Substantial fine issued for speeding driver

About 9am on Sunday 28 April, Far North Highway Patrol members spotted a car travelling south on Stuart Highway at Marla.

At this time police detected a Ford Territory station wagon travelling at 177km/h in a 110km/h zone. Police stopped the car and spoke with driver, a 31-year-old woman from Huntfield Heights.

Police also observed two children sitting unrestrained on the rear seat of the vehicle.

Police issued the driver with a six-month instant loss of licence.  She was also issued an expiation notice for driving at an excessive speed (by more than 45km/h or more) and failing to ensure passengers were wearing seat belts, the fine totalling $2537.