POLICE issued 162 traffic infringement notices for offences identified across the double demerit period – June 9-June 12.

Of the more than 1360 random breath tests, four drivers found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. A further 46 roadside drug tests were conducted, with one driver identified as having a prohibited substance in their oral fluid.

Police were disappointed at the number of high-range speeding offences across the June long weekend.

About 2.15pm on Sunday an 18-year-old P-plater riding a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was clocked at 150km/h in the 100km/h zone southbound on the Monaro Highway.  He was issued two infringements – one for travelling more than 45km/h over the posted speed limit, and another for driving in the bicycle lane, totaling $2148 in fines and 12 demerit points.

Also on Sunday at about 2.30pm, a 21-year-old man was caught driving a Holden R8 utility at 112km/h in the 50km/h zone on Tralee Street, Hume – more than 60km/h over the posted speed limit. He received 12 demerit points, as well as a fine of $1841.

Earlier that day, police also identified two high range offences on the Kings Highway.

About 11am, a 28-year-old woman driving a Toyota Hilux was detected travelling 129km/h in the 80km/h zone. She also received 12 demerit points and a fine of $1841.

A short time later, about 11.30am, a 58-year-old man was caught driving a Chevrolet Corvette at 139km/h in the 100km/h zone. He was fined $700 and received eight demerit points for exceeding the speed limit by more than 30km/h but not more than 45km/h.

This followed a 28-year-old Kambah man detected travelling 117km/h in the 80km/h zone on the Barton Highway about 11.30am on Friday. He also was fined $700 and received eight demerit points.