A Riverina man has been fined and had his licence suspended after he was caught by police allegedly travelling more than 50km/h above the speed limit while on his way to "get a pack of cigarettes".
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Police said Narrandera highway patrol officers stopped a white Toyota Aurion on Beelbangera Road at Beelbangera about 8.20pm on Friday after the vehicle was clocked at 154km/h in a signposted 100km/h zone.
The driver was issued with an infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h, fined $2547 and received six demerit points.
The man also had his driver's licence suspended for a period of six months.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
