Tasmanian P-plate driver vehicle seized after 185km/h joyride

A novice driver will lose their car for at least six months and is charged with a range of road penalties after being caught recklessly speeding and avoiding police along a Tassie highway.

A heavy-footed Tasmanian P-Plate driver has been caught driving their vehicle at 185km/h in a 110km/h zone.

According to a report in The Mercury newspaper, Tasmania Police clocked the novice driver excessively speeding along the Midlands Highway.

When authorities attempted to stop the suspected offender, the young motorist allegedly ignored the warnings and tried to evade police.

The 17-year-old teenager will face charges relating to hooning, exceeding the speed limit by 75km/h, aggravated police evasion, and negligent driving – with the juvenile driver having their car seized by authorities following the incident.

“Later the same day, the police seized the offending vehicle for an initial period of six months.

“Hooning, speeding, illegal or dangerous driving would not be tolerated,” Tasmania Police said in a media statement.

In Tasmania, police evasion can result in a maximum penalty of 10 penalty units ($19,500) or three years of prison time for first-time offences. Negligent driving incurs a $975 fine, while exceeding the speed limit by 45km/h or more in Tassie can result in a $1121 fine and the loss of six demerit points.

Earlier this month, a NSW P-plater was busted driving 170km/h in a Holden hatchback and was fined $2616 along with a license suspension of at least six months.

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