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Police swoop on speeders across Canberra

Early on Saturday, police allegedly caught a 23-year-old Weetangera man driving at 129km/h in an 80km/h zone on Yarra Glen and Adelaide Avenue. Photo: ACT Police

Police have caught several speeding and alleged drug drivers across Canberra in recent days, with two provisional licence holders among those facing lengthy licence suspensions.

A 17-year-old Bonner P-plater was caught allegedly travelling at 114km/h in an 80km/h zone on Horse Park Drive on Thursday night, while a 17-year-old Gungahlin P-plater was allegedly detected at 109km/h in a 70km/h zone on John Gorton Drive on Friday night. Both drivers were fined and will lose their licences for 90 days.

Also on Friday night, police stopped a 20-year-old Kambah man after allegedly detecting his car travelling at 97km/h in a 70km/h zone on John Gorton Drive. He allegedly returned a positive roadside drug test and will be summonsed to court.

Early on Saturday, police allegedly caught a 23-year-old Weetangera man driving at 129km/h in an 80km/h zone on Yarra Glen and Adelaide Avenue. His licence was immediately suspended for 180 days.

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2 Responses to Police swoop on speeders across Canberra

Johnny says: 13 July 2026 at 6:54 pm

Setup in any of the road works zones around Canberra and the police could afford a new Civic station in a week.

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