A driver who was caught speeding at 209km/h along the Hunter Expressway early Monday morning has had his license suspended and plates confiscated.
This latest incident tops off what has been a turbulent long weekend for police officers with Operation Slowdown leading to 4,619 traffic infringement notices for speeding, an increase of 641 issues over last year.
Traffic and highway control commander acting assistant commissioner David Driver said drivers willingness to exceed safe limits was troubling given speeding remains one of the biggest killers on our roads.
"To have one such driver travel at 209km/h on a public road is appalling and beyond comprehension".
"Driving is a privilege not a right and if you're caught risking your life or the lives of others, you will be stopped".
