A 25-year-old Downer man was caught speeding at 90km/h over the limit on the Monaro Highway yesterday morning. 

Around 11am, police noticed a Chrysler C300 travelling at 170km/hr in an 80km/hr zone.

The driver was stopped and issued with a fine for $1811 and will lose six demerit points.

When police spoke to the driver, he said it was the first time he had driven a V8 and was testing it out.

Sergeant Daryl Neit says drivers who speed should consider more than just the monetary penalty.

“One of the consequences of engaging in risky behaviour such as speeding is you may receive a fine, in this case, quite a considerable one. What’s even more important to consider is that your speeding could result in the loss of your life or someone else’s,” he says.

Police will continue to target speeding during the month of October.