A P-plater was clocked allegedly driving at almost 200km/h in Mittagong on Monday.
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The 38-year-old man from The Oaks, west of Campbelltown, was allegedly caught speeding at 199km/h along the Hume Highway at Mittagong on Monday morning.
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Police suspended his licence immediately and his registration plates were confiscated. He was charged driving at a dangerous speed and exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 45km/h.
He is due to appear in Moss Vale Local Court on May 31.
The 38-year old was one of the 4273 drivers hit with speeding infringements over the police's Easter Operation which began at 12.01am on Thursday and ended at 11:59pm on Monday.
There were 361 major crashes over the Easter period, with six fatalities - all of which were single vehicle crashes.
Of the 186,482 breath tests carried out, there were 320 positive results.
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Glinn, said despite the implementation of double demerits across the Easter long weekend, a significant number of drivers failed to do the right thing.
"Drink driving and speeding were some of the most common offences detected on NSW roads this past weekend," Acting Assistant Commission Glinn said.
"The blatant disregard for road rules shown by many was astounding.
"Our message to road users is simple - police can be anywhere, anytime and we'll be targeting high-risk behaviour, including drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving."
He said police would be out in force for the coming Anzac Day long weekend, in an operation starting at 12.01am on Friday and finishing at 11.59pm on Monday.
"We don't want to see any more deaths or serious injuries on our roads in crashes that can be easily prevented," Acting Assistant Commission Glinn said.
"Double demerits will again be in place this weekend so if you're travelling long distances or simply to the local shops, prepare to see police out and about keeping you safe."
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