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Rider clocked at 180km/h on Gungahlin Drive

Police detected the motorcycle near the Barton Highway about 1.10pm on Friday, allegedly travelling 100km/h above the speed limit. Photo: ACT Police

A 45-year-old Ngunnawal man has lost his licence and had his motorcycle seized after allegedly being caught riding at 180km/h in an 80km/h zone on Gungahlin Drive.

Police detected the motorcycle near the Barton Highway about 1.10pm on Friday, allegedly travelling 100km/h above the speed limit.

The rider was stopped and his licence immediately suspended for 90 days, while his motorcycle was seized.

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One Response to Rider clocked at 180km/h on Gungahlin Drive

Minger says: 6 September 2026 at 4:32 pm

Perhaps it’s time to introduce mandatory crushing of bikes/vehicles in such egregious circumstances – 100kph over the limit FFS! These morons need to be taught that their insane actions have consequences.

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