P-plater's birthday turns sour

A P-plate driver lost her licence on her birthday after police allegedly caught her driving at 151 km/h in a 110 km/h zone at the weekend.

The 32-year-old from Geraldton was stopped by Dongara police on Brand Highway, near Indian Ocean Drive, on Saturday afternoon.

She was fined $800 fine and given six demerit points which will cancel her licence.

First Class Constable Gayan Hettiarachchi said the woman allegedly told police she was unaware of the speed limit.

“It’s totally unacceptable to be driving at those speeds, especially on P-plates,” he said.