The licences of two P1 drivers have been suspended following two alleged speeding incidents near Newcastle this week.
About 8.40pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026, Newcastle Highway Patrol were conducting stationary speed checks on the M1 at Cameron Park, when they detected a Toyota 86 coupe allegedly travelling at 203km/h in a signposted 110km/h zone.
The vehicle was stopped a short time later, and the driver, a 17-year-old boy, produced a P1 driver’s licence.
The boy’s licence was suspended, and he was issued a Court Attendance Notice for P1 driver exceed speed over 45 km/h and drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous.
He is due to face court next month.
In a separate incident, about 9.40am yesterday (Wednesday 16 September 2026), Highway Patrol officers were conducting stationary speed checks on the Hunter Expressway at Buchanan, when they detected a Honda motorcycle allegedly travelling at 198km/h in a signposted 110km/h zone.
The rider, a 23-year-old man, was stopped a short time later where he produced a P1 driver’s licence.
The motorbike’s number plate was seized, and the man’s licence was suspended for six months.
The rider was also issued a Traffic Infringement Notice for P1 driver exceed speed over 45 km/h, which carries a $3135 penalty.
Police will allege the two young drivers were travelling at more than 80km/h over the signposted speed limit, and more than 100km/h over the P1 licence holder speed limit of 90km/h.
Newcastle-Hunter Sector Highway Patrol Chief Inspector Thomas Barnes said all drivers have a responsibility to make safe decisions every time they get behind the wheel.
“Speed limits are in place to save lives, and police will continue to target dangerous driving behaviour across the Newcastle and Hunter region,” Ch/Insp Barnes said.
“The consequences of speeding can extend well beyond fines and licence suspensions – young and inexperienced drivers are over-represented in serious crashes on our roads, and in a split second, reckless driving can have devastating consequences for families and entire communities.
“When you get behind the wheel, you have a responsibility not only to keep yourself and your passengers safe, but also to protect other road users and members of the community,” Ch/Insp Barnes said.
“Our message to all drivers, particularly young drivers, is simple: slow down, obey the law, and make responsible decisions every time you get behind the wheel.”
