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An 18-year-old was caught exceeding the speed limit by 77km/h on the Olympic Highway at Culcairn earlier this week. Photo: NSW Police.
A teenager had his licence suspended on the spot for six months and his vehicle confiscated after he was caught speeding at 167km/h on the Olympic Highway at Culcairn, last week.
Police said they were contacted by members of the public in relation to the alleged dangerous driving of a green Ford Falcon utility in the Culcairn and Henty townships last Friday (21 July).
Officers from the Murray River Highway Patrol conducted increased patrols in the area and said they detected the vehicle speeding at 167km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the Olympic Highway at Culcairn at about 7:25 am on Monday (24 July).
The 18-year-old driver, who was the holder of a NSW P1 provisional licence, was issued with penalty notices for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45 km/h and other alleged offences.
His licence was suspended on the spot for a minimum of six months and his vehicle was confiscated for three months.
The teenager will also be responsible for all associated costs of storage and tow of his confiscated ute.