McLaren driver clocked allegedly doing 259km/h on WA highway
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The McLaren MA3 was allegedly clocked speeding well above the limit along Forest Highway in Binningup. (ABC South West WA: Bridget McArthur, file photo)
In short:
A speed camera detected a McLaren MA3 coupe travelling at 259km/h on Forrest Highway in Binningup.
Police have charged the 21-year-old driver after executing a search warrant at a home in Shenton Park in Perth's western suburbs.
A total of 553 people were charged with reckless driving offences and 3,075 vehicles were impounded between July and September following a crackdown on speeding in WA.
A 21-year-old man has been charged after he was allegedly clocked travelling at 259 kilometres per hour while behind the wheel of a high-performance car in Western Australia's South West.
Police say the orange McLaren MA3 coupe was pinged travelling 149km/h above the 110km/h speed limit along Forrest Highway near Noble Street in Binningup, about 140km south of Perth, on August 12.
After conducting "extensive inquiries" to identify the driver, police executed a search warrant yesterday at a home in Shenton Park in Perth, where they seized several items.
The young man was one of several drivers charged for allegedly driving recklessly on WA roads. (ABC South West WA: Bridget McArthur, file photo)
The McLaren car, which has a top speed of around 326km/h and the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.2 seconds, has been impounded.
'No margin for error'
WA Police Commander Mike Peters said the alleged speeds reached by the young driver were alarming.
"At 259km/h, there is no margin for error. A momentary lapse in concentration, a vehicle entering the roadway, or an unexpected hazard would have catastrophic consequences," he said.
Commander Mike Peters says police have zero tolerance for drivers using WA roads as a racetrack. (ABC News)
Police Minister Reece Whitby described the driver's alleged behaviour as "unbelievably stupid", and said innocent people were at risk of paying the ultimate price.
In recent months, police have investigated a number of incidents involving excessive speed and reckless driving on WA roads.
A total of 553 people were charged with reckless driving offences, and 3,075 vehicles, were impounded, between July 1 and September 30.
"If you treat our roads like a speedway, expect WA Police to come after you. Our officers will use every tool available to identify you, take your vehicle off the road and hold you accountable," Mr Whitby said.
The 21-year-old alleged driver is due to face Bunbury Magistrates Court on October 15.
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