Circus performer charged with hoon offence in Mandurah

Tuesday, 2 October 2018 09:21

By Monique Passchier

A Brazilian man has been charged with allegedly travelling at more than 70km/h over the speed limit in Mandurah.

The performer, who is in Mandurah for the next two weeks as part of a circus, was clocked allegedly travelling at 144km/h in a 70km/h speed zone on Mandurah Road last week.

The 30-year-old motorcyclist has been charged with reckless driving and will appear in the Mandurah Magistrates Court later this month.

Hoon seizure. 30 y/o male.
Circus performer in town for next 2 weeks. 144 in a 70 zone. Mandurah Road Greenfields. #noclowingaroindwithteg1peel pic.twitter.com/DzyOYJIx9b
— WA Police Traffic (@WAPoliceTraffic) September 28, 2018

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