Golf GTI driver arrested for driving 225km

[James]

The driver of a white Volkswagen Golf GTI has been arrested for driving 225km per hour in a 120km zone on the N1 in Midrand, Johannesburg metro police said on Wednesday.

"He will appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court with seven others arrested at the same place [on Tuesday]," Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said.

Another man was arrested on the N1 south near the 14th Avenue offramp in Roodepoort for driving at 172 km per hour, also on Tuesday.
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[z1oc]

well they hitting people hard. Good to see something getting done 225 on the N1 is a bit ruff.

[weakest_link]

hmmm its really sad IMO that the cops can catch these guys with standard performance cars yet they cant catch the one with illegal modifications that do the same speed in a 60 zone

[Cicero]

172km on a motorcycle isn't that hectic, I've even done that. in fact, I dont know anyone with a decent bike who hasn't been up to 180km/h minimum come to think of it.

[ViperGTI]

Don't worry... it wasn't me. I'm still safe.
But I agree, 225 is a bit hectic. Especially on the N1 where there is always lots of traffic. Well, pretty much anywhere in GP really.

[GReeN_ORB]

Don't worry... it wasn't me. I'm still safe.
But I agree, 225 is a bit hectic. Especially on the N1 where there is always lots of traffic. Well, pretty much anywhere in GP really.

225kph on a public road is pretty dumb, period. We all know the quality of our roads, after all.

[Fivel]

225kph on a public road is pretty dumb, period. We all know the quality of our roads, after all.

And we know the quality of many of our drivers as well!

[McT]

well they hitting people hard. Good to see something getting done 225 on the N1 is a bit ruff.

The harder they hit people speeding the better. One day it will be you or me (and you family or friends) in a car on the road when one of these maniacs comes ripping past loses control and takes me out in the process. I have no sympathy for their consequences. It should be way more than a fine. Jail time and/or community service and suspension of drivers license for a minimum of 6 months.

172km on a motorcycle isn't that hectic, I've even done that. in fact, I dont know anyone with a decent bike who hasn't been up to 180km/h minimum come to think of it.

Not sure that I would be bragging about it? Almost as though you condone it? Or am I missing the point?

225kph on a public road is pretty dumb, period. We all know the quality of our roads, after all.

And we know the quality of many of our drivers as well!

A lethal combination. And combine that with a lack of maturity and you have a recipe for disaster.

[HavocXphere]

225 is definitely solidly in no excuses territory. I still think taxpayer rands would be better spent keeping the rustbuckets driven by monkeys off our roads.

Guys in high performance cars driving wild speeds - yeah its dodgy but I feel a lot safer near a high performance car @230 than with a taxi @ 120. At least I can rely on the high performance car to have something resembling brakes and ABS. Chances of an actual drivers license being involved is also much improved.

We all know the quality of our roads, after all.

Agreed. I feel its important to note that some people drive the exact same stretch each and every day which does help w/ potholes. Won't save you @225 but its a start.

[Edelweiss]

I wonder where he was so in a rush to get to..