Tasmanian P-Plater caught driving 69km/h over speed limit on Huon Highway

The Huon Highway. Image / Pulse (Stock)

It’s game over for a 21-year-old P-Plater who’s lost his licence after Police caught him doing 69km/h over the 80km/h speed limit on the Huon Highway this week.

The young man was stopped by officers in his Ford Focus just minutes after midnight on Monday.

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In Tasmania, drivers caught travelling more than 45km/h over the speed limit face an instant 4 months disqualification and are hit with 6 demerit points.

Police say they continue to patrol roads all across the state this summer.

“[We’re] looking out for all Tasmanian road users because we want everyone to get home safe.”