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Motorcyclist clocked at 151km/h in 100km/h zone in Central Highlands

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Police are continuing to target reckless driving in the Central Highlands. Image / Pulse (File)

Two reckless drivers in have been caught speeding at well over 100km/h in the Central Highlands over the weekend.

A motorcyclist was clocked at 151km/h in a 100km/h zone, more than 50% over the speed limit.

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The rider was slapped with a four-month licence disqualification and a $1,161 fine.

Meanwhile, another driver was caught speeding at 133km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The driver, who was reportedly on good behaviour for previous driving offences, received five demerit points and a $606 fine.

Two reckless drivers were caught speeding in the Central Highlands. Image / Pulse (File)

Police say the driver will likely lose their licence.

Officers on patrol in the Central Highlands also reported stopping six other drivers for speeding in built-up residential areas within Miena and Bothwell over a three-hour period.

“Remember speeding puts not only your life at risk, but the lives of other road users and pedestrians as well,” a Tasmania Police spokesperson said.

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“Police … will continue to target this type of offending and could be anywhere at any time.”

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