Young Woman Arrested At Shortland After Police Pursuit

BY IAN CROUCH

A woman has been arrested following a pursuit through Newcastle's western suburbs early Thursday morning.

Police say a Nissan Pulsar refused to stop for a random breath test on Griffiths Road at Lambton just before 4.00am, with the driver continuing west at moderate speeds.

The car failed to negotiate a roundabout at Sandgate Road at Shortland and crashed into a road sign.

A 23-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station.

She's expected to face court today charged with police pursuit and other alleged offences.

Government Rakes in Cash From Speeding Fines From Wallsend to Hamilton

BY IAN CROUCH

It's been revealed the state government has been raking in the cash from speeding fines since the speed limit was reduced along Thomas Street, Wallsend, Newcastle Road and Griffiths Road, Lambton six months ago.

The Herald has obtained figures showing almost 1.2 mllion dollars in fines were dished out from Speed Cameras along the route since the speed limit was reduced to 60 kilometres per hour in March.

It's a 469 percent jump in fines issued on the same period last year.