Teen drove at almost 150km/h

By Monique Preston

Jan 15, 2025

A teen has faced court after driving at almost 150km/h. Photo by Djembe Archibald

A driver who was frustrated at lights from another car has faced court after being caught driving at 148km/h.

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Zachary Smith, 19, of Mooroopna pleaded guilty in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court to speeding by 45km/h or more.

Prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Braden Wright told the court Smith drove past a road safety camera at 148km/h in a 100km/h zone at Undera on May 28, 2024.

His car was impounded by police for 30 days.

Smith told police at the time he was “frustrated because I pulled out on to a road and the vehicle behind me had its high beams on”, Leading Sen Constable Wright said.

Representing himself in court, Smith said it looked like he had plenty of distance to pull out on to the road safely.

“(But) when I looked into the mirror they were so close I could see the reflection of my brake lights,” he said.

He also told the court “I wouldn’t have said I drove that fast for very long”.

Magistrate Olivia Trumble fined Smith $100, and suspended his driver’s licence for 12 months.