive reading to a drug test, which is currently being analysed.

A black ute was allegedly caught speeding at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at Waterloo Corner, north of Adelaide. Credit: South Australia Police.

Driving over the speed limit can be a deadly and costly mistake. Not only can speed cause serious physical and emotional harm, it increases the risks of getting into an accident and potentially taking someone's life.

On the roads, vehicles with more speed have less time to react and more chances of colliding with other cars. The chances of dying in a crash double by exceeding the speed limit by only 8–17 km/h, meaning travelling at only slightly over the speed limit drastically increases the risk of being killed or seriously injured in an accident.

Speed also increases the severity of a crash and the cost of repairs. If a vehicle is travelling at over the speed limit, the chances of projections or impact flying off is greater, and the impacts of the crash are more dramatic. This means that speed has a direct effect on the amount of damage repair costs will incur.

Above all, the greatest danger of travelling over the speed limit is the loss of life that can occur. Lives are taken or ruined in an instant due to the irresponsible decision to break the speed limit.

Speaking of the consequences of speeding, the man has not only been charged with various driving offences that will soon be heard in court but he was also issued with an immediate 12-month licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

Driving at an excessive speed can have serious consequences, and the penalties in Australia are both severe and wide-ranging.

The laws vary between states and territories, but all carry significant penalties including fines, licence suspension and demerit points per offence. In severe cases, such as excessive speeding in certain time frames, people can have their licences disqualified and receive jail time.

In South Australia, the law states that any driver found travelling up to 45km/h over the speed limit may face up to $1472 in fines, in addition to their licence being suspended for at least 3 months.

Meanwhile, a driver travelling 45km/h or greater over the speed limit will be fined up to $1658, have their licence suspended for 6 months, and face a potential court hearing.

The maximum fine for careless driving in South Australia is a whopping $2,500, with a potential court hearing and a licence disqualification period of 12 months.

The legal repercussions for reckless driving in Australia can be severe - any driver caught travelling far over the speed limit may not only face an on-the-spot suspension or fine, but also potential consequences such as court hearings, jail time and large fines.

Key Takeaways

• A learner driver in South Australia was allegedly clocked travelling at 253 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
• The driver and passenger both only held L plates.
• The driver allegedly returned a positive reading to a drug test.
• He was charged with multiple driving offences, lost his licence on the spot, and his ute was impounded for 28 days.

Members, we remind and encourage you to always obey the rules of the road at all times.

Driving defensively and taking the speed limit seriously are two of the surest ways to keep yourself and others out of harm's way and lessen the risk of a crash occurring.

Keep yourself safe out there, everyone. Now, we’re wondering whether the younger generation is more reckless while driving? Or are there simply better ways to catch offenders now? What do you think?

all generations have idiots who think the law does not aply to them

 

[WideBayMike]

Well what a lot of goody two shoes you guys are. In late 1967 at age 22 I drove my 1957 Ford Custom 300 down the Southern Motorway towards the Greenlane off ramp in Auckland at exactly double the speed limit. 110 mph. That's 177 kph. There were five of us in the car and no seatbelts; I overtook an AP5/AP6 Valiant like it was standing still. This is what young people do as Rob44 commented above. No harm done and I never drove anywhere near that speed again. I did accumulate points on my license a couple of times but I never lost my license or appeared in court and I haven't had a ticket since the mid 80's. That's a combination of getting older, wiser and cruise control.