ACT Policing has warned Canberra drivers double demerit penalties are in place over the Queen's Birthday long weekend.
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Two traffic infringement notices were issued on Saturday to drivers travelling about 45km/h over the speed limit, police said.
The first driver was detected doing 122km/h in an 80km/h zone on Gungahlin Drive at Franklin about 5.50pm. The driver was issued a $700 fine and eight demerit points.
The second incident occurred about 11pm, when police caught a vehicle travelling at 115km/h in a 60km/h zone on Copland Drive at Evatt.
The driver was stopped and received a $1841 fine and 12 demerit points, effectively losing their licence.
Double demerit points are in place in the ACT for speeding and seatbelt offences until midnight on Monday night.
