Callington P-plater done for speeding
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A Callington P-plater has been banned from driving after allegedly being caught speeding more than 50 kilometres per hour over the limit in a defective vehicle.
Police pulled over the 20-year-old’s Holden Commodore wagon on Callington Road, Strathalbyn around 5pm on Sunday.
They had allegedly clocked him at 134km/h in an 80 zone.
When they inspected his car, officers allegedly found his tyres were worn down to the steel belts and one wheel was missing a wheel nut.
The driver was reported for aggravated speeding, disqualified from driving for six months, and had the Commodore impounded for 28 days.
SA Police warned that they would continue to target dangerous driving, including speeding, one of the five most common causes of fatal and serious crashes on South Australian roads.
Couple escape injury in freeway crash
Meanwhile, two people aged in their 60s have managed to avoid physical injury after crashing their car and caravan on the South Eastern Freeway on Saturday.
The couple's SsangYong SUV jackknifed at St Ives, heading towards Murray Bridge, around 12.30pm.
Police believed inclement weather may have been a factor in the accident.
However, they urged any witnesses, or anyone who may have captured dash cam footage in the area at the time, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
