A motorcyclist caught more than 70 kilometres over the speed limit told police he was trying out a different tyre.
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ACT Policing nabbed the speedster on Cotter Road, past Mount Stromlo Observatory, at 155 km/h in a 80 km/h zone.
When police stopped the rider he said he was "riding to Uriarra to try out a different front tyre". He was fined $1841 and lost six demerit points.
Officer in Charge of Traffic Operations, Acting Station Sergeant David Wills reminded drivers to obey all speed limits even on rural roads.
"The Cotter Road is a busy rural road used by many Canberrans including the cycling community," Sergeant Wills said.
"It also has multiple corners and countless obstacles either side which are likely to seriously injure or kill you if you come off your motorbike."
