From Road & Track · Joe Kucinski · · 40s
McLaren Driver Speeding Case
McLaren driver allegedly clocked at 161 mph in Perth zone faces car destruction.
In brief
McLaren driver allegedly clocked at 161 mph in Perth zone faces car destruction. A 21-year-old Australian McLaren driver was clocked at 161 mph in a 68 mph zone, risking his car being crushed by police. Originally reported by Road & Track.
McLaren driver clocked at 161 mph
A 21-year-old man was clocked at 259 km/h (161 mph) in a 68 mph zone on August 12.
“unbelievably stupid”
Police options for car
Police can sell, confiscate, or destroy the car for road safety.
Car destruction risk
At 161 mph, the car could be crushed by police due to no margin for error.
What to remember
A 21-year-old Australian McLaren driver was clocked at 161 mph in a 68 mph zone, risking his car being crushed by police.
