Speedster (36) spends night behind bars
The driver was caught speeding at 206km/h on the N1 South on Monday afternoon.
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LIMPOPO – “We can confirm that a 36-year-old male motorist caught driving at a speed of 206km/h along the N1-25 Ysterberg road at 17:40 yesterday afternoon has been arrested and is currently being detained at the Mokopane Police Station,” says Matome Moremi, Spokesman for the department of Transport.
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During the arrest it was discovered he was driving under the influence of alcohol at a reading of 0.58g/100ml.
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The man is set to appear before the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court today (Tuesday, 9 January 2018).
Matome adds that motorists are encouraged to stay within the speed limit and not to drink and drive saying that those that transgress will be arrested.
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