A P-plater was among two drivers nabbed going more than 50 kilometres over the speed limit on the Queen's Birthday long weekend.
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ACT Policing said a 23-year-old Casey man was stopped on Horse Park Drive, Gungahlin at about 8.55pm on Saturday after police caught him going 138km/h in an 80km/h zone.
He was handed a $1841 fine and lost 12 demerit points for the offence during the double demerit point period.
On Sunday, police caught a P-plater driving a Volkswagen Golf going 133km/h on Morshead Drive, Russell, which is an 80km/h zone.
The 18-year-old from Carwoola had four passengers in the car when police pulled him over.
He was also hit with a $1841 fine and 12 demerit points for going 53km/h over the limit.
Due to the incurred demerit points, both drivers will receive licence suspensions notices for a minimum of three months.
Anyone that has information about excessive speeding or hoon behaviour that can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.
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