"Blatant stupidity" sees P-plater slapped with $3,279 fine
A young P-plater has copped a hefty fine for going more than 70 kilometres over the legal speed limit on a quiet Aussie road.
Police said the 19-year-old "decided to put his foot down, harshly accelerating" when he passed police in Guildford West at 11pm on Sunday night.
The teenager's car was clocked on radar doing 123 km/h in the signposted 50km/h zone, with his act of "blatant stupidity" costing the teen $3,279.
"He provided no reason for his speed, and returned negative results to both alcohol and drug tests," NSW Police said in an online statement.
He was issued with two infringement notices for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h and not displaying his P plates, totalling $3,279 worth of fines and 8 demerit points.
"His licence was immediately suspended on the spot for 6 months, where he’ll then face a further suspension period due to exceeding his demerit point limit," police said.
The vehicle’s registration was also cancelled for three months.
Dozens responded to police's post, with one man branding the P-plater's recklessness "brazen stupidity".
Image credits: NSW Police