Police caught a 16-year-old learner motorcyclist travelling at 148 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone near Lebrina on Thursday morning.
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He was intercepted on Golconda Road just before 8am.
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His motorcycle was confiscated and proceedings will be undertaken against him in the youth justice system.
Sergeant Terry Reaney said it was a dangerous act.
"The road surface was damp at the time, making conditions slippery and unpredictable, particularly for an inexperienced road user," he said.
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"The rider has had his motorcycle confiscated for 28 days and he will appear in court at a later date.
"Police would like to remind road users, especially those with less experience, about the importance of complying with their licence restrictions for their own safety and that of other innocent road users."
