A Downer man's first time behind the wheel of a V8 has ended in a hefty fine after he was caught speeding at more than twice the limit in Theodore yesterday.
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ACT Policing said officers were conducting laser targeting when they spotted a Chrysler C300 travelling at high speed on Monaro Highway around 11am.
The car was detected to be going at 170km/hr, more than twice the 80km/hr limit.
Police stopped the 25-year-old driver from Downer, who was issued with an $1811 Traffic Infringement Notice and will lose six demerit points.
The driver told police it was the first time he had driven a V8 and was testing it out.
Officer-in-Charge of Tuggeranong Police Station Sergeant Daryl Neit said drivers had more to fear than fines when it came to speeding.
"One of the consequences of engaging in risky behaviour such as speeding is you may receive a fine, in this case, quite a considerable one," Sergeant Neit said.
"What's even more important to consider is that your speeding could result in the loss of your life or someone else's."
