Two P-platers busted up to 97km/h over speed limit on same day in NSW

New South Wales police caught two P-plate drivers allegedly speeding excessively – with one returning a positive result in a roadside drug test – on the same day last week.

Police became suspicious of a Kia Cerato after overtaking an unmarked police vehicle along the M1 Motorway – a freeway located near the NSW/Queensland border.

Highway Patrol officers reportedly observed the motorist not using their indicators on multiple occasions – with the driver allegedly travelling at 167km/h on the 100km/h highway.

The 25-year-old woman allegedly responsible for the driving offences held a P2 provisional license – which has a required maximum speed limit of 100km/h – was issued an infringement notice and had her license suspended for six months.

Additionally, NSW police said she was arrested after allegedly testing positive for methamphetamine during multiple drug tests.

In NSW, drug driving can incur a maximum penalty notice of $603 – and a court-imposed fine of $2200.

In a separate incident, NSW Highway Patrol allegedly detected a male P-plater driving a white GWM Haval H6 at 147km/h in a 50km/h zone in Eastern Creek – a suburb approximately 25km west of Sydney.

Police said the 17-year-old driver had his P1 license – which has a 90km/h speed restriction – for three months before allegedly being caught speeding excessively on the road.

While his roadside drug and alcohol tests were negative, his license was immediately suspended after allegedly being clocked at close to three times the signposted speed limit.

In NSW, drivers found to be guilty of excessive speeding of more than 45km/h by a court can result in a maximum fine of $3300.