A young driver’s reckless joyride just turned his luck upside down. Barely a week after getting his license back, he’s facing a brutal crackdown. Caught flying down a highway at breakneck speed, this bust is a wake-up call for anyone pushing the limits on NSW roads.
Dylan Anderson
Blazing Past the Limit
Late Sunday night, February 23, 2025, Mid North Coast Highway Patrol clocked a red Hyundai Getz screaming down the Pacific Highway at Telegraph Point. The speed? A wild 139km/h in a 90km/h zone for P1 drivers. It was 10:45 p.m. when police pulled over the 22-year-old behind the wheel.
A Laundry List of Trouble
The driver flashed his Provisional P1 license, but that’s where the compliance ended. No P plates adorned his car, a rookie mistake. His tail lights? Busted and illegal. Worse still, he’d just finished a suspension for speeding a week earlier. This wasn’t his first rodeo, and police weren’t letting it slide.
Dylan Anderson
Penalties Pile Up Fast
The hammer came down hard. He copped a $2,959 fine for exceeding the speed limit by over 45km/h. No P plates added a $302 hit. Defective tail lights tacked on another $136. Total damage? $3,397. His license got yanked on the spot, suspended for six months. The car dodged sanctions since he wasn’t the owner, but he’s still grounded.
Why It’s a Red Flag
P1 drivers face strict rules for a reason: inexperience plus speed equals danger. Blowing past 90km/h by nearly 50km/h isn’t just bold; it’s a gamble with lives. Add repeat offending and sloppy vehicle upkeep, and this bust paints a grim picture. NSW highways aren’t a playground, and patrols are proving it.
Dylan Anderson
Crackdown in Full Swing
Highway Patrol’s on the prowl, and they’re not cutting breaks. This Telegraph Point takedown shows how fast a slip-up can spiral. With fines climbing into the thousands and licenses vanishing, the stakes are sky-high. One week of freedom turned into six months of regret for this driver.
Dylan Anderson
Dylan Anderson
