A teenage driver has been clocked doing 45km/h over the speed limit on the Princes Highway on Sunday, police say.
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Highway patrol officers detected the 19-year-old driver travelling at 145km/h in a 100km/h zone at Cullendulla on at about 10pm on March 19.
Police said a small amount of cannabis was located in the vehicle and seized.
“The driver was issued an infringement notice for excess speed above 30km/h and his licence was suspended,” police said.
“He will be issued a cannabis caution.”
The incident came just days after NSW Police urged motorists to take extra care on the roads in wet conditions.
Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy, of the state's Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, reminded drivers of the dangers posed on the roads in wet weather on Friday.
“I urge anyone who plans to travel to be aware of road conditions and plan or postpone your trip accordingly,” Assistant Commissioner Corboy said.
“Don’t drive through floodwaters for any reason. No matter what type of car you have, if you can’t see the roadway, don’t risk it.”
Last week, 58 flood rescues were carried out across the state, with 43 of those in the Illawarra region.
With more showers predicted for the Far South Coast over the coming week, Mr Corboy said the message could not be clearer.
“Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Make the safe decision to turn around and take a safer route and if the bad weather continues, delay all non-essential travel,” Mr Corboy said.