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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