Two motorbike riders have been nabbed by Somerville Highway Patrol after allegedly being caught at 144km/h and 130km/h on Mornington Peninsula roads.
Eyewatch Mornington Peninsula Police Service published the matter online, stating both riders were stopped on Thursday, 2 April after allegedly travelling at what police described as “very silly speeds”.
Police allege one rider, who was on a learner permit, was detected travelling at 144km/h in a 100km/h zone.
The second rider was allegedly detected travelling at 130km/h in an 80km/h zone.
Images published with the post appear to show radar readings of 144 and 130.
Learner Rider Among Those Detected
According to police, the learner rider is facing one of the harsher penalties following the alleged speed detection.
Police said both riders will face lengthy licence suspensions, with one rider to lose their licence for 12 months and the other for six months.
Both are also expected to face fines.
Police Issue Road Safety Warning
In the same post, police pointed to the serious risks faced by motorbike riders on the road.
Police stated riders are 30 times more likely to be killed and about 41 times more likely to be seriously injured than car occupants.
The post also stated that while motorbikes make up only 4.5 per cent of registered vehicles, riders account for about 15 to 20 per cent of road fatalities and 24 per cent of serious injuries.
Police used the incident as a warning about speed, risk and the consequences of reckless riding.
