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The 22-year-old Sydney driver of orange Ford Mustang allegedly told police he was “just driving” when he was pulled over in Bathurst about 6pm on Saturday.
Conrod Straight is part of the iconic Bathurst 1000 racing circuit, which is open to the public as a 60km/h tourist drive when no race events are scheduled.
It’s alleged he was first clocked at 170km/h but reduced his speed to 164km/h.
Police alleged the Kellyville man tested positive for cannabis in a drug test and returned a negative roadside breath test.
“He was conveyed to Bathurst Police Station where the secondary oral fluid drug test also returned positive to Cannabis,” NSW Police Force said on Facebook.
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The young man was charged with driving at a speed dangerous to the public, pending a charge in relation to a drug analysis.
His licence was suspended on the spot.
He was given a notice to appear before Bathurst Local Court.
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