Driver fined $3100 after being caught speeding twice in under 10 minutes

The Queensland Government’s purse will be $3100 richer thanks to a 23-year-old from Noosa, who was caught speeding twice within just minutes.

On September 6, the man was intercepted by officers from Queensland’s State Highway Patrol at 4:15pm, having been detected overtaking their unmarked car at 155km/h on a 100km/h zone of the Bruce Highway near Coles Creek.

For exceeding the speed limit by more than 40km/h, he received a six-month licence suspension, eight demerit points and a $1986 fine, though he copped an additional $345 fine for having an illegally altered licence plate.

Despite racking up $2331 in fines already, the man was able to continue driving as the ticket for his high speed driving infringement had not been paid, dealt with by a court or been referred to the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER), allowing him to complete his journey home.

However, he was further delayed less than 10 minutes later, after being pulled over by Gympie Highway Patrol officers who detected him at 90km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Old Bruce Highway near Traveston.

This led to a further four demerit points and a $777 fine, bringing his total for the day up to $3108, as well as 12 demerit points, culminating in not only the previous licence suspension but also a licence sanction notice.

“It is always disappointing to see a driver travelling at such high speeds. However, to be intercepted again for speeding just minutes after the first intercept shows a complete disregard for the law, the driver’s own safety, and the safety of other road users,” said Acting Inspector Specialist Operations Paul Kelly.

“Speed limits exist to protect all road users, and choosing to ignore them is a reckless action which risks lives.

“This behaviour is unacceptable, and police will continue to take enforcement action against those who choose to endanger lives on Queensland roads.”