Teen Driver Apprehended Speeding at 189 km/h on Sunshine Motorway

A 17-year-old driver was apprehended for speeding at 189 km/h on the Sunshine Motorway, where the speed limit is 100 km/h. The incident occurred at 12:13 AM on Friday on the Mountain Creek stretch, north of Brisbane. The driver had held a licence for only two months.

Incident Details

Police noted the vehicle was traveling at 51 meters per second. The driver stated his P-plate had fallen off his white Toyota 86.

The driver stated his P-plate had fallen off his white Toyota 86.

Penalties Imposed

The teenager received a fine of $1,854 for exceeding the speed limit by over 40 km/h. His licence was suspended for six months, and he incurred eight demerit points.

Additional fines included $322 for driving a defective vehicle and $267 for failing to display P-plates.

Parental Contact

Police informed the driver that they would contact his parents regarding the incident.

Queensland Road Toll

As of 2026, 24 fatalities have occurred on Queensland roads to date.